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Bespoke | Telecoms & CCTV
From London townhouses to country estates, Bespoke Telecoms are the experts in supplying and installing CCTV, entry systems and residential telephone systems into high-end residential properties, yachts and home offices. Bespoke Telecoms’ residential technology will make communication between family and staff in the home completely effortless; while their built-in intercom and paging system mean locating someone, anywhere on the property can be done in mere seconds. Their highly experienced staff are available to discuss your needs and even provide a free survey.
Bespoke | Wine Collection
Award-Winning Sommelier and founder Ksenia Karpenko started Bespoke Wine Collection from a deep-rooted love for wine, a passion for travel and diverse cultures, and a determination to live life to the fullest. This enthusiastic, creative sommelier has stated that Bespoke Wine Collection isn’t just about providing the customer with an outstanding taste, but an outstanding experience altogether. The company’s bespoke wine collection provides a unique way to celebrate an important milestone such as an anniversary, wedding or birthday with wines that are hand-picked and presented alongside a book full of treasured memories and tasting notes. Some of their best-loved collections include The Celebration Collection; the ideal gift for life engagements and weddings, and the Sweet 18 Collection; a touching gesture for a person’s 18th birthday. The Wine Gifts service provides a curated collection of three exclusive wines packaged in a personalised presentation box. The wines are selected by a world-class sommelier and fitted to the customer's particular taste. Bespoke Wine Collection also run a wine consultancy in which they consult leading hotel chains and wine bars to design their bespoke wine programmes, and arrange wine pairings for gallery events. While their Wine Cellar service creates stunning wine cellars and installations that are an expression of individual style. Bespoke Wine Collection’s wine tours are also a fabulous opportunity both for private clients and corporate teams to meet wine legends, taste their creations and learn about the winemaking process from the those who know it best.
Best Gapp | Real Estate Agent
For over 100 years Best Gapp has dealt in London’s fast moving property market, helping countless clients achieve their goals. Located in Belgravia, the firm deals in the following premium areas of the capital: Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Westminster, South Kensington and Victoria. The real estate team includes high qualified, experienced professionals with a proven track record in the upper end of the property market. Best Gapp’s local expertise is hard to beat, meaning they can provide strong advice on anything from local rental values to property maintenance.
Bharti Vyas | Beauty Salon
Bharti Vyas is a firm believer that outer beauty starts on the inside, and has infused this core idea into her life’s work. Growing up surrounded by Ayurvedic principles (an ancient Indian system of health and wellbeing), Bharti’s education in health and healing was based upon something that western beauty treatments had overlooked: the natural connections and flows of energy that exist in the body. Now, a master of Ayurveda, Aromatherapy and Acupuncture, as well as more modern treatments such as Laser Therapy, Bharti Vyas is highly respected and celebrated within her industry, and her holistic approach to treatment is continuously successful. Treatments include Bharti Vyas Signature treatments, specialized facials, body treatments, specialist/advanced treatments, laser and IPL treatments, threading and cognitive behavioural therapy. Signature products include: MD Aloe Polisher, Harmonising Face Balm, Bharti’s Special oil and Daily Defence moisturiser.
Bibliophile | Postal Book Bargains
It all began in 1978, when editor and publisher Bill Smith met Australian journalist Max Harris. What started out as a newsletter book club has now grown into a large retailer with tens of thousands of patrons. Their honest and witty reviews make for fascinating reading, and cut out the hard work when it comes to choosing titles. They individually review 300 of their changing list of available titles and stock everything from signed rarities to popular classics. They offer large discounts unavailable from mainstream retailers on a variety of products and stock works for a range of readers. Furthermore, because of their position in the heart of literary circles they are able to procure exclusive signed copies from distinguished authors that the Bibliophile staff count as friends. In 2011 the Duke of Edinburgh granted Bibliophile a Royal Warrant as a ‘Peerage for Trade’, in recognition of quality, service and excellence.
Big Table | Frames & Mattresses
Big Table is a family business that has been running for over 30 years, who produce beautiful, bespoke hand-made frames and mattresses. Every creation by Big Table is made by hand in the workshop, using natural, sustainable materials such as slow growing Swedish pine and eco-friendly methods. A high level of care, craftsmanship and intelligent design has clearly gone into every exquisite bed and mattress that this company produce, they’re made to last. Their beds come in a range of styles, sizes and finishes such as old pine, light oak, dark oak and red mahogany using John Myland and Farrow and Ball products.
