Heil Bodo!

Bodo's Schloss, the new alpine-themed restaurant and nightclub, has brought a flurry of après-ski fun straight from the slopes to the heart of Knightsbridge.

If you're looking to experience all the fun of a skiing holiday this winter, without any of the hassle of travel or actual exercise, look no further than Bodo's Schloss, an old-fashioned ski lodge with a twist. The twist being that it's located right on High Street Kensington, not halfway up an Austrian mountain. 

You wouldn't know it once inside though. A wood-panelled grotto of lederhosen-clad mischief awaits, including cocktails drunk out of ski boots and a DJ in a sledge. The venue also seems to be entirely populated by off-duty models and Made in Chelsea cast members, so take heed and dress to impress. 

We popped down for the Yacht Week 2013 showcase back in November and had a great night - despite coming straight from work and looking a lot less polished than pretty much everyone else!

Rule Britannia - Union Jacks

Union Jacks, Jamie Oliver’s collaboration with pizza chef Chris Bianco, is a truly scrumptious union.

With an emphasis on the use of local British produce and traditional wood-fired ovens, the eatery is a breath of fresh (or should that be smoky?) air.

Familiar foreign meals and flavours, from Indian spiced chicken to pizzas, have been given a British twist by the duo. The amusingly mundane-sounding Margaret pizza, a new take on the traditional Margarita, is definitely worth a taste. It uses Westcombe cheddar instead of mozzarella for a tangy kick.

Even the wines on offer hail from good old Blighty. The Union house red is pleasantly warm and fruity, with spicy undertones of brambles and cherry: the perfect antidote to a chilly evening. Or, now that the weather is starting to improve, why not sample a Damson Gin Fizz cocktail? It uses Gloucester gin and homemade lemonade for an all-British fruity and fresh taste.

With regards to decor, things are predictably stylish and cool - all that you would expect from a Jamie Oliver venture. The chef is, after all, famous for using such chic loo handles in his restaurants that customers were actually walking off with them at the end of their meals. Think cool tiles, mood lighting, kitschy neon signs and wacky graphics for a modern urban edge.

Now boasting three locations across the capital, Union Jacks is fast becoming London’s go-to chain for delicious and hearty British food, with a twist. Get down there fast.

Who’s gonna run this town tonight? Rihanna, obviously

In true diva style, Rihanna arrived on stage unapologetically late last night at The Forum in Kentish Town, just as her excited crowd was becoming restless with anticipation. This secret, star-studded gig was the sixth of seven performances undertaken by the Bajan beauty, as part of her much lauded 777 Tour, organised to celebrate the launch of her seventh album, Unapologetic.

The crowd of music industry scenesters, celebrities and thrilled competition winners was treated to a string of sensational live performances from the 24-year-old star. Gyrating her way across the stage for well over an hour, Rihanna demonstrated boundless energy and charisma, topped off with a slick of bright red lipstick. 

Celebrities, including Kate Moss, Stella McCartney and Kylie Minogue, watched from the VIP box on-high, while hundreds of adoring fans thronged around the stage. Looking stunning in monochrome print trousers with a matching shirt, over a suitably sexy leopard print bra, Rihanna belted out her classics, including Umbrella and Please Don’t Stop the Music, while also giving the audience a taste of soon-to-be-hits from her newly released album. The crowd went wild as the singer finished off in a riot of confetti and smoke with her No1 hit We Found Love, leaving everyone screaming for more. 

This was a characteristically theatrical display from the gorgeous starlet - at one point, with typical badass swagger, Rihanna stopped midway through a performance to complain about the backing track to her sound team. What else would you expect from a girl who always knows and gets what she wants? The show was a slick, loud and cool testament to the talent and sex appeal of this unstoppable young star. To use Rihanna’s own twitter-slang speak, the whole thing was MAJAH.

We were right by the stage and spent a lot of time trying to get a non-blurry shot of RiRi, which didn't include the back of someone else's head...

Boujis

I remember the days when the exclusive club Boujis, situated near my old school in South Kensington, used to be a travel agent's.

These days, it's a popular and expensive club, which has hosted royals and celebrities alike. The entry fee is predictably high and the stairs leading down to the club perilous in high heels. The dance floor is small - but strangely never feels too packed - and the atmosphere sophisticated, yet jovial.

It goes without saying that the drinks are borderline extortionate, but Boujis is worth a visit if you have cash and steam to burn.

Moro - Very moreish

Moro, the Moorish restaurant in Exmouth Market, is the perfect place to go for something delicious, yet out of the ordinary.

The trendy eatery, complete with swanky tapas bar, is filled to the brim with stylish customers, reveling in the delicious aromas.

The Mansaf, an exquisite mix of lamb and yoghurt broth, is a must-try dish, managing to be both rich and light.

With such moreish food at such reasonable prices, Moro is definitely worth a visit. Even (admittedly minor) celebrities are keen - we spotted TV presenter George Lamb.

Public

The buzz around Public in recent months has made this King's Road club notorious. Newspaper reports of Prince Harry frolicking inside may have something to do with this, I won't lie.

Public certainly has an exclusive reputation and, having forgotten to put ourselves on a guest list before arrival, we were scared of facing a humiliating dismissal in front of the entire queue.

As it turned out, the door-bitch was actually pretty friendly and the bouncer laughed amiably along with us as our ID's, complete with tragic photos of us aged 17, flashed up on the high-tech machine they use to weed-out the underage crowd.

Inside, the decor is predictably trendy and flash, the dance floor surprisingly spacious and the bathrooms well lit (imperative, as all female attendees would agree). The inside/outside smoking area is also a great touch, although more benches wouldn't go amiss to give high heel wearers some respite.

All in all, a stylish and fun venue that lives up to the hype.

Mare Moto - Chic yet cheap

It may hardly be a secret to frequenters of the King's Road but Mare Moto manages to do what, in London at least, is extremely rare: maintain an exclusive reputation without forcing people to pay a ridiculous entry fee.

Its Cinderella-esque late-night transformation from mere restaurant to bonafide Chelsea nightspot lends Mare Moto credibility and huge popularity.

Yes, it may be true that the upstairs bar is often rammed, and that the only tolerable position on the crowded and sweaty dancefloor is directly underneath the air-conditioning vent, but you are more than guaranteed to have a good night at Mare Moto. Especially if you are a new graduate, like my friends and I, mourning the days when a night out could cost under £10.

Despite never smoking myself, I somehow always end up in the outside area. It's lovely and toasty under the heaters - very handy now the cold weather is setting in.

The Jam Tree Chelsea

Our brief spell of incredible late September weather may sadly have come to an end but that chilled-out summer feeling still reigns supreme in the garden of The Jam Tree.

An oasis of tranquility (well...of boozing, cigarettes and general merriment actually), set right in the heart of Chelsea on the King's Road, The Jam Tree is the perfect location for early evening drinks with friends, as we all desperately try to forget that summer's really over.

The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced - for this area of London at least. You are also almost guaranteed to spot a minor cast member of Made in Chelsea to mock from afar (or from up close, depending on how confident alcohol makes you feel).

Ideally situated minutes away from a host of clubs, The Jam Tree is also the perfect location for pre-revelry drinks.

I love the addition of jam jars along the bar - a cute touch.