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Beach ready and beautiful at Harvest
July 27, 2011 12:35 | Shopping
It’s definitely time to escape the great British Summer, and jet off to somewhere gorgeous. Whether it’s St Tropez, Porto Fino or Ibiza calling, it’s time to indulge in beach chic and holiday glamour with these hot brands available at...
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Review: Blue Plaque Tours
July 27, 2011 09:35 | Entertainment
You may have noticed the many blue plaques fixed outside on many properties in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. They've helped immortalise the famous and iconic figures who lived in them, recognising their accomplishments. I normally double-take when...
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Mary Portas launches her new charity store
July 27, 2011 08:44 | Shopping
Mary Portas, queen of shops and charity crusader is opening her latest Mary’s Living and Giving store this weekend at 28 New King’s Road. With all proceeds going to Save The Children, Mary’s store reply on designer donations and savvy...
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Creative Chelsea: the countdown begins
July 27, 2011 07:14 | Entertainment
This year’s London Design Festival sees the launch of a brand new design district for the notoriously established Chelsea area, and Kingsroad.co.uk and Hillgate PR are teaming up to celebrate and launch of the initiative. This new dedicated calendar of...
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Cigar and Cuban Rum tasting at Bluebird Chelsea
July 26, 2011 16:58 | Entertainment
This Wednesday 27 July, Bluebird Chelsea are going Caribbean and treating their customers to a fantastic Cuban Rum and Cigar Tasting evening in their famous courtyard.Guests will be greeted with an El Rey Del Mundo Demi Tasse before moving onto the...
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Kingsroad.co.uk and JuJu summer party goes off with a bang!
July 26, 2011 16:45 | Entertainment
The Kingsroad.co.uk summer party held at JuJu, recent winners of Best Bar 2011 at the London Club and Bar awards, went off with a bang last week as local residents and business owners flocked to drink amazing cocktails and dance...
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Review: The Jam Tree
July 26, 2011 13:54 | Entertainment
You’d be forgiven for missing The Jam Tree if you were to visit King's Road. Tucked away as it is just over the brow of a hill near Lots Road, its understated white façade belies the warm pub within.
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Creative Chelsea events
July 26, 2011 11:08 | Entertainment
Creative Chelsea is an exciting new initiative that will see local showrooms, retailers and designers in the Chelsea area hold a multitude of events and activities throughout London Design Festival. The district of Chelsea has a unique design heritage thanks...
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Top 3: Private dining venues
July 26, 2011 08:55 | Entertainment
Perfect for an intimate engagement drinks, raucous birthday parties, or a long over-due family get together, we bring you our top three favourite private dinner venues to hire in the King’s Road area.
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Your guide to a healthy summer body
July 26, 2011 06:57 | Shopping
Summer holidays can be the perfect opportunity to look after your body. The summer season is ideal to detox from the excesses of the winter months and to renew each and every cell in your body with good nutrition and new...
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Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress display at Buckingham Palace
July 25, 2011 20:06 | Entertainment
As the wedding of the decade continues to excite, the moment fans of the Duchess of Cambridge have been waiting for has finally arrived as her wedding dress goes on public display at Buckingham Palace. The Duchess, who is a...
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This week on King's Road
July 25, 2011 15:32 | Entertainment
This week why not revive those retro roots and join the Ice Cream Masterclass at Peter Jones, swing like the sixties at The Cellar or indulge in some lunchtime jazz at Cadogan Hall.
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Your weekend on King's Road
July 21, 2011 15:41 | Entertainment
This weekend we bring you a bag of delights to experience on King’s Road. Try your hand at sewing (your mother would be proud), cycle around the borough learning about its blue plaque history, or maybe you’ll find someone who...
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My King's Road: Tom Aikens
July 21, 2011 14:15 | Entertainment
Tom Aikens, the youngest chef to ever be awarded two Michelin stars at the age of 26, talks to our Local Editor Giorgina Ramazzotti at his Chelsea restaurant Tom’s Kitchen, to discuss living in the area, internet shopping and his views on...
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New arrivals for men at Thomas Pink
July 20, 2011 14:42 | Shopping
New additions have just been added to the Thomas Pink men's collection and are now available at their Sloane Street store. Constructed from the finest-quality two-fold cotton, immaculately cut and finished, Pink shirts are crisp, comfortable and look the part...
