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Sounds of Lisbon with Mario Valente.

Get to know the ‘Sounds of Lisbon’ with Mario Valente, DJ and programmer of Locke’s latest bars Spiritland and The Kissaten.

My London: Bermondsey and beyond with our House Hosts.

Explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Bermondsey and South London with our Bermonds Locke house host, Diana.

City Spotlight: Zurich.

This month we're celebrating Zurich, the home to Locke am Platz and Europe's capital of cool. With its destination dining, rich culture, and dynamic, ever-evolving bar scene, it's a must-visit.

Summer in the City: Manchester.

We partnered with The Flâneuse, Manchester's premier platform for culture, lifestyle, and fashion, to highlight their favourite summer spots in the city.

My London: Discovering West London.

Join us as we dive back into our West London series to further explore our vibrant home city.

Introducing: Hello Charlie.

Now found in both our Dublin properties, Hello Charlie is the latest addition the Locke’s culinary offering.

Munich Pride: Celebrating individuality and community.

In celebration of Munich Pride, friends of Locke, Mona Shatry and Jasmin Breidenbach, hosted a dinner at Schwan Locke.

Behind the Design: Locke de Santa Joana.

Learn more about our collaboration with Post Company and Lázaro Rosa Violán.

My Lisbon: Discovering our newest home with Priscila and Pedro.

We spent some time with Head Host’s Pedro and Priscila to get to know our neighbourhood.

Cultural Connections: Celebrating Community Within Our Properties.

At Locke, we believe in the power of community and open up our spaces to bring people together.

My Global Studio: Logging on from Locke with Chloe Ambrose & Amber Rose Smith.

Discover Turing Locke through two freelance creatives in Locke’s coworking spaces.

The best way to celebrate Graduation in Cambridge.

Your place to stay at Turing Locke.

My Edinburgh: Exploring the city with our House Hosts.

Explore Eden Locke and more through local eyes.

My Munich: Explore the city with our House Hosts.

Explore WunderLocke and more through local eyes.

Edinburgh's creative hubs with Lauren Morsley.

The artist tells us about her keycard design at Eden Locke.

What's on in Munich.

Munich has a packed events calendar. Stay in our two aparthotel locations this summer.

Earth Day: Embracing Urban Rewilding.

This Earth Day we are looking at our Locke properties that have incorporated re-wilding aspects into their design and surrounding areas.

3 Easy Running Routes around Bermondsey.

As the London Marathon approaches, we've mapped out three scenic routes near Bermonds Locke.

Berlin Awakens, Springtime Hotspots around Locke at East Side Gallery.

Berlin local, creator and friend of Locke, Lorena Schi shares her favourite spots around Locke at East Side Gallery, perfect for the new season.

Spring in the city: Lisbon.

To get to know our new home, Lisbon local and photographer Luísa Bravo showed us her favourite springtime spots.

My Global Studio: Logging on from Locke with Aiden Ryan.

We spent the day in Manchester, working alongside Aiden Ryan, the founder of Loaf, home to some of Manchester’s best cakes and a regular at Whitworth Locke.

Introducing: Frequency.

Our latest addition to Bermonds Locke and Locke at Broken Wharf. Frequency will be serving up specialty coffee and delicious snacks and bites.

My Dublin: St Patrick's Day 2024 special.

We headed over to the Emerald Isle ahead of St Patrick’s Day to explore some of Dublin’s best locations for pre and post St Patrick Day.

Beyond Blueprints with Atelier Ochre and House of Dré.

Ember Locke designers Atelier Ochre and House of Dré take us through some of their favourite design aspects you’ll find on property. From chubby chairs to vintage ceramics.

Women on the Frontlines with Elizabeth Okoh.

Buckle Street Studio’s latest art installation is a celebration of the unsung heroines of the pandemic. Encapsulating the stories of ten women who worked in essential industries during the pandemic.

Lisbon through the eyes of local artists Los Pepes.

We partnered with local artists and designers Los Pepes on the keycard design for Locke de Santa Joana. Inspired by the history, culture and vibrant cityscape.

Your guide to a full day of Vegan eats in London.

We’ve teamed up with London-based food creators Sakina and Zainab of @sisterzwithtaste, on their favourite spots for a full day of plant-based eats across the city.

