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How to do the BMW PGA Championship in Dapper Style

By Alex Noble

Golf’s a dapper sport isn’t it? A lovely blend of traditional and wacky fashion, an etiquette list that’s as long as the yellow pages and the most wonderful and leisurely source of exercise known to man. It’s also a magnificent spectators sport; and if you’ve not been, you’re in for a treat. The atmosphere is […]

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Balblair X Smoke & Dram

By Michelle Connolly

I think that Balblair and Smoke & Dram have managed to mastermind one of the most tempting Father’s Day feasts I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering. The genius of pairing the smokestack powerhouses with the smoky dram masters was completely inspired. They came together to create a stunning four course Father’s Day foodie heaven […]

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Ray’s Bar

By Michelle Connolly

Ray’s Bar 95 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB We made our way downstairs to late-night Shoreditch haunt Ray’s Bar with the temptation of tasting their brand spanking new summer menu. Under the guidance of Head Bartender Dave Miller, we picked his brain on what the new cocktails bring to the table (bar) and the […]

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Barbecoa Piccadilly – Steak and Whisky Evening

By Rashpal Amrit

Address: 194 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9EX, UK To celebrate World Whisky day last month, Dapper Chapper visited newly opened Barbacoa Picadilly. The restaurant hosted a whisky and steak pairing evening in the beautiful Rose Gray private dining room. The perfect setting for such an event. With over 140 whiskies on offer there is certainly […]

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The Perrier Pique-Nique

By Adam

When: Jun 21 2017 18:00 – 23:00 Where: The Yard, The Yard, 89 ½ Worship Street Shoreditch London , EC2A 2BF London This summer Perrier are bringing the chic to Pique-Nique with their sumptuous summer feasts. They’ve designed the perfect picnic, from the exclusive DJ sets from Ministry of Sound to the exclusive food hamper […]

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Newmarket Racecourse with The Jockey Club

By Adam

For those of you that know me, know that I’m a lover of sports. I’m a casual viewer of most sports but I follow two sports closely all-year round; football, and I’ll save telling you which team for another day and horse-racing. My love of racing started about eight years ago in my early twenties […]

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Luma Hotel Hammersmith Review

By Adam

When booking a hotel in London, wouldn’t it be great to get a 5-star service but pay a 3-star price? Luma is a brand new boutique hotel in Hammersmith that completely focusses on the satisfaction of its guests. It has a stylish and quirky style, inspired by the Osram lightbulb factory which was one of […]

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How You Can Enter The Swingers Open

By Adam

Do you have what it takes to be London’s ultimate crazy golf champion? Indoor crazy golf club Swingers which is one of our favourite london venues, has unveiled the first Swingers Open tournament. In association with Tanqueray No.TEN, the Swingers Open will put teams of friends and colleagues against one another in a battle for the […]

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Woodford Reserve at Oriole

By Michelle Connolly

Nightjar’s little sister venue Oriole are celebrating their one year anniversary this past January with two fantastic new cocktails featuring the inimitable Woodford Reserve. Nestled in the underbelly of Smithfield Market, as you trip down the staircase you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Art deco styled finishings, painted palm leaf paper adorning the […]

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VAULT Festival 2017

By Michelle Connolly

We’re going deeper underground. That’s right, we headed on down to one of the most exciting shows to hit London in a while, the ever-inspiring VAULT Festival. Throw off the Dry Jan shackle sand explore the depths of the vaults within Waterloo station for a myriad of exciting shows, thrilling drama, laugh a minute comedians, […]

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The London Shell Co.

By Michelle Connolly

The London Shell Co. The Prince Regent Sheldon Square Paddington W2 6EP On a chilly late December evening when every pub in London was heaving with festive revellers, DC stepped onto a floating oasis in the form of the London Shell Co. Their carefully restored canal boat docked next to Paddington’s picturesque canal is London’s […]

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Crystal Maze Experience London

By Adam

10-14 White Lion Street, Angel, London, N1 9PD A few weeks back I received a press invite to take on the Crystal Maze Experience in London. It goes without saying I confirmed my space within minutes with the aim to chip away at the bucket list. We went to the London experience which is the original site […]

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Bird of Smithfield Review

By Adam

26 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LB 0207 559 5100 Last week we were invited to the Bird of Smithfield to sample the work of newly appointed Head Chef, Tommy Boland. Bird of Smithfield is already a Dapper Chapper favourite so we were excited to see what Mr Boland, who comes with a wealth of experience, had […]

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Highland Park MIDWINTER SOCIAL at The Old Truman Brewery

By Adam

Last night some of the team enjoyed an evening with Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky, at The Boiler House in The Old Truman Brewery for their Midwinter Social. The evening was to celebrate an important time of year in the Nordic calendar, Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year. What does […]