Last week was my annual holiday with my family and friends, 11 of us stayed in the luxury villa, Can-Morna, in San Carles, Ibiza and originally it was not adapted for wheelchair use although it was all on one level. The owners however couldn’t have been more accommodating and even adapted the wet room by…
The Good Food Guide has announced it’s Readers’ Top Restaurants for 2014 and we thought we’d check on their disabled credentials with varying results. We agree with Delifonseca as the overall winner but some of the others have room to improve re Blue Badge Style & our exacting standards (I guess we ask for too…
Baku (named after the capital city) is the only Azerbaijan restaurant I know of in London if not the UK. So it’s got my interest especially as they cater for ‘casual dining’ (the new trend in eating out) with their sharing plates. Unlike other casual dining experiences they take bookings and you don’t queue. There are…
Balans at Westfield is part of the Balans group, described as ‘the perfect place to eat and drink anytime’. I went there after Christmas shopping and was surprised at the quality of the food and the fact I had plenty of room for my wheelchair. There is also a disabled toilet and access is all on one…
Part of Antic collective of pubs, The Balham Bowls Club and Hagen & Hyde are two of the coolest (possibly the two coolest) pubs in the area around Balham. This is an area with a lot of different pubs and a lot of pubs coming and going from the scene, so saying they’re two of the best is…
Babbo is a traditional Italian restaurant in Mayfair. Named after an Italian word for father, at Babbo they place a real emphasis on creating a warm family atmosphere. Family photos line the walls of this intimate eatery and the staff are said to be extremely welcoming. Head Chef Carlo Scotto joined Babbo in September 2012…
I went to The Roof Gardens nightclub many years ago. It is now a club and restaurant owned by The Virgin empire. The restaurant is Babylon with a rooftop garden overlooking Kensington High st. Great location and view. We send venues a simple form to fill in regarding access and facilities prior to a visit…
This week I’m going to be brief for no other reason than I’m hurting from the Man Utd defeat by Man City! I need to lick my wounds with a few drinks. First I went to the newly refurbished Avenue restaurant & bar from DandDLondon, in St James’ Piccadilly – ‘Where Manhattan Meets Mayfair’. It…