Articles about London

Nestled away in leafy Twickenham, Strawberry Hill House is a gorgeous white castle that looks like something out of a Tim Burton movie. It's a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, rich with stories woven through its past residents, a unique collection, and remarkable restoration. And nex...

This September, one of London's smallest dinner parties is going down at Shoreditch's Michelin-starred Cycene — and if you're into caviar, you'll want to get involved.  On Sunday, 7 September, Cycene is teaming up with caviar brand N25 to host a one-night-only collaboration betwe...

After nearly 12 years of serving up some of East London's best cocktails (and one too many picklebacks), The Natural Philosopher — the little bar tucked behind a Mac repair shop on Hackney Road — is closing its doors for good this August. Since opening, The Natural Philosopher ha...

If you're after a dinner experience that goes beyond the usual tasting menu, Brown's Hotel in Mayfair just raised the bar. As part of a new 'Musical Room Service' offering from Rocco Forte Hotels, guests can now order live music straight to their suite — think in-room string...

This National Prosecco Day (13 August), Della Vite is quietly rebelling against Champagne — with terrace takeovers, Aperitivo deals, and complimentary snacks popping up all over London. Founded by the Delevingne sisters and produced in the heart of Valdobbiadene in Italy, Della Vite is on a mission...

London's pasta scene is about to be taken up a notch, as Emilia's Crafted Pasta opens its fifth – and biggest – restaurant yet, opening on Victoria Street this August. The pasta hot spot opens on 7 August, just a short stroll from Victoria Station and a stone's throw from Westminster. Insi...

Battersea Power Station will host Plugged In, a free open-air music event with Riverside Radio on Saturday 9 August, bringing a full day of family-friendly live performances to Power Station Park. Running from 1pm to 7pm, the event features six rising local acts from Wandsworth, set against the icon...

It's hard to imagine with all the food festivals all over the place all of the time, but there's actually no proper burger festival to be found anywhere in London. That's about to change with the arrival of the simply named Burger Fest this September. Taking place at the Signature Brew brewery in Wa...

Following her Michelin-starred hit Sabor, chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho is heading east with Legado, opening August 28 in Shoreditch. Teaming up once again with JKS Restaurants, she's showcasing Spain's lesser-known regional dishes in a deeply personal tribute to her roots. You can expect w...

The London Taco Experience arrives at Riverside East on Saturday 9 August, promising a day of punchy flavours, music, and summer energy. Some of London's most exciting taco traders will be serving their creations at the event, with tacos capped at just £5 each so you can try plenty of varieties. Hig...

The Pot Luck Club, a cult favourite and top contender for Cape Town's best restaurant, is making its UK debut with a three-month residency at The Waldorf Hilton in Aldwych, bringing a tasty slice of Cape Town to London. If you haven't visited Cape Town lately, The Pot Luck Club sits atop the sixth f...

This summer, Camden Market is launching its free 'Summer in Camden' series – a celebration of music, culture and community. And the place to be? The Dark Horse and its rooftop terrace, where The Summer Sessions kick off on 31 July, continuing through August. It's set in the heart of Camden's iconic...

Once a year during its annual Ice Heritage Weekend, the London Canal Museum invites visitors into its massive Victorian ice well. Located underground, it's where they used to keep ice imported all the way from Norway and delivered via London's waterways. In addition to the unique opportunity to see...

This summer, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will stage a dazzling new production of Lerner & Loewe's beloved musical “Brigadoon”, set against the romantic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. "Brigadoon" rehearsalThe story follows WW2 fighter pilots Tommy and Jeff, who stumble upon the mysterious...

Chiang Mai's hit noodle spot Khao-Sō-i is making its international debut this October, right here in London. After a successful pop-up that had people queuing for bowls of their rich, coconut curry noodle soup, the cult fave is opening a permanent site in Fitzrovia. The menu is chock-full...

Blank Street is cooling things down this summer with a tasty Affogato Gala pop-up, landing at Malaysia Square, Battersea Power Station on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August (11am–7pm). This isn't your typical affogato – the pop-up features creative takes on the popular Italian dessert, such as salted p...

Old Spitalfields Market is launching The Happy Hours, a new series of Friday evening DJ sessions starting 1 August, bringing end-of-week energy to East London. Every Friday from 5–7pm, the market becomes an after-work hotspot with live DJ sets, refreshing drinks, and top-tier street food. The Kitche...

