The Londoner
38 Leicester Square, London,
WC2H 7DX, United Kingdom
TL: Where is home for you?
HZ: Brixton will always be home. It’s where we grew up, where our earliest memories were made, and it shaped so much of who we are. The energy there is unlike anywhere else in London, even at 4am it feels alive, like the city never stops moving.
TL: What’s top of your pub recommendations list?
HZ: Not technically a pub, but 8 at The Londoner is one of our favourite spots in the city. The design is stunning, the whisky list is world-class, the sound system is flawless, and the balcony views are great. It’s also one of our favourite places to DJ, which makes it feel like home turf.
TL: London is full of green spaces. Do you have a preferred spot?
HZ: Brockwell Park in South London. It’s where we spent so many of our summers roller-skating, biking, and hanging out until the sun went down. It still has that effortless, laid-back vibe that always feels like a return to our roots.
TL: Do you have a favourite space in the hotel?
HZ: There’s this tucked-away central courtyard at The Londoner that feels like a hidden gem. It’s calm and quiet, surrounded by this beautiful modern architecture. It’s the kind of space you stumble into and think, “Yeah, I could hang out here all day.”
TL: The Londoner is full of original art and sculptures. Any pieces that stick out for you?
HZ: The chandelier on the central staircase, officially called the Cipher chandelier. We only recently learned its name, but it instantly stood out. It’s bold, recognisable and unlike anything we’ve seen before. Definitely more than just a light fixture.