BinTwo | Wine Bar & Coffee Shop
<p>BinTwo is a wine bar and coffee shop located in Padstow, Cornwall. This cozy establishment is a local favourite, offering a relaxed and welcoming environment for visitors and locals alike. The focus here is on great wine, delicious coffee, and scrumptious food. The menu includes light bites and nibbles, as well as heartier options like charcuterie boards. The wine selection is carefully curated, with a range of reds, whites, and rosés from around the world. BinTwo also prides itself on its coffee, serving up a special blend created by a pair of local coffee roasters. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to help you find the perfect drink or dish to suit your tastes. Whether you're in the mood for a light lunch, lazy supper, or pre-dinner nibbles, BinTwo is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the good things in life.</p>
Blackmore Borley | Insurance Broker
Peter Blackmore and the late Roger Borley established Blackmore Borley in February 1997 with a goal to provide an independent and unique insurance broking service. The team of skilled specialists work together with the client ensuring that all their needs are understood and to convey without confusion the innovative solutions that will add value to their business. These insurance brokers cater to large businesses as well as individuals across a range of fields. The benefit of working with a bespoke insurance broker from Blackmore Borley is their understanding that a piece of fine art or one’s home has significant financial and emotional meaning for the owner. Blackmore Borley protects all your most valued possessions whether it’s at home or abroad. Tailored travel insurance gives the client the peace of mind that any bumps in the road will cause minimal emotional stress and financial drain.
Blacks Club | Private Members'
<p>Founded in 1764, Blacks Club has been a prestigious and exclusive destination for London's most discerning individuals for over 250 years. The epitome of refined living, the club features opulent decor, fine dining, and an extensive drinks menu. Its bespoke cocktails, created by some of London's top mixologists, are renowned for their unique and delicious flavours, while the food menu offers a range of exquisite dishes made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. The club also offers exclusive events, such as wine tastings, live music performances, and private dining experiences. With access to numerous amenities, including a cigar room, a members' bar, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the London skyline, the club provides a luxurious and unparalleled experience. </p>
Blakes | Five-Star Boutique Hotel
<p>Blakes Hotel, opened in 1978, was designed by Anouska Hempel. The hotel's aesthetic is a mix of luxury and bohemian with a lush mood created out of a few Asian market finds and fabric remnants. The hotel is cobbled together from old houses, giving it a maze-like feel with a tiny, extraordinarily slow lift. The Matthew Williamson-designed garden space is a highlight, and the restaurant offers fancy comfort food with Asian twists. However, there is little consistency in the rooms, and some details such as grubby wardrobes, outdated music systems, and disposable tissues tied up with black ribbon in the bathrooms are particularly poor.</p>
Blink Brow Bar | Eyebrow Salon
Blink Brow Bar is a global brand founded by Vanita Parti. Parti’s Indian heritage gave her the inspiration to start her business, as threading is a widely used treatment used for over 6000 years in India, The Middle East and Asia. Today, they offer their services at over 30 locations in the UK as well as at Saks 5th Avenue in New York City. The company support The Butterflies Charity, an organisation that provides night shelters, protection and education for street children in India. Blink Brow Bar has won several awards for their treatments and products, including Harpers Bazaar’s Best Brow Bar 2014 and Cosmetic Women’s Awards Members Achievers Award 2009. Parti herself was awarded an MBE for her services to the industry in 2014.
Blissetts | Bookbinding
Blissetts are currently the largest specialist bookbinder in the south of England. Established in 1920 by Frederick Blissett, this company have grown through their 100-year lifespan. A time which they have spent developing a range of traditional binding and restoration services, while concentrating on delivering exceptional customer service. These qualities make Blissetts one of the best binding services in the UK. They offer the binding and restoration of products such as yearbooks, photobooks, wedding albums and thesis’s; as well as design & print and fine binding and restoration services. Receiving a Royal Warrant in 2010, for their incomparable services, has added to their impeccable reputation.
