Articles about London

On Sunday 8 March, an engaging event will take place at Wigmore Hall in honour of International Women's Day. The evening will feature a compelling blend of music and discussion, led by soprano Nardus Williams, lutenist Elizabeth Kenny, and renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard. The theme for...

At Three Darlings in Chelsea, cocktails are becoming less of a quick pre-dinner decision and more of a weekly ritual. The bar has started running regular cocktail masterclasses every Thursday and Friday, and they're somewhere between a guided tasting and a very civilised early-evening drink. You can...

The "Strong Woman" show, as featured on the BBC, is a unique blend of comedy and empowerment, offering a feel-good experience in the heart of London. This one-woman show, hosted by Monica Hsueh, has been running weekly since July 2025 and is designed to resonate with women and the LGBTQ+ community,...

On 1 March 2026, Wigmore Hall will host a unique concert experience as part of its Imagine Series. This event is designed with a neurodiverse audience in mind, offering a relaxed and multi-sensory environment.The concert features Nth Tangent, an ensemble of neurodiverse musicians dedicated to celebr...

With fashion and style such a big part of Chelsea life, the upscale London neighbourhood has long had a soft spot for everything Italian, including food. Ranging from old-school trattorias that feel like family dining rooms to glossy A-lister spots, Italian restaurants in Chelsea are as much for din...

This year's edition of Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre will be curated by none other than Hazza.The Meltdown festival at the Southbank Festival is no stranger to big names, with past editions curated by the likes of Little Simz, David Bowie, and Robert Smith, but as far as contemporary act...

National Margarita Day is coming up on Sunday 22 February, and that means the return of El Tequileño's Margarita Mile challenge across the UK.If you're a fan of margaritas, you're in luck. Tequila brand El Tequileño has gotten the band back together again – the band in this case being a number of ex...

The Barbican Centre is hosting a rare weekend dedicated to the acoustic music of Japanese electronic pioneer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda on 20–21 February 2026. Best known for his minimalist digital works, Ikeda turns here to strings, percussion, and voice, presenting compositions that strip away...

Crystal Palace is famous for its beautiful park, and nothing hits the spot after a stroll in nature like a nice pint in a pub. There are several pubs within walking distance of Crystal Palace Park, offering the warm hospitality, tasty food, and refreshing drinks characteristic of a proper local. Our...

Between the challenges of everyday life and the incessant hustle and bustle of one of the world's busiest cities, finding calm within can be difficult. Thankfully there's a number of sound healing practitioners in London who have dedicated themselves to helping you attain a state of physical and men...

Chelsea may be known for its bougie townhouses, high-end boutiques, and fashion-conscious residents, but it's after dark that the West London neighbourhood comes into its own. Behind discreet doors and along elegant streets, you'll find cocktail bars that balance timeless sophistication with modern...

World-famous comedian Nigel Ng is launching his first restaurant in London this spring.Comedian and online personality Nigel Ng has built up a legion of followers with his comic alter-ego Uncle Roger, a hilarious portrayal of a Cantonese uncle bemoaning the culinary atrocities visited upon tradition...

As the Guinness Men's Six Nations rolls back around, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden is leaning into its role as more than just a place for a pint. On Sunday 1 March, the brewery is hosting “In Conversation With: England Rugby” – a live fan event that brings together player access, f...

Nipotina isn't usually the kind of place you'd expect to stumble across a small contemporary art exhibition, but this winter the Mayfair Italian restaurant is blurring the lines between gallery and dining room. A new collaboration with Saatchi Yates brings a rotating art installation into the space,...

Chucs Mayfair Café is giving the humble sandwich a bit of a glow-up with a new lineup of specials. Think familiar formats but with way better ingredients.The current menu includes a rich ox cheek sandwich layered with Gruyère and truffle – slow-cooked, savoury and definitely not a desk lunch – along...

With its mix of bricks-and-mortar restaurants, permanent stalls, and food trucks, Spitalfields Market offers unbeatable variety within a relatively compact area, complemented by all sorts of traders that make it a top destination for everything from shopping sprees to quick lunches or hanging out wi...

Thanks to Borough Market, South London draws its fair share of foodies from around the world, but those in the know will tell you there's much more to this vast area than that – and we count ourselves firmly among those in the know. Ranging from the charmed lifestyles of neighbourhoods like Richmond...

