The Ledbury - The Two-Michelin-Starred Restaurant in London Where I had My Best Meal of 2023

 

Discerning Londoners with a penchant for the finer things in life will definitely have been to, or at least have heard of The Ledbury in Nottinghill. The brainchild of famous restaurateurs Brett Graham, Phil Howard and Nigel Platts-Martin have held on to the two-Michelin-star accolade for years before they shut their doors during the pandemic. They reopened to much fanfare, with tables booked up in a jiffy. I was in the UK for 7.5 months and I heard of The Ledbury from a friend who has been in the UK for 11 years. He told me he had the best meal of his life at The Ledbury back in 2015. I was really excited when I managed to get a reservation. Because I was dining alone, and plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants do not take lone diners, I was pretty certain that I wouldn't be able to give myself a birthday treat here. I decided to try my luck and I sent in an email to the team, and thankfully, they welcomed me with open arms!

Best Dog-Friendly Accommodation in Sicily!

 

Sicily is one of the most beautiful places that I've ever been to. Even though I only had just over a week to spend here, and it was a mad rush visiting 4 different cities, I was really glad that I added it to my itinerary. Sicily is, no doubt, one of, if not the most dog-friendly places in Europe. Sure, Germany. France and Switzerland are incredibly dog-friendly but our four-legged babies aren't allowed in supermarkets. In Sicily, the supermarkets even have trolleys with a designated area for your pups to sit in. I was so amazed and impressed! I love that the people here love dogs! Here are the four dog-friendly hotels or bed and breakfast that we stayed at :

The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels & Airbnbs in More Than 50 Cities in Europe!

 

Now, after you've booked those air tickets for you and your pup out of the country, it's time to start looking at accommodation options! Here's a list of dog-friendly hotels and airbnbs that we stayed at in Europe! The highlighted ones are really good, and the rest are at least, decent! We did not include the ones that we did not fancy, and we also want to take this opportunity to thank our friends who hosted us! 

I would say that all hotels, except the ones in Greece and those under the Petit Palace group, charge a pet fee that ranges from 8 euros - 35 euros (sometimes per night, sometimes per stay). Airbnbs typically do not charge an extra fee for pets, but I do recall the airbnb in Bilbao charging us an additional 5 euros per day that we had to pay in cash.

Hôtel Le Cep - Best Dog-Friendly 5 Star Hotel in Beaune!

A breathtaking property cloaked in an old world charm, Hotel Le Cep welcomes discerning travellers who are looking for an unforgettable and luxurious stay in the pretty town of Beaune. The reception and lounge area boast of intricate touches that scream history and opulence at the same time. The unique family-run hotel is warm and cozy, and is home to historical 16th century courtyards, 32 suites, 29 rooms, and a townhouse which have names that pay homage to Burgundian villages or Grand Cru wines. Spruced up with beautiful antiques, the finest fabrics, and breathtaking furniture, the hotel aims to provide the highest level of service and attention.

Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Paris - Your Furkids Will Love These Hotels!

 

Paris is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the whole of Europe. Dogs are warmly welcomed in restaurants, on public transports, and in many hotels. We stayed at a few dog-friendly hotels in Paris and here are our top 3 picks! Trust us, you will not be disappointed!

Namaiki - New Japanese Omakase Restaurant in Soho(London)

I heard about the opening of Namaiki, a new sushi omakase restaurant in Soho, and was really excited to try it out. After being away from Singapore and travelling in Europe for 7 months, and not having any sushi at all, I kinda felt that my best bet at having decent sushi would be in London. I made a reservation a few weeks in advance for their lunch omakase on 31st Jan via their instagram page after knowing that the chef at the helm is from Japan.