Your Guide to London in May
A curated guide to London in May, from cultural exhibitions and open-air theatre to food festivals, concerts and the city’s most exciting new openings.
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From candlelit cocktail bars and Michelin-starred restaurants to Savile Row tailoring, Georgian townhouses and discreet luxury hotels, Mayfair remains one of London’s most fascinating neighbourhoods. This guide explores where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the capital’s most polished corner — including hidden mews, historic pubs, contemporary galleries and some of the best luxury experiences in London.
From martinis at DUKES to cocktails at The Connaught Bar and hidden drinking dens beneath Berkeley Square, these are the best bars in Mayfair right now.
Luxury travel is shifting away from spectacle and toward restoration. From Six Senses London and Aman Tokyo to remote wellness retreats in Tuscany and Montenegro, a new generation of luxury hotels is redefining travel through privacy, slow living, and emotional wellbeing.
Luxury travel is shifting away from visibility and towards privacy, wellness and slower living. From private aviation and digital detox hotels to remote wellness retreats, a new generation of travellers is redefining what luxury actually means.
Once overshadowed by Bond Street, Mount Street is quietly becoming one of London’s most culturally relevant luxury neighbourhoods — where fashion, art, hospitality, and craftsmanship increasingly intersect in unexpected ways.
Editor Picks
Choosing where to stay in Venice can define the entire trip. From iconic Grand Canal palazzos and discreet boutique hideaways to private island resorts and design-led luxury hotels, this guide covers the best places to stay in Venice for every style of traveller. Whether you’re visiting for a romantic weekend, first-time city break, or longer Italian escape, discover the Venice hotels worth booking.
John Galliano’s partnership with Zara signals a new era for fast fashion, where luxury credibility, cultural relevance and sustainability narratives collide in ways that feel as strategic as they are unsettling.
Staycation is changing how Londoners experience luxury hotels, turning them into spaces for spa days, dining and overnight escapes. In this interview, co-founder Kevin Hutchings explains the rise of modern staycations and why local luxury is redefining travel.
Capri is an island of contrasts: polished yet chaotic, glamorous yet deeply traditional. From cliffside hotels and hidden walking paths to boat trips around the Faraglioni and aperitivo in the Piazzetta, this is a guide to experiencing the island beyond the day-trippers and postcard clichés.
A considered stay in Sorrento, Hotel Central Wellness blends boutique charm with a quietly indulgent spa focus. From private in-room saunas to a serene rooftop terrace overlooking Mount Vesuvius, this Amalfi Coast hotel offers a more restorative alternative to the region’s usual spectacle.
club Goldfoil
An insider extension of Goldfoil Magazine, Club Goldfoil is where stories meet experience. From private previews and curated events to exclusive editor recommendations, it’s where our readers connect with the world we write about, beyond the page.
Runway
Matthieu Blazy returned Chanel to Biarritz for Cruise 2027, revisiting the birthplace of Chanel style through sailor stripes, Riviera glamour, oversized tailoring and playful seaside references in one of the house’s strongest Cruise collections in years.




A curated guide to London’s best rooftop bars and restaurants, from Central London hotel terraces to East London car park classics and Mayfair dining rooftops. Organised by neighbourhood, this 2026 edit covers where to drink, dine and watch the skyline from above the city.