Emyr Thomas's Blog – December 2010 Archive (6)

Welcome to Bon Vivant’s selection of the best hotel bars in London. Let us know if you agree with us or if you have your own suggestions to add.

The Connaught Hotel

The Connaught hotel features two exquisite bars that are ideal for very different occasions. The warmth and intimacy of the…

Want to cement a new deal with a business contact or celebrate winning a new contract? Here are the places to do it discreetly across Europe.

Photo: Table Lumiere at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Emyr Thomas, founder of…

Whether your drink of choice is a martini, a mojito or a negroni, here are Bon Vivant‘s suggestions for the best cocktail bars in London. Let us know if you agree with our top 10 or if you have your own favourites to add.

Le Salon Bar at Joel Robuchon

Arguably London’s best kept bar secret, Le Salon is a dark, intimate and seductive haven for…

With the holiday season fast approaching and with fears of ash clouds, strikes and bad weather haunting the average traveller, I have written this guide to airplane etiquette with advice on making flying as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Flying was once a glamorous and stylish affair: passengers wore their best outfits, families would come to the airport to wave them goodbye, and pilots and air hostesses were revered for having the best jobs in the world. To be able to…

Emyr Thomas from Bon Vivant shares his thoughts on the best private dining rooms in New York.

The Wine Cellar at the 21 Club

With its fascinating history from the prohibition era, the Wine Cellar at the 21 Club is today considered one of the most coveted private dining rooms in New York. Up to 22 diners can enjoy a three course…

Emyr Thomas from Bon Vivant shares his thoughts on Le Mas Candille on the Cote d’Azur, France.

Classic, understated and elegant may not be the words that every visitor to the South of France longs to hear, but for the discerning traveller looking for a secluded and tranquil retreat, Le Mas Candille is just that. Located on the outskirts of the medieval village of Mougins in a converted eighteenth century farmhouse, less than…