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.
February 22, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
Bra flasher Judy Finnigan labelled “sexist” by her very own husband during a discussion about naked women in saunas Potbellied pisshead Judy Finnigan returned to daytime telly yesterday. In a slot on This Morning – the show she long ago co-hosted with her ‘Dorian Gray of entertainment-like’ husband Richard Madeley (prior to his hands … Continue reading “Boobed by Judy”
January 21, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Rat-like party crasher David Pun puts in an appearance at the ‘Mayfair Times’ Awards at Claridge’s Last night, at Claridge’s, blagger and ligger David Pun put in appearance for the Mayfair Times Awards 2019. No doubt pretending to be a director of Harvey Nichols, Peninsula Hotels and an architect also, Pun sported his … Continue reading “Awarding a Pun”
October 3, 2018
by Fabio Contissa
Fabio Contissa suggests the most Instagrammable restaurants and cafes to visit in London Social networking sites have become a part of everyday life for many people especially for millennials. In an effort to attract this demographic, many industries have begun to harness the power of social media. One such industry is the food industry … Continue reading “Instagrammable London”
August 26, 2018
by General
“With champagne wishes and caviar dreams” was the famous signoff of London born Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach. Harrow High School educated, this one-time Daily Mail reporter moved to the US in 1963 with $145 in his pocket and after briefly becoming a shoe salesman founded a music publication named Go … Continue reading “Robin Leach (1941 – 2018)”
August 24, 2018
by General
Whackjob Wetherspoons owner Tim Martin has followed up on banning foreign booze including Moët & Chandon and now banned dogs from his entire chain of pubs Pro-Brexit publican Tim Martin has landed himself quite literally in dogshit. According to a report in Friday’s Mirror, Martin’s pub chain, Wetherspoon, will ban dogs from both … Continue reading “Brexiteer Tim Martin’s Dog’s Dinner”
November 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
New York hotel offers a Thanksgiving dinner complete with gold-flaked turkeys and bottomless champagne for £15,100 Late last week Guest of a Guest reported that a New York hotel is to offer a Thanksgiving dinner with a difference. Priced at £15,100 ($20,000, €17,000 or درهم73,500), HGU New York at 34 East 32nd Street’s … Continue reading “A $20k Gobble”
November 12, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Off-the-wall 24-carat gold 1958 Austin Healey that would appeal to Liberace to be sold at auction in New York with an estimate of £420,000 A truly bonkers one-off 1958 Austin-Healey 100-Six that was given the monikers ‘Goldie’ and ‘The Golden Child’ is to be sold at auction in December. For sale for 165% … Continue reading “The World’s Most Flirtatious Car”
October 27, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Marie-Claire, Baroness von Alvensleben starts (yet another) racist tirade at a party in London and launches a website where she brands herself ‘Incredible Marie-Claire’ Last night, at a party in London, a bigoted baroness launched into a racist tirade about immigration and the European Union. At the event in St James’s, Marie-Claire von … Continue reading “A Bigoted Bash”
October 20, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Canadian sues Sunwing Airlines because he was given sparkling wine instead of champagne A cheapskate airline allegedly promoted a “champagne service” and then bamboozled at least 1,600 customers by serving them cheap sparkling wine. Quebec based Daniel Macduff, the BBC report, has launched a class action against Sunwing Airlines after he booked a … Continue reading “The Air Went Pop”
October 17, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Sanctimonious champagne grabber Richard Madeley makes inappropriate joke about alleged abuser Harvey Weinstein Richard Madeley rather loves the sound of his own voice. Decades ago he formed part of a tediously sanctimonious duo known to the nation as ‘Richard and Judy’ but now this irritating pair – though surprisingly still married – pretty much … Continue reading “Wally of the Week – Richard Madeley”
August 15, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
‘Sir Shifty’ filmed in debauched incident in Mykonos; he would do better to sip rather than spray his beverages Sir Philip Green will forever be remembered as a man whose former company, BHS, collapsed with the loss of 11,000 jobs. At that time, in The Steeple Times, the actor and producer Steven Berkoff compared … Continue reading “Moron of the Moment – Sir Philip Green”
April 21, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Loudmouth champagne swiller Dawn Ward once again fails to get permission to turn her vulgar home into a wedding venue Marketing material for Dawn Ward’s tastelessly decorated home, Warford Hall, near Alderley Edge in Cheshire, boldly describes it as “the finest entertaining house ever conceived”. She’s failed to generate any interest in it since … Continue reading “(Not) Wedded by Ward”
