London is a unique place. There’s no where else on earth that feels quite like it. From the bustling West End to the gloomy majesty of the Tower of London, there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes.
London is also a place where you can indulge yourself. Some of the finest restaurants, hotels and spas in the world call the capital their home. Whatever your taste, whatever your preference, London has got it.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most gloriously indulgent experiences on offer.
Hawksmoor
If you’re staying in a central London Hotel, perhaps treating yourself to a 5-star experience, Hawksmoor is only a quick jaunt away and definitely worth a visit. With locations in Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Basinghall Street, Hawksmoor restaurants are perfectly located for anyone staying in any 5-star hotel in London’s West End.
Billed as ‘The Best Steakhouse in the UK’, Hawksmoor is all about meat, amazing cocktails and indulgent food. The half a grilled lobster is a treat, or you could plump for one of their famous steaks.
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz
Taking tea in The Ritz’s Palm Court is truly an experience to be savoured. Ornate, glamorous and often frequented by the rich and famous, it truly is an indulgent pleasure.
Tiered cake stands will adorn your table, alongside immaculate silverware and finger sandwiches. Service is of the highest quality, akin to something from days gone by, and the domed, golden ceiling provides a sense of unparalleled luxury.
Look out for the freshly baked scones and lashings of Cornish clotted cream, but also keep your appetite primed for a whole host of delicious pastries. There are eighteen types of tea on offer, so there’s something for every palette.
Decleor Boutique Spa
Sitting on the delightful Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, Decleor Boutique Spa is a small and intimate space, and also a great place to get some indulgent, revitalising spa treatments.
They offer quick, 15-minute face treatments to blow away the cobwebs, as well as full spa packages in their intimate treatment rooms. If you’re staying in a central London Hotel, Decleor is the perfect place to escape the bustle, take a couple of hours to yourself and come out the other side feeling refreshed and pampered.
R Chocolate
Sporting locations in Belgravia and Richmond, R Chocolate is one of the most luxuriant, enjoyable experiences you can have in London if you are a lover of cocoa-based deliciousness.
In business since 1931, R Chocolate delivers amazing, artisanal chocolate and deserts of all stripes and kinds. Whether you love truffles, dark chocolate, hot chocolate or any other permutation of the stuff, R Chocolate is the place to go for an indulgent, taste-bud exploding experience. Afternoon tea is on offer, in its classic mode or in a chocolate-dominated iteration, making it you choice how far you want to go in your chocolate obsession.
