Articles about London

January in London is not exactly the time of year to soak up the sunshine in the UK, and the NHS has been reminding us (politely, but firmly) that from October to early March, most of us aren't making enough vitamin D from the sun alone. Enter Pizza Pilgrims, with a solution that involves plenty of...

London's adding another immersive stop to its Wembley Park roster next month, and this one's aimed precisely at anyone who grew up knowing their Buzz from their Sulley. The Mundo Pixar Experience opens on 13 February 2026, taking over a purpose-built venue the size of a small aircraft hangar and fil...

Darts might still divide opinion, but there's no denying its biggest night of the year delivers atmosphere. On Saturday 3 January, Big Penny Social is screening the World Darts Championship Final on a massive HD screen, turning the evening into something closer to a live event than a pub watch-along...

There's something reliably exciting about a National Youth Orchestra concert; when they play, everything feels slightly turned up. This time they're back at the Barbican with conductor Alexandre Bloch for an evening that moves between colour, atmosphere and full-throttle orchestral power.The program...

If you're looking for something calm, colourful and festive to do with kids this weekend, “The Nutcracker” is back, but this time at a scaled-down, family-friendly version at Artsdepot in Finchley. Running on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January 2026, this production comes from Let's All Dance Ballet, a...

On every first weekend of the month, the rich maritime history of the Cutty Sark comes to life with live sea shanty performances. Their resident sea shanty groups 'Swinging the Lead' and 'The HogEye Men' fill the famous tea clipper's 'Tween Deck with the harmonies of traditional working songs.About...

Mushroom drinks have been quietly creeping into London menus for a while now, but this feels like one of the more sensible places for them to land. From 1 January 2026, The Cocktail Bar at The Marylebone hotel is launching a non-alcoholic cocktail menu made with functional mushroom extracts, created...

January isn't exactly peak eating-out season, which is why Robin's Ramen launching a £1 half-pint deal feels well-timed. Throughout the month, the ramen pop-up at Supermarket of Dreams on Holland Park Avenue is pairing its signature bowls with £1 beers, making post-holiday dinners feel a little more...

New Year's Eve at Decimo is shaping up nicely, with Gilles Peterson on the decks, a solid sign the music will be taken seriously, and the tenth-floor setting at The Standard doing plenty of the work, complete with big views over St Pancras.The night is built around a four-course Decimo menu, espress...

From Soho to Exmouth Market and South Kensington, Macellaio has quietly taken up residence in some of London's best food spots. Wherever you find it, the offering is the same: excellent cuts of beef and a menu that knows exactly what it's doing.At its simplest, Macellaio (Italian for “butcher”) stic...

When people hear the name Jason Atherton, they often think of white tablecloths, tasting menus and prices that make you pause before ordering another round. But Sael and The Blind Pig quietly challenge that idea, both delivering the quality you'd expect from an Atherton venue, just without the hefty...

In a neighbourhood where restaurants open, close and change direction at a moment's notice, sticking around tends to mean something. For Nima Safaei, growth has never been about chasing buzz or expanding for the sake of it. What started at 40 Dean Street only grew when demand and a loyal crowd of re...

If your idea of festive music stretches beyond choirs and the classic carols, award-winning Tim Edey's Celtic Christmas offers a slightly different way into the season this Saturday, 20 December. Taking place at Kings Place, the evening centres on Edey's guitar-led take on Christmas music from acros...

Big Game is back at Twickenham Stadium, and after last year's sold-out edition became the biggest event in Harlequins' history, this one arrives with a fair bit of expectation attached. It's also happening slightly earlier than usual, landing on Saturday, 20 December.The afternoon starts with Harleq...

Rivoli Ballroom already feels extra Christmassy before anything festive is added, with its red-and-gold interior and slightly faded glamour. It's the sort of place that naturally suits a December event, so a Christmas pop-up cinema here feels less like a novelty and more like a sensible way to use t...

This weekend, 13 December, Songhaven is bringing one of its dementia-friendly concerts to Conway Hall in Holborn, offering an afternoon of live music in a relaxed and supportive setting. The organisation specialises in creating professional concerts for people living with dementia and their carers,...

If you're anywhere near Oxford Circus on 19, 20 or 21 December, there's a good chance you'll hear carols drifting above the noise of last-minute shopping. That'll be All Souls Langham Place, whose annual free carol services have quietly become a fixture of the London festive calendar.Held inside the...