International Women’s Day with & The Table.

In celebration of IWD, we hosted an intimate dinner with & The Table at Ember Locke. Bringing six like-minded women together for the first time, sparking conversation and connection.

My Global Studio: Dining with Xanthe Ross.

Meet Xanthe Ross. Chef, creator and supper club host. We caught up with Xanthe on her top tips for hosting supper clubs and making spaces your own.

Ski spots in and around Zurich and Munich.

Whether you're all about conquering the peaks or fancy enjoying the laid-back mountain scenes, we’ve rounded up a couple of ski spots worth knowing about in and around Zurich & Munich.

7 Spots to pass the time on a rainy day in Zurich.

Rain isn't always ideal when you're visiting a new city. However, we’ve rounded up 7 spots to check out on a rainy day – from cosy cafes to art galleries and boutiques selling artisanal goods.

The ultimate guide to nature walks in Zurich.

Heading to Zurich and fancy exploring the surrounding area? Swiss photographer Mathilde Rietsch shows us three spots for stretching your legs and breathtaking views around Zurich.

The best restaurants for international dining in Dublin

Dublin’s a multicultural destination. For decades the seafaring city has attracted travellers from around the world. Many of which have stayed, and introduced their flavours to the capital.

The best East London restaurants you shouldn’t miss.

East London’s got a serious reputation for innovative eats from posh chicken shops to seasonal street food. As well as clever new restaurants opening almost every week.

Our favourite restaurants in Kensington, West London

West London knows how to eat. There’s the cool Kensington restaurants. Fancy Chelsea restaurants, Elegant post-gallery bites. And as local residents Ember Locke aparthotel, we know where to recommend.

Explore the best restaurants in Munich

German cuisine doesn’t always have the greatest reputation. Compared to neighbouring France and nearby Italy, most people don’t flock here for the food.

Explore the best restaurants in Friedrichshain, Berlin

East Berlin’s Friedrichshain district has a lot going on. History, business venues, iconic club nights. And when you’re feeling hungry, this part of the city is booming with great places to eat.

Uncover the best restaurants in Zurich

You’ll likely eat a lot of cheese and chocolate in Zurich. The city’s local delicacies are a must. But when you’re ready for a proper feast, there’s a fair share of nice restaurants to choose from.

Sounds of Zurich with The Clementines.

Explore the Sounds of Zurich with our Locke am Platz music partners, The Clementines. We caught up with DJ, Zurich local and The Clementines member Nico Schintzig to chat about all thing's music.

Gather round at Locke: Zurich's best festive markets.

Immerse yourself in Zurich’s magical festive markets. We’ve rounded up our favourite festive markets across the city.

My Global Studio: Logging on from Locke with Cece Di Paolo.

Meet Cece Di Paolo, a creative photographer and longtime friend of Locke. Alongside, a regular in the Locke at Broken Wharf co-working space.

Gather round at Locke: Berlin’s best festive activities.

Here’s our rundown of the best Berlin Christmas markets and festivities. Expect ice skating, markets full of handmade goods and delicious treats.

Your guide to mindful gifting around Manchester.

Wondering how to shop more sustainably this festive season, look no further. Friend of Locke, Jordan Bunker, shares his favourite spots around Manchester for thoughtful gifting.

Gather round at Locke: festive fun in Manchester.

Manchester comes alive during the festive season, with Christmas Markets and various other festive attractions popping up throughout the city. Here are the spots we recommend visiting.

Gather round at Locke: Christmas markets in Cambridge

Discover festive markets and fairs in Cambridge that are perfect for gathering your friends and family to celebrate the year gone by.

The Rainy City: Meet Manchester based artist Pete Obsolete.

We headed up to Manchester, to meet artist Pete Obsolete, the designer behind a series of unique illustrations found on Whitworth Locke’s keycards, umbrellas and new uniform.

Introducing: The Astronomer.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Astronomer is your new go-to spot at Turing Locke. Expect punchy, flavoursome dishes and elevated seasonal offerings.

Behind the Design: Locke am Platz.

We’re putting the final touches to our first Swiss Locke, Locke am Platz. Ahead of the property opening its doors this November, we caught up with Tatjana von Stein of Sella Concept.

My Cambridge - top places to visit through a local lens.

