Articles about London

In a world gone mad for viral pastries and crossbreeding croissants with everything – seriously, there's a hybrid croissant/döner abomination called a cröner roaming the continent now, and if that doesn't make you question where humanity went wrong, nothing will – it's hard for a humble Mars bar to...

ExCeL London is unveiling Immerse LDN, the UK's largest immersive entertainment district, set to open in August 2024. This new purpose-built space spans over 160,000 square feet and will feature world-class immersive experiences. Spread across multiple venues, the Immerse LDN district will feature e...

Returning for its third year, the Big London tattoo Show promises another round of packed crowds, inked masterpieces, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The Big London Tattoo Show is more than just a tattoo convention. Sure, the event will highlight the skills of 450 top international tatt...

A new survey has ranked major cities around the world according to the number of museums, theatres, concerts, galleries, and other cultural venues and attractions they feature. The analysis took in data on 40 major cities worldwide, from Melbourne and Cape Town to Samarkand and Santa Fe, including o...

2024 is a banner year for sports fans, with major sports events lined up throughout the summer. The excitement is set to peak from 26 July to 11 August, when the Paris Olympic Games take place, and 28 August to 11 September, when The Paralympics get underway in Paris, showcasing some of the best ath...

French politics have been all over the news lately, mostly for worrying reasons, so a holiday commemorating one of the country's most historic events is coming at an opportune time. And while Bastille Day might not be a thing on our side of the Channel, we'll still gladly take any excuse to enjoy so...

Across five weekends this summer, Battersea Park and surrounding areas have hosted a series of activities and entertainment suitable for all ages, ranging from live performances and creative workshops to a dog show and more. The festival is drawing to a close with a weekend dedicated to sports and m...

Popular Taiwanese street-food joint Mr Bao is joining forces with some of its Peckham friends for an Avengers-style team-up – but with food and drinks instead of, er, spandex and sky beams. Taking place for one weekend only, the Peckham Weekender brings together some of the area's hypest eateries in...

Battersea Power Station's Lift 109 will mark National Tequila Day 2024 with special tequila tasting events at the top of the landmark building's north-west chimney. Credits: Joshua AtkinsPart of the Lift 109 Lates after-hours series, the Sky High Tequila will take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursda...

The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival is an annual summer event, bringing public spaces across the Greenwich Peninsula and the London Docklands to life with an array of outdoor performances and installations. All of the events are free, though you can make a donation to support the festival...

Everleaf, an award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif brand, has partnered with Forest plant stores to host flower-filled creative workshops in London this July, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to connect with nature.  The events, held on 24th July at Forest East Dulwich and 31st July at Forest Deptf...

North London Hospice is introducing North London's first Wild in Art trail in 2024. The Big Fun Art Adventure will run for eight weeks in late summer, showcasing over 30 five-foot-tall Owl sculptures, painted by professional and emerging artists. Additionally, smaller Owl sculptures decorated by loc...

The wine bar and kitchen Carousel in Fitzrovia has again assembled an enviable line-up of culinary talent from around the world for July, including the chefs from one of CDMX's most stunning restaurants, a Colombian chef with a Michelin star-studded CV, and one of the best restaurants in Latin Ameri...

Taking place on the Kew Green, Kew Fete is a free-to-enter event run by local volunteers with the aim of raising funds for local charities.  The one-day event brings together the local community for a day of family-friendly fun and relaxation in the sun, with more than 100 vendors setting up th...

Head south of the river and you'll find yourself in what every Londoner refers to as South London - it's as simple as that. This part of the city is renowned for its diverse dining scene, offering everything from authentic Caribbean eateries and bustling markets to Michelin-starred restaurants and v...

Tucked away in a railway arch in Leyton, Decatur is known for its decadent Southern American seafood boil delivery, as well as for taking advantage of the summer weather to throw immensely popular Arch Parties, where they serve their authentic delicacies straight from the kitchen. This Saturday, the...

Love it, hate it, Tolerate It – Call It What You Want, it's undeniable Taylor Swift Hits Different. The accomplished musician has taken success and fame to unprecedented new levels, Bigger Than the Whole Sky. The UK leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour is projected to boost the country's economy by...

