Staying In

Have A Seasonal Fish Supper

April’s arrival promises warmer weather – and waters. Nick Marsden, head chef at Chelsea’s The Sea, The Sea, says it’s finally seasonal to eat wild seabass. ‘Fishing for wild seabass is prohibited until the end of March,’ he explains, ‘which allows spawning and stocks to recover. But with spring, they’re back on the menu, offering beautifully clean, delicate flesh and a true taste of British waters.’ He suggests that now is also the perfect time to eat native lobsters, as ‘by summer, it’s molting season, so shells soften and the meat quality dips.’ If you’re looking to source an underutilised fruit de mer this month, his pick is cuttlefish, ‘which is half the price of squid, but meatier and more intense.’ This said, he recommends avoiding a hot and quick cook; the mollusc is better used in braises and long cooks due to its unforgiving nature.

Going Out

Join One Of London’s Best Members’ Clubs

The hype around private members’ clubs in London shows no sign of slowing, says Dylan Jones in our latest issue. ‘While Londoners like to proclaim their adherence to tolerance, community and inclusivity, there does seem to be a lot of us who get rather excited when someone brings out a velvet rope,’ he writes. But which ones are worth signing up to in 2026? Dylan’s favourites include Soho Mews House: ‘the most difficult Soho House to get into (it’s in Mayfair, if you can find it), and consequently the most exclusive.’ He’s also a fan of Home House, which has one of the best gyms in the capital (plus a reputation for wild parties); The Roof Gardens (it ‘made Kensington cool again’); and The House of Koko in Camden, with its restaurants, roof terraces, speakeasy and secret gigs. Dylan also plans to sign up to Town Hall Society, which he recently had a look around. ‘It’s sensational – like walking into a New York loft in the 1980s, complete with grand windows and hyper-urban views (in this case, Euston Road),’ he says. ‘Because I like anything new and particular, I will undoubtedly join up and enjoy sipping negronis as I look over at the Google building and wonder what it is those people do all day. But, like every other member, I will be enjoying the fact that a lot of other people can’t get in.’

Property Of The Day

Who doesn’t wish they had a lift in their home to ferry them from floor to floor? Well this Kensington home was the first to do it, when the first private passenger lift was installed back in 1883.

On the market for £16.75m through Beauchamp Estates.

Little Luxury

If you’re looking for long-lasting, affordable denim which doesn’t cost the planet, check out Seventy + Mochi. The brand is known for its stylish pieces made from recycled materials, like this Neve Flower-Embroidered Denim Jacket in Pasadena – perfect for spring, featuring a Chelsea collar with floral embroidery and an oversized fit. £140, seventymochi.co.uk

Competition Time

Fancy a lakeside escape from the stresses of daily life? We’re giving you the chance to win a three-night stay at a Lakeside Retreat at Bainland Lodge Retreats in Lincolnshire, complete with your own private hot tub. Enter here.

Psssst…

Following on from last year’s gigantic Creme Egg, chocolatiers have unveiled what is apparently the world’s largest Mini Egg. On display at the Birmingham HQ for two weeks, the egg is encased in a pastel-pink sugar coating and weighs a whopping 55kg – roughly the same as an adult cheetah.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Miss the pink moon. April’s peachy full moon will begin its ascent into the sky tonight (1 April) before carving its shiny path across the sky throughout the night, reaching its peak at 3.12am.