Articles about London

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...

Burgers, steaks, ribs, sausages, pork belly, oh my – London is a meat eater's paradise, with drool-worthy meats grilled, cooked, roasted, marinated, and more around every corner. Home to everything from traditional steakhouses and smoke-filled barbecue joints to refined grill rooms and pioneering no...

Labyrinth Events has announced Overmono as the first headliner for the return of its open-air Labyrinth on the Thames series in summer 2026. On 7 August, the acclaimed duo will become the first live electronic act to headline the Old Royal Naval College, in what will also be their only London show o...

The Royal Air Force Museum in Barnet is launching a series of family-friendly workshops where children will be able to build models of historic fighter aircraft such as the pride of the RAF, the Supermarine Spitfire, the notorious Messerschmitt, and the acrobatic Red Arrows Hawk.Supermarine Spitfire...

The London Winter Walk is perfect for those who want to do something good for themselves and others, but aren't regular marathon runners. Taking place across two days, 24 and 25 January, the London Winter Walk is a walking-only event that takes participants on a circular route around London to raise...

Since first launching with just six small installations in 2015, Winter Lights has grown into one of the most popular and respected light art festivals in the country.“Colour Rush” by Liz WestCatering to everyone from art lovers to those who merely whet their appetite for pretty lighting during the...

The London Short Film Festival returns for its 23rd edition this week, taking over both major London cinemas and independent community spaces. As the UK's leading short film festival, LSFF champions bold, independent filmmaking from across the globe.This year's programme features around 300 short fi...

Cinema Made in Italy returns to BFI Southbank for its 16th edition from 4 to 8 March 2026, presenting a curated selection of the best recent Italian films. The programme features ten new titles alongside Pietro Germi's 1959 classic “The Facts of Murder”, with four films directed by women and Q&A ses...

Hampstead and Belsize Park aren't about flashy café openings or queues for the latest trendy spot serving every kind of matcha available. Instead, they're full of places that do good coffee, give you space to sit, and have naturally become part of the local routine. These are cafés you stop into aft...

Peckham is probably better known for rooftop bars, warehouse parties, and nights that end much later than planned, but its daytime food scene deserves just as much attention, particularly at brunch. In between galleries, record shops, and the constant buzz of Rye Lane, brunch here is a draw. Expect...

You know what the problem with Quattro Formaggi pizza is? Not enough cheese. There, we said it. It's clearly a pizza for cheese lovers, and any self-respecting cheese lover will tell you that the only thing better than cheese is more cheese, so why would you stop at a measly four cheeses? It doesn't...

You wouldn't think it, especially when compared to the loud, in-your-face culinary hype permeating the more central parts of the city, but over the years, North London has quietly established itself as a foodie favourite and developed a bit of a reputation as an area that introduces trends rather th...

Peckham is one of London's most diverse neighbourhoods for eating out, with affordable prices and a varied choice of cuisines making lunch an exciting daily proposition. From casual street-food markets to ambitious restaurants serving global flavours, the neighbourhood offers something for every app...

Hampstead and its neighbour Belsize Park are two of North London's most popular corners, and both deserve serious attention when it comes to eating and drinking well. Hampstead has long been known for its leafy parks, historic pubs and well‑loved neighbourhood favourites, and just a short stroll awa...

The Stag in Hampstead reopens this month after a full refurbishment that refreshes the historic pub while keeping its much-loved character. Original features such as mounted stags, mirrors, and fireplaces remain, now paired with smart new updates.A whole new floor at the Hampstead local is dedicated...

Sutton might be a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Central London, but there's no need to fear you'll go hungry here. Though its food scene might fly under the radar, the borough is home to independent restaurants serving everything from comforting classics to intriguing global flavours. Ou...

Fashionable Mayfair restaurant and bar Novikov is inviting you to kickstart the year with a relaxed aperitivo experience in its Italian private dining room. From 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday between 12 January and 12 February, enjoy a free-flowing taste of Italy in an intimate setting.For £30 per pe...

The Kinoteka Polish Film Festival returns from 4 February to 29 March 2026 in London, presenting contemporary and classic Polish cinema alongside documentaries, talks, and special events. The centrepiece is a major retrospective celebrating the 100th anniversary of Andrzej Wajda's birth, spanning si...

If January's starting to feel a little grey, this free family workshop at the William Morris Gallery is a decent way to brighten things up, quite literally. Taking place on Saturday 17 January, Bauhaus Lanterns is a relaxed, drop-in creative session where kids (and patient adults) can make their own...

If early mornings don't usually appeal to you, but the idea of doing yoga under a giant blue whale somehow does, this one might win you over. Museum Yoga at the Natural History Museum happens before the doors open, when Hintze Hall is quiet and slightly surreal, and London hasn't even woken up yet.Y...