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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Sometimes the spa is the star attraction of a UK staycation, other times the setting is the draw – an idyllic seaside town, perhaps, or acres of rolling countryside. More and more, though, it’s the food that’s luring us to hotels. Back in the day, restaurants with rooms were simply a convenient place to crash for the night, but a string of buzzy openings have heralded a new era for the concept.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
This week, it was announced that Tom Kerridge is closing his Chelsea pub The Butcher’s Tap & Grill. However, in just a few weeks his restaurant group will be launching a new venue in its place: The Chalk Freehouse, a sister pub to The Hand and Flowers in Marlow helmed by chef Tom De Keyser. The Chalk Freehouse: A New Gastropub Is Coming To ChelseaSet to open its doors on 16 June 2025, The Chalk Freehouse will be housed in a two-storey Victorian property just round the corner from the King’s Road.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Bob Bob Ricard is famous for its ‘press for champagne’ buttons, but this month things will look a little different at the London eatery. Following the release of Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the restaurant’s private dining room has undergone a cinematic transformation, transforming into Marseille Bob’s – a homage to the bar featured in the movie.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Summer is always an exciting month for new foodie openings in London, and this June is looking particularly promising. The team behind cult favourite Bistro Freddie has gone west for its latest launch, while The White Lotus star Theo James is making his first foray into the world of restaurants. There are a few exciting French arrivals on the cards too, including the hotly anticipated first London outpost of Parisian smash burger joint Dumbo.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Unsplash Unsplash Every summer since 2006, farms across the UK have opened their doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes look at how our food is produced. Over the years, the event has become a key fixture on the farming calendar, offering the chance to showcase the crucial work farmers do – and educate people on the importance of growing food sustainably while also caring for the environment. Ahead of the 19th edition of the event on 8 June 2025, here’s everything you need to know. What...
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