Bob Bob Ricard City | French Restaurant
<p>Bob Bob Ricard City is a sister restaurant to the Soho original, which opened in 2008. The City location opened in 2019 and has quickly become a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike. The restaurant is located a short walk from Bank and Liverpool Street tube stations, making it easily accessible for visitors to the City of London.</p><p>The restaurant's interior is a sight to behold, with its glamorous all-booth dining room and Art Deco-inspired design. The menu features classic British and French dishes, with a focus on quality ingredients and impeccable presentation. The "Press for Champagne" button has become a trademark of the Bob Bob Ricard brand, providing a touch of luxury and indulgence to the dining experience.</p><p>It is a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in the heart of the City of London. From the exceptional menu to the glamorous decor and attentive service, this restaurant truly has it all.</p>
Boodles | Private Members' Club
<p>Boodles is a private members' club located in the heart of London's prestigious St. James's district. Founded in 1762, it has a rich history and is known for its refined and elegant atmosphere. The club's premises, which were designed by architect John Linnell, are beautifully decorated with luxurious furnishings and fine art. It is the perfect place to enjoy a drink, meal, or game of cards with friends or colleagues. Members can take advantage of the club's dining room, bar, private meeting rooms, and rooftop terrace. The club also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including wine tastings, lectures, and musical performances. It is particularly well-known for its wine cellar, which houses an extensive collection of rare and vintage wines from around the world. Members can arrange to have a private wine tasting or can simply select a bottle to accompany their meal.</p>
Borough Kitchen | Kitchenware
Opened in 2013, Borough Kitchen are a kitchen brand that stands out because they don’t focus on following trends, but on creating timeless classics that meet their core values of quality, function and durability. The brand produces a range of different products and tools made from different materials, that meet the needs of amateur and professional kitchen users, and everything in between. These being, knives, pots and pans, tableware, storage and much more. Borough Kitchen’s aim for everything they do is to continue creating high quality tools, that will make cooking and entertaining guests an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Boundless Frontiers | Travel Concierge
If you’ve ever wanted to get off the beaten path in Africa, to see it from a new perspective but you don’t know where to start then you need Boundless Frontiers. Co-founded by Dewald Botha, a game ranger who grew up in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana and Blake Fine who was born in Cape Town, trained as a game ranger and spent as much time as he could in the African bush, Boundless Frontiers is a travel concierge creating personalised African adventure itineraries. With their network of unbeatable private guides and reputable operators, Boundless Frontiers can organise bespoke holidays and luxury experiences in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya.
Brat Restaurant | Bar and Grill
<p>Brat Restaurant is a popular dining spot located in Shoreditch, London. The name of the restaurant is derived from the traditional Basque-style grill, called "brasa," used to cook a large portion of their menu. The head chef is Tomos Parry, who has been recognized with various awards for his work at Brat. The menu focuses on dishes cooked over the wood-fired grill, such as turbot with sea herbs and seaweed butter and Galician beef chop aged for up to 100 days. They also serve small plates, like oysters and razor clams, and larger sharing plates like smoked cod's roe and grilled leeks with hazelnuts and goat's curd.</p><p>The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a mix of modern and traditional design elements. The open kitchen dominates the main dining room, where diners can watch the chefs at work, and there is a private dining room available for groups. It is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience some of the best grilled dishes in London, served in a relaxed atmosphere.</p>
Bright Beginnings Childcare
<p>Bright Beginnings Childcare is an award-winning nursery and early years centre dedicated to providing exceptional childcare services in a safe and inspiring setting. The team comprises experienced and qualified educators who create tailored learning programmes that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Their modern facilities include sensory rooms, outdoor play areas and age-specific classrooms designed to foster holistic development.</p><p>Parents choose Bright Beginnings for its nurturing, home-from-home approach and its commitment to early childhood education. From flexible full-time and part-time programmes to bespoke activities and nutritious meals, the centre focuses on developing each child’s social, emotional and cognitive skills. With regular progress updates, strong communication and a friendly, family-oriented ethos, Bright Beginnings Childcare stands out as a trusted partner for parents seeking premium childcare in London.</p>
British Invisible Mending | Clothing Alteration Service
For nearly a century, British Invisible Mending has been caring for and altering exquisite garments that may otherwise have been rendered unwearable. They use a technique which dates back over 200 years, simply because no other way of mending produces such flawless results. The process is entirely completed by hand and involves painstakingly weaving individual threads to reconstruct damaged areas on an item of clothing. When you consider that some of the threads are as thin as a human hair, the incredible skill of these craftsmen becomes clear. The business has an ‘old-fashioned’ approach to workmanship and customer service, providing a level of quality which is sadly increasingly uncommon these days. The majority of their staff have worked within the business for over 20 years and a couple have been there for over 40. Their clientele includes many notable individuals, as well as some of London’s top tailors, fashion houses and well-known department stores. The service has been widely featured in many magazines and newspapers, including: Vogue, Harpers & Queens, Good Housekeeping, Timeout, The Evening Standard, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and The Independent. The shop is located in the heart of Marleybone.
