January Archives - GirlOutAndAbout

Barrafina

January 2023
The original Barrafina Spanish tapas restaurant and bar is Michelin starred and located in the heart of Londons west end. Often recommended as one of the best restaurants in London, we were very generously given a gift voucher from friends as an engagement present to dine at this popular place.

By girloutandabout, 2 yearsMarch 11, 2023 ago

Enjoying the city

Wildlife photographer of the year

January 2023
Every year the museum hosts the wildlife photographer of the year exhibit, showcasing incredible photographs celebrating the likes of animals in their environment, urban wildlife, animal portraits, photojournalism and rising stars. Having never been before we were keen to visit this highly recommended exhibit, and we were certainly not disappointed. The photographs on display were amazing, beautiful, thought provoking and emotional.

By girloutandabout, 2 yearsMarch 11, 2023 ago

Enjoying the city

2022 Review

This year I set out to enjoy exploring and living in London, while also escaping its hustle and bustle to more rural settings. Our year started with a lovely New Year’s Day walk up Box hill, which is only an hour away from London. This was a great start to Read more…

By girloutandabout, 2 yearsJanuary 3, 2023 ago

Enjoying the city

Noble Rot

January 2022
Following the success of their Nobel Rot magazine, Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew ventured into the restaurant business. One of the two Noble Rot restaurants is situated in an atmospheric townhouse along one of Bloomsbury’s loveliest streets, Lamb’s Conduit Street, and filled with funky prints of their magazine covers.

By girloutandabout, 3 yearsJanuary 22, 2022 ago

Enjoying the city

Flight club

January 2022
For something a bit different alongside a few drinks with our pals we headed to flight club. Offering a number of fun and different darts based games, from Quack Shot to Killer to Snakes and Ladders, in your own semi-private oche playing area.

By girloutandabout, 3 yearsJanuary 22, 2022 ago

Enjoying the city

V&A Museum

January 2022
When on a budget and living in London, head to one of the many fantastic museums or galleries on offer. Most are free! The Natural History museum, the Science museum and the V&A can all be found in South Kensington.

By girloutandabout, 3 yearsJanuary 9, 2022 ago

Escaping the city

Box Hill

January 2022
Blessed with beautiful weather and armed with homemade trail mix of left over Christmas nuts and chocolate, our year began with a New Year’s Day walk amongst the Surrey Hills, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

By girloutandabout, 3 yearsJanuary 2, 2022 ago