Taking over the space for a festive weekend, this special edition of Black Eats at Boxpark Croydon on 20 and 21 December is all about picking up something a little different for loved ones (or yourself), all while supporting a charitable cause. There will be more than 40 independent Black-owned bran...

Flat Iron Square has kicked off the season with Yuletide Yard, a winter takeover running until 22 December that brings Christmas trees, glowing lights, festive drinks and a lot of fun to its London Bridge home. The terrace has been turned into a small winter garden, and inside you'll find neon fairg...

This year, Pyro's terrace has been reworked into Baráki Bar, a gorgeous Greek-inspired snug where heaters keep things toasty, cocktails flow, and everything seems to be cooked over fire. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, which makes it a fab option for an after-work drink or a cosy spot to settle in wi...

74 Charlotte Street has opened in Fitzrovia as Ben Murphy's newest chapter, shaped by years working with Pierre Koffmann and time spent in the Michelin-starred kitchens of southern France, Paris and New York. All that experience shows up in dishes that are carefully put together yet still familiar,...

If you only think of Canary Wharf as a place for spreadsheets and suits, it might surprise you how much good Asian food is packed into the area. There are sleek Japanese joints, classic crowd-pleasers, cosy neighbourhood spots and plenty of grab-and-go options for when you're in a rush. Here are the...

Soho is jam-packed with some of London's very best Asian restaurants, from tiny counter spots to buzzy two-floor dining rooms. You can walk a single street here and pass everything from bustling Thai grills to Japanese udon bars and modern Indian kitchens doing their own thing. This guide rounds up...

Alley Cats is keeping its pace with another west London opening, this time on Portobello Road. The New York-style pizzeria has been rolling out sites steadily since its Marylebone debut in 2024, and this fourth spot will land early next year.The space is spread over two floors with a slice hatch at...

If you're curious about the world behind 'Hamnet', the much-talked-about Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley drama, there's a free exhibition popping up in Fitzrovia that should scratch the itch. 'Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream' opens at 6 Fitzroy Square and gives a close look at how Chloé Zhao has bu...

Dr. Martens has opened its first-ever beacon store on Brewer Street, and it's a mix of flagship, workshop and local hangout all in one place. The two-floor space is designed to be immersive rather than just another spot to try on boots, and it brings together classic Made in England styles, collabor...

The Mirror Bar at the Landmark London has settled into winter mode with a little help from Beluga Vodka, and the result is a gorgeous, cosy retreat, perfect for those colder evenings. Inside, it is all low lighting and glossy mirrored panels, which gives the whole place a sleek feel. You can tuck in...

If you have somehow reached December without plotting at least one reason to gather your favourite people around a table, EREV in Notting Hill is making a fairly strong case for doing exactly that. Their new festive feast is a mouthwatering spread designed for people who would rather skip the turkey...

If you want to fully embrace the start of the festive season, the Museum of the Home is running its annual wreath-making workshop, led by long-time Head Gardener Heather Stevens. It's taking place on Saturday 6 December inside the Hoxton museum, and is a cosy way to spend an afternoon getting into t...

Christmas is arriving early in Walthamstow as the Blackhorse Beer Mile throws its annual festive party on Saturday 6 December. The whole stretch of Blackhorse Lane will be busy from midday, with breweries and bars running their own take on Christmas eating, drinking and the usual December drama.Big...

This December, Eel Pie Island is opening its doors for its Christmas Open Studios weekend on 6 and 7 December, which means you can step inside the usually off-limits workshops and meet the artists who live and work there.Across the two days, you can browse handmade ceramics, oil paintings, jewellery...

So Last Century is heading back to Dulwich Picture Gallery for a two-day Christmas Vintage Market, taking place on 6 and 7 December. Around twenty vintage traders will be spread across the Linbury Room, Art Studio and Cloisters, each selling a curated mix of mid-century pieces and winter finds. You...

This December, Mercato Mayfair is getting even more theatrical with the arrival of Tirami Sin, a new tiramisu confession box that invites you to swap your deepest darkest secrets for a slice of the beloved Italian dessert. It's the latest addition to the Grade I listed food hall inside St Mark's Chu...

