10 Best Hot Places in London

I have a soft spot for reality shows especially the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise – Atlanta, Beverley Hills and New York are my favourites. Yep. I can appreciate ‘trash’ television when it’s good and the cast members give the audience a knowing wink. You know don’t take it too seriously. It’s entertainment! All this orchestrated drama is for your viewing pleasure. And I eat it up. 

Oh yes! I can be frivilous.

I recently got addicted to 'Ladies of London'. A new London based reality show which is part of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives' franchise. The clue is in the title. We get to fallow a group of affluent US and British women as their go about their daily glamorous lives (do people really live like this? Of course!) for our consumption. The Americans do seem to be like fish out of water, desperately trying to fit into British society but not quite succeeding. As a Brit I find it all bizzare. And the opening credits just play up to stereotypes.

The breakout star (she’s got everybody talking) is Caroline Stanbury. A rather attractive, blonde, upper class lady with a sharp tongue, a witty reply to hand and a heart of gold. Although she tries desperately to hide it.  Caroline seems to know the people who ‘matter’ in London society. She’s been making all the rounds on US television and media giving interviews. One of those interviews was to  USA Today – I guess a national tabloid newspaper similar to our Daily Mail, the Sun and Daily Mirror - giving advice on British etiquette and sharing her top ten best places to visit when in London. This is the whole reason for this post. It's a rather long winded way to get there but we get there. So below is Ms Caroline's list of the hottest places in London Town right now.

10 best hot places in London

1. Chiltern Firehouse; 1 Chiltern Street, Marylebone

The place to be. Reservations are about who you are and who you know.

2. La Bodega Negra; 9 Old Compton Street, Soho

Mexican food with grand style.

3. 34; 34 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair

A modern-day classic with gorgeous drink selection and impeccable food

4. Scott's; 20 Mount Street, Mayfair

Oysters and champagne, darling

5. Coya; 118 Piccadilly, Mayfair

Great Peruvian food

6. 5 Hertford Street – Loulou; 5 Hertford Street, Mayfair

This is a private club. But you might spot a star outside . . .

7. Zuma; 5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge

Amazing Japanese izakaya-style dining

8. Mr. Chow; 151 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge

The original (of half a dozen locations) – and always a favourite

9. Bvlgari Hotel's Il Bar; 171 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge

Cool and contemporary

10. The Connaught; Carlos Place, Mayfair