Food & drink – Articles about London

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 and...

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 deckchairs,...

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 the d...

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 Sat...

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-w...

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 artist...

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 extra...

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 d...

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 launch...

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 a...

Created in collaboration with Flavour&Some, Battersea Power Station, and Spaces & Stories, this multi-sensory experience blends world-class choreography with an exquisite five-course tasting menu by award-winning chef Adam Thomason.Instead of traditional waitstaff, dancers deliver food and drinks th...

Billed as the UK's premier craft spirits festival, the touring Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival, hosted by The Gin to My Tonic, brings together hundreds of craft spirits for an immersive tasting experience. This weekend, you can find them at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London.Attendees can sample a wide selec...

Meatopia is a four-day festival dedicated to meat, fire, and smoke, taking place at Tobacco Dock this August and filling the venue with the rich aroma of sizzling meat, smoke from fire pits, and the heat of open-flame cooking.This carnivore's paradise brings together top chefs from the UK and beyond...

Mark your calendars because a very important day is just around the corner: National Croissant Day (30 January). To celebrate, Boxcar Baker & Deli in the heart of Marylebone is taking the iconic pastry to the next level with a special Instagram giveaway. The renowned bakery is offering a chance to w...

The five-star Kensington Hotel is offering 30% off its decadent afternoon tea until the end of March, available every day from 12-4:30pm. Usually £58 per person (£70 with champagne), this art-inspired tea is now available daily from 12–4:30 pm at a special discounted rate.The Kensington has reimagin...

Bread Ahead has officially opened its doors at Battersea Power Station, and they're kicking things off with festive Build-a-Pie baking sessions, offering walk-in fun for families in the lead-up to Christmas.The Build-a-Pie sessions cost just £15, and guests can roll up their sleeves and make six min...

Notoriously cheeky Scottish drinks brand Irn-Bru is launching its own Christmas truck this year, and here's where you can catch it.You could get your hands on one of these, ya fannyFamed for their irreverent ads campaigns as much as for the unique flavour of their flagship soft drink, Irn-Bru have t...

House of Sunny, the cult UK fashion label loved by A-listers like Dua Lipa and Kendall Jenner, is teaming up with East London's coolest pizza spot, Unlock, for a 10-day pop-up from 5–15 December. The House of Sunny Pizza Party will bring together fashion, Neapolitan pizza, and art under one roof.Pho...

Celebrate Christmas in London this December with festive sing-alongs around Botivo's iconic Yellow Piano. Starting on 5 December, these pop-up events will bring music and cheer to merry locations across the city.Botivo, a non-alcoholic botanical aperitif, is hosting a series of sing-alongs throughou...

London's beloved breakfast spot, Bangers, is unveiling its much-anticipated Christmas sandwich, the XXXmas Banger, available from 2nd to 22nd December.XXXmas BangerThis festive treat is packed with turkey, bacon, and stuffing sausage, topped with a goose-fat roast potato, pickled sprouts, crispy oni...

London Bridge's iconic Flat Iron Square is a sporting, food and drink hotspot in the heart of the city, featuring a taproom under the arches, a beer garden, legendary food traders, weekly DJs, and more. They are excited to announce their brand new lunch deal, which is now available every day of the...

From 29 November to 1 December, Blank Street is bringing festive cheer to the iconic Outernet with a one-of-a-kind Gifting Grotto pop-up. They're inviting Londoners to step back in time with a nostalgic Christmas gifting experience that marks the brand's first-ever holiday experience.The pop-up is a...

UK sandwich festival Sarnie Party has announced its first-ever festive edition, debuting this weekend from November 15-17 at Peckham's Cultural District, Copeland Park. This three-day event celebrates festive flavours with a lineup of renowned chefs and vendors crafting unique takes on a nation's fa...

In response to the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, critically acclaimed cult fine-dining restaurant Kebab Queen is hosting a one-off Sunday Roast tasting menu on Sunday, 1 December, featuring rapper and chef Big Zuu and the restaurant's founders.Executive chef Manu Canales will team up with celebrit...

London is pushing boundaries in the kitchen with the launch of Luna—the world's very first first pizza taco, available at Unlock in Hackney Wick from October.This innovative dish is a combination of two beloved street-food classics: the Neapolitan pizza fritta (fried pizza) and the Mexican taco, off...

Emilia's Crafted Pasta is commemorating World Pasta Day this Friday, November 1, with a generous giveaway of up to 5,000 free packets of its latest pasta products. The team will be stationed outside select London locations, handing out the goods to lucky passersby, with the exact spots revealed thro...

East London's favourite Mama Shelter is hosting the 'Queen of Vegan Flavas' with Ebony Williams-Cox (@eatwithebs) for a one-off plant-based supper club on 23 and 24 October, with tickets starting at £55pp.Ebony is renowned for her delicious approach to vegan food, having gained quite the following o...

