Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Hawksmoor – where a gentleman can find something to sink his teeth into. Welcomed into the bar with cocktails, the delectable Sinking Spritz and the infamous Hawksmoor Collins each with their own take on the the classic aperitif with hints of elderflower, ginger and a subtle bitter twang. With a suitable introduction to the evening
I challenge you to think of a more brilliantly idyllic scene than sitting out for breakfast taking in the smell of fresh salt air, the warmth of the South African sun and the spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline. All this is possible at the Cape View Clifton in Cape Town. This 556-square metre guesthouse
From Dali to Groucho Marx, Poirot to Ron Burgandy, famous or fictional, nothing says ‘True Man’ like the moustache. With November now in full swing, Gentlemen, it’s time to amp up the testosterone in the name of a good cause – Movember. Over the centuries the moustache has been through a lot, adorning the faces
2014 looks set to be another hit year for Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese with the release of his new film The Wolf of Wall Street. The drama – which will for the fifth time reunite the Hollywood legend with another, Leonardo Dicaprio (Gangs Of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island)
Now, for those who have not heard of them before there are a few things that need to be appreciated about Bang & Olufsen. The first is that they were actually founded by a man who was genuinely called Mr Bang – which clearly deserves a medal of some kind. The second, is that these
At last, the weekend is upon us. A time to put the stresses and strains of the working week aside and take some time out. However you choose to spend this weekend – do it in style. And to give you a helping hand, here at The Gentleman’s Journal we have itemised six, style savvy,
The 1930s resonate strongly today; like then, we’re holding up through a great recession following years of overinflated decadence. Enter Hardy Amies. The 1930s saw the English designer explode onto the fashion scene, directing a Mayfair couture house and beginning a long career that saw him dressing Queen Elizabeth II for 40 years, before passing
This week we have another offering from our friends at Grey Goose vodka. This time it comes in the form of the delicious French Negroni; a spicy, aromatic cocktail which packs one hell of a seasonal punch. A French twist on a classic favourite, this drink is easy to concoct and will leave you feeling
Welcome to the world of the International Watch Company, otherwise known as IWC. Since the dawn of aviation, the only watches pilots have worn are IWC. Many would argue that Breitling should be classed as the official aviation watch, and certainly Breitling cannot be denied their terrific credentials as specialist timepieces, however IWC, through the
There is always a film that scores the early oscar buzz, its name banded around from critic to critic as they decide whether it is worthy of the ultimate cinematic prize. The film this year is British director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave (enter small congratulatory pat on the back just because he’s a
Buying anything in the UK even remotely related to weather is a gamble. You buy an umbrella just in time for the hottest autumn on record. That nice pair of boots you got for Leeds: sunny all the time. Those sunglasses you purchased have arrived for the wettest summer ever. On a side note; we
Skimming over the water at high speeds is a thrill that never gets old, but now we want the experience to take on new dimensions. We want to take that speed underwater. Enter the SEABOB CAYAGO F7 Opus Carbon Edition. This incredible and intelligent piece of machinery gives you the adrenaline high of a jet-ski
“I really like that novelty-knit sweater that my grandmother gave me last Christmas” – said no one, ever. As many of you will remember, we took a look at some pretty bold trousers a few weeks back (in terms of pattern that is) but this week we’re looking up top – to the jumper. With
Each week, Twenty Something London share their top picks of places and happenings in London. This week, we’ve got a Caribbean feast, live music in Camden, a new way to date, a street photography workshop and an Australian themed Café in Old Street. Caribbean Feast HMS Docked in Santo Domingo, Clapham (£29.50 – booze-free/£44.50 – cocktails
Penhaligon’s has got history on its side; the brand’s been keeping men fragrant since 1872 when William Penhaligon opened a barber’s shop on Jermyn St. Our pick is their Sartorial Beard Oil, winner of a 2014 GQ Grooming Award, and just the throwback the modern gentleman needs as Movember approaches. The oil is a fresh
Nokia: poor, poor Nokia. It’s not good to think about what has happened to this company in the past decade because it does not make good reading. Apple, on the other hand… we really don’t need to talk much about that either. So what is this article about if we aren’t going to talk about
Antique weaponry and defensive armour make for compelling viewing. Their unquestionable popularity within the world’s great institutions, such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York or H.M. Tower of London, speaks volumes for our fascination, perhaps sparked by a sense of history or plain awe. There are many avenues to explore: notably the
Mix Glamour with charm at this perfect fusion in the Caribbean A small, charming and privately owned hotel sits on one of the prettiest beaches in St Barts – the Baie des Flamands – and with its pure white sand and pale turquoise clear sea, it is picture-postcard perfect. And while there are many attractions
