Billie Brand

Dec 5, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Billie Brand

When it comes to London hotels, few are as revered as Claridge’s. Beloved by royals, rock stars and reality TV personalities, the Mayfair institution and as high-octane and opulent as its roster of guests, which, since its 1856 inception, has embraced Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Moss and Kim Kardashian.

Aug 30, 2024 | worldofinteriors.com | Billie Brand

‘This used to be a steampunk-themed pub,’ says George de Vos, speaking from Goodbye Horses, the natural wine bar and restaurant he co-founded with Alex Young. ‘There was little natural light and copper pipes everywhere.’ The duo’s newly opened establishment – which, during the day, doubles as coffee shop Day Trip – is a far cry from its somewhat moody predecessor.

Jul 26, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Billie Brand

Café Petiole, named after the slender stem of a leaf, is a bright and beautiful new dining spot within Somerset House in London. Its name hints at what guests can expect to enjoy: a plant-based menu featuring vibrant dishes such as beetroot, feta and pomegranate salad, smashed radishes with chilli oil and coriander, and puff pastry tomato tart.

Jun 25, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Billie Brand

Fish bar Tollington’s might be located in the heart of London’s Finsbury Park, but it wouldn’t feel out of place in sunny Barcelona. That’s thanks to its simple seafood menu and the charming Spanish-inspired interiors that make this bright new opening look like it’s been around for decades. And, in some ways, it has. Tollington’s, London(Image credit: Photography by Greg Holland)Tollington’s has, after all, been a staple of N4 for many years, albeit in a different guise.

Jun 21, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Billie Brand

Having opened Paradise in Soho at the tail end of 2019, Dom Fernando put Sri Lankan food on London’s culinary map. His restaurant garnered buzz for its Geoffery Bawa-inspired interiors and inventive yet authentic take on Southeast Asian cuisine. Now, following renovation, Fernando is set to delight diners once more with Paradise 2.0: his restaurant reinvented for the post-pandemic age. ‘The industry has changed,’ says the restauranteur and creative director.