Articles about London

Carnaby Street's Christmas lights are making their return, which means Soho is slowly slipping back into festive mode. The street is known for switching up its design every year, and this year's display is no exception. This year, 'All Is Bright' is part of Carnaby's five-year plan to reuse its LED...

South Bank and Waterloo might be better known for theatres, galleries and tourists trailing along the river, but the pub scene here has plenty going for it. You get riverside spots perfect for long summer afternoons and backstreet locals that still feel like proper neighbourhood secrets. It is an ar...

Waterloo might make you think of ABBA, heroic battles, or just trying to escape the station at rush hour, but it is also packed with cafés to get your caffeine and pastry fix. This pocket of central London has everything from tiny South Bank takeaway hatches serving flat whites to hip riverside hang...

Novikov's Mayfair Christmas Market 2025 is making a return, bringing festive food, cocktails, and shopping to Mayfair. The best bit? This much-anticipated market is totally free to enter. Expect a generous spread of luxurious comfort food, like pasta tossed in a Parmesan wheel, tender porchetta, lob...

Mazarine, the latest project from Khaled Dandachi and Fred Srouchi (the duo behind Sparrow Italia), is set to open on Hanover Square later this month, bringing a slice of coastal France to central London. Headed up by Thierry Laborde, whose résumé includes stints at Le Gavroche, LPM, and Monaco's th...

After years of speculation, Guinness is finally getting a proper London home, and it's a biggun'. The Guinness Open Gate Brewery will open its doors in Covent Garden on December 11, transforming the historic Old Brewer's Yard into a 54,000-square-foot playground for beer lovers, foodies, and cult Gu...

Get ready for the ultimate New Year's Eve experience at Mama Shelter—a celebration that's bigger, brighter, and bursting with nostalgia. Why ring in just one year when you can relive them all? From the 1970s to the 2000s, Mama's taking you on a decade-hopping journey packed with disco balls, neon li...

Throughout November, the elegant Novikov restaurant in Mayfair is shining a spotlight on the seasonal white truffle – particularly on Thursday evenings, when they'll take things up a notch to create an elevated experience for their guests. Between 6 and 11pm every Thursday in November, Novikov will...

The St James's Motoring Spectacle returns to London's Pall Mall on Saturday, bringing more than 130 cars and displays to the heart of the city. Organised by the Royal Automobile Club, this free family event celebrates motoring past, present, and future, serving as the curtain-raiser to the following...

Beloved star of book and film Paddington Bear is taking to the stage in a brand-new musical production at the Savoy Theatre this November. The story of a small bear from Peru lost in London and finding a new family has charmed millions around the world, whether in its original literary form or the h...

Marking 100 years since the invention of the photobooth in New York, the “Strike a Pose! 100 Years of the Photobooth” exhibition at the Photographers' Gallery celebrates a century of spontaneous self-portraiture. First introduced in 1925, photobooths transformed photography by making it accessible t...

The St Andrew's Book Festival, London's largest celebration of Scottish literature and culture, has unveiled the full programme for its second edition, taking place across multiple venues from 26–30 November 2025. Founded by Scots in London, the festival brings together acclaimed authors, poets, pol...

Londoners' favourite bagel shop, B Bagel, is setting up shop in the heart of the West End, and to celebrate, they're giving away hundreds of bagels (and a load of other treats) over three days of festivities from Monday 27 October. Known for their New York–style bagels, crisp on the outside, chewy i...

The prestigious Michelin Guide has revealed the time and place of the next Michelin Great Britain & Ireland awards. Going to have to update that last digit soonIf you looked at the header photo and thought to yourself “that's not jolly old Blighty,” well, you're right. The next annual reveal of...

The Design Museum has revealed next year's programme of temporary exhibitions and free displays. The foremost museum devoted to contemporary design in the world, London's Design Museum always brings something interesting and unexpected to the table, whether that's and exhibition dedicated to the evo...

World-famous ramen chef Ivan Orkin, who also goes by the evocative Instagram handle @ramenjunkie, is launching his debut bricks-and-mortar location in London this November. Featured in Netflix's “Chef's Table” series, Ivan Orkin has built up a reputation as one of the great ramen masters of our time...

If you're already tired of the Oxford Street chaos, and you're finding yourself aimlessly scrolling Amazon for gift ideas, Honey & Co. Studio has a slower, more wholesome alternative. This year, the beloved brand is hosting a series of festive workshops designed to help Londoners create their ow...

