Mike Gibson
Contributing editor
Mike was born to eat and drink, a character trait that took him from being long-time editor of Square Mile's sister title Foodism to head of content at The Whisky Exchange. Now a freelance writer, editor, consultant and father of three, he can still occasionally be found in the best bars and restaurants in London and the UK (when he can get the childcare).
Mike Gibson's articles
The Longines Spirit collection launches in titanium
The historic Swiss brand's new release sees its pilot-inspired Spirit collection's aesthetic distilled into a durable and contemporary titanium shell
Published: Thursday 7th October 2021
Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic: the first watch worn in-game
The American watchmaker's first foray into in-game watches sees the protagonist of Far Cry 6 wear a limited-edition version of a much-loved model
Published: Tuesday 5th October 2021
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: a cult classic, reinvented
New for 2021, the PRX Powermatic 80 takes the 1970s cool of Tissot's classic quartz model, and reinvents it as an automatic watch that's set to have fans lining up
Published: Tuesday 28th September 2021
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze | Watch of the Week
Bronze is the metal of the moment in watchmaking, and Hamilton’s Khaki Field Mechanical is the latest iconic model to harness the power of the patina
Published: Thursday 2nd September 2021
The Croft Mid-Size is Spinnaker's sportiest watch yet
With a crowd-pleasing 40mm case size and a sporty aesthetic, Spinnaker's new launch combines its dive watch heritage with an appreciation of what watch buyers want
Published: Tuesday 24th August 2021
The new BMW M3 Competition Saloon is power and restraint
No car needs 510bhp. And most cars couldn’t handle it, either. But we learn that the new M3 is more than worthy of it
Published: Wednesday 4th August 2021
The King Seiko KSK is a faithfully reinterpreted modern classic
With recent re-releases of classic models from across its storied history, Seiko is giving its fans what they want, and 2021's King Seiko KSK SJE083 is the cream of the crop
Published: Monday 26th July 2021
The new Christopher Ward C63 Sealander collection
Christopher Ward's C63 Sealander sports range is bound to convert more watch buyers to this quintessential British brand, and the GMT is the jewel in the crown
Published: Thursday 1st July 2021
The Seiko 5 Sports SRPE53 is one of the best-value watches around
Nicknamed the "DressKX", the SRPE53 combines aesthetics from sports watches and divers in the Japanese watchmaker's ever-popular Seiko 5 Sports range, with value that's impossible to overstate
Published: Friday 28th May 2021
The Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic
The Fleuss collection's new colourways are the latest release from British brand Spinnaker, which sets out to make genuinely affordable mechanical watches inspired by iconic divers of the past
Published: Monday 19th April 2021
The Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic Manufacture could redefine watchmaking
The newest release from Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant showcases an innovative new movement, based on an invention that could redefine the mechanics of watchmaking
Published: Friday 9th April 2021
The Bar Necessities: Coupette
Fantastic cocktails in a gorgeously evocative venue, with a neighbourhood feel and prices to match – Coupette deserves its reputation as one of the world's best bars
Published: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Six by Nico London, Fitzrovia: restaurant review
Classic technique underpins a menu designed to recall the fun of childhood snacking at Nico Simeone's recent London opening
Published: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
An all-inclusive Grenadian holiday is as great as it sounds
Mike Gibson shrugs off his preconceptions and gives into the undeniable appeal of the all-inclusive holiday at Sandals Grenada Resort and Spa, a jewel in the tiny Caribbean island's crown
Published: Monday 13th May 2019
How to taste a £10,000 whisky for absolutely nothing
A rare and exclusive 47-year-old single-cask whisky is soon to be released by Speyside distiller Mortlach on 9 April. Here's how you can be one of the few to try and buy it
Published: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
An expert's guide to cognac
A trip to four very different cognac houses shows Mike Gibson how a spirit born of tradition is entering a new era, and reveals that for the people of the region, it’s not just a luxurious digestif, but a way of life
Published: Monday 25th February 2019
M Restaurants has announced its Young Chef of the Year winners 2018
Hamish Pearce of Pidgin was crowned 2018's Young Chef of the Year in an awards ceremony at M Victoria, with Jamie Gardner and Adebayo Folarin grabbing the other two prizes
Published: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Visiting Barcelona? This is the hotel you should be staying in
The vertiginous beach hotel is a feast for the senses, bringing together opulent suites, a restaurant by a defining chef and the best views in Barcelona
Published: Thursday 10th August 2017
Tyler Shields is the photographer you just can't ignore
Lipstick, cigarettes, underwear and death by Rolls-Royce – Tyler Shields’ photography book is characteristically risqué. But there’s more to the notorious photographer’s work than the shock factor
Published: Wednesday 18th January 2017
David Haye on Tyson Fury, modelling and his return to boxing
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion of the world talks to about Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and why he's getting back in the ring