London's magical seasonal steam train is getting ready to roll back into the capital, offering Londoners a rare chance to board a beautifully restored vintage locomotive for a festive voyage through the city. This year's journey once again features the historic 61306 Mayflower at the front – an engi...

The long-awaited National Cookie Day arrives on 4 December, bringing with it a welcome excuse to indulge in something sweet. This year, a small London bakery is preparing to mark the occasion by giving away hundreds of its popular NYC-style cookies.Chocolate Dino Bakery is an award-winning spot tuck...

London's LGBTQ+ nightlife is famed around the world, but there's more to the city than Soho clubs, with lots of different inclusive spaces, sights, and services available to queer individuals. From restaurants and bars flying the rainbow flag to gender-neutral hair salons and libraries delving into...

Swift Shoreditch, the award-winning cocktail bar that's already a hit amongst people who know their mezcal from their martinis, is opening its doors to a pop-up dedicated entirely to pickled onions. So, if you have ever looked at a jar of Garner's and thought you would happily drink the brine, this...

HOP Vietnamese has opened its latest site right by King's Cross St Pancras, bringing quick, tasty Vietnamese dishes to a part of London already spoiled for fast food. To celebrate the launch, HOP is giving away 500 free HOP Boxes from midday on Wednesday, 26 November. The menu sticks to what HOP doe...

London's Christmas shopping scene covers everything from classic bookshops to arts and crafts stores and big-name department stores, so it is easy to map out a route that suits how you like to browse. You can pick up cute stationery in Exmouth Market, handmade ornaments in Seven Dials or nostalgic t...

If you've ever rolled your eyes at yet another plastic Big Ben or a mug with “I heart London” on it, you'll be pleased to know there's finally a place that gets it. Love and London has launched The London Souvenir Shop (That Doesn't Suck), a pop-up on D'Arblay Street packed with souvenirs made by ac...

If you fancy kickstarting the festive season somewhere that feels a bit more fun than your average tinsel-filled lobby, Sea Containers is giving its spot on the South Bank a colourful little glow-up. The hotel has teamed up with Colours of Arley for this year's Christmas tree, which means you can ex...

London has always taken its pubs seriously, but the current Guinness boom has taken things to another level. If you're privy to splitting the G, you'll know exactly what we mean. Suddenly, everyone's talking about it, frantically searching for where to get a pint that actually settles properly. We'd...

South Bank and Waterloo might look busy at first, but there's plenty to do here that feels more relaxed than the main tourist trail. Once you step away from the riverside crowds, you'll find graffiti-filled tunnels, indie shops, small markets and quiet green spaces tucked between train tracks and cu...

Cutty Sark is throwing its annual Sea Shanty Festival this weekend, which marks the famous tea clipper's 156th birthday. It's a full day of maritime music with choirs, folk singers and shanty groups performing across the ship. Expect everything from traditional work songs to newer takes from groups...

If you are after something firmly in the cosy Christmas zone, “The Snowman” is back at the Peacock Theatre from this weekend. It is the Birmingham Rep's long-running stage version of Raymond Briggs' picture book and the classic animated film “The Snowman”, and it has become a yearly comfort watch fo...

If you are already thinking about sorting this year's Christmas tree, Big Penny Social in Walthamstow is worth a look. Its annual tree market opens on Friday and has become a bit of a neighbourhood tradition, feeling like a gentle early step into the festive season.The selection is all British-grown...

The Design Museum's latest exhibition, “Wes Anderson: The Archives”, showcases approximately 600 pieces from the director's personal collection, many of which have been rarely seen outside of storage. The museum is pitching it as its most popular exhibition yet, and that's a very fair assumption giv...

Pizza Pilgrims is closing out the year by doing what it does best: opening more places to eat pizza. After spending the past year expanding across the UK and publishing their latest cookbook, 'Pizza Napoli', the brothers are heading back to where it all started. Their original Soho pizzeria is reope...

Sael in St James's Market is getting into the festive spirit with a season of indulgent dining, private parties, and late-night drinks. The Michelin-recommended restaurant, known for its woodfire British cuisine, is hosting celebrations across its elegant dining spaces and swanky upstairs speakeasy,...

Hi-fi listening bars are all the rage in London these days. Inspired by the jazz kissa bars of Japan, these relaxed, stylish listening lounges offer serious audiophiles and casual listeners alike the opportunity to enjoy a lovingly curated vinyl collection served via a state-of-the-art sound system....