If your love language involves carbs and chocolate, head to 27 Old Compton Street this February for one of the wackiest Valentine's Day main courses ever – bucatini al cioccolato.Nima Safaei's Italian restaurant in Soho is putting chocolate bucatini on the menu as a main, inviting diners to swap pre...

The Mayfair Chippy isn't the first place you think of when considering Iftar, but its Knightsbridge outpost is serving a thoughtful one throughout Ramadan. Available daily after 5pm, the four-course menu is designed for sharing and brings together familiar chippy favourites with subtle Middle Easter...

With its great public transport connections, bustling office worker crowds, and creative buzz, Spitalfields is one of London's most exciting places to eat. Centuries of migration and trade have helped shape a diverse and dynamic food scene, ranging from veteran curry houses and cult favourites to sp...

A new series of monthly cocktail masterclasses is launching in the Lounge Bar at Mayfair's Novikov, each one dedicated to a different spirit, with the first edition diving into the world of tequila. Taking place on 26 February from 4pm to 5.30pm, the interactive session covers tequila tasting, the s...

Fronted by world-famous chef and baker Richard Hart, Claridge's Bakery is giving classic British baking a fresh, contemporary spin.If you're unfamiliar with Richard Hart, the Londoner trained as a chef before dedicating his life to baking, falling hard for sourdough. He honed his craft at renowned b...

Dine N Duets, presented by The Village of 1, offers an intimate blend of dining and live music at Soul Mama. This Valentine's Edition marks the beginning of a monthly residency, featuring soulful duets, popular songs, and interactive games for a memorable evening. Attendees can indulge in Caribbean-...

Dulwich and East Dulwich are quietly great when it comes to cafés. Whether you're after a quick flat white on Lordship Lane, somewhere calm to sit with a laptop, or a spot that encourages you to linger a little longer, there's plenty to choose from. From neighbourhood favourites run by familiar face...

Some of the UK's best-known chefs are officially stepping out of the kitchen and into the ring. Prept. Foundation has launched “Food Fight”, a high-profile charity boxing gala landing at Old Billingsgate in March 2026, and the first punches (the training kind) have already been thrown.The project ki...

From 7 February to 8 March, visitors to Kew Gardens can enjoy an abundance of dazzling colours at the annual Orchid Festival in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. This year, the spectacular event is celebrating 30 years with a display inspired by China.Stunning floral displays will bring to life th...

With the rise of country music as a major commercial force, line dancing is an increasingly popular way to shake loose and have some fun while listening to your favourite country tunes. Lil' Nashville is the home of line dancing in London, hosting friendly and accessible classes in West London every...

If you're a fan of the NFL or simply in it for the halftime show, this coming Sunday is a big one, with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks facing off for the title of Super Bowl LX champion. Signature Brew in Blackhorse Road is throwing open its doors to fans of both teams.Kicking off...

London meets Istanbul for one night only on Tuesday 3 February, when Chiave Shoreditch hosts a collaboration with cult Istanbul cocktail bar Bar Gabriel. Rather than a full-blown takeover, the night brings the two teams together behind the bar to create a joint menu that treats cocktails as a form o...

Sipping on a nice latte or a cheeky martini as you await your smashed avocado on toast, spilling the tea in the sun with your besties – breakfast in Chelsea can often feel like something out of a TV show. Regardless of whether you're after the full “Made in Chelsea” experience or just a quick coffee...

Le Cordon Bleu London is probably best known for pastries that look more like art and chefs who make everything look suspiciously easy. This winter, though, the Bloomsbury spot is turning its attention to vegetables with the launch of its new Cordon Vert® plant-based short courses, marked by two liv...

V&A East Museum has announced that tickets are now on sale for its inaugural exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story”, opening on 18 April 2026.The landmark exhibition explores the profound influence of Black British music on culture in the UK and beyond, tracing its roots back over 125 yea...

Taking place on 1 February 2026, from 11am to 5.30pm, Frock Me vintage fair returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall, bringing more than 60 vintage dealers back to one of London's most reliable hunting grounds for serious old clothes. Spread across the grand rooms of Chelsea Old Town Hall, the fair covers e...

“A Lesson From Auschwitz” comes to the White Bear Theatre in Kennington on 31 January for a limited time, bringing a stark and challenging piece of theatre to one of London's most intimate stages. Performed at close quarters, the production centres on a real meeting that took place at Auschwitz in 1...

