Food and Drink
A Champ at Tramp: Luca Maggiora on His Revival of the Iconic Venue
For our Autumn/Winter print edition, Phoebe Tatham spoke to hospitality heavyweight Luca Maggiora about his revival of Tramp and what comes next.
Tramp’s legacy is truly one of a kind. After opening its doors on Jermyn Street in 1969, the London nightclub instantly became synonymous with hedonism and rock-’n’-roll anarchism. It became a private playground for the glitterati, including Frank Sinatra, Kate Moss and George Clooney. Here, rock stars swung from chandeliers, and a young Roger Moore could be found whirling across the dance floor.
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Meet The Chef: Luke Selby of Palé Hall
Luke Selby has marked an exciting new chapter with Snowdonia hotel, Palé Hall. As of January 2026, Selby will be leading the creative direction of the property's entire food and beverage offering, from the fine-dining restaurant and the informal all-day dining spaces to events, breakfast, and seasonal shoot hospitality.
What's On Our Radar This Month: January 2026
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this January.
Best Michelin-starred Restaurants in London For New...
A big fuss is often made about New Year’s Eve, with a huge amount of pressure placed on how we enter this next chapter. We're left pondering, 'How can we make it count?', and 'How can we make it better than the previous year?'. Amid these big swirling questions, there's a much simpler way to kick start the year in style. Cue a celebratory meal at one of London's Michelin-starred restaurants... Below, discover our top five picks for an unforgettable evening.
What's On Our Radar This Month: December 2025
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this December.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Winter Series Unwrapped
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a Winter Series of four limited-edition single malt whiskies, each inspired by a defining moment from October to January. Celebrate the festive season with a dram or two by purchasing all four exceptional whiskies. If you have been good this year, someone may be kind enough to buy you a year's membership to the SMWS. (More about that later in the piece...). First, let's take a closer look at the four seasonal whiskies.
Meet The Chef: Kenny Atkinson of Solaya
Atkinson champions ingredient-led dishes with punchy flavours. Aside from Solaya, he is also Chef Patron and Owner of Newcastle's Michelin-starred House of Tides and Solstice by Kenny Atkinson. As such, he is the first chef to ever hold two separate Michelin stars for two different restaurants in the northern city.