Food and Drink
Christmas Markets UK 2025: The Best to Visit
Now that the Christmas season is officially underway, we have curated a list of the best Christmas markets in the country.
As the temperature drops and the festive spirit fills the air, winter markets across the UK come alive with twinkling lights, artisanal goods, and the warm aroma of seasonal treats. These charming markets offer a delightful escape from the cold, inviting visitors to explore handcrafted gifts, indulge in festive food and drink, and soak up the enchanting atmosphere. All of our choices have a few things in...
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European Christmas Markets Luxe Tour: 5 Must-See...
There’s cold, and then there’s European Christmas market cold, the kind that nips at your fingers until the first sip of mulled wine hits. Christmas can feel different depending on where you are, but if you're seeking a quieter experience laced with luxury, you can usually count on European cities. In London, head to the likes of Mayfair and Covent Garden for glowing shopfronts, giant trees and the faint smell of roasted chestnuts and expensive perfume. Stragsboug, meanwhile, transforms into a winter wonderland with wooden huts and technicolour lights.
Checking In: Whatley Manor
Despite arriving in the inky darkness, driving along the tree-lined driveway towards Whatley Manor felt like pulling up to a story book-esque home with warm amber lights blinking behind windows and a cobweb of red leaves climbing tentacular-like across stone walls. Set within 12 acres of land, Whatley Manor is a countryside retreat, a home away from home where tradition meets modernity.
Best Luxury Thanksgiving Dinners in London in 2025
Thanksgiving dates back over 400 years ago, originating in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth to celebrate a successful autumn harvest. A monumental feast was enjoyed, also known as the first dinner. By 1863, president Abraham Lincoln declared this event a national holiday, which was henceforth known as Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving may historically be an American holiday, it has since garnered international favour for its overarching message of gratitude and blessing for the upcoming harvest season. And, while we don’t resonate directly with the story, the UK still enjoys celebrating it as an opportunity to get together with friends and family while enjoying a delicious meal. There is no shortage of restaurants offering a bespoke Thanksgiving dinner for Brits and visitors from across the pond alike. With menus ranging from traditional (read roast turkey and pecan pie) to more contemporary takes, including pumpkin risotto and braised halibut. Keep scrolling for The Sybarite’s curated list of the most decadent Thanksgiving meals to enjoy across London come the 27 November.
What’s On Our Radar This Month: November 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 November.
In Conversation: Mario Mozzetti and Filippo La Gattuta
Last month, The Sybarite sat down with Executive Chef for the Big Mamma Group, Filippo La Gattuta, in addition to Mario Mozzetti - the owner of legendary Roman restaurant, Alfredo alla Scrofa. In celebration of World Pasta Day, the foodie pair joined forces for a charity dinner at Big Mamma’s shoreditch outpost, Gloria. Framed by cascading plants, splashes of terracotta and candy-striped fabrics, guests feasted on Italian classics including crispy supplì (croquettes filled with rice), home-made fettuccine with glossy butter and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, saltimbocca alla Romana, and creamy tiramisu. All proceeds went to The Felix Project - London’s largest food redistribution charity. The organisation rescues good, surplus food from the food industry that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to hundreds of food banks, charities, primary schools and holiday programmes in London. Read our interview with Mario and Filippo below…
Hauntingly Good Halloween Events in London in 2025
Iced coffees have been replaced with hot chocolates. Hats and scarves are slowly making their way out of retirement, and there’s a cool crispness lingering in the air. Autumn is well and truly in full swing, and Halloween is lurking just around the corner. Cue the glowing pumpkins, the fiendish costumes and the haunting home transformations.