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All aboard the SS Atlantica

By Michelle Connolly

It was a balmy evening as we boarded the imposing Silver Sturgeon, transformed for the evening into the SS: Atlantica, resplendent in our fancy 1930’s gowns. Ok, perhaps not quite resplendent, but we were looking forward to a rather spectacular evening nonetheless. We were treated to the itinerary of a 1930’s ship, greeted as we […]

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Mac and Wild

By Adam

Mac & Wild, 65 Great Titchfield St, London, W1W 7PS When we heard about a Scottish restaurant opening on Great Titchfield street, we had visions of a very cliché themed restaurant and thought this might be a place to avoid. Oh how wrong we were. Instead, we found Mac & Wild, a venue that has been voted one of […]

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Hush Mayfair presents Steak, Lobster and Whisky at Blades

By Adam

Blades at Hush Mayfair Lancashire Court, 8 Brook St,  London, W1S 1EY I received an email a few weeks back asking if I would I like to review a new restaurant aimed at Dapper Chapper’s that specialises in Steak, Lobster and Whisky – obviously my answer was yes! The venue is a new venture by the chaps […]

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Berlin in a nutshell

By Michelle Connolly

Berlin is a truly modern and diverse city with a rich and interesting heritage. As Germany’s capital city it celebrates freedom for all – the freedom of creativity, the freedom of self-expression and the freedom to enjoy your passions, whatever they are. It is recognised worldwide for its important contribution to classical and contemporary architecture […]

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The Terrace at The Royal Horseguards

By Michelle Connolly

The Terrace at The Royal Horseguards 2 Whitehall Court London SW1A 020 3297 7481 The Royal Horseguards have relaunched their stunning outdoor terrace just in time for summer. With views stretching out over Embankment you can sit back and take in the London Eye and river Thames from the comfort of a sheltered green haven. […]

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A dapper evening at Kensington Roof Gardens

By Robert Etheridge

There’s something about the beginning of summer, the scent in the air that lingers, dappled sunshine and lighter evenings that signals that the best things are around the corner. Of course, this is the time that London truly comes out of its hibernation and chrysalises into its prime, but the steely grey of the city can leave […]

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Bunga Bunga

By Adam

Every Dapper Chapper needs to properly let their hair down every once in a while, and we have found just the place to do that. We had booked our table for quite early and when we arrive at Bunga Bunga the restaurant was quiet and subdued and seemed very relaxed. However as we started to […]

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Badger & Co.

By Alex Noble

Chaps, your attention please…Edinburgh’s Castle Street has recently been treated with the opening of a cracking new bar that incorporates a supreme blend of traditionalism and contemporary style, and elegance… Cast your minds back to your youth and think Mole, Mr Toad, Mr Badger & Co. Of course, we’re referring to the The Wind in the Willows…these […]

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Bird of Smithfield Cocktail Launch

By Michelle Connolly

Dapper Chapper favourite the Bird of Smithfield has an exciting new cocktail menu they’re dying to share with you all. From the rooftop terrace to the hidden dining rooms and curious mirrored basement, they’ve been gathering inspiration for the next wave of refreshing cocktails that will knock your socks off. Chief Mixologist Stan has been […]

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The Cocktail Trading Company Brick Lane

By Michelle Connolly

68 Bethnal Green Road E1 6GQ In a brand new location just off Brick Lane, The Cocktail Trading Company has opened it’s doors. Mysterious, enigmatic and intoxicating, the latest premises has all the elements you want in a decadent cocktail lounge One of the more unusual aspects of the bar is that we found it almost […]

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Three of the best alternative Brunches in London

By Michelle Connolly

Bored of bog-standard brunch? Begging for a better breakfast? Enough with the puns – here are a few of our favourite alternative spots for brunch with a difference in London. Spice Market at the W Hotel Sister restaurant to the infamous New York Meatpacking district spot, Spice Market has a fabulous set brunch of with […]

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Homeslice Pizza Review

By Frank Barreca

52 Wells Street Fitzrovia London W1T 3PR Homslice Pizza welcomed the Dapper Chapper to its newest venue on Wells Street, Fitzrovia this month. The Home Slice model is simple: classic pizza executed beautifully. New and innovative topping combinations are subtlety balanced and all served on huge 20 inch sharing pizzas. Homeslice began as a part […]

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Cheers to London Beer Week

By Phil Hawkins

Some things deserve a day to celebrate whereas others get longer, and we agree that when it comes to beer, seven days is the perfect amount of time to truly appreciate the amber nectar and the joy it brings. That’s where London Beer Week comes in. Currently in full swing and running until Sunday 28th […]

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Blacks Burgers

By Joe Burns

1 Waterloo Rd, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AS We all know the feeling. When you have that craving, that need for a decent hunk of meat in bun, with all those perfect sides to accompany it, nothing else will do. So you can only imagine my delight when my foodie partner and I got the chance […]