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LONDON, ENGLAND - Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, Juliet Angus, Nessie Welschinger and Amanda Cronin attend a photocall to promote the launch of Hayu's first-ever original series, "The Real Housewives of London" Getty Images for Hayu Now airing on Hayu, The Real Housewives of London showcases the city’s chicest side. Here, two of the breakout stars share their favorite spots and curated corners. For Amanda Caroline Cronin, founder of Amanda Caroline Beauty, the perfect day in London begins with balance. “My ideal day is a balance of culture, indulgence and wellness.” Mornings might start with “something inspirational,” perhaps an exhibition at the Tate Modern or Royal Academy of Arts, before segueing to a long, languid lunch, some shopping and maybe ending with a tipple. “I always love to finish with a cocktail somewhere chic, luxurious, understated.” When it comes to dining, Cronin has perfected the art of pairing occasion with atmosphere. “My all-time favorite is Harry’s Bar, the legendary Mayfair private members club—it’s timeless,” she says, naming artichoke salad and veal piccata as her go-to order. Date nights call for romance at Scott’s, Mark’s Club or Caviar Kaspia, while nights out with friends often lead to Carbone “for high-energy evenings and decadent Italian dining.” For family celebrations, she prefers something intimate—“a private dining room at George in Mayfair where intimacy and occasion meet.” Her cocktail of choice is a skinny spicy margarita, no sugar, no syrup, on the rocks, heavy salt rim. You’ll find her sipping one at The Goring Hotel or the “glossy new lounges” at The Peninsula London and Rosewood Chancery, both firm fixtures on her circuit. “They’re elegant, relaxed, discerning without trying too hard.” When it comes to shopping, Cronin keeps to the city’s most stylish thoroughfares—Bond Street, Sloane Street and Mount Street—with Harrods as “the ultimate all-in-one stop.” Her wardrobe staples: “Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Louboutin and Alaïa,” she says. Hotels are another passion point. “When it comes to hotels, I like quiet luxury and understated glamour,” Cronin says. Her longtime favorite, The Connaught, remains her refuge for discreet service and afternoon tea at Jean-Georges. For festive indulgence, she checks into The Peninsula London, which she calls “spectacular,” while her countryside escape is Estelle Manor, “my sanctuary just outside the city.” Naturally, beauty and well-being play a starring role in Cronin’s London life. Her Secret Door clinic in Belgravia is “renowned for facials, body treatments, advanced aesthetics and wellness therapies.” When she wants to disconnect, she heads to The Peak Health Club & Spa at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower for “a 60-minute swim and steam.” Cronin is equally devoted to London’s natural side. “Every day, I walk the parks: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and St. James’s,” she says. “It’s like a toothbrush for the brain.” On weekends, longer walks take her from St. John’s Wood to Kenwood House or across Richmond Park, where she might spot deer roaming freely. Fellow Real Housewives of London castmate Nessie Welschinger is equally in love with London. The author of Dinosaur Cookbook sees the city as “filled with the most incredible things for families to do.” Her ideal day involves “walking 20,000+ steps across London to a park or a museum like the RAF Museum or Transport Museum.” In summer, you might find her paddling across Hyde Park on a pedalo; in winter, sipping mulled wine at Winter Wonderland. “I’d probably end the day by making dinner for the family—obviously they would help me! And then we would roast chestnuts in the winter and cozy up to a family movie night.” A former British Bake Off star, Welschinger is focused on food. “I love Min Jiang on the 10th floor of the Kensington Gardens Hotel. It has one of the best views for lunch, and they accommodate big tables, which is perfect for a weekend lunch with friends and family. The duck pancakes are a classic and definitely a must.” For date nights, she gravitates to Ronnie Scott’s or Wild Tavern in Chelsea. When it’s dinner with friends, Carbone or Maine top the list (“I really do love a place with live music,” she says.) For drinks, she loves a hot toddy in winter. “Not only is it warming, but could it also be helpful for colds? I like to think so!” For late nights, The Groucho Club and members’ club 5 Hertford Street are her natural habitats. Her fashion finds are equally personal. “I love the treasure trove that is Butler & Wilson on Fulham Road,” she says, describing it as “a magpie’s paradise.” She’s loyal to LK Bennett for timeless pieces and relies on the by-appointment studios of Millia London and ASAR London for special-occasion pieces, the latter she calls “stunning and inspirational.” Like Cronin, Welschinger’s taste in hotels skews toward the refined and intimate, and she counts The Connaught in Mayfair as one of her favorites. “It’s timeless and quietly luxurious.” She also frequents At Sloane for breakfast every week, The Ned for cocktails and spa days, and plans her next staycation at The Rosewood Holborn, which she calls “beautifully refined.” Her sweet spots? Birley Café in Chelsea Green for the Tarte Tropézienne (she calls it “moreish”); Läderach for Swiss chocolate; and Kova Patisserie in South Kensington for an indulgent Durian Mille Crêpe cake. “It reminds me of being back in Singapore. You have to want to eat Durian in order to try this, but if you know, you know!” When she’s not dining or shopping, Welschinger finds calm in unexpected places: the candlelit Aire Ancient Baths near the Strand or the Chelsea Physic Garden, which she calls “one of London’s best-kept secrets.” And for evenings out, the Royal Albert Hall remains a classic. “It’s always a treat, no matter the season. I go several times a year for concerts and performances. Cirque du Soleil in winter is pure magic there.” Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions
