Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Jack Guinness' Little Black Book](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1308) ![Jack Guinness' Little Black Book](https://media.slman.com/g_ePLn7mZS7QB6A9JSqcVjG0EJY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fjack-guinness-thumb.jpg) [Culture](/index%2Ephp/culture) / 07 October 2019 # Jack Guinness' Little Black Book Jack Guinness is the vicar’s son who throws the parties you want to be at. With a roster of enviable model friends – including Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe and Georgia May Jagger – where Guinness goes, the crowds follow. The model-turned DJ-turned presenter shares his little black book with SLMan, giving us a glimpse into his favourite places for everything from fry-ups and pints to British tailoring. **My favourite pub** is[ ](https://www.the-albion.co.uk/)[The Albion in](https://www.the-albion.co.uk/)[ Islington](https://www.the-albion.co.uk/). It is covered in wisteria, has a great garden and has lovely food. It’s the kind of place that would make Americans cry. [The Royal Oak in Bethnal Green](http://royaloaklondon.com/) does the best pints though. And the lighting is really dark which is always a plus. For a great Sunday lunch, head to [The Marksman on Hackney Road.](https://www.marksmanpublichouse.com/) It does these weird little beef buns with horse radish that are addictive. I can pop about ten. **For a weekend brunch spot I struggle.** On the whole Brits are rubbish at brunch. New Yorkers have it down. I still don’t have a favourite fancy brunch place but for a fry-up, it has to be [E Pellicci in East London](http://epellicci.has.restaurant/). It’s been family run for over a century and the food is amazing – especially on a hangover. It’s a bit of an institution. [ ![Albion Pub](https://media.slman.com/or-G1Znva43I1DeVMD0QqrEq4p0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Falbion-pub-roast-dinner.jpg) ](https://www.the-albion.co.uk/) Albion Pub [ ![Bistroteque](https://media.slman.com/fU_h5Fq0DGw-bNi8-INKy7-9QMQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbistorteque-london.jpg) ](https://www.bistrotheque.com/) Bistroteque [ ![Bistroteque](https://media.slman.com/zo0Os2Mr4-yZ4d_S1LsTW1HOkBo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbistroteque-london.jpg) ](https://www.bistrotheque.com/) Bistroteque **My favourite restaurant is** [Bistrotheque](https://www.bistrotheque.com/) for the oysters and steak tartare. When my parents are in town, I take them to [Balthazar](https://balthazarlondon.com/). It’s always good fun and a great place to people-watch. [Andrew Edmunds](http://www.andrewedmunds.com/) is the best date spot in London. It’s candlelit and feels like a secret oasis in the centre of town. For a blowout, it has to be [Chiltern Firehouse](http://www.chilternfirehouse.com/) or the [Groucho.](https://www.thegrouchoclub.com/club/about-the-club/) **I have two go-to barbers.** My local Iranian barber is incredible. I get a great beard trim and all the local gossip. I also go to Ben Goakes, the [Well Groomed Barber](https://www.wellgroomedbarber.co.uk/). He’s brilliant and has a cool little space in Mare Street Market. **For a more indulging treatment,** [Pfeffer Sal](http://pfeffersal.com/) is very zen, calming and scientific. Great for problem skin. For an at-home treatment,[ Quartz Aesthetics](http://quartzaesthetics.co.uk/) is fantastic. On the day of an event, they'll come over and make your skin glow. **For a treat** l’ll have a massage at [Fix London.](https://www.fixlondon.co.uk/) They help with de-stressing as well as any injuries. Self-care is so key because we are constantly on: emails, texts and running all over the place. It's important to take time to chill out and look after yourself. And as men we’re not great at it – especially when it comes to mental health. [ ![Chiltern Firehouse](https://media.slman.com/fXCo--aHG9zV9oNzI_ZlvYAdqlI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fchiltern-firehouse.jpg) ](http://www.chilternfirehouse.com/) Chiltern Firehouse [ ![Chiltern Firehouse](https://media.slman.com/5TxR3BaggTMd3rwtDMHiGIowO_c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fchiltern-firehouse-2.jpg) ](http://www.chilternfirehouse.com/) Chiltern Firehouse **For a work out** [The Ned gym](https://www.thened.com/neds-club) is it. If you work out somewhere beautiful, it's a little