April 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Clangers overheard and snippets spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’ Candy Knockers At Scalini in Knightsbridge, two brash housebuilders from Essex sat devouring veal chops. One referenced his idols and observed: “The Candy brothers have a brilliant setup. They are like the Peter Stringfellows of property”. The other looked puzzled but the first … Continue reading “Overheard – 8th April”
February 22, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Outrageously over-the-top Beverly Hills pad complete with gold accessories galore goes on sale for £80 million; buyers will get a gold Lamborghini, a gold Rolls-Royce and 170 gold coloured bottles of Cristal Sold last for £7.7 million ($9.8 million, €9.3 million or درهم36 million) in 2012 when it was a 5,926 square foot house, … Continue reading “Take Me To The Gold Park”
February 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Champagne swiller Dawn Ward “at war” with one-time friend and fellow WAG and cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’ Leanne Brown Yesterday, The Sun on Sunday reported that a favourite of all at The Steeple Times, Dawn Ward, is “at war over a £500,000 loan”. 43-year old Mrs Ward, whose attempts … Continue reading “Warring Ward”
February 3, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Scene of a Dawn Ward shoving match Salmontini closes to makes way for a new restaurant by chef Nuno Goncalves; next door, hotel The Hari replaces its Pont Street restaurant too Opened in September 2014, Salmontini was a restaurant in Belgravia’s Pont Street that was never going to be a hit. Aside from its … Continue reading “Rumblings in Pont Street”
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”
August 11, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with bon viveur, chairman of L’Escargot and chief executive of Devonshire Club Brian Clivaz The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The Sermon on the Mount – Ask, Seek, Knock. (Matthew 7:7). “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Brian Clivaz – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 20, 2016
by General
Comedian Victoria Wood’s final tweet was: “Life’s not fair, is it? Some of us drink champagne in the fast lane, and some of us eat our sandwiches by the loose chippings on the A597”.
March 20, 2016
by General
A new sidekick for David Pun in 2016, The Inspector Clouseau lookalike is undoubtedly also a fellow lover of free champagne.
by General
A lover of parties in Central London, little else is known of The Ranting Crasher.
February 16, 2016
February 4, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with actress turned beauty writer and expert Eva Lewis
November 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Orvis marked thirty years on the British high street with a party at their flagship London store
September 25, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Belgravia restaurant Salmontini named in court in relation to a shoving match between pop singer Sinitta Malone and ‘Real Housewives of Cheshire’s’ Dawn Ward
August 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks former jockey turned racehorse trainer Victoria Haigh: What’s on your mantelpiece?
August 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks “Britain’s vainest man” Sam Barton: What’s on your mantelpiece?
July 10, 2015
by General
A catering manager turned Ponzi schemer and conman, Canary Wharf based Alex Hope blamed everyone but himself for his demise.
June 25, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Spectacular items, art and objects at Masterpiece 2015
June 20, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
£3 million sought for a repossessed, roofless shell set in 1,530 acres of Cumbrian countryside
June 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
A £25,000 top hat suitable for a gent who wants to stand out at Royal Ascot
June 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks society hair stylist Paollo Sagherah: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 24, 2015
by General
The Steeple Times asks mental health issues campaigner Rob Howell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 23, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
The Duchess of Cornwall samples a gin and champagne cocktail named in her honour
April 23, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Chef and Palestine on a Plate app creator Joudie Kalla shares her recipe for matcha, nectarine and raspberry cake
April 22, 2015
by Gael Dantec
Citreola Cellars wine merchant Gael Dantec selects Laurent-Perrier Brut NV as his Wine of the Week and offers it for just £25.99 per bottle
April 5, 2015
by General
The legendary cricket commentator and author Henry Blofeld describes his world as “bubbly and boisterous”.