Mama's Bar is hosting an evening dedicated to celebrating men who inspire and uplift, featuring a line-up of talented local musicians. Curated by Graziella Affinita, the event promises a night of smooth sounds and vibrant atmosphere. The line-up includes: Louie Forward: A journey from London busker...

Laithwaites' Wine Festival returns to central London this autumn for its 45th year, taking over RHS Lawrence Hall in Westminster from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November. Over three days, wine lovers can taste their way through more than 300 wines from across 17 countries, meet over 80 producers,...

The Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge is going full winter wonderland this year, teaming up with Beluga Vodka to turn the Rotunda into a frosty forest of martinis and twinkling lights. Launching Thursday, 13 November, the space will be filled with shimmering Beluga Martini Trees and festive tablesi...

This Sunday, 26 October, La Mia Mamma Battersea on Northcote Road is throwing its very first Brunch Pyjama Party, marking the launch of its new brunch menu and early opening hours. The deal gets you 40% off brunch mains if you book between 10 and 11.30am, show up in your best retro-chic or dolce vit...

Super Jumble is back for its second edition at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle this Saturday, 25 October, from 10am to 3pm. Expect rails upon rails of pre-loved fashion and vintage finds from Traid and Charity Super.Mkt, plus a lively mix of DJs, MCs, pints, and street food to keep yo...

Maps have always been more than lines and landmarks; they're instruments of power, persuasion, and the occasional cover-up. 'Secret Maps', the British Library's new exhibition (24 October–18 January), steps into the shadows to explore how maps have been used to create, control, and conceal knowledge...

Kricket Shoreditch is shaking up your morning routine with the launch of a brand new Breakfast Thali, a tasting-style platter packed with soft pao rolls and enough masala chai to get you through even the bleakest 8am. Launching 20th October, just in time for Diwali, Kricket's new breakfast feast is...

“Dark Secrets: The Esoteric Exhibition” is a vast, immersive event dedicated to the occult, folklore, and the supernatural. Spanning more than 1,200 square metres and 27 themed rooms, it showcases over 1,000 authentic artefacts – many never before seen by the public.  Visitors can explore rare...

Each year, millions of pumpkins in the UK are carved for Halloween and then thrown away, contributing to unnecessary food waste. Acclaimed Soho chef Nima Safaei is tackling this problem with his inventive “Pumpkin Amnesty.” From 3–5 November, diners who bring a leftover pumpkin – carved or whole – t...

Each year, more than 22 million pumpkins are discarded in the UK after Halloween, enough to create over 100 million meals. Most are left to rot in landfill, producing greenhouse gases instead of being eaten. In Soho, chef-owner Nima Safaei is tackling this issue with a dish that turns food waste int...

Home, Life & You Live 2025 marks the evolution of the Clean & Tidy Home Show, expanding its focus from home organisation to a holistic view of how we live and connect with our spaces. Returning to ExCeL London on 18–19 October 2025, the event welcomes back Marie Kondo as headline guest, coin...

Mama Shelter London is hosting a unique Halloween event that combines the eerie with the western. On October 31st, the venue transforms into a haunted saloon, inviting guests to experience the 'wild, wild undead West.' The theme draws inspiration from the recent cowboy trend, blending it with a dark...

This Diwali, acclaimed British Bengali chef Sohini Banerjee, founder of Smoke & Lime, will host a special supper club at Mama Shelter London. Known for her innovative approach to Bengali cuisine, Sohini combines traditional flavors from her Kolkata heritage with global influences. Since its ince...

There's always something happening at Old Spitalfields Market, but this month it's all about celebrating Black creativity and entrepreneurship. The Buy Black Guest Market is a one-day pop-up spotlighting a lineup of Black-owned brands from across London. On Tuesday, October 28, the space will transf...

Soho-based bakery Cutter & Squidge has teamed up with the hit show “Downton Abbey” to celebrate the digital release of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” with an exclusive afternoon tea experience. Fans can indulge in themed treats either at home through beautifully curated hampers or in person a...

There's a new bar coming to Covent Garden that's channelling a bit of New York energy, opening this November. Cato is the latest project from hospitality group Bart & Taylor (the folks behind some of the UK's most celebrated pubs and bars), created in partnership with award-winning bartender Ang...