Emerge East is set to make a comeback for its fourth edition on Saturday, 6 September 2025, at Barking Riverside. This free festival is dedicated to celebrating community, creativity, and nature, offering a vibrant day out in one of East London's newest neighbourhoods. Attendees can look forward to...

Some love it, some hate it with a passion, and some just don't get what all the fuss is about, but whatever your opinion on the matter, it's clear pineapple pizza isn't going anywhere. Even more so now that Base Face Pizza has teamed up with Mondo Brewing for a full-on tropical collab. South London...

This September, celebrASIA returns to Battersea Power Station for a three-day celebration of Southeast Asian culture, food, and performance. From 5–7 September 2025, the free-entry festival will feature top chefs, street food stalls, an artisan market, and live entertainment across the riverside ven...

This August, Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Block Party – a series of free, family-friendly Lego Workshops during the school holidays. The sessions are run by Lego experts Bricks McGee and take place over two themed weekends.  From 8–11 August, kids can help construct a collaborative mode...

Homies on Donkeys, East London's cult-favourite taqueria, is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a summer-long series of creative, community-led events. From humble beginnings selling salsa outside a Hackney flat, it's grown into one of London's most talked-about Mexican spots, now based in Leytons...

Following a sold-out show in January 2024, Alix Perez's influential label 1985 Music returns to London this November for its biggest event yet – and Perez's only UK appearance of the year. The full lineup has now been revealed, spotlighting some of the most exciting names in modern bass music. ...

This summer, the Royal Docks in East London hosts At the Docks, an expansive programme of over 70 events and 300 activities running from June to September. Highlights include immersive exhibitions, open-air dance festivals on Silverworks Island, and the return of the family-friendly Summer Splash li...

Rhythm & Taste: Jazz & Food Festival will take place this Saturday at the Design District on Greenwich Peninsula, offering a full day of live jazz, food stalls, vinyl DJs, dance performances, and market stalls – all free to attend. Steam DownHeadline music performances include genre‑blending...

Chicken wing fans from across the UK will once again converge on Stratford this weekend, with the largest chicken wing festival in the world taking place at London Stadium across three days. No fewer than 45 acclaimed wing slingers from all over the country will be slinging wings in the hopes of rul...

Silent Disco London returns to The Shard this summer with a series of high-energy headphone parties in one of the city's most iconic venues. The events offer a unique nightlife experience high above the skyline, following past parties at world-famous spots like the Natural History Museum and Marina...

“More than Human” is a landmark exhibition at the Design Museum, presenting the world's first major showcase dedicated to “more-than-human” design. It features over 140 works by more than 50 artists, designers, and architects. Photo: Luke Hayes/Design MuseumThe exhibition questions human-centred des...

Royal Docks Originals is a new free biennial arts festival launching in September 2025. Spanning three weeks, it'll present over 50 events including installations, performances, and community art across London's Royal Docks. “Blue Sunset” by Graphic RewildingUnder the theme “Metamorphosis: a celebra...

This summer, Six by Nico is taking guests down the rabbit hole with its brand-new Mad Hatter's Tea Party tasting menu, which launched on Monday, 14 July, across all UK and Ireland locations. The latest menu is inspired by Lewis Carroll's whimsical book and consists of a  six-cour...

Chef duo Louis Korovilas and Taylor Sessegnon-Shakespeare (ex-Pied à Terre and Bancone) are launching their first solo venture together, Dante London, opening Friday 1st August inside the Islington Arts Club. The 27-cover restaurant will serve a refined European tasting...

CleanCo, founded by British TV personality and Guinness World Record holder Spencer Matthews, has launched London's first alcohol-free Clean Cocktail Bar in partnership with Brityard, running as a pop-up on Regent Street from 1 July to 30 September 2025. The bar offers a curated menu of 0.0% cocktai...

International Chess Day is taking over Old Spitalfields Market on Sunday, July 20. Whether you're a total beginner or fancy yourself the next Magnus Carlsen, this one is for all levels and is totally free. From 10am to 3pm, the market's Commercial Street entrance will be transformed into an ope...