The Good Food Guide has commemorated the start of autumn by listing some of Britain's best cosy pubs, including a handful of well-deserving boozers in London. They've been picked for their ability to serve up warm, relaxed vibes, while offering excellent food, top local beers, and good vibes.On the...

Drink Japan is bringing the best of Japanese sake, whisky, beer, wine, spirits and more to the beautiful St Mary's Church in Marylebone for a two-day festival from Friday 4th to Saturday 5th October. Lovers of Japanese culture and adventurous drinks enthusiasts are invited to discover new wave and e...

The Kensington Hotel has reinvented the humble afternoon tea into an art-filled experience with its new expressionist form inspired by some of the world's most renowned artists. This traditional afternoon tea will include sweet and savoury treats and drinks modelled on famous art pieces, like a 'Gir...

The Future of Food festival returns to Central London from 16 to 22 September, featuring one-off events celebrating the city's vibrant culinary scene. Alongside these events, a Discovery Zone will offer educational and inspiring activities throughout the week.Among other things, you'll be able to ex...

The London Oyster Championships are back for another year at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill in Mayfair on Thursday, 19 September, and it's just in time for the grand return of Native Oyster season (September–April). This year's edition is set to be even bigger and better than before, with food writer...

Meatopia is an annual celebration of all things meat, fire, and smoke, and it's back this week for four days of feastivities.From 29 August to 1 September, the Tobacco Dock venue will be enveloped in clouds of smoke, the smell of sizzling meat, and the heat coming off from the fire pits and grills....

It's time to start California Dreamin' because, at the end of the month, Humble Grape is hosting a one-of-a-kind Californian wine-tasting and supperclub at their Liverpool Street, Islington and Fleet Street bars.Mandi Nash from Merryvale Vineyards and Starmont Wines will guide you through the evenin...

Ueshima Coffee Company, regarded as Japan's No.1 coffee, is bringing its iconic cherry blossom-adorned truck on the road, and it's making a special stop-off at Observation Point along Southbank. To celebrate the launch of its new ready-to-drink canned Iced Latte and Iced Matcha Latte, they'll be giv...

Iced coffee can be a bit hit or miss: too much ice, not enough coffee, too watery, or too sweet. Finding places that truly know how to make a great iced coffee can be a challenge. That's why we've compiled this list of the best iced coffees in London, based on recommendations from fellow Londoners t...

Wimbledon may have finished by Longboys is still celebrating this fast-paced and exciting tournament by partnering with the award-winning deliciously Cornish Trewithen Dairy to create a limited-edition clotted cream soft serve.Combining the epitome of summer flavours, The Long Serve Sundae features...

Bringing together no fewer than 45 wing slingers from acclaimed restaurants and business across the country, London Wing Fest will showcase the best chicken wings in the UK, with a judging panel and the public vote having the final say in who's crowned the champion.London Wing Fest 2024 will take pl...

In a world gone mad for viral pastries and crossbreeding croissants with everything – seriously, there's a hybrid croissant/döner abomination called a cröner roaming the continent now, and if that doesn't make you question where humanity went wrong, nothing will – it's hard for a humble Mars bar to...

Cazcabel Tequila has teamed up with London's favourite Mexican restaurant and bar, La Bodega Negra, to bring you an unbeatable Tacos & Tequila deal in celebration of National Tequila Day on 24 July.The deal is valid from Tuesday, 23 July, to Sunday, 28 July, and can be enjoyed at La Bodega Negra by...

Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross is home to Wine Car Boot, taking place this Saturday, 20 July, between 12-9 pm. Independent wine retailers, importers, and producers set up stalls from their car boots or dedicated spaces so that you can taste and purchase a curated selection of wines, which can be en...

Popular Taiwanese street-food joint Mr Bao is joining forces with some of its Peckham friends for an Avengers-style team-up – but with food and drinks instead of, er, spandex and sky beams.Taking place for one weekend only, the Peckham Weekender brings together some of the area's hypest eateries in...

Battersea Power Station's Lift 109 will mark National Tequila Day 2024 with special tequila tasting events at the top of the landmark building's north-west chimney.Credits: Joshua AtkinsPart of the Lift 109 Lates after-hours series, the Sky High Tequila will take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday...

For PRIDE 2024, Crosstown has partnered with British chef, author, and TV presenter John Whaite to create their first-ever PRIDE flavour. Together, they have created the Passion Fruit & Coconut Rainbow Scroll, and for every one sold, 50p will be donated to akt, a charity supporting LGBTQIA+ young pe...

If a heaping portion of pasta is your idea of a good time, there's a food festival happening in July that'll be right up your alley. Emilia's Summer Pasta Festival at the Canary Wharf branch of Emilia's Crafted Pasta was a huge hit last year, with more than 2,500 pasta-loving attendees joining in th...