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Ever since the on-demand chauffeur service Wheely first pulled up smartly and discreetly at the kerbside last year, discerning Londoners have been quickly and quietly signing up to the city’s most luxurious and reliable transport solution.
Designed as a first-class, five-star experience, Wheely chauffeurs are professional and immaculately dressed, only drive top-of-the range Mercedes’ (E-Class, S-Class and V-Class), and offer a personalised journey wherever you are headed.
From fast and efficient airport pickups to arriving in understated style at a restaurant for dinner, a tap of the app is all it takes and Wheely delivers on time, every time. And while your choice of flight terminal may be limited, when it comes to choosing the right restaurant GQ has some of the best recommendations. Take your pick from our ten favourite eateries, book your Wheely, and enjoy a fabulous evening.
1. Fancy Crab
The red king crab may look like a monster from the deep, but once cooked it tastes of pure heaven. That’s why the team behind Fancy Crab made it the star attraction on their menu and even used it as the inspiration for the name of this light and airy dining room in Marylebone. 92 Wigmore Street, W1. fancycrab.co.uk
2. Rovi
When it comes to combining ingredients, Yotam Ottolenghi is a culinary Jedi master with a knack for sweet and savoury dishes that is other worldly. Rovi is his sixth place and specialises in Scandi-style cooking using fermentation and re. Save a spot by the revolving bar and we’ll meet you there. 59 Wells Street, W1. *ottolenghi.co.uk/rovi*
3. Cornerstone
Former Nathan Outlaw apprentice Tom Brown is now a fully edged kitchen rock star thanks to the restaurant he opened with an inheritance from his grandma. Cornerstone (named after an Arctic Monkeys track) is super cool, bang on trend, and one of the best, most genuinely exciting and inspiring restaurants in the capital. 3 Prince Edward Road, E9. cornerstonehackney.com
4.The Araki
For a taste of Tokyo sushi at its absolute nest, the nine- seat, three-Michelin star restaurant named after the Japanese chef Mitsuhiro Araki is in a league of its own. Impeccable ingredients, authentic skill and beautiful simplicity more than justify the £310-a-head price tag (alcohol not included).12 New Burlington Street, W1. the-araki.com
5. Ham
That’s Ham as in the old English word for Home, not Ham as in... well, you get the idea. This British brasserie in West Hampstead is friendly and unpretentious, but serves imaginative British food from 10am until 11pm. The best time to go is whenever you are hungry. 238 West End, NW6. hamwesthampstead.com
GQ’s Wheely Good Tips Pre-book. Let’s face it, you are going to want to reserve a table at these restaurants, so book your Wheely as well.
Don’t rush. Wheely chauffeurs will wait for you for up to 20 minutes before calling you (the first five minutes are complimentary). That means you can order another coffee or digestif, stress free.
Give your guest a ride. Using Wheely’s “another passenger” functionality on the app, you can book a car for your dining companion so that they arrive in comfort. And on time.
The best or nothing. Every journey is better in a Mercedes S-Class, especially when you upgrade to VIP-class.
Arrive in five. If you need a Wheely in a hurry, don’t worry. The average waiting time for a Wheely in central London is just five minutes.
6. St Leonards
Kitchen cool cats Jackson Boxer and Andrew Clarke cut their teeth at Brunswick House, but it is their solo project St Leonards in Shoreditch that has put them rmly on the map. Themed around an ice bar and an open re, they specialise in “primal, simple, honest, delicious and accessible” food. 70 Leonard Street, EC2. stleonards.london
7. Gloria
Not so much a restaurant as a vibrant Italian street party, Gloria is light and loud, chintzy and charming, vibrant and vivacious... and it isn’t even Italian (it was created by the Big Mamma Group straight out of Paris). Bring a big appetite, go with the ow, and discover East London’s la dolce vita. 54-56 Great Eastern Street, EC2. bigmammagroup.com
8. Bibendum
It’s more than 30 years since Bibendum rst opened, but it’s only in the last two years that it has recaptured its Michelin-inspired mojo thanks to French chef- restaurateur Claude Bosi. This is ne-dining at its best – yet retains a sense of fun and theatre making it an unforgettable experience. Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3. bibendum.co.uk
9. Kerridge’s Grill + Bar
The Michelin-starred pub landlord and o cially “the nicest chef in the world” brought his brilliant British culinary classics to the Corinthia hotel last year and the capital’s diners have been thanking him for it ever since. Tom Kerridge’s food is simple but sensational. 10 Northumberland Avenue, WC2. kerridgesbarandgrill.co.uk
10. Kin + Deum
Indulgent, dynamic and totally modern, Kin + Deum (it translates to “eat and drink”) is a contemporary take on Thai street food in all its chaotic Bangkok glory. Flavours are punchy, the vibe is lively and familial, and the deep-fried crispy tamarind eggs are a must order. We insist! 2 Cruci x Lane, SE1. kindeum.com
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