New Year’s Eve at Park Chinois ramps up the opulence to new heights, as it very well should. Their concept for the closing chimes of 2025 has been revealed as ‘Jade et Lumière’ – a radiant celebration of elegance, indulgence and theatrical flair.

Let’s jump in and take a look at The Last Concierge’s list of English wines that deserve pole position in your wine rack for New Year’s Eve and beyond, and the wineries that are worthy of your attention, love, adoration and fervent fanaticism. Cheers!

Whilst Gordon Ramsey’s Plane Food has been a mainstay of London’s Heathrow Terminal 5 since its opening in 2008, December 1st marked a significant shakeup in its offerings with the introduction of Plane Food Market.

Engel has put considerable work into the not-inconsiderable task of standing out amid a glut of brunch spots and casual dining venues — an effort with pays off in maximalist, opulent and irresistible fashion.

The London Fashion Week-adjacent evening was hosted by and in celebration of Martina Bonci - Italy’s multi-award-winning mixologist and bar manager of Gucci Giardino, Florence’s most famous and beloved cocktail destination.

Set prettily on the banks of the Tagus estuary, Terrace is a sleek and spacious restaurant with an open kitchen, where the clatter of knives lets you know that some serious cookery is taking place while you pour your first glass of Douro Valley wine. 

The Limousin takes the provenance and superlative quality of its produce very seriously indeed, and this is something that comes across with stunning intent at La Table du Couvent - quite simply, one of the most thrillingly brilliant restaurants I’ve ever encountered. 

This is where Crurated comes in - a revolutionary online retailer that’s wholeheartedly embracing and harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, and guaranteeing the authenticity of each and every bottle on their shelves. 

Mayfair’s Sketch is home to four exquisite restaurants, each bursting with character and distinction. A cornucopia of eye-opening dishes and astounding design features, it’s one of the capital’s must-visit fine dining establishments, delivering delicious food in peerless style. From light lunch options to three Michelin star fine dining, Sketch is a journey into gastronomy unlike any other.