House Notes

Essays, anecdotes, confessions, recommendations, pictures, recipes and advice from the Gentleman’s Journal Clubhouse

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You can’t sit with us!

The fall and rise of the London ‘Canteen’

Words: William Wolfe

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Dafydd Jones’s empire state of mind

In his book, New York: High Life/Low Life, party photographer Dafydd Jones remembers the bright and dark days of the city in the late 20th century

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Fortune favours the brave — Tim Warrillow

Tim Warrillow - co-founder and CEO of Fever-Tree

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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"In few sports is your day’s play brought to such a crushing conclusion with a moment’s lapse in concentration."

Seen in: How is acting like cricket?

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The curious tale of a Rolex “Single Red” Sea Dweller

Tom Bolt staked his rare Ferrari on this watch — but was the 1968 Rolex the remarkable timepiece he thought it was?

Words: Josh Sims

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Photographer's Notebook: Visions of Italy

Snapshots of a Mediterranean summer

Words: Pietro Favaron

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Life’s a beach: on the Méhari safari

Is the simple French beach buggy the ultimate status-symbol car?

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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You can’t sit with us!

The fall and rise of the London ‘Canteen’

Words: William Wolfe

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Santiago Lastra’s recipe for chestnut and hazelnut Wagyu huarache

The Mexican chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant KOL reveals his recipe for an elevated take on a Mexican favourite

Words: Santiago Lastra

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Jake Bugg’s spring/summer playlist

The singer-songwriter, renowned for his blending of blues, indie and Britpop styles, lists his favourite tracks for the warmer months ahead

Words: Josh Lee

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Photographer's Notebook: Visions of Italy

Snapshots of a Mediterranean summer

Words: Pietro Favaron

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The Sceney London Pub World Cup 2025

An entirely subjective rundown of the capital’s best boozers

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Engaging rooms

Why the desire to peer inside the homes of the rich and (semi) famous remains undimmed

Words: Aobh O'Brien-Moody

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Tiny Martinis

Bigger isn't better

Words: Ed Cumming

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Slice of inaction

Where tennis and tranquility meet

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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Photographer's Notebook: On the road with Théo Gosselin

The Paris-based photographer talks us through some of his favourite shots from life on the road

Words: Théo Gosselin

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Moking about

"When you get into a Moke, you’re licensed to have fun, and that's really quite special”

Words: Rory FH Smith

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Sonic the Hedgehog does Ascot

How the darts became the most exclusive sporting event in the country

Words: Ed Cumming

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Dafydd Jones’s empire state of mind

In his book, New York: High Life/Low Life, party photographer Dafydd Jones remembers the bright and dark days of the city in the late 20th century

Words: Joseph Bullmore

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