London


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-this-london-restaurant-s-officially-the-uk-s-best">This London restaurant&#8217;s officially the UK&#8217;s best!</h2>



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<p>Hot off the press! London&#8217;s <a href="https://www.bouchonracine.com/new-home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bouchon Racine</a> is the best restaurant nationwide after taking top spot at the <a href="https://www.nationalrestaurantawards.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Restaurant Awards 2026</a>. Led by chef/restaurateur Henry Harris,&nbsp;the celebrated dining room above The Three Compasses pub in Farringdon serves classic French food inspired by the bouchons of Lyon and Parisian bistros and has been a mainstay on the top 100 list since opening in November 2022. Osip&nbsp;in Somerset took joint second place with legendary London restaurant&nbsp;The Ritz. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enjoy-the-pan-pacific-london-x-tattinger-takeover">Enjoy the Pan Pacific London x Tattinger takeover </h2>



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<p>Pan Pacific hotel near Liverpool Street has one of the best swimming pools in the city, fact, so when we heard it had collaborated with Tattinger Champagne for a summer takeover, we just had to pop along and see. Inspired by Riviera glamour, the partnership includes a revamp of the pool area (think parasols, branded rubber rings and a bubbly-stocked drinks cart), exclusive dining experiences and even Taittinger-themed stays. Take advantage of the new <a href="https://panpacificlondon.wearegifted.co.uk/sunday-brunch-wellbeing-day-pass-for-two" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunday Brunch and Wellbeing Pass For Two</a> (£315), which includes a glass of Champagne poolside, and experience it for yourself. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-football-themed-lion-trail-kicks-off-the-world-cup">Football-themed lion trail kicks off the World Cup </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="733" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Harry-Redknapp-Fara-Williams-Pride-In-the-Quarter-Ben-Stevens-PinPep-9-1024x733.jpg" alt="Art trail with Harry Redknapp " class="wp-image-22193" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Harry-Redknapp-Fara-Williams-Pride-In-the-Quarter-Ben-Stevens-PinPep-9-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Harry-Redknapp-Fara-Williams-Pride-In-the-Quarter-Ben-Stevens-PinPep-9-300x215.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Harry-Redknapp-Fara-Williams-Pride-In-the-Quarter-Ben-Stevens-PinPep-9-768x549.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Harry-Redknapp-Fara-Williams-Pride-In-the-Quarter-Ben-Stevens-PinPep-9.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Stretch your legs this weekend and discover all 17 of the life-sized lion and lioness sculptures which have been dotted across the capital in celebration of this summer’s football World Cup (kicks off 11 June). Sport stars Harry Redknapp and Fara Williams MBE unveiled the FREE&nbsp;<a href="https://london-hq.co.uk/events/pride-in-the-quarter-trail/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pride in the Quarter Art Trail</a> this week, which is inspired by the England team&#8217;s iconic Three Lions emblem. It&#8217;s a great way to reach your 10,000 steps (and get kids&#8217; off screens!) while sightseeing, as the sculptures decorated by International artists have been placed outside some of London&#8217;s main tourist attractions including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. The free public&nbsp;art&nbsp;trail&nbsp;will be running for two months (<strong>1June-10&nbsp;Aug)</strong>. Download a map <a href="https://london-hq.co.uk/events/pride-in-the-quarter-trail/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-free-ice-cream-in-covent-garden">Get free ice cream in Covent Garden </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="683" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-683x1024.jpg" alt="Scoop the yards free ice cream " class="wp-image-22192" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/Pomodorro_4.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></figure>



<p>Free gelato? Err yes please! Just in time for the next heatwave, The&nbsp;Yards Covent Garden is launching&nbsp;<strong>Scoop&nbsp;The&nbsp;Yards with&nbsp;Badiani</strong>,&nbsp;a delicious ice cream pop up in partnership with the legendary Italian gelato makers. You can get your free special edition Med-inspired gelato&nbsp;in&nbsp;St Martin’s Courtyard outside Brother Marcus on weekends 1<strong>3–14 </strong>and<strong> 20–21 June</strong> between&nbsp;<strong>1–6pm</strong> and there&#8217;ll be four refreshing&nbsp;flavours&nbsp;to choose from: savoury Cacio e Pepe (pecorino &amp; black pepper&nbsp;flavour), Pomodoro &amp; Basil, Olive Oil &amp; Salt and Lemon &amp; Basil. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-escape-from-the-city">Escape from the city </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/image.jpeg" alt="The greyhound pub" class="wp-image-22240" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/image.jpeg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/image-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2026/06/image-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>If all this sunshine&#8217;s making you want to escape to the country, check out recently refurbished <a href="https://www.thegreyhoundhotel.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Greyhound</a>, a peaceful bolthole in Carshalton, south London. Less than hour to reach from the Zone 1, you could be sipping a rosé, scoffing dishes like Brixham harbour squid quicker than it takes to watch an episode of <em>Calabasas Confidential</em> on Netflix. What&#8217;s more, you can bring your pet pooch too as this is a dog-friendly getaway and stay the night in one of its 21 dreamy bedrooms. Weekend break, sorted. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</h2>



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