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 615
Hawksmoor – where a gentleman can find something to sink his teeth into. Welcomed into the bar with cocktails, the delectable Sinking Spritz and the infamous Hawksmoor Collins each with their own take on the the classic aperitif with hints of elderflower, ginger and a subtle bitter twang. With a suitable introduction to the evening
I challenge you to think of a more brilliantly idyllic scene than sitting out for breakfast taking in the smell of fresh salt air, the warmth of the South African sun and the spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline. All this is possible at the Cape View Clifton in Cape Town. This 556-square metre guesthouse
From Dali to Groucho Marx, Poirot to Ron Burgandy, famous or fictional, nothing says ‘True Man’ like the moustache. With November now in full swing, Gentlemen, it’s time to amp up the testosterone in the name of a good cause – Movember. Over the centuries the moustache has been through a lot, adorning the faces
2014 looks set to be another hit year for Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese with the release of his new film The Wolf of Wall Street. The drama – which will for the fifth time reunite the Hollywood legend with another, Leonardo Dicaprio (Gangs Of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island)
Now, for those who have not heard of them before there are a few things that need to be appreciated about Bang & Olufsen. The first is that they were actually founded by a man who was genuinely called Mr Bang – which clearly deserves a medal of some kind. The second, is that these
At last, the weekend is upon us. A time to put the stresses and strains of the working week aside and take some time out. However you choose to spend this weekend – do it in style. And to give you a helping hand, here at The Gentleman’s Journal we have itemised six, style savvy,
The 1930s resonate strongly today; like then, we’re holding up through a great recession following years of overinflated decadence. Enter Hardy Amies. The 1930s saw the English designer explode onto the fashion scene, directing a Mayfair couture house and beginning a long career that saw him dressing Queen Elizabeth II for 40 years, before passing
This week we have another offering from our friends at Grey Goose vodka. This time it comes in the form of the delicious French Negroni; a spicy, aromatic cocktail which packs one hell of a seasonal punch. A French twist on a classic favourite, this drink is easy to concoct and will leave you feeling
Welcome to the world of the International Watch Company, otherwise known as IWC. Since the dawn of aviation, the only watches pilots have worn are IWC. Many would argue that Breitling should be classed as the official aviation watch, and certainly Breitling cannot be denied their terrific credentials as specialist timepieces, however IWC, through the
There is always a film that scores the early oscar buzz, its name banded around from critic to critic as they decide whether it is worthy of the ultimate cinematic prize. The film this year is British director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave (enter small congratulatory pat on the back just because he’s a
Buying anything in the UK even remotely related to weather is a gamble. You buy an umbrella just in time for the hottest autumn on record. That nice pair of boots you got for Leeds: sunny all the time. Those sunglasses you purchased have arrived for the wettest summer ever. On a side note; we
Skimming over the water at high speeds is a thrill that never gets old, but now we want the experience to take on new dimensions. We want to take that speed underwater. Enter the SEABOB CAYAGO F7 Opus Carbon Edition. This incredible and intelligent piece of machinery gives you the adrenaline high of a jet-ski
“I really like that novelty-knit sweater that my grandmother gave me last Christmas” – said no one, ever. As many of you will remember, we took a look at some pretty bold trousers a few weeks back (in terms of pattern that is) but this week we’re looking up top – to the jumper. With
Each week, Twenty Something London share their top picks of places and happenings in London. This week, we’ve got a Caribbean feast, live music in Camden, a new way to date, a street photography workshop and an Australian themed Café in Old Street. Caribbean Feast HMS Docked in Santo Domingo, Clapham (£29.50 – booze-free/£44.50 – cocktails
Penhaligon’s has got history on its side; the brand’s been keeping men fragrant since 1872 when William Penhaligon opened a barber’s shop on Jermyn St. Our pick is their Sartorial Beard Oil, winner of a 2014 GQ Grooming Award, and just the throwback the modern gentleman needs as Movember approaches. The oil is a fresh
Nokia: poor, poor Nokia. It’s not good to think about what has happened to this company in the past decade because it does not make good reading. Apple, on the other hand… we really don’t need to talk much about that either. So what is this article about if we aren’t going to talk about
Antique weaponry and defensive armour make for compelling viewing. Their unquestionable popularity within the world’s great institutions, such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York or H.M. Tower of London, speaks volumes for our fascination, perhaps sparked by a sense of history or plain awe. There are many avenues to explore: notably the
Mix Glamour with charm at this perfect fusion in the Caribbean A small, charming and privately owned hotel sits on one of the prettiest beaches in St Barts – the Baie des Flamands – and with its pure white sand and pale turquoise clear sea, it is picture-postcard perfect. And while there are many attractions