easier to make yourself go. **For great shirts** [Thomas Pink](https://www.thomaspink.com/) is still brilliant. The factory’s just moved to London and you can pop in for a bespoke shirt that will last. I really see the benefit buying quality, well-made, British pieces. They may be more expensive, but cost-per-wear they are actually far better value for money. I have the same philosophy when it comes to coats and suits: buy better, buy less often. It’s kinder on the planet, on your wallet in the long run and it supports craftsmanship. **For suits** I love [Ralph Lauren.](https://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/) The cut is so timeless. In fact Mr Lauren is one of my style icons. He’s the male role model I never had growing up. For bespoke suiting,[ Jack Davison](https://www.jack-davison.co.uk/) in the City is superb. There’s nothing like having a suit made especially for you. [ ![The Coral Room](https://media.slman.com/b51hMeVYCbvvg6XcrSHH8tEiBrI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbloomsbury-coral-room.jpg) ](https://www.thecoralroom.co.uk/) The Coral Room [ ![The Pig](https://media.slman.com/zgUSOT-H0jY43Cq2fx1NWohMLqI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fpig.jpg) ](https://www.thepighotel.com/brockenhurst/) The Pig [ ![Fortnum & Mason](https://media.slman.com/ng0OBTHaChAEAfwrOx2cpW5GxQU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Ffortnummason.jpg) ](https://www.fortnumandmason.com/) Fortnum & Mason **For casual wear**, it has to be [Levi’s](https://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/) and, while I love a [Gucci](https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/) loafer, I live in[ Converse](https://www.converse.com/uk). [Sunspel](https://www.sunspel.com/uk/) is my one-stop shop for timeless classics. **For gifts** you can’t go wrong with a [Diptyque](https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_uk/) candle. Or Jam. Weirdly, people love jam. [Fortnum & Mason](https://www.fortnumandmason.com/) does a ridiculously delicious strawberry and Champagne jam you can eat from the jar like Winnie the Pooh. **For a staycation** [The Bloomsbury Hotel](https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-bloomsbury-hotel) is great. Its [Coral Room](https://www.thecoralroom.co.uk/) bar is Instagram gold. The artist and interiors god Luke Edward Hall did all the illustrations and painted the lamps. It’s just great – you can always find a quiet little booth and hide away. Out of London, it would probably be the[ Pig Hotel](https://www.thepighotel.com/brockenhurst/), Hampshire. It's a home away from home and I wish I could get there more often. [ ![Columbia Road Flower Market](https://media.slman.com/LdJ6P6juNzxeFKpkWDnp_rcLoSI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fcolumbiaflowerroadmarket.jpg) ](http://www.columbiaroad.info/) Columbia Road Flower Market [ ![Ronnie Scott's](https://media.slman.com/Tk2yhJLt1jw4buyeNUKnblm5esY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fronnie-scotts-jazz.jpg) ](https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/) Ronnie Scott's **The best thing about London is** Victoria Park, where I can sit reading for hours. The public transport because London has the best in the world – though I do miss the old hop-on-hop-off buses! [Columbia Road Flower Market](http://www.columbiaroad.info/) - it’s on every Sunday, but it’s best to head there later in the day – at around 3pm – for the best deals. Then there’s [Ronnie Scott’s](https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/) for great live music. **Finally, for a bit of culture** I head to the[ Barbican](https://www.barbican.org.uk/) for Complicité, the touring theatre company that does a new show every few years that is always, without fail, a life-changing experience. For something less highbrow, the [Prince Charles Cinema just off Leicester Square](https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/Home) is amazing. It’s cheap and has wonderful programming. I've gone there since I was a child, when I used to bunk off school to watch indie movies. *Jack Guinness is the Founder of LGBTQ platform, ‘[The Queer Bible](https://www.queerbible.com/).’ For more inspiration follow Jack at [here](https://www.instagram.com/jackguinness/?hl=en)[.](https://www.instagram.com/jackguinness/?hl=en)* DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .