Articles about London

If you're looking for a slightly fancier way to mark Mother's Day this year, La Maison Ani in Knightsbridge is putting together a celebration that's all Parisian brasserie charm. Located inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, just moments from Sloane Street, the restaurant offers an elegant setting for...

British Brass Chamber Music Day is set to showcase the exceptional skills and artistic flair of the UK's brass musicians. This event highlights the talents of both emerging young artists and seasoned professional ensembles.The event will feature three concerts on Saturday, 25 April:11:30 AM to 12:30...

Trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire is set to perform alongside pianist Sullivan Fortner in an evening dedicated to innovative jazz.Akinmusire, known for his poetic and genre-blending style, will collaborate with Fortner, whose performances are marked by virtuosity and creativity. The duo will...

Covent Garden isn't exactly known for spacious outdoor areas and beautiful beer gardens, and finding a nice place to sit outside with a drink and not get constantly bumped by passers-by can be a challenge. If you do know where to look, however, you can find pleasant outdoor areas in Covent Garden th...

Join Wigmore Hall to celebrate 125 years of incredible chamber music, song recitals, and more.This star-studded fortnight includes Asmik Grigorian, Igor Levit, Jordi Savall, Yunchan Lim, Lise Davidsen, Les Arts Florissants in Handel's “Acis and Galatea”, and a programme of songs from 1901 – the year...

Wigmore Hall is hosting a unique concert as part of the Imagine Series, offering a relaxed and multi-sensory experience.This event is specifically designed to cater to a neurodiverse audience, providing an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

Fitzrovia is one of central London's best neighbourhoods for lunch, tucked between Soho, Bloomsbury and Marylebone and packed with places that cater to every kind of midday plan. Within a few streets, you'll find everything from Thai plates and excellent sandwiches to veggie plates from some of Lond...

The hugely popular food podcast Off Menu is heading to one of London's grandest venues this March, as hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster bring a run of live shows to the Royal Albert Hall.If you've never encountered the podcast before, the concept is simple: each guest enters the fictional 'dream res...

London's biggest country music gathering is back this March as Country to Country Festival returns to The O2 on 13-15 March for a three-day run of boots, ballads and Nashville imports.Now a regular fixture on the capital's music calendar, the festival brings a mix of established country heavyweights...

Five years on from the height of the pandemic, a new photography exhibition is revisiting that period through the people who documented it as it happened. 'COVID-19 & Beyond', presented by the Photojournalism Hub at Sand End Arts & Community Centre in Fulham, brings together a wide group of internat...

Fig & Walnut, Pitted Olive, and Sandwich Street Kitchen are a trio of unassuming eateries forming a triangle of tasty Turkish food at the heart of Bloomsbury. Each venue puts its own spin on things – a brunch café, a deli, a proper dine-in restaurant – but they're run by the same family. Over cups o...

Beer gardens in Soho are in very short supply – so short, in fact, “Soho beer garden” should be an idiom for something very rare and valuable, in our opinion. That said, there are still a few pubs scattered about the area where you can enjoy a drink while soaking up the sun. We've rounded up the gol...

Crystal Palace is one of London's most cherished neighbourhoods, full of pleasant hilly streets offering marvellous views, local hidden gems for grabbing a cuppa and a bite, and the famous Crystal Palace Park, of course. What it lacks in the frenetic, more-is-more department of central London areas,...

Small and often overshadowed or lumped in with its better-known neighbours like Notting Hill, Shepherd's Bush usually doesn't rank highly on most foodies' lists – and that does it a disservice in our opinion. Sure, the options aren't endless, and Westfield London takes up a fair share of the foot tr...

Forget wine – the Italian restaurant's innovative seasonal experience puts a new twist on tasting menus.Bermondsey restaurant Baccalà is known for its appreciation of quality olive oil, offering extra virgin olive oil tastings for groups while also making ample use of the premium ingredient in its d...

