Food & drink – Articles about London

Step into 2026 in unforgettable style at The Conduit's New Year's Eve Green Cabaret — where an evening of elegance, intrigue, and a touch of decadence awaits. Your journey begins with a glass of bubbles on the fifth floor, setting the tone for an indulgent five-course à la carte dinner at Rucola. Di...

South London's beloved Model Market is set for a major revival in spring 2026, returning with an expanded and upgraded vision. The new edition will take over part of Lewisham Shopping Centre, blending retro 1950s market design with its trademark gritty-artsy atmosphere. The organisers of Model Marke...

This December, Mercato Mayfair is getting even more theatrical with the arrival of Tirami Sin, a new tiramisu confession box that invites you to swap your deepest darkest secrets for a slice of the beloved Italian dessert. It's the latest addition to the Grade I listed food hall inside St Mark's Chu...

London winters have met their match. Mama Shelter Shoreditch is returning with its Ski Club pop-up, transforming frosty mornings and snow-dusted daydreams into a cosy celebration throughout January and February 2026. Inspired by alpine cabins, crackling fires, and après-ski vibes, the pop-up offers...

The long-awaited National Cookie Day arrives on 4 December, bringing with it a welcome excuse to indulge in something sweet. This year, a small London bakery is preparing to mark the occasion by giving away hundreds of its popular NYC-style cookies. Chocolate Dino Bakery is an award-winning spot tuc...

If you're a fan of festive feasting and sandwiches galore, this is one event you won't want to miss. The Christmas edition of Sarnie Party, a food festival that brings together top sandwich masters from across the UK, is setting up shop at Somerset House this Saturday to showcase the outrageously de...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This isn't your average BBQ, 16 top pitmasters from around the world are bringing every grill style and flavour you can imagine to Woolwich Works from 26–28 September, turning the venue into a smoky, sizzling hot spot for meat lovers all over the city. Expect an award-winning line-up of BBQ vendors,...

Pirana in St James isn't exactly a low-key restaurant; it's big, bold, stylish, and it knows how to put on a proper show. Now, the Nikkei-inspired spot is going all in on a new Bluefin Tuna Experience, kicking off Monday, 29th September and running every two weeks until the end of the year. At 7pm,...

This September, The Wigmore at The Langham is hosting a 'Toastie Takeover' series, where a guest chef reimagines the humble toastie. This month, the spotlight falls on James Mackenzie, chef-patron of the Michelin-starred Pipe and Glass Inn, who has turned the British gastropub classic...

Head to London Stadium (ex Olympic Stadium) in Stratford this weekend for the World Halal Food Festival. On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, dozens of stalls will be serving everything from juicy burgers and hot dogs to sweet cakes and pastries, all 100% halal. Photo: World Hal...

September in London always feels like the unofficial New Year – back to work, back to routine, and for many of us, a little reset after a summer of letting loose. Island Poké clearly got the memo, because they're launching a new wellness series to keep Londoners on their toes. The three-month series...

As part of Mama Shelter's Hot Season, a unique culinary event is set to take place with the Kapana's Hot Sauce Supper Club. This special evening will be hosted by Kapana Feldano, the visionary behind the renowned Grandma's Hot Sauce. For one night only, attendees can indulge in a flavourful, family-...

Experience an evening of fiery flavours and mixology at Mama Shelter on Thursday, 11 September. The event features a unique collaboration between the founder of Grandma's Hot Sauce and the UK Brand Ambassador for Patrón Tequila. Hot Sauce Lab | 6PM–7PM Begin the evening by crafting your own hot sauc...

This August, Mayfair's Kanishka, the Pan-Indian restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, is teaming up with Paul John Whisky for a one-night-only dinner on Thursday, 28 August. It's located inside the restaurant's 'Regent Private Dining Room', where just 15 guests will get to tuck into a...

Hackney Wick's popular canalside retreat Two More Years is hosting the 6th annual Margarita Rumble this Sunday, with some of the best bars in London coming together to decide who serves the best margs in town once and for all (or at least until next year's Rumble). Margarita masters from Someday, Me...

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the former crib of Henry VIII is providing a grand backdrop to a family-friendly food festival on its stunning grounds. As one of the UK's historic royal palaces, Hampton Court is well worth a visit even when there's nothing extra going on, providing a fascinati...

Every third Sunday of the month, Chiswick reverts back to its old name of Cheesewick with the arrival of London's only dedicated cheese market. More than 200 different cheeses and gourmet accoutrements are on display each month at the Chiswick Cheese Marke, located at Old Market Place next to Chiswi...