London doesn't exactly have a shortage of great restaurants, but that doesn't stop new ones from popping up every week. If you're hungry in Central London and want to know which recent openings are actually worth your time (and money), you're in the right place. We've rounded up the most exciting sp...

Located smack in the middle of London, Soho is a vibrant area that has lots to offer for locals and visitors to the city. If you want a great restaurant meal, this place has no shortage of options, with exciting new venues opening regularly. If you're keen to stay up-to-date with new restaurants ope...

East London has a buzzing food scene with diverse new venues serving a range of global cuisines opening up regularly. If you're looking for an exciting new restaurant in areas like Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, or Mile End, you'll find new places to discover regularly. Stay up-to-date with all the hotte...

Covering affluent areas such as Chelsea and Notting Hill, West London is where Londoners go when they're in search of an elegant meal in posh surroundings, with new classy bistros and high-end eateries popping up regularly. That's not to say all new West London restaurants will break the bank, as yo...

North London might not be as well-known as some of the city's other areas when it comes to culinary thrills and trendy new hotspots, but you'll find a steadily growing restaurant scene here as well. From bustling street food joints in busy Camden to elegant bistros in leafy surroundings further nort...

For 20 years, the community-powered E17 Art Trail has been highlighting the work of artists based in the E17 area. Visitors to this free arts festival can tour studios, exhibition spaces and outdoor venues in and around Walthamstow in East London, celebrating the creativity of local artists and tran...

Named Collective designs and sells bold, in-your-face urban clothing geared towards younger generations. Characterised by eye-catching patterns, rhinestones, and other flashy accessories, their immediately recognisable pieces are ordinarily available only via exclusive online drops that sell out qui...

Multiple Grammy award-winning musician Pink, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, is swinging the European leg of her Summer Carnival tour over to London. Known for her prowess as a life performer, Pink is sure to pack the concert setlist with hit after hit from her long-running career, belted...

Go anywhere in the UK or Ireland and you're likely to find a Wetherspoons there. Though the omnipresent pub chain – or rather its owner – has divided public opinion, it's undeniably a mainstay of life in the islands, as well as the quintessential pub experience for many a foreign visitor. Today, the...

Vulvaplicity is a queer-led platform that delves into feminism, gender, sexuality, and body politics, using creative expression to challenge heteronormative and cis-normative norms and to address often taboo subjects. The platform hosts events that bring together artists from various disciplines to...

Tucked away atop the Brunel Museum, The Midnight Apothecary is a secret rooftop garden, cared for by award-winning gardener Lottie Muir, who uses the plants and herbs grown in the garden or foraged in the area to craft seasonal botanical cocktails. Considered one of the best pop-up bars in London, T...

The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, a showcase of exceptional global photography, returns to Somerset House, featuring a range of genres from landscapes to street photography. This year's exhibition introduces a new curatorial approach, enhancing the visual experience with a mix of printed...

London's jazz scene is one of the most thriving ones, and if you want a taster of everything that's going on, head down to Shoreditch this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, The Brick Lane Jazz Festival will showcase the diverse and innovative talents of the capital's jazz scene. This year, the Brick L...

Londoners with a rectangular-shaped hole in their heart since the cancellation of hit TV game show “The Cube” can look forward to a new immersive experience in Canary Wharf. Inspired by ITV's gameshow, where contestants had to complete different challenges within a 4m x 4m x 4m cube, The Cube offers...

Welcome to our guide to the best sustainable and zero-waste restaurants in London! As the world becomes more conscious of environmental impact, London's culinary scene is leading the way with innovative dining experiences that prioritise sustainability. From pioneering zero-waste policies to champio...

The US-based International Downtown Association Foundation is a charitable non-profit whose Backing International Small Restaurants grant, supported by American Express, is designed to help small independent restaurants develop their business, whether through refurbishing their venue, improving kitc...

Inspired by the food of her youth, her Chinese heritage, and her mother's love for cooking and baking, Sam Wong aka Lil' Wong Bakes is a popular East London baker who has been popping up all over the place with her signature lime-green pandan sandos and other goodies. The so-called pandan sando quee...

