Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
December 10, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Fire at Caramel restaurant in South Kensington suspected to be arson Now, in the wake of the fire at Caramel restaurant on Brompton Road, South Kensington last week, police have released images of two men they wish to question in regard to what they now suspect to be arson. Damage to both … Continue reading “Caught on Caramel”
December 6, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Frontage of former La Brasserie premises in South Kensington – now Caramel – burnt to a crisp Last night, at around 3.30am, the frontage of Caramel on Brompton Road in South Kensington went up in flames. Situated on Brompton Cross within the former premises of the much loved and now much missed La … Continue reading “Caramelized”
August 22, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
As Knightsbridge’s Brompton Road is invaded by Arabs, The Steeple Times finds that there is both good and bad in their number Last night, it was a party of two halves on Knightsbridge’s Brompton Road. At one end, close to the Caramel restaurant, a gaggle of vulgar Chanel handbag wielding Arab women (pictured … Continue reading “The Arab Arrival”
April 15, 2018
by David G. Lennox
New restaurant critic David G. Lennox reviews Brompton Cross’s latest opening, Caramel London In a knockout punch, the last of the grand old chatelaines of Kensington and the dowagers of Chelsea – not to mention their urbane nephews, in euro tweed and gossiping nieces, donning sunglasses to disguise their latest Bystander appearance – have been … Continue reading “Caramel on The Cross”
April 19, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Though never a cross word was uttered between this duo during their visits to the sadly now defunct Chelsea restaurant La Brasserie, their dislike of what they perceived as “loud music” (and other forms of noise) made them retreat to a quiet corner. Known to occasionally ‘share’ a cocktail – though firm believers in “one … Continue reading “The Cross Word Couple (AKA ‘The Crossword Couple’)”
March 23, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
The closure of La Brasserie in Chelsea should send a signal to greedy landlords; their avarice is killing London There are restaurants that come and go and there are ones that become institutions. La Brasserie fell into the second category but sadly, yesterday, after 45 years in business, this popular dining spot closed its … Continue reading “The Loss of La Bras”
September 28, 2016
by General
Brut and Brut Rosé Champagne for sale for just £25 per bottle (normally £58 and £65 respectively) Readers of The Steeple Times are invited to purchase surplus champagne from La Brasserie in Chelsea. Offered for just £25 per bottle, with no minimum order, to take home, one hundred bottles Champagne Vielle France Brut … Continue reading “Reader Offer – Bargain champagne in SW3”
July 19, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Home Office immigration enforcement officials raid SW3 apartment block that counts actress Jacqueline Bisset amongst its residents A ritzy Chelsea apartment building that counts Bullitt star actress Jacqueline Bisset amongst its residents was raided by Home Office immigration enforcement officers on Friday last. Crompton Court on the corner of Brompton Road and Pelham … Continue reading “An SW3 raid”
November 3, 2015
October 15, 2015
by General
A popular and hard-working waiter at La Brasserie in London’s Brompton Cross, pint-sized Angelo Vizcaino delights in telling customers about his love of Cuba and his pet dog.
August 25, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
La Brasserie to offer complimentary prosecco on the evening of 2nd September
August 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Playboys swarming the streets of SW3 have turned Brompton Cross into the Arabian answer to Oxford Circus
June 25, 2015
by General
La Brasserie and Stella Artois to host a Wimbledon themed evening where guests can learn to pour the perfect pint
June 12, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Raising a toast to World Gin Day with VII Hills gin at La Brasserie
April 23, 2015
by General
Thomas McLoughlin sentenced for his latest actions against Matthew Steeples
April 17, 2015
by General
La Brasserie to host an evening trunk show and cocktails with Chavín Jewellery on Monday 20th April
April 5, 2015
by General
The legendary cricket commentator and author Henry Blofeld describes his world as “bubbly and boisterous”.
February 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
La Brasserie celebrates London Fashion Week and the Gin Festival with a new cocktail named ‘Model Behaviour’
February 9, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks John Paul Murphy, head chef of South Kensington restaurant La Brasserie: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
December 6, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This cheerful barman lives in Chelsea and works at La Brasserie in South Kensington.
September 20, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reviews Chelsea townhouse hotel San Domenico House San Domenico House is a hidden secret; a small hotel that’s physically minutes from the bustle of Sloane Square yet literally a world away from it.
July 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Bastille Day at La Brasserie was a jolly affair The 14th July is to the French what 4th July is to Americans. It’s a day to celebrate and at London’s first all day brasserie, La Brasserie, Bastille Day is taken very seriously.
April 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The most popular drink maker in Chelsea’s signature phrase is “Oh yes”. This jolly Bolivian is the bar manager at La Brasserie and invented a cocktail named after the television show Made in Chelsea. He is as passionate about Chelsea F.C. as he is about cocktail creation and when he’s around, there’s always a party. … Continue reading “Alejandro Flores”
April 10, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Karol Rybicki of The Sanderson wins La Brasserie’s first inter-bar cocktail competition On Sunday evening La Brasserie in Brompton Cross, South Kensington hosted their first inter-bar cocktail competition. The winner was Karol Rybicki of The Sanderson.
February 12, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
La Brasserie embraces the onesie On Monday, La Brasserie in Brompton Cross will give a main course on the house to all customers who come to dinner in a onesie.
December 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The perfect spot to say goodbye to 2013 Struggling for ideas as to what to do on New Year’s Eve in Central London? If so, La Brasserie is offering a 6-course dinner with music by DJ Chris Sullivan for just £69.
March 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A singer, actress and composer who has been a star all her life. Brought up in Epsom, Surrey and best known for Downtown, Petula Clark surprisingly made her radio debut aged just 9 and appeared at the Royal Albert Hall when she was only 11. She now lives between Switzerland and Chelsea and can occasionally … Continue reading “Petula Clark CBE”
June 16, 2011
by Matthew Steeples
Zagat’s lamest list I am a big fan of Zagat. I fill out their surveys religiously every year and always look forward to receiving their guides. Yesterday, though, I read a piece by Kelly Dobkin on their site that frankly was, in my view, totally ridiculous. In her piece “The 10 Lamest … Continue reading “Lamer than lame”