Brooks's | Private Members' Club
<p>Brooks's Club is a prestigious private members' club located in the heart of St James's, London. Founded in 1764, the club has become a prominent institution in British high society. The club's facilities include elegant dining rooms, bars, and lounges, as well as sophisticated meeting rooms and event spaces that can cater to a wide range of functions. Members can enjoy fine dining, bespoke cocktails, and an extensive wine list in the club's restaurants and bars, which are staffed by experienced professionals. It is renowned for its distinguished membership, which includes some of the most influential figures in British politics, business, and the arts. Over the years, several Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Family, and other notable public figures have been members of the club, adding to its illustrious reputation.</p>
Brown's Hotel | Five-Star
<p>Brown's Hotel is a historic luxury hotel located in Mayfair, London, which was established in 1837 and has hosted many famous guests over the years. The hotel has 115 luxurious rooms, including 33 suites, which blend contemporary and traditional styles. Guests can enjoy Michelin-starred dining at "Charlie's" restaurant or traditional afternoon tea at the "English Tea Room."</p><p>The hotel is known for its rich history and heritage, having been the first hotel in London to install a telephone and a favourite spot of author Rudyard Kipling. Today, it continues to be a sought-after destination for travellers seeking a luxurious and elegant stay in London. </p>
Brunello Cucinelli | Italian Luxury Fashion Brand
For over 40 years Brunello Cucinelli has designed and made women and men’s clothing that is a staple of Italian fashion. They are proud of their moral attitudes towards the fashion industry and use their craftsmanship to lend moral dignity to both the manufacturer and the owner. London proudly houses two Brunello Cucinelli boutiques, one situated in the haven of high-end fashion in Mayfair, a true manifestation of the luxury fashion that can be bought in the area. The company has grown with popularity and now produces tableware, throws and leisure bags among other lifestyle necessities.
By Rotation | Lend & Rent Fashion
<p>Eshita Kabra-Davies knew that she had to try and improve the sustainability of fashion when she saw the effects of textile waste whilst honeymooning in Rajasthan, India. </p><p>She set about creating By Rotation, a fashion rental platform and app that lets users lend and rent clothes by the day. Meaning that if you have a wedding to go to, a black-tie event or you just want a new outfit for brunch, you don’t have to buy a new outfit. It’s a great way for the renter to save money, the lender to make money and of course it’s helping the environment too. </p><p>As part of their commitment to becoming fully sustainable, they have also partnered with aftercare specialist BLANC, so that users have a more eco-friendly alternative to dry-cleaning which also prolongs the life cycle of each item. </p>
C. John | Antique Carpets, Rugs & Tapestries
Established 80 years ago, C. John has set the bar for the antique rug industry. Led by the knowledge of Owner and Creative Director Leon Sassoon, C. John are committed to each and every customer and has advised some of the most respected private clients, collectors, palaces, estates, and auction houses. Their broad collection is quite simply stunning, featuring Art Deco & Modernist, Caucasian, Chinese, East Turkestan, European, French Savonnerie, Persian, Turkoman, English Axminster, French Aubusson, Indian and Turkish pieces. As well as Needlework, Tapestries and Miniature Tapestries to choose from. Since the early 1960s, C. John has been a member of the British Antique Dealers Association.