London Pride might be done and dusted for the year, but the party's far from over as Croydon Pride is back for another year on Saturday 19 July, bringing a colourful parade alongside awesome live performances. The parade kicks off at 12pm outside M&S on North End, winding its way through town vi...

This August, Soho's legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is throwing a free all-day street party on Frith Street. Swing by Soho on Saturday 2 August, when the party takes over from 11am to 5pm, with no ticket required. Following the smash hit party in 2019 that saw 5,000 fans come to celebrate Ronnie...

In celebration of National Tequila Day on Thursday, 24 July, East London sandwich spot Rogue Sarnies is teaming up with Tequila brand El Rayo for a one-day-only collaboration, and yes, there's free booze involved. The special on the menu is The El Rayo 'TBC': a hefty po...

Camden Market is launching its free Summer of Sound festival on 18 July, running for six weeks and celebrating the area's iconic music scene with live performances, cultural events, and family-friendly activities. Headlining the programme is the Back 2 Life Café series, curated by Soul II Soul's Jaz...

Iconic private members club Home House has unveiled Kamaña, a refined new dining concept rooted in the Latin American philosophy of "good living". Running Wednesday to Saturday evenings, Kamaña offers more than just a menu – it's an immersive culinary experience designed for those who savour relaxed...

The Forester, in the heart of Ealing, has just been crowned London's most beautiful pub at the 2025 CAMRA Pub Design Awards, and it's not hard to see why. Cosy Edwardian fireplaces? Check. Dreamy stained glass windows? Check. Proper pints in a grand, historical setting? Obviously...

A new cultural event series, Leadenhall Live, has commenced at The Leadenhall Building, commonly referred to as The Cheesegrater. Running until the end of the month, this initiative aims to enhance the Square Mile's reputation as a lively hub, benefiting professionals, residents, and visitors alike.

This July, The Bloomsbury Club is turning up the heat with Cuban Nights, a celebration in honour of Daiquiri Week. They have teamed up with Ron Santiago de Cuba and are serving up a slice of Havana in the heart of the city, complete with a limited-edition cocktail menu and three nights of live...

Dutch gourmet fries concept Frites Atelier is fond of throwing around words like “luxury”, “premium”, and, er, “gourmet”, which might seem a bit disingenuous – we're talking about fries here, after all. Chips. Ye olde tater twigs. But with a three Michelin-starred chef behind the decks, we're defini...

Chess takes over central London once again on Sunday 13 July, as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square for a full day of free, family-friendly activities celebrating the game in all its forms. Following last year's record turnout of over 23,000 visitors, the 2025 edition is shaping up to be even mor...

Summer Series is back, running from 10 July, turning the grand courtyard of Somerset House into one of London's most scenic open-air gig spots. This year's lineup brings serious talent, with British-Nigerian soul singer Jacob Banks taking to the stage on Saturday, and ...

Get ready for two full days of street art, live music, and good vibes as Whitecross Street Party (WXSP) returns to liven up EC1 on July 12 and 13. Expect epic live mural painting from some of London's most exciting street artists, along with music, dance, and spoken word performances acros...

This July, Greenwich Park is the place to be for two glorious days of free live music, circus, outdoor theatre and sunshine. Summer in the Park returns on 12 and 13 July, transforming one of London's prettiest green spaces into a hub of family fun. The festival takes place beneath the...

If you're heading to Wimbledon and looking for something lovely to eat that isn't a soggy sandwich or an overpriced tub of strawberries, allow us to point you towards The Black Lamb, a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Wimbledon Village, and an absolute must during tournament s...

The Grand Union in Wembley is gearing up for a vibrant summer festival on Saturday, 19 July, from 1-5pm. The event promises a day filled with activities for the entire community. The Grand Union Community Hub will host a variety of local stalls and interactive workshops. Highlights include cookie an...

If you happen to wander down Redchurch Street in search of a drinking den that's effortlessly cool and oh-so-Shoreditch, you'll want to pop into Chiave – the little, sexy cocktail and listening bar that's fast becoming one of East London's hottest hangouts. You'll find them at number 36, where the...

Acclaimed Scandinavian restaurant group Punk Royale will launch its debut UK location in Mayfair, taking over the space that used to be Amethyst. Punk Royale originally launched in Stockholm a decade ago and quickly became notorious for its irreverent approach to fine dining. They serve lengthy tast...