March 9, 2015
by General
‘The Steeple Times’ asks behaviour expert, consultant, writer and speaker Jon Levy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
ITVBe’s ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’s’ Dawn Ward provides an example of all that is wrong with ‘new wealth’ of her type
February 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
La Brasserie celebrates London Fashion Week and the Gin Festival with a new cocktail named ‘Model Behaviour’
February 20, 2015
by Gael Dantec
Citreola Cellars wine merchant Gael Dantec selects Champagne Simart-Moreau Brut Sélection Grand Cru as his Wine of the Week for readers of ‘The Steeple Times’
January 7, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘Britain’s vainest’ man Sam Barton set to declare himself bankrupt aged just 22
September 25, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Artist Peregrine Heathcote’s cover for Jane Huxley’s new novel ‘A Woman Named Coral’ revealed at the Royal Thames Yacht Club
September 1, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Wednesday marks the start of one of Britain’s best automotive events, Salon Privé 2014 This Wednesday marks the event of the year for motoring aficionados in Britain as it is the opening day of Salon Privé at Syon Park, ten miles from Central London.
August 6, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks The Nth Degree Club’s founder Robert Walton MBE: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 21, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
House where items lay untouched for 100 years remains on the market for over a year The Hermitage in Hexham, Northumberland is a “small stately home” that truly is a time warp. Rented by the Morant family for nearly 100 years, this Grade II* listed, 14 bedroomed mansion was barely touched during that period.
June 20, 2014
March 31, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with author Merryn Corcoran The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To complete whatever I begin. At the moment, I’m focusing on launching my current novel The Silent Village in the UK and completing my next novel. Writing seems to engulf me so finding a balance between my … Continue reading “Merryn Corcoran: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
February 16, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Claire Rubinstein attends a party but doesn’t strike gold The invite read: “Fashion Brands Viewing & Party At LFW – PRESS INVITE – must RSVP”. Surely, I thought, this must be something exclusive.
November 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Champagne at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland available for upto £2,000 a bottle Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park opens to the public today. By far from a cheap outing, with tickets costing upto £14.50 per ride, this isn’t an event for the financially limited but we must admit we were surprised to see champagne priced … Continue reading “A Smart Wonderland”
October 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples argues against the overuse of the term ‘VIP’ The ‘VIP’ is dead. This acronym is bandied around so much that it has utterly lost its meaning.
September 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests complaints about founders of ask.fm are unfounded Ilja and Mark Terebin, the Latvian founders of ask.fm, have hit the headlines for sipping champagne and being pictured whilst at a wedding. That these successful businessmen have been pilloried for enjoying a glass or two whilst celebrating a happy occasion is ludicrous and … Continue reading “Ask again”
September 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with Graham Seed, best known for having played Nigel Pargetter in BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’ The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My wife, of course. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Success and failure are irrelevant. … Continue reading “Graham Seed: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
August 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Anthea Turner and Grant Bovey move on (yet again) To most, both “sunrise” and “sundown” are beautiful spectacles. For Anthea Turner, these are words she’d probably rather forget.
July 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with Peter Wetherell, Mayfair’s leading estate agent The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The revival of Mayfair as the best residential village of what is now called “Prime Central London” (PCL). “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? … Continue reading “Peter Wetherell: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
July 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with chocolatier Amelia Rope The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Drive and determination. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Keep it simple, remain focused and go for it.
July 9, 2013
by Fred Sculthorp
Our man in whites Fred Sculthorp looks ahead to this week’s Test cricket series, The Ashes The enemy are at the gates. The time has come. Tomorrow, two of the great sporting civilizations will clash in mankind’s most profound expression of physical and mental endurance- the five day Test match.