The legendary London nightclub has put together a stacked line-up to keep the birthday festivities going over the weekend. One of the most beloved nightclubs in the world, Fabric is turning 26 this year and has taken its motto of “never not making noise” to heart for its weekend celebrations. Featur...

The Festival of The Girl is a lively two-day celebration designed to inspire, educate, and empower girls aged 7 to 11. Now in its seventh year, the festival offers an exciting mix of inclusive workshops and experiences that help young girls explore new interests, boost their confidence, and break do...

The Wax on Tap Record Fair returns for its final edition in 2025, and everyone's invited to celebrate London's vibrant vinyl scene one last time. Founded by friends and lifelong collectors Josh, Bridger, and George in 2024, the event was created to champion and protect the city's record culture. It...

On select days throughout the year, Hampton Court Palace throws open the doors to its garden and welcomes visitors for free, no ticket required. Formerly the home of the infamous Henry VIII, Hampton Court is a stunning Grade I-listed royal palace surrounded by more than 800 acres of gorgeous parklan...

One of the places for comforting Italian cuisine in London, Agrodolce is making its already great-value lunchtime menu even better for our readers. With a beautifully furnished interior providing a grand backdrop to midday dining, Agrodolce is one of the top choices for a lovely lunch in Fitzrovia.

The Novikov Wine Club is a private members' club created for true wine enthusiasts who believe that every great meal deserves the perfect pairing. Members gain exclusive access to expert insights, pairing advice, and behind-the-cellar stories personally shared by Head Sommelier Danilo through a dedi...

Notting Hill's Erev is launching a new seasonal supper club series, and the first edition, Nightshade: An Evening of Pickles, is entirely dedicated to the art of fermentation. Taking place on Thursday, 23 October, this one-night-only event pairs Erev's head chef, Yakup Gundogdu, with the fermentatio...

London's largest panlingual theatre festival, Voila! Theatre Festival 2025, returns from 3–23 November with its most ambitious edition yet, spanning eight venues, 110 events, 70 languages, and 450 artists.  The Uncontainable Nausea of Alec BaldwinProduced by The Cockpit, the festival continues...

Fitzrovia pubs are mainly a weekday proposition, with many of them even closed on Sundays. Regardless, they're a great option for when you'd like the walking distance convenience of a Central London pub while avoiding the constant crowds in Soho and other famous areas. Not to mention, the area used...

The global hip-hop star will be sowing his signature brand of chaos across two days in Victoria Park over the August Bank Holiday, accompanied by a different set of support acts each day. A headline show by one of the biggest rap stars in the world would've been a major coup for any London festival,...

The World's 50 Best Bars for 2025 were revealed at the annual awards ceremony yesterday, with a new bar crowned in the top spot and four of London's finest ranking on the list. One of the most prestigious awards a bar can win, the World's 50 Best Bars list rewards excellence in mixology, presentatio...

If your morning commute could use an extra caffeine boost, you're in luck, because TrueStart Coffee is giving away thousands of free coffees across London and Bristol this October to celebrate National Coffee Week from 13–19 October. The Bristol-born, family-run coffee brand is on a mission to make...

Humble Grape has announced that its seventh London venue is set to open in November, located beneath the iconic Bow Bells, within the 11th-century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside. Yes, that's right, inside an actual crypt. The crypt, with its original Norman arches and groined vaults, has been...

On Sunday, the Kent Kite Flyers will bring their enormous kites to the Blackheath in Greenwich, covering the sky with colourful shapes and dancing pendants. With the weather outlook looking good at the time of writing, this traditional kite day promises to be a lovely outing for the whole family. In...

Michelin-starred modern Mediterranean bistro Lita in Marylebone is teaming up with one of Catalonia's most exciting wineries for a one-off wine dinner on October 22. The restaurant will welcome Familia Nin-Ortiz, a family-run winery from Priorat, for an intimate evening hosted in partnership with sp...

Starting on Thursday 9 October, the best cocktail bars in London are coming together to celebrate creative mixology in all its glory. The annual London Cocktail Week is an 11-day festival dedicated to cocktails, with some of the finest cocktail bars in the world offering signature limited-edition co...

RBC Race for the Kids is a fun and wholesome event for the whole family that makes it easy to do something good – for yourself and those in need alike. Taking place on Saturday 11 October in Hyde Park, RBC Race for the Kids raises funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and its efforts to...