The Most Popular Stories Of 2019

19th December 2019 | By Astrid Carter

From the best members’ clubs to the most affordable Michelin starred restaurants and the prettiest pink venues you’ve ever seen, here are the top 10 articles you loved on The Handbook in 2019.

1. London’s Best Private Members’ Clubs

1. London’s Best Private Members’ Clubs

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2. London’s 10 Most Affordable Michelin Star Restaurants

2. London’s 10 Most Affordable Michelin Star Restaurants

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3. 24 Of The Best Places To Host Your Birthday

3. 24 Of The Best Places To Host Your Birthday

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5. 101 Bucketlist Restaurants

4. 101 Bucketlist Restaurants

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6. Dodge The Tourists- 6 Hidden Hideouts In London

5. Dodge The Tourists: 6 Hidden Hideouts In London

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7. The Most Instagrammable Restaurants In London

6. The Most Instagrammable Restaurants In London

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8. 29 Celebrity And Influencer Hangouts- A Definitive List

7. 29 Celebrity And Influencer Hangouts: A Definitive List

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10. 11 Seriously Floral Restaurants

8. 11 Seriously Floral Restaurants

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9. 8 Things To Book In London This Winter (Before They Sell Out)

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10. Shhh! 10 Of The World’s Most Sensational Speakeasies

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25 Secret Underground Drinking Spots

11. 25 Secret Underground Drinking Spots

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The Best Restaurants That Opened In 2019

12. The Best Restaurants That Opened In 2019

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Bars & Clubs, Celebrity & Influencers, Pop Ups, Restaurants

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1. Eligibility: This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over only. Proof of age may be required.
2. Prize: The prize consists of: A £250 bar tab to be used at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf 90 minutes of shuffleboard for a group of up to six (6) people at Electric Shuffle.
3. Redemption: The prize must be redeemed within six (6) months of the winner being notified.
-The prize can only be used at the Canary Wharf venue.
-The £250 bar tab must be used in one single visit. No change will be given for any unused portion of the bar tab.
-The shuffleboard booking for six people is for a duration of 90 minutes.
-Redemption of the prize is subject to availability.
-Advance booking is essential and should be made directly with Electric Shuffle, quoting the prize.
-Certain dates or times may be excluded due to high demand or private events.
4. Exclusions: The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion, or voucher.
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The voucher is valid for redemption from 16th June 2026 until 15th September 2026 (inclusive). Bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. The voucher cannot be used outside of this redemption period and will expire on 15th September 2026.

The prize includes food and drink from the Summer À La Carte menu, including wines and cocktails, up to the value of £300 (inclusive of service charge).

The voucher is single use only. Any unused balance is non-refundable, nontransferable, and cannot be redeemed against future visits. The voucher has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash, in whole or in part.

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The following are excluded from the prize: the Sunday Feast Menu, bookings for more than four (4) guests, private dining bookings and bookings for events (including but not limited to bank holidays and festive periods).

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This prize voucher is valid until 31st December 2026, non-transferable and non-refundable.
Reservations for Afternoon Tea must be made 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.

This prize voucher has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for any other hotel offer or product.
The original prize voucher must be presented at Kona on arrival. Photocopies will not be accepted.

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