Things to Do in London: Mayfair has always been synonymous with style, glamour and decadence, and today it can also be proud of a new 'cool' status as Londoners embrace their British heritage, with the contemporary seamlessly sitting alongside old school grandeur.

Mayfair has its share of fabulous dining experiences, with a plethora of Michelin starred restaurants, including the legendary Le Gavroche and Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, which was recently awarded its third Michelin star, making it only the second restaurant to currently hold that accolade in London.

Riccardo Semeria, a mixologist from the Connaught bar in London won the Galvin Cup competition this evening and walks away with a cheque for £1,500.

The newly opened bar at London's Connaught Hotel was the place to be seen sipping at London Fashion Week.

French chef Hélène Darroze’s restaurant at London’s Connaught hotel has wowed Time Out’s food critic Guy Dimond, who says that while prices are steep “you definitely get what you pay for”.

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught – Time Out review in full >>

How a French culinary star is handling the heat in a top London restaurant. By Xanthe Clay

Hélène Darroze, a star in her native France, is feeling the pressure. Her restaurant in the refurbished Connaught Hotel has bookings for a "soft launch" lunch in less than 24 hours, but the olive oil hasn't arrived, the chandelier is a week late and a lot of the furniture, including the gold chests that will hold the cutlery and napkins, is still in its packaging.