Cheval Life

With the exciting new arrival of Cheval Harrington Court due to open in less than 3 weeks, we have compiled together a local list of our favourite cafes in the South Kensington area to sink your teeth into when staying with us.  Café culture in and around South Kensington has in the last few years blossomed with an abundance of diversity and choice. Refined and sophisticated by the French community; the historical landmarks and museums of South Kensington, Patisseries and coffee houses play home to many artistic extroverts while emulating the atmosphere found in the coffee houses of central Europe.   Such local establishments have an ambiance more intimate than our favourite high street chains. The coffee served is roasted and readied by those who choose to make a career out of this culture. The V&A Café Stop by the V&A Café for a quick bite after visiting the brilliant and historical museum itself. With offerings of English cream tea and scones, fluffy mering...

Cheval Calico House is nearby After Hours in Shoreditch. Are you one of those that share the main dish but doesn't let anyone touch the dessert? This might be the perfect event for you.  After Hours Dessert is back with their 'dessert-only pop-up restaurant' for a series of nights in May and June, at Allpress Espresso in Redchurch Street.  Bring a sweet tooth... "After Hours is a series of dessert events, all about championing modern and innovative pastry.  They hold their events after hours at independent coffee shops across London.  They held a sell-out run of events at Store St Espresso throughout February & March, and a guest night with Ben Spalding in April.   Farokh Talati will be in charge of food for this run of events.  He's spent the past 5 years training at some of the World's best restaurants, including The Fat Duck, and worked extensively with Angela Hartnett.  He's been working on some exciting new dishes es...

Fleet River Bakery Cheval Calico House is nearby Workshop Coffee Co. People often do a lot of research before going to a restaurant. They care about quality, price, localization, reviews, ambience. However, on the moment of a simple coffee and cake, many end up going anywhere and having a cup of coffee not worth of their time. The big chains can be practical for being everywhere. But what about the real good coffee shops, that brew their own coffee and bake their own cake, and are independent to do things in a new way?  London has a lot of them worth trying and on this list you will find some of them: Lantana – Fitzrovia This delightful coffee house is nestled down a lane in Fitzrovia. Lantana’s Australian ownership is reflected in the brunch style dishes, flat whites and relaxed atmosphere. It runs an In and Out operation with the premise being split into two; one for takeaways and the other half for sit down meals. The cakes are particularly good ...