London Subscriptions You Need in Your Life Now

We do live in a bit of a bubble don't we Londoners? We have our local newspapers outside every tube, we have pubs that have signs on their windows saying 'Arsenal supporters only', we woke up to find out Brexit was a thing we should have taken seriously because outside the M25 everyone wanted out. But we're here, and as self-deputized proprietors of the bubble we lube its membrane with our London-only amenities; the subscriptions. 

We live at a faster pace than anyone else. Our waiters slide our sag paneer across the tables frenetically because other mouths aren't being filled on the tables next to them. So we need subscriptions in our lives to optimise time, and because we're lazy and don't need the agony of choice. Here are my top 5 London subscriptions you need in your life right now. 

HAWKINS & SHEPHERD

Straight out of the gate with this one and I'm not going to apologise for beating the shameless self-promotion drum here. My own personal shirt subscription service through Hawkins & Shepherd accommodates everyone from all walks of life, no matter your budget. Whether you're the business professional needing regular wardrobe upgrades, or simply a shirt enthusiast wanting to leave great impressions wherever he goes, check out the packages that start out from as little as £24 a month and make sure your shirt game never gets old. 

EVERYMAN

I love my films and I love seeing them as God intended, on the big screen. There's a whole bunch of Everyman cinemas around London (recommend the Baker Street one) and they do tiered packages all of which you can bring in a guest free on Mondays. Cool way to start the week huh? If you're looking to go whole hog with unlimited yearly cinema outings then its £50 a month for two. 

HELLO FRESH

Eat healthy and save time. Have you already abandoned the New Year’s resolution of not eating crap that costs a king’s ransom? This subscription to Hello Fresh will get you on the safe and narrow. I'm traveling a fair bit and the subscription is perfect for me because the package is flexible, you can miss a week, mix up the recipes etc. You're never locked into a contract where your fridge is backed up with unmolested broccoli. 

THE HOPPIST

Who wants to wait 20 minutes at the bar anymore and struggle to hear anything other the ubiquitous and quite frankly, shit muzak that is the scourge of London bars. Now you can appreciate the finest London craft beer as God intended, in your own armchair watching MOTD. 12 beers in a box every month, which if you don't drink like a maniac should be enough. Although if you're a regular entertainer or regular cowboy there is a 24 beer box available for £64 a month. You can also rate your beers each month, then our system will learn which styles you do & don't like as well as matching you with beers that people with similar tastes also liked

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING ASSOCIATION

Warren Buffet once said that his public speaking courses served him better than all his years at college combined. This public speaking association starts at £150 a year and you can apply for dedicated slots to sharpen your public speaking skills. Classes are held monthly in London at Marble Arch and people are invited to give speeches on any given subjects, with immediate feedback from other attendees and members.