Looking to meet new people, get some exercise under your belt, and enjoy the great outdoors, ideally all at the same time? There's a walking group out there for you, trust us. Though walking clubs have been around for decades, they've picked up the pace in recent years, going from an activity aimed...

Following last year's successful events, The Tacover is coming back to Blackhorse Road for another weekend fiesta. National taco festival The Tacover is gearing up for its fourth edition this year. Again held at the Blackhorse Road home of the Signature Brew craft brewery, the festival is promising...

Botivo is an artisanal, aperitif-inspired botanical drink with bittersweet, herbal, and citrus notes and recognisable yellow packaging. If you haven't tried this refreshing non-alcoholic beverage yet, you can do so at the upcoming Botivo pop-up for free – you just have to run the London Marathon. Ea...

Inspired by its proximity to King's Cross St Pancras, the stylish restaurant at the striking Great Northern Hotel has taken a page out of J. K. Rowling's books for its new afternoon tea menu. Rails Restaurant offers a cosy, homely environment with modern British food, featuring art-adorned walls and...

Resurgent singer-songwriter Mitski is the final headline act of the annual Victoria Park bash. American musician Mitski is an accomplished singer-songwriter with seven albums under her belt, her personal, insightful lyrics and pop-friendly music steeped in Americana winning over critics and listener...

The London Craft Beer Festival returns to the city this summer for two days of beers and cheers, hosting more than 100 breweries from around the world. Taking place in Tobacco Dock on 9 and 10 August, the London Craft Beer Festival is set to be the largest celebration of beer in London this summer.

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur José Pizarro is considered the godfather of Spanish cuisine in London, having helped kickstart the capital's enduring obsession with tapas and other authentic delicacies. Popularising Spanish cooking through cookbooks, TV appearances, and above all restaurants, it is...

Borough Market restaurant Turnips is bringing back its successful 'Fight THE SYSTEM' initiative this spring, offering a unique and sustainable approach to help combat the pervasive negative news and societal issues. From 16 April to 11 May, the restaurant, led by chef Tomas Lidakevicius and his team...

This Saturday, head to the recently opened Vagina Museum in East London for Summer Camp, where London's finest queer improvisers deliver a comedy extravaganza you'll never forget.  Enjoy an evening filled with fresh content from a special queer guest, an engaging Q+A session, and a plethora of...

In the first week of April, the Westfield London shopping mall is hosting an Upside Down Sunflower Garden where children can enjoy a range of family-friendly activities. The Upside Down Sunflower Garden invites children and their parents to step into spring, with all sorts of fun workshops taking pl...

An exhibition celebrating one of the greatest Italian designers of the previous century has opened at London's Design Museum. Enzo Mari, a towering figure in 20th-century design, was an artist, teacher, theorist, and more, known for his countless timeless designs and critical stance towards the desi...

The Islington Festival of Music and Art was conceived as an extension of a series of post-lockdown garden concerts in 2020 and has since grown into a multi-day event bringing the Islington community together through live classical music and fine art. Each edition of the festival revolves around a se...

Bangers started out as a breakfast bun delivery service in East London, but the hype around its signature smashed sausage sandwiches meant a bricks-and-mortar site was just a matter of time. Bangers founders Will Rhys and Will MogoseanuTheir inaugural eatery is set to tantalise taste buds and cure h...

As the warm weather starts to pick up, Fitzrovia's wine bar and kitchen Carousel shows no signs of letting up with its signature guest chef residencies. In April, their crop includes culinary punks from Stockholm, an Australian live-fire master, a Michelin-starred returnee, and a unique approach to...

In a little over a decade, Dua Lipa has gone from cocktail bar waitress looking to break into the music business to one of the biggest stars in the world. Following the success of her eponymous debut album and the universally-acclaimed follow-up “Future Nostalgia”, the Grammy-winning artist is getti...

Urban Village Fete is a one-day event aimed at people from all walks of life, from families with children to partygoers in search of a fun night out. Held outdoors in Greenwich Peninsula, the event combines music, food and drinks, workshops, talks, and more in its varied programme, ensuring somethin...