LIVE. LOVE. LOCAL AWARD WINNERS 2017
A few weeks ago we asked you to nominate your favourite local businesses—and did you ever! Even though we loved all the nominees, there can be only one winner in each category. That being said, there were a few close ties as well as business sweeping top place in two categories. Thank you for sharing your favourite neighbourhood shops, cafes, leafy parks, lovely play centres, spas and blow-dry bars to yoga and kids’ music classes that make London a great place to raise a family.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and runners-up, and thanks to everyone who voted, shared and commented!
FOOD & DRINK
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Winner: Rhythm & Brews, Chiswick
Runner Up: Artisan, various locations
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Skylark Cafe, Wandsworth
Runner Up: Tiramisu, Ealing
Best Date-Night Restaurant
Winner: Charlotte’s Bistro, Chiswick
Runner Up: Rock & Rose, Richmond
Best Mum’s Night Out Venue
Winners: A TIE! Rock & Rose and Little Bird
Runner Up: Aernonaut, Acton
Clubs, Classes & activities
Best Kid’s Dance Class
Winner: Acton and Maida Vale Ballet
Runner Up: Diddi Dance
Best Indoor Play Centre
Winner: Snakes and Ladders, Brentford
Runner Up: Maggie & Rose
Best Kid’s Drama Class
Winner: Let’s Act Drama School
Runner Up: One School of Performing Arts
Best Kid’s Arts & Crafts Class
Winner: Kite Studios
Runner Up: Kids Cookery School and Arty Party
Best Kids’ After School Class/Club
Winner: Let’s Act Drama
Runner Up: The Kid’s Kitchen
Best Tutoring Agency
Winner: Think Smart Education
Runner Up: Expert Tuition
Best Park in London
Winner: Kew Gardens
Runner Up: Battersea Park
SERVICES
Best Babysitting/Nanny Agency
Winner: Hello Mums
Runner Up: Sitters
BEST CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER / PARTY PLANNER
Winner: Amanda’s Action Club
Runner Up: Sharky and George
BEST BIRTHDAY CAKE BAKER
Winner: Daisy Cakes London
Runner Up: Raw Bonbon
BEST ARTS & CRAFTS FOR MUMS
Winner: Photography for Parents
Runner Up: I Sew Love That
BEST EDUCATION CLASS FOR PARENTS
Winner: The Mummies, Daddies and Children’s Business Club
Runner Up: Emily Family Workshop
HEALTH & BEAUTY
BEST BLOW-DRY BAR
Winner: Blo Bar, Chiswick
Runner Up: Headmasters
BEST MANI | PEDI
Winner: Blo Bar, Chiswick
Runner Up: Nail’d It, Northcote Road
BEST YOGA CLASS
Winner: Yoganand
Runner Up: BYC Chiswick
BEST PILATES CLASS
Winner: Rachel Lawerence
Runner Up: Ten Pilates
BEST HAIRDRESSER
Winner: Dannie & Carrie, Shepherds Bush
Runner Up: Blo Bar, Chiswick
BEST FITNESS CLASS
Winner: Virgin Active
Runner Up: Yummy Tummies
SHOPPING
Best Toy Shop
Winner: Snap Dragon, Chiswick
Runner Up: QT Toys, Northcote Road
best kid’s clothes shop
Winner: Jojo Mama Bebe
Runner Up: Five Boys Clothing
Best Book Shop
Winner: Waterstone’s
Runner Up: Bookcase, Chiswick
Best Maternity Shop
Winner: Jojo Mama Bebe
Runner Up: Top Shop Maternity
Best Baby Gear Shop
Winner: Peppermint
Runner Up: Mothercare