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David and Corin Mellor launch the 'Chelsea' collection
July 20, 2011 08:16 | Shopping
As we lead up to the launch of Creative Chelsea, a new initiative to celebrate design in Chelsea throughout this year’s London Design Festival (17-25 September), we are glad to announce a new product launch from one of the areas...
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Editor's Pick: Smythson lapis passport cover
July 20, 2011 08:01 | Shopping
I’ll let you into a secret; I have a tiny obsession with Smythson. If you’re looking for the perfect present around the £40-£50 mark, their leather bound notebooks in their beautiful blue boxes are charming and will be treasured by...
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Huge men's shoe sale at Fin's
July 19, 2011 16:57 | Shopping
Fin’s founder Alexandra Finlay’s mantra of “simple, classic, affordable and fuss-free” could not be more apt as she has just launched an amazing sale of her iconic men’s shoes online. Whilst the Fin's brand has become synonymous with summer holidays...
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Summer deal: M&S sparkling rose
July 19, 2011 11:07 | Shopping
As summer and our love for al fresco drinking continues, M&S have brought us some great summer deals including this great selection of six bottles of sparkling rose for only £50, that’s an incredible £8.33 per bottle.This deal includes two...
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Paul Edmonds summer colour treatments
July 18, 2011 15:22 | Shopping
Summer has arrived and it’s time to start thinking about packing your chic florals, glamorous heels, and scene-stealing dresses but before you get set to jet, book into Paul Edmonds luxury hair and beauty emporium at 217 Brompton Road for...
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Five things to do this week
July 18, 2011 14:45 | Entertainment
This week we bring you a wide variety of events from champagne tasting at Boisdale of Belgravia to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall and half price cocktails at World’s End Distillery. There's something for everyone.
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Kingsroad.co.uk partner with JuJu to celebrate Best Bar 2011 with Gabriella Ellis
July 17, 2011 13:30 | Entertainment
It’s three days and counting until Kingsroad.co.uk and JuJu, 316-318 King’s Road, recent winners of Best Bar 2011 at the London Club and Bar awards, get together to host a party for readers and special guests on Wednesday 20 July...
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Bazaar Velvet Rugs - Urban Life collection
July 15, 2011 07:24 | Shopping
The incredible rug company Bazaar Velvet, 2 New King’s Road, have launched seven new additions to its Abstract Collection of hand-knotted, luxury rugs. The rugs have a striking narrative of everyday city life with remarkable craftsmanship, fine detail and soft...
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Your weekend on King's Road
July 14, 2011 16:11 | Shopping
This weekend drink fabulous cocktails for free at Rumi Lounge, see some amazing photography of Kate Moss at The Little Black Gallery and party with live music at Duke On The Green.
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Editor’s pick: Nail Rock designer nail wraps
July 14, 2011 08:21 | Shopping
Every now and again we come across something we are not sure how we lived without and right now it’s Nail Rock’s new collection of Designer Nail Wraps, a new quick and easy way to apply patterned nails without having...
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Wish list: L’Occitane sun verbena eau de toilette
July 14, 2011 07:58 | Shopping
Inspired by his childhood in Provence, the 23-year-old Olivier Baussan decided to recreate the traditions of his region. After purchasing a steam distiller, Olivier harvested wild rosemary and produced pure rosemary essential oil. He sold this essential oil at local...
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My King's Road: Gabriella Ellis
July 11, 2011 18:01 | Entertainment
Kingsroad.co.uk is thrilled that Gabriella Ellis will be performing at our event on Wednesday 20 July at JuJu. We caught up with her in the sunshine of Bluebird Chelsea to discuss her future plans, favourite parts of King’s Road and kissing...
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5 things to do this week
July 11, 2011 15:49 | Entertainment
This week Neil and Christine Hamilton discuss sex, Harry Potter-mania comes to Chelsea and we’re getting our thinking caps on for The Hand and Flower pub quiz. Here are five things to do this week.
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Cath Kidston summer sale
July 11, 2011 14:48 | Shopping
If you're looking for the perfect accessory to go with your summer dress or need something to breathe life into your home then take advantage of Cath Kidston's summer sale.With up to 50 per cent off, why not spoil yourself...
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Visit London and make the most of your summer
July 11, 2011 14:44 | Entertainment
Following the arrival of the long-awaited British summer, feet throughout the UK are itching to get out of their offices and make some new memories somewhere exciting; and what better place to visit than the country’s capital? With the summer...
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