Articles about London

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...

Members of Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust will lead this year's World AIDS Day commemoration, hosting an evening of remembrance with AIDS Memory UK. The event takes place on Monday 1 December at the historic Fitzrovia Chapel, a location closely linked to the history of those who died from HIV/AID...

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-grow...

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...

During the festive season, the Blooming British Afternoon Tea will add a dash of festive charm to its treats for one of the top Christmas afternoon tea experiences in London. Served in the pretty Hyde Café at the luxurious Royal Lancaster hotel next to Hyde Park, the Blooming British Afternoon Tea i...

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.

Soho restaurant 64 Old Compton Street is hosting a special one-day giveaway to celebrate one month until Christmas. The restaurant will offer 100 free portions of its new Pigs in Blankets Ragu to take away.  The Pigs in Blankets Ragu takes the house gnocchi ragu and makes it festive. Soft handm...

Daly's has made a comeback, and it's had quite the glow-up. The long-loved wine bar opposite the Royal Courts of Justice has reopened as Daly's Wine Bar & Beer Hall, giving Londoners two very different reasons to stop by. Upstairs, it's all polished glasses and chatter over Malbec, but head down...

The founders of the popular Pub in the Park festival series are returning with a new venture. Now under new ownership, Pub in the Park is set to skip London next year, but don't worry – there's already a new festival on the way to fill the void. Launched by the founders of Pub in the Park, Sound Bit...

South Bank and Waterloo are two of those London areas where you can finish a riverfront walk, step out of a matinee or come off the train and be surrounded by lovely lunch options. This area of the city has everything, from casual pubs and open-air market stalls to sleek riverside restaurants, offer...

The annual display of illuminated white roses, dedicated to memories of lost loved ones, has a new home this winter. Usually found in Mayfair, the Ever After Garden has relocated to Duke of York Square in Chelsea due to ongoing works in its previous home this year. Despite the new setting, the insta...

Widely considered one of the best jazz festivals in the world, EFG London Festival kicks off this week for ten days of acts by some of the biggest names of the jazz world. The biggest pan-city music festival in Europe, the annual EFG London Jazz Festival is more than just a programme – it's an oppor...

This November, whisky lovers and industry insiders will gather at Christ Church Spitalfields for The World Whisky Experience hosted by the IWSC, a curated exploration of the most highly awarded and exciting whiskies from around the globe. Drawing on the latest International Wine & Spirit Competi...

Between The Bridges is officially kicking off Christmas early this year, with the return of Electric Winter from Friday, 14 November. The South Bank spot is going all out again, with twinkly lights, winter markets, live music, DJs and a brand new festive neighbour, Wunder Bar, opening right next doo...

With a total of seven Michelin stars earned across six restaurants worldwide, it's fair to say Jason Atherton is firmly among the best in the business. When Pollen Street Social opened in 2011, it wasn't just another restaurant — it was the place to eat, earning a star within six months. Fast forwar...

Boxhall City in Liverpool Street hangout is giving out 1,000 free pints for one night only, and the rules are surprisingly simple. Turn up, say the words "pint please", and walk away with a Madrí Excepcional or a Guinness. No app sign-ups or awkward loyalty cards, just a polite request and a cold dr...

Dust off the studded belts and butterfly clips, Bethnal Green Working Men's Club is throwing it back to the turn of the millennium with a full-blown Y2K party. Expect nostalgic chaos, featuring pop icons like Britney and Christina, as well as the peak 2000s band energy courtesy of Busted, McFly, and...

Pictograms are everywhere, which is probably why we rarely think about them. Street signs, door symbols, train platforms, your phone keypad, they quietly keep the world moving. Japan House's latest exhibition takes a closer look at this universal visual language and the role Japan has played in shap...

The Tower of London has been filled with tens of thousands of red ceramic poppies since May, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. The display runs until 11 November, making it a fitting visit around Remembrance Sunday. Almost 30,000 poppies from the original artwork are returning,...

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...