Articles about London

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 in January. 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 Angelo...

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...

From 8 to 19 October, the most prominent film festival in the UK will flood the streets of London with stars, screenings, and other special events. Taking place at multiple venues in London, the BFI London Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events on any film buff's calendar, with some of...

On Monday 6 October, The Ivy Club is throwing open its doors for one rare cultural evening celebrating one of Britain's finest theatre legends: Noël Coward. American theatre critic Charles Isherwood will lead a cosy discussion on why Coward's influence is still going strong. Joining him are Oliver S...

Chef Jackson Boxer's Covent Garden spot, Henri, is teaming up with Umai Caviar for a playful little pop-up called The Snack Packs, taking everyday snacks and giving them the kind of glow-up that involves pearls of caviar and a martini on the side. Umai is the cooler younger sibling of N25 Caviar, an...

Between Borough Market and the Bermondsey Beer Mile, pubs in Southwark often get overlooked when it comes to this busy borough's main draws. We're here to correct that, as there's more to Southwark's boozers than thirsty tourist traps or chain pubs catering to a rushed commuter crowd. Read our guide...

Anyone who's ever wandered in from the cold, only to be greeted by a roaring fire, knows how great pubs with fireplaces are. Sipping on a nice ale, slouched comfortably by the hearth as the flames defrost your frozen toes, pubs with a fireplace are the best place to be on a chilly winter night. Thou...

This Christmas, London's famed Leicester Square will host its first-ever ice rink, Skate Leicester Square, opening on 1 November and running until 4 January. Organised by Underbelly, the company behind the nearby Underbelly Boulevard theatre and production such as “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club”, Skat...

The Anglo American Padel Cup is taking place in London on 10–11 October, with GB and USA going head-to-head in one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Hosted at The Padel Hub in Islington, one of the city's newest premium venues, the tournament is modelled on legendary sporting formats, such...

NEIT Whiskey, the premium Irish whiskey brand known for its sleek design and experimentation, has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef and third-generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi to launch Silent Harmony, a limited-edition single-cask whiskey. Silent Harmony is a 1991 single malt...

This October, London's food scene is stepping up for Black History Month, and one of the most exciting ways to join the celebrations is at Mama Shelter London. On Sunday, October 19, the hip hotel-restaurant is teaming up with acclaimed supper club Eats & Beats for a Guyanese-inspired feast. Fou...

London's legendary Ministry of Sound is throwing itself a proper birthday party this October, celebrating 34 years at the heart of UK nightlife with a massive rave. And they're not messing about with the lineup: New York house icon Armand Van Helden is headlining, joined by Olive...

This weekend, on Saturday, 4 October, Cecil Sharp House hosts the Black British Folk Revival, a one-day festival that spotlights the sounds, stories, and histories of the African diaspora in British folk. Guest curator Angeline Morrison (recently hailed by MOJO as one of the voic...

The Blackhorse Beer Mile never really needs an excuse for a party, but this weekend, Saturday, October 4, they've got a good one. They're going all out for an old-school harvest festival, bringing together live music, dancing, community vibes, and, of course, plenty of beer. Things kick off on Frida...

Southwark might not have the name recognition of some of London's more famous boroughs, but foodies know it as one of the most exciting dining scenes in the capital. It's not just thanks to Borough Market, either, even though that famed tourist draw deserves its very own guide. You'll find the full...

Musician and proud East Ender Hak Baker is swapping the stage for the pizza counter this October, teaming up with Bad Boy Pizza Society for a month-long takeover at their Bethnal Green pizzeria. Hak has been a regular for years, and after a few chats over slices, the idea for the collaboration was b...

Kick off Black History Month with the Black Culture Market in Brixton on 5 and 6 October. The two-day event showcases over 40 traders offering a diverse range of products, including African and Caribbean-inspired food and fashion, gifts, books, toys, natural skincare, and striking artworks. Held at...

'Kerry James Marshall: The Histories' at the Royal Academy of Arts is a major exhibition showcasing one of America's most important contemporary painters. Marshall's influential works place Black figures front and centre, rewriting history painting to include lives and stories that have long be...

'Nigerian Modernism' at Tate Modern showcases over 50 artists who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria, set against a backdrop of cultural and artistic rebellion. The exhibition celebrates the period before and after Nigeria's independence in 1960, when a generation of creatives began experimen...

At the London Museum Docklands, 'London Sugar & Slavery' doesn't shy away from the city's role in the transatlantic slave trade. The exhibition traces the fortunes built on sugar and the docks, revealing how wealth derived from human suffering flowed into banks, insurance firms, government...

The City of London is packed with monuments, statues and historic plaques, but so many stories never made it onto the walls. This walking tour through Culture Mile, led by Tony Warner from Black History Walks, fills in the blanks. Across quiet alleyways and grand facades, you'll hear stories of revo...

Every October, Somerset House turns into one of the most exciting art spaces in the city. The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair brings together over 50 galleries from around the world, showcasing artists working across the African continent and its diaspora. Expect vibrant textiles, surreal install...

Southwark isn't short on good food, but when it comes to Indian restaurants the choice is especially strong. You'll find elegant dining rooms serving modern plates alongside long-standing tandoori spots still firing up favourites. There are places for a quick Borough Market bite, and others where yo...

It's been a long time coming, but Taco Bros has finally landed a permanent home in East Finchley. This third-generation, family-run taqueria has evolved from humble market stalls to food trucks, winning hearts along the way and even taking home 'Judge's Choice Best Taqueria' at the 2025 Ta...

When it comes to lunch in Westminster, you don't have to settle for soggy sandwiches or tired takeaway food. The area is thrumming with great little spots, including elegant sushi with rooftop views, spicy Sichuan classics, and hearty British staples that have been feeding locals for decades. Our gu...

Southwark isn't just about Borough Market and tourist traps; it's actually packing a punch when it comes to excellent little Italian restaurants. From cosy pasta hangouts where queues are part of the experience, to hidden neighbourhood gems serving home-style plates inspired by Nonna's recipes, ther...

London is getting a new kind of immersive takeover this autumn, but instead of neon lights or giant Van Gogh sunflowers, it's about something much bigger. From 26 September to 12 October, Girlguiding, the UK's largest youth organisation for girls, is taking over the screens at Outerne...

London really starts to feel festive when Covent Garden's lights turn on. And this year, more than 300,000 twinkling lights are back to transform the Piazza, Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, and surrounding streets into a proper winter wonderland, London-style. The official lights switch-on ...