June 24, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks fashion management consultant Bhavna Ahluwalia: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Spirituality. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? That certainly isn’t mine. My motto is: “To love and to belong”.
June 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Website of the Week: Rich Kids of Instagram The Rich Kids of Instagram website is an Internet phenomenon that has come to illustrate the gulf between the haves and the have nots.
June 18, 2013
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for Royal Ascot Finally for all fans of horse racing the greatest week of the year has arrived and even the ladies look forward to it with anticipation as their outfits come together in time for the greatest parade of horse flesh that any punter can see at any single meeting. … Continue reading “Royal Ascot 2013”
June 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A floral afternoon tea at the InterContinental London Westminster “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me” the novelist C. S. Lewis is reported as having once said in the Little Giant Encyclopedia: Tea Leaf Reading. He is right on both fronts and tea … Continue reading “A tea that flowers”
June 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks businesswoman Trish Moore: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Faith. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Get even.
May 21, 2013
by Sarah Tucker
Sarah Tucker goes in search of the ten tribes paying homage to a centenary of flower power at the 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show Yesterday I attended the press day for the 100th anniversary of the Chelsea Flower Show. Gnomes have been allowed for the first time, but many of the celebrities who attend … Continue reading “The tribes looking for CFS”
May 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks businesswoman Kerri Moss Beaumont: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My mum always taught me to treat people better than they treat me. Whilst it is quite tough sometimes, it always seems to work out in the end. “Don’t get … Continue reading “Kerri Moss Beaumont: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
May 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks The Palm’s barman Dale Thomson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? “A positive attitude”. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Live and let others live”. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable … Continue reading “Dale Thomson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
May 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times suggests five of the best deals to accompany the RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘The Season’ is nearly upon us and we at The Steeple Times especially look forward to a number of events. Our favourite has to be Masterpiece (26th June to 3rd July) but we also love the RHS Chelsea … Continue reading “Five of the best: Deals for those visiting the 100th RHS Chelsea Flower Show”
May 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Michelin starred chef Michael Wignall: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The quest for perfection and happiness. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Kerry … Continue reading “Michael Wignall: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 27, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks author Kathy Lette: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I only write because it’s cheaper than therapy. Therapy and revenge. You can always impale an enemy on the end of your pen. Poetic justice is the only true justice in the … Continue reading “Kathy Lette: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks artist and gallery manager Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Joy, art and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my … Continue reading “Zuleika Parkin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and television personality Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? That’s a great question. The first thing that comes to mind are the joys and wonderful things in my life: my family & friends and those who guide me … Continue reading “Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
March 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane Continuing our series of revisiting articles from the blog that preceded The Steeple Times, today we re-publish our review of CUT at 45 Park Lane. We’re delighted to report that it’s just as good today. Wolfgang Puck once commented that he “learned more … Continue reading “Magnificently CUT”
March 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Fitzrovia speakeasy The Lucky Pig The Lucky Pig in Fitzrovia rather reminded me of a bar I once went to in North Beach, San Francisco. Dark and hidden in a basement, this speakeasy styled venue mixes a distressed interior with a clientele who look as if they’ve come straight from their … Continue reading “This little piggy makes an excellent cocktail”
March 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples offers offers a tribute to the late Robert Troyan I first met the larger than life Bostonian character Robert Troyan (1950 – 2013) with his partner Anthony Feldman in the early 2000s at their impressive apartment in Mayfair. Though I did not come to know them well, I fondly recall a number … Continue reading “A monstrous murder in Mayfair”
March 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Their story is a modern day equivalent of that of Romeo and Juliet and Vanity Fair chronicled their deaths as The Golden Suicides. “Handsome” Blake, a digital artist and painter who worked with Malcolm McLaren and Fox Searchlight, and “sexy” Duncan, a writer, game designer and filmmaker best known for the “girl-centric” game Chop Suey, … Continue reading “Jeremy Blake and Theresa Duncan (1971 – 2007 and 1966 – 2007)”