Pier Pups Wellness Day is back again on 31 January at 11.30am-5pm, returning to Fulham Pier with an afternoon designed entirely around spending quality time with your dog. Rather than treating pets as an add-on, this is an event where dogs are very much the main characters, and their humans get a pr...

Independent Venue Week is a nationwide, seven-day event dedicated to the UK's independent music and arts venues and the people who make them happen. This year, from 26 January to 1 February, it returns at a time when London's grassroots music spaces need the love. Over 30 venues across the capital a...

Crystal Palace is best known for the exploits of its eponymous football club, beautiful parkland, and fascinating dinosaur sculptures rather than dining scene, but have no fear – unlike dinosaurs, restaurants haven't gone extinct here yet. Our round-up of the best restaurants in Crystal Palace highl...

From 24 to 26 July, the biggest pizza festival in the UK will bring more than 20 slice-slingers to Richmond for a three-day festival putting the 'za in bonanza.This year's flagship event, the only one in London, is promising to be the biggest, best, and most outrageous Slice-o-Mania to date, featuri...

Jason Atherton's St James' restaurant, Sael, has added a bottomless lunch to its Saturdays, and it's a fairly straightforward one: three courses, free-flowing drinks, and enough time to actually enjoy it without having to rush out the door.The menu sticks to familiar territory, with starters such as...

We've teamed up with Fitzrovia's Italian gem Agrodolce to offer our readers a special discount in February.The recently opened Agrodolce brings classic Roman comfort cooking to London, with a menu built around pinsa pizzas, plates of pasta piled high, and other carb-loving staples of the Italian cap...

With a café culture reputation burnished by TV appearances and fashion magazine spreads, Chelsea conjurers up images of stylish A-listers sipping lattes in floral surroundings – and the truth isn't far off. Balancing polished global brands with independent spots that locals return to daily, Chelsea...

One of the most famous dishes in British culinary history, at its core, beef Wellington consists of a tender, rosy beef fillet enveloped in mushroom duxelles and flaky, golden pastry. It's not the easiest or quickest to prepare and is somewhat difficult to serve for a single diner, so it's a bit of...

Thanks to a new restaurant festival spearheaded by local heroes Acme Fire Cult, you can dine out at some of East London's finest at a significantly lower cost throughout February.The Restaurant Festival, Hackney is a new initiative launched by Dalston's Acme Fire Cult in collaboration with the EatCl...

Once a late-night Irish takeaway staple, the spice bag has slowly but surely found its people in London. What began as a crumpled paper bag of chips, chicken, peppers and tasty Chinese-style seasoning now shows up in City pubs, Irish boozers and the odd sit-down spot, usually within arm's reach of a...

If you like your burgers smashed, cheesy and a little bit spicy, clear your lunch plans for early February. Paris-born smashburger icons Dumbo are teaming up with Soho institution Rita's for their first-ever London collaboration, and it's a short, spicy one. The one-off burger lands on Sunday, 1 Feb...

The café scene in Sutton isn't one you hear about all the time, but that doesn't mean cracking little spots don't exist. There's a great mix here, from community-focused cafés to long-standing local institutions, all serving proper coffee and friendly vibes. Some are best for quick pit stops and caf...

Now in their 10th year, the Canary Wharf Winter Lights are a beloved annual tradition, and from 20 to 31 January, Roe is adding an extra incentive to follow the glowing trail.Roe's hot chocThe much-hyped restaurant from the team behind Fallow, one of the hottest openings in recent years, is popping...

Of course, all dishes are created equal, but some are, well, special. Whether they're breakthrough dishes that helped establish a chef as a master of their craft, in-house recipes that put a definitive stamp on a classic dish, or signature menu items that achieved a level of fame thanks to word-of-m...

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns in February with the UK's biggest annual showcase of Japanese cinema, guided by the theme Knowing Me, Knowing You: The True Self in Japanese Cinema. The season explores how identity is formed, questioned and reshaped, taking inspiration from classi...

Valentine's Day doesn't need balloons, roses, or a three-course tasting menu. Instead, this year, MOTH and Franco Manca are making a strong case for pizza, margaritas, and chilli.From 4 February to 4 March, Franco Manca is serving up a limited-edition spicy margherita with a canned MOTH Spicy Margar...