Mermaid Gin, the award-winning spirit from the Isle of Wight, has teamed up with seafood maestros Wright Brothers for a sunny terrace takeover at their Battersea hot spot, running until September. Expect a menu of coastal cocktails and fresh-from-the-sea oysters. Mermaid's brand new '10th Anniv...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A spin-off brand launched by the equally viral smash burger success Junk, Puffy specialises in thick, gooey cookies. Junk caused quite a stir when it launched in Soho last year. Originally from France, the restaurant group opened its first UK location at a time when the smash burger wave had well an...

From 17–28 July, Citizens of Soil is launching the Olive Oil Clubhouse in Notting Hill, the UK's first olive oil bar. Part shop, part tasting room, part hangout spot, this pop-up is set to change the way you think about extra virgin olive oil. Expect daily olive oil flights (12pm–5pm), where you can...

This summer, independent food and drink platform Delli is shaking up the picnic scene with its “Ban Boring Picnics” pop-up series in Brockwell Park on 22 June and Victoria Park on 28 June. The aim is to challenge bland, supermarket-driven picnic culture by showcasing bold and independent food makers...

This Sunday, the Canary Wharf branch of Emilia's Crafted Pasta is transforming into a lively summer street-food festival celebrating all things pasta, with free entry for everyone.  Guests can enjoy freshly made pasta, drinks, and Italian gelato at outdoor 'pasta picnic' areas set up with deckc...

Explore the fascinating world of wine with the London Wine Tasting Experience - Vine to Wine.  Participants will have the opportunity to taste 15 different wines, including a variety of whites, reds, rosés, sparkling wines, and ports. This event offers an engaging day of discovery, delving into...

Bottled cocktail brand Black Lines are taking over Lower Stable Street Market at Coal Drops Yard this Bank Holiday weekend from 24–26 May. For three days only, they'll be pouring their signature cocktails on tap and selling full-sized bottles to go. Voices Radio DJs will provide the soundtrack on Sa...

Europe's biggest Taco Festival is back at its beloved home, Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, for its largest edition yet, featuring only taco slingers who have won awards previously. This year's Tacover highlight is the National Taco Awards, where 15 of the UK's top taco vendors — all previous award-...

The Wine Circuit is a brand-new wine festival taking place at Battersea Power Station from 6–8 June 2025, celebrating both British and international wines. Across the three-day event, attendees can enjoy wine tastings, expert panel talks, and exclusive food pairings from acclaimed vendors like Tasca...

Blank Street, the cult-favourite coffee spot known for that iced matcha, is upping the ante this May with a pop-up Tattoo Studio and Matcha Bar landing in both London and Manchester, from 9 May to Saturday 10 May between 11am and 7pm. The one-off is in collaboration with celeb favourite tattoo artis...

As the days get longer and the sun sticks around a little later, now's the perfect time to get stuck into something new – and Humble Grape's summer line-up of wine tastings is a very good place to start. They've got six locations dotted around London, where they're all about celebrating small, indep...

Alley Cats Pizza has collaborated with renowned mixologist Giorgio Bargiani of The Connaught to create a unique gin-infused pizza, the Gin Martini Sauce Pizza.  Macri and Bargiani enjoying their inventionThis special edition reinvents the classic vodka sauce pizza by incorporating Fords Gin and...

The Soho restaurant is bringing a sweet celebration to London with a special menu for World Tiramisu Day. Hazelnut tiramisuFrom Friday 14 March, Daroco Soho will introduce three enticing versions of the beloved Italian dessert – pistachio, hazelnut, and matcha, all crafted by Executive Chef Daniele...

Kanpai is the UK's first sake brewery, producing modern British sake with traditional Japanese techniques using only rice, water, yeast, and koi. Founded in 2016 by Tom and Lucy after an inspiring trip to Japan, they refined their craft through extensive experimentation and training, initially launc...

One of the UK's leading food hall franchises, Market Halls, is set to open its largest venue yet in Paddington Square on Tuesday, March 4. It spans a whopping 11,000 square feet and will feature eight beloved food traders, two bars, an outdoor terrace, and heaps of communal seating. Ahead of the lau...

Me'N'U Supper Club is an initiative driven by a passion for exceptional cuisine and fostering meaningful connections. This unique dining experience is designed to be more than just a meal; it's an opportunity to savour moments, share laughter, and build bonds. The supper club invites guests to step...