London Lifestyle Awards are here!

The much anticipated inaugural London Lifestyle Awards presented by View London took place last night at the glamorous Riverbank Park Plaza, London SE1. Famous faces, press and the good and great of London’s influential elite turned up in their best frocks and suits to celebrate our capital city and the businesses within.

With over 3,000 nominations for businesses across the capital, our judging committee then shortlisted just over 100 finalists between the 16 categories and then over 100,000 votes to determine those who came out on top. Londoners pulled together in the masses to celebrate and credit those who are striving to make London the great city it is and to provide a fantastic lifestyle for Londoners and visitors alike.

16 thrilled businesses picked up awards on the night and were honoured and celebrated for their contribution to London and its lifestyle:
• London Men’s Fashion Retailer of the Year – Jeffery West (Presented by Jason Gardiner)
• London Beauty Salon/Spa of the Year – MACS Salon (Presented by Joe Calzaghe)
• London Coffee Shop of the Year – Bar Italia (Presented by Michael Underwood)
• London Hotel of the Year – Sanctum Soho Hotel (Presented by David Eramus)
• London Food Market of the Year – Borough Market (Presented by Julian Bennett)
• London Cultural Attraction of the Year – Elephant Family (Presented by Kate Walsh)
• London Sports Attraction of the Year – Polo in the Park (Presented by Anthony Costa)
• London Health and Fitness Facility of the Year – The Third Space (Presented by JP from ReShape)
• London Live Music Venue of the Year – The O2 (Presented by Mark Fuller)
• London Theatre Show of the Year – Les Misérables (Presented by Liz McClarnon)
• Best Green Contribution to London – Recycle for London (Presented by Cevat from Seymour Valentine and Imogen Thomas)
• London Restaurant of the Year – Crazy Bear (Presented by Akashia from London Talent and Giles Vickers Jones)
• London Women’s Fashion Retailer of the Year – Sefton (Presented by Angellica Bell)
• London Bar of the Year – Aqua Spirit (Presented by Mark O’Donnell from View London)
• London Club of the Year – Crazy Bear (Presented by Paul Negal from Metropol)
• Outstanding Contribution to London lifestyle – 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child (Presented by Johnny Hustler from Archant Life and Caprice)

Jason Gale says of the success of the inaugural awards, “Last night saw the first of many London Lifestyle Awards and I am extremely pleased with how they went. I am so proud that everyone got together and celebrated the amazing city which is London - one I believe is the greatest in the world. Over the last couple of years the lifestyle industries have had to work even harder to secure their futures and provide a great lifestyle but they are constantly achieving this and are successful.”
He continues, “We had an amazing turn out last night and I’d like to give thanks to everyone that came and supported our first London Lifestyle Awards!”.

With over 400 attendees a great night was had by all with live entertainment and a nail biting awards ceremony for all to enjoy. Celebrities that graced the red carpet, sipping on Tanqueray Gin’s sumptuous cocktails, included actor Leslie Phillips, Liz McClarnon, Anthony Costa, Jason Gardiner, Meg Mathews, Julian Bennett, Zoe Salmon, Michael Underwood, Angellica Bell, Imogen Thomas, Joe Calzaghe, Lee Latchford-Evans, Cleo Roco and the host for the night was 95.8 Capital FM’s Drivetime DJ, Greg Burns.
The evening’s celebrations continued at the exclusive after-party held at Zebrano Bar on Ganton Street in Soho where industry faces and celebrities alike including Julian Bennett, Anthony Coast and Liz McClarnon danced to the early hours.