We head to Cambridge, and explore some of the city's most exciting, lesser-known places to visit with Turing Locke House Hosts Nikoletta and Arthur.

Meet the designers: Creating a regenerative uniform.

Re-thinking and re-purposing was the thought-process behind Locke’s new uniforms. Meet the designers and artists behind Locke at East Side Gallery’s unique and sustainable new uniform.

Berlin’s latest drinking and listening experience: ANIMA.

Set on the River Spree with unbeatable views across the water, Berlin’s latest listening, eating and drinking concept is officially open.

Celebrating Locke's artistic community.

2023 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Frieze London with a focus on highlighting up-and-coming artists and more recent galleries. We delve into art near our London Lockes and how we support artists.

Behind the Design: Locke de Santa Joana - meet the artists.

Meet the local artists behind our latest art installation at the site of our upcoming Locke in the heart of Lisbon.

Delving into Zurich’s gastronomic scene at Food Zurich.

We asked Zurich locals and foodies from @calma.guide.zurich to document highlights from this year’s Food Zurich Festival. From restaurants to workshops and masterclasses.

8 must-visit exhibitions at Berlin Art Week this September.

Delve into the world of Berlin’s contemporary art scene at Berlin Art Week. A festival that sees the best of the world’s art scene descend on Berlin to showcase their works.

My Aldgate: local living in East London.

For our next stop in re-discovering and celebrating all things London, we visited Aldgate with House Host Riley - home to both Leman Locke and Buckle Street Studios.

London Design Festival: Delving into the design of our London properties.

We’ve officially partnered with London Design Festival to celebrate our home city as a world-leader in art and design. Delving into our own unique Locke designs and breaking down their themes.

Art in Zurich with Illustrator Elena Knecht.

Get to know our new home; Zurich. We caught up with Locke am Platz Keycard Designer and local Elena Knecht. Chatting life in Zurich and the inspirations behind her unique designs.

The best spots to visit in Berlin this summer.

Summer in Berlin is well known for being a whole lotta fun. Our Berlin insider’s and friends of Locke Lorena, and photographer Julia Nimke share their favourite spots for summer.

5 places to celebrate art in Edinburgh.

With Edinburgh Art Week just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of the city's spots for a culture fix.

Exploring London’s food markets: Borough Market.

With some of the best produce on offer in London, we explore Borough Market with chef Harry Tomlinson, and share her recipe for a Tuna Niçoise summer salad.

Sounds of Kensington with DJ Josh Ludlow.

Discover the sounds of Kensington with DJ, producer and West London local Josh Ludlow.

My Dalston: exploring East London with the locals.

We're celebrating all things London this summer, rediscovering the local areas and communities of our six London Lockes. We'll start with Dalston, home to Kingsland Locke.

A photographer’s guide to East London.

Spend a summer’s day with photographer Dan Carter as he shows us some of his favourite places around East London.

Celebrating Wellbeing Week at Locke.

Whatever wellbeing means to you, we’ve rounded up everything going on at Locke to help make you feel your best.

8 outdoor spaces at Locke worth knowing about.

Check out our spaces for enjoying the great outdoors. Relax on the terrace, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a sundowner overlooking the city skyline.

Summer in the City: Munich.

With its pristine lakes, parks and beer gardens, if there is a city that comes alive in the summer – it’s Munich. Here’s our round up of some of the best spots to visit this summer.

Summer in the City: Cambridge.

Summer is just around the corner, so we’ve rounded up some of the best activities at our Cambridge property, Turing Locke.

In conversation with author Lewis Laney.

We caught up with Lewis Laney about his new book 365 Gays of the Year before the book launch at Bermonds Locke on 18th May.

Behind the design: Ember Locke.

With Ember Locke, our first Locke in West London about to open its doors this July we caught up with designers Pauline Dellemotte of Atelier Ochre and Dré Christodoulou of House of Dré.

Behind the design: Locke at East Side Gallery.

In celebration of Berlin Design Week, we caught up with designer and architect Matt Grzywinski on the theme of resilience and the inspiration behind Locke at East Side Gallery.

Sounds of ANIMA.

Get to know Thibaut Machet and Robin Ordell, the duo behind ANIMA, as they talk us through what to expect from their Audiophile Bar and Restaurant opening this summer at Locke at East Side Gallery.