The Journal
100 Years of the Negroni & World Bartender Day

As every self-respecting cocktail connoisseur knows, 2019 marks 100 years of what’s possibly the world’s most popular cocktail – the Negroni. This Sunday is also coincidentally World Bartender Day, so to celebrate, we wanted to introduce you to some of our favourite bartenders from around the BBB family and share with you the recipes for […]

25 February 2019
BBB does Edinburgh in style

On Thursday 7th February, BBB were invited on a day trip to Edinburgh by private terminal experts Signature Elite Class. Not only was this to be a chance to experience the airport service first hand, but the itinerary included other treats such as a tasting at Glenkinchie Whiskey Distillery, lunch at Dalhousie Castle, a visit […]

15 February 2019
BBB’s Guide to LFW AW19

It’s that time of year again…. London Fashion Week AW19 is almost here! London is in the final preparations for over 250 designers to showcase their latest works to packs of influential media, bloggers, celebrities and retailers. As one of the ‘Big Four’ global fashion weeks, London is well known for spotlighting emerging talent, as […]

12 February 2019
Summer Travel Inspiration

Suffering from January Blues? With the cold weather and the grey skies of English Winter in full swing, we at BBB find our minds wandering to exotic places and sunnier climes…. Here is a little inspiration for those also starting to think about Summer holidays or shorter getaways somewhere lovely. All of these are fully […]

21 January 2019
Wellness and Spa Getaways from BBB

We all come into a new year full of hope and good intentions, but how long do these last? Well BBB is here to help you stay on track with your wellness regime and provide some beautiful travel inspiration along with it! Below are a selection of the partners we’re proud to work with, who […]

18 January 2019
New Year’s Eve – BBB’s hot tips!

Every year, New Year’s Eve (or Old Year’s Night, in some parts of the world) is a cause for celebration. It’s a time we cheer out the year just gone and ring in the new one ahead. We look back at the best moments of the previous 12 months and make resolutions for the year […]

28 December 2018
Fam Trip – Chewton Glen

On Sunday 25th November, Ben and Anna from the BBB team were invited to bring 5 PAs to a very exclusive overnight stay at Chewton Glen. Here is what happened… We were invited to arrive late morning on Sunday, in time for lunch, so after checking in and dropping off bags in our rooms, we […]

11 December 2018
New BBB App!

We are delighted to launch the new Battered Black Book mobile app! A private social network and extension of our regular consultancy, the app is a portal for members to find everything we (and you) do, all in one place. Let us introduce you to some of the highlights within… Members Room This private chat […]

7 December 2018
Fam Trip – Beaverbrook

On Thursday 12th July, the lovely team at Beaverbrook invited BBB to bring a small group of PA’s to come and see the property, check out the cookery school and enjoy some lunch.  Long term SORTED PA Alex Popoff was one of the visitors and this is what she had to report…. First off, Beaverbrook […]

4 December 2018