If you're looking to take your regular everyday lunch to the next level, might we suggest simply going to that level? When the sunshine kicks in, London's impressive skyline is the perfect backdrop for a filling rooftop lunch, and there are quite a few restaurants making full use of their elevated p...

A showcase of some of the exceptional young musicians currently studying at the University of Cambridge.The programme includes performances by members of the University's Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music and Lieder schemes, which foster excellence in chamber music and art song.

Weekend market regulars might already have spotted the queues forming around Chubby Dumpling, a father-and-daughter-run food truck serving Hong Kong-style dumplings across South East and East London.Founded by Joe and Chantel Yeung, the business has grown from a family kitchen ritual into one of the...

Five of London's celebrated Italian restaurants are turning up the heat on 8 March to determine whose lasagna is best.This Sunday, Gloria in Shoreditch is hosting a big cook-off to determine the best lasagna in London, with 64 Old Compton Street, Passione Vino, Noci, and Senza Fondo each bringing th...

The musical “Lifeline” is set to make its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Following a successful off-Broadway debut and a ground-breaking performance at the United Nations, this production has also enjoyed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018 and 2022. The show wil...

Michelin-trained chef Chet Sharma and Mitsunobu Nagae reunite for a BiBi & Friends collab dinner following their first collaboration at l'abeille in New York in 2025, marking Mitsu's London cooking debut.Nagae, an Osaka-born chef trained in France under Joël Robuchon, leads the Michelin-starred Trib...

We're looking for a Content Creator to join our London team. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves being out in the city as much as producing content about it. You will produce high-quality editorial content, meet restaurants and businesses in person, conduct interviews, and turn real-world...

If you're walking along the South Bank this week and spot a group of statues appearing to throw up murky brown water into a fountain, no, you're not hallucinating. A 10-metre-wide installation titled 'Fountain of Filth' has appeared at Observation Point near the OXO Tower, and it's making an importa...

This International Women's Day, The Ivy Collection is doing something slightly different from the usual themed menus and limited-edition cocktails. On Sunday 8 March, restaurants across the UK and Ireland will host special brunches in partnership with Papa Salt Gin, inviting nominated women from loc...

London is a hotspot for gamers of every stripe, whether you fancy a quick go on a vintage arcade machine, stepping into a state-of-the-art VR world, or going head-to-head at a dedicated esports venue. Our round-up of the best arcades and gaming bars points (heh) you to the places where old-school fa...

Century Club in Soho is set to host 'Hibernia at Century', a celebration of Irish culture from March 17th to March 20th. This event series, in collaboration with O'Hara's Irish Stout, will highlight modern Irish creativity through music, film, food, and drink.The club, known for its dynamic atmosphe...

Consisting of upmarket areas such as Chelsea and Notting Hill, West London has a reputation for offering some of the best dining around, especially on the pricier end of the scale. Refined riverside institutions stand alongside Michelin-starred stalwarts, with neighbourhood bistros and warm gastropu...

Fitzrovia is brimming with interesting restaurants, and the newly opened Aces Foodcraft slips neatly into that mix. The project comes from chef Alex Craciun, whose last big London outing was at Sosharu, and it works as a laid-back neighbourhood spot by day and an intimate chef's counter by night.The...

Portobello Road has never been short on places to eat, but Ukai is bringing something a little different to the Notting Hill dining scene. This nifty little Notting Hill spot is an expert in modern robata cooking, with Mediterranean and South American influences that make the menu feel that little b...

Two well-loved names on London's top dining scene are joining forces for a short sandwich drop this March. Atis and The Dusty Knuckle are collaborating on a limited-edition focaccia sandwich, marking the first time Atis has properly stepped outside its salad comfort zone.Launching on 2 March, the At...

There's something nice about stumbling across a venue that's had a proper refresh, and this newly renovated courtyard and private dining room at AUN in Stoke Newington is the hottest place to be this coming spring.The restaurant has always maxxed out on vibes, but the new courtyard gives the place a...

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...