Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 25 February 2020, which means things are about to get a whole lot batter! Instead of staying at home to make your own batch this year, head out to find the best pancakes in London. From a boozy black forest masterpiece to pancakes that look like an actual Big Mac, here’s a list of five flippin’ great places to tackle a stack on Shrove Tuesday. Where The Pancakes Are, Southwark Think you know pancakes? Head to Where The Pancakes Are and give this menu a good going over. All the pancakes and none of the nonsense – just cool decor and some delicious concoctions. Wit ..read more

It’s party season, therefore you need to celebrate in style. No other drink is more associated with New Year’s Eve than champagne, and we like to indulge in the delicious bubbly drink over Christmas, too. Viewed by many as the pinnacle of sparkling wines, the art of champagne making has been perfected in the famous French region for centuries. Considering the vast array of labels, selecting the right bottle for the most sparkling night of the year can be a daunting task. And if it’s not champagne you’re after, there are plenty of sparkling wines worthy of a place at your table. Our expert somm ..read more

Out with the old and in with the new – we’ve shown Apex London Wall Hotel some serious love by giving it a fresh new refurbishment. The cool, contemporary style of the refits reflect the needs of the modern traveller. From the stunning Off the Wall Bar & Grill to the cosy and convenient lounge area, check out our latest make-over and be inspired for your next event in London. The Lounge The Bar Private dining Section 1 Book this space for cocktail parties. From drinks receptions to canapés and light bites, the space is flexible. If you’d like a formal dinner space, this area i ..read more

Have you been tasked with organising an event? If your conference is fast approaching and you have lots to plan, fear not. At Apex Hotels, we have plenty of high-end facilities in a number of UK destinations that can accommodate your event. Our conference and event planning checklist might just come in handy. Whether it’s building a realistic event budget or delegating important tasks to the right people on your organising committee, your conference planning checklist will help you make sure you’re not missing a beat. Check out our guide to organising a conference or event. Start early As soon ..read more

One of our favourite places for a city break, the beautiful city of Edinburgh is full of exciting things to do and places to see. The capital takes its heritage seriously and there are hundreds of things to do that’ll get you feeling patriotic, even if you’re not from Scotland. From distillery tours and traditional Scottish restaurants to the city’s iconic sights, you’ll never be shy of things to do in this cultural hub. Read on for our top things to do in Edinburgh for a quintessentially Scottish stay. Holyrood Distillery Tour Holyrood Distillery is situated at the city’s beautiful Holyrood ..read more

Besides being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, Edinburgh is a global meeting and conference destination. The city hosts hundreds of events every year, ranging from small meetings to corporate events and international conferences. Often referred to as the ‘Festival City’, Edinburgh also offers a year-round programme of arts and cultural events. Combine this with the region’s culture of innovation and research excellence in disciplines such as education, technology, science, energy, medicine, business and the creative industries – and you’ll soon realise why Edinburgh attr ..read more

With a new year brings a whole new line-up of huge, highly anticipated events to look forward to in the capital city. In 2020, there’s a vast catalogue of events happening in London, so we’ve put together our top picks from the entire year, from Fashion Week to the UEFA European Football Championships at Wembley Stadium – it’s going to be a BIG year. Chinese New Year is celebrated in a big way in China TownJanuary 4-6 Jan: London Fashion Week – Men’s Fix up, look sharp – the best of British menswear design comes back to London, with catwalk shows, events, presentations, and plenty of celebrity ..read more

There’s a plethora of big-time sporting action coming to Glasgow in 2020. The most populous city in Scotland will be playing host to the best in the business of athletics and football – sportsmen and women in the peaks of their professional careers aiming to achieve personal bests and shatter records. February will see the likes of Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Dina Asher-Smith and Adam Gemili come to town for the British Indoor Season, while in June and July, Europe’s elite footballers including the likes of Harry Kane, Luka Modrić and Virgil Van Dijk could swing by, depending on how fixtures fa ..read more

One of our favourite treatments here at Yu Spa is the Elemis Targeted Toning Tightener treatment. This powerful treatment combines massage and detoxifying clay for targeted toning and improves circulation. Using body brushing and a potent blend of salts, minerals and seaweeds, the Targeted Toning Tightener has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite by 59% after just one treatment. This treatment is great at targeting uneven skin tone and not only invigorates the body but aids the elimination of toxins too. We recommend getting this treatment twice a week for four weeks an ..read more

The City of Discovery is one of the most exciting cities in the world, and last year, it earned a coveted spot on National Geographic’s ‘The Cool List’. With a variety of dynamic attractions, cool restaurants and exciting things to do, there’s 101 reasons to visit Dundee in 2020, and we’ve managed to whittle the list down to our top five. Luckily, our Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Dundee so when you stay, you’ll be perfectly placed to take in everything the dynamic city has to offer. Plus, now that Dundee has been voted UK Staycation of the Year at the iStaycation ..read more