Articles about London

Since opening in 2016 and adding a second site in 2026, Bar Douro has become a solid go-to for Portuguese plates in central London. With two sites — one in London Bridge's Flat Iron Square and another in the City of London — the restaurant has built a great reputation around small plates, cracking w...

Buckle up for the annual Chanel J12 Boat Race between Cambridge and Oxford, synonymous with British tradition, on Saturday 4 April. The route of The Championship Course, which is 4.25 miles long, between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames has been followed every year since the race started in 1...

If you're up for surrendering your evening (and, realistically, your entire night) to the unknown, the Prince Charles Cinema has you covered. Its Mystery Movie Marathon is exactly what it sounds like: five completely unannounced films, screened back-to-back from 11.30pm until the early hours, with z...

If you're not fussed about waiting for the big showdown of The Boat Race, there's a more chaotic, and arguably more interesting way to see the Thames filled with rowers this weekend. The Head of the River Race returns on Saturday 28 March, bringing up to 400 crews to west London for an afternoon of...

There's a new reason to head to the National Maritime Museum, and this time it's less about seafaring history and more about what's going on a few million miles above it. “Astronomers Take Over”, launching from 27 March, is a hands-on, space-themed experience that leans into interaction over observa...

The City's got a new steakhouse, and it's set up in one of London's more atmospheric spots. MRBL opened in early March inside Leadenhall Market, taking over a two-floor space with a terrace that looks straight out onto the market's grand, Victorian architecture.The menu sticks to a solid British ste...

London does seasonal food with varying degrees of subtlety, and this Easter, Inamo is leaning firmly into the fun side of things with its limited-edition Sushi Chick.It's exactly what it sounds like — a small, chick-shaped piece of sushi that almost feels too cute to eat. The rice is tinted yellow w...

There are two types of people when it comes to pizza – those who finish the crusts, and those who leave them neatly stacked at the edge of the plate. Pizza Pilgrims is working on the idea that the issue isn't the crust itself, it's what comes with it.This April, the Neapolitan-style group is launchi...

Rotisserie chicken is a simple dish with crisp skin, juicy meat and balanced seasoning, and across London, it's being done in a variety of ways. From market stalls to fancier dining rooms, some kitchens stick to classic French techniques with high-quality birds and rich jus, while others bring in bo...

Fourteen years after opening their first restaurant, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are trying something new. On 13 April, the duo behind Honey & Co. will open Honey & Co. Great Portland, a deli, dining room and wine bar.Taking over the former Honey & Smoke site, the 40-cover space is designed to...

If you're looking for a slightly fancier way to mark Mother's Day this year, La Maison Ani in Knightsbridge is putting together a celebration that's all Parisian brasserie charm. Located inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, just moments from Sloane Street, the restaurant offers an elegant setting for...

Fitzrovia is one of central London's best neighbourhoods for lunch, tucked between Soho, Bloomsbury and Marylebone and packed with places that cater to every kind of midday plan. Within a few streets, you'll find everything from Thai plates and excellent sandwiches to veggie plates from some of Lond...

The hugely popular food podcast Off Menu is heading to one of London's grandest venues this March, as hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster bring a run of live shows to the Royal Albert Hall.If you've never encountered the podcast before, the concept is simple: each guest enters the fictional 'dream res...

London's biggest country music gathering is back this March as Country to Country Festival returns to The O2 on 13-15 March for a three-day run of boots, ballads and Nashville imports.Now a regular fixture on the capital's music calendar, the festival brings a mix of established country heavyweights...

Five years on from the height of the pandemic, a new photography exhibition is revisiting that period through the people who documented it as it happened. 'COVID-19 & Beyond', presented by the Photojournalism Hub at Sand End Arts & Community Centre in Fulham, brings together a wide group of internat...

Weekend market regulars might already have spotted the queues forming around Chubby Dumpling, a father-and-daughter-run food truck serving Hong Kong-style dumplings across South East and East London.Founded by Joe and Chantel Yeung, the business has grown from a family kitchen ritual into one of the...

If you're walking along the South Bank this week and spot a group of statues appearing to throw up murky brown water into a fountain, no, you're not hallucinating. A 10-metre-wide installation titled 'Fountain of Filth' has appeared at Observation Point near the OXO Tower, and it's making an importa...

This International Women's Day, The Ivy Collection is doing something slightly different from the usual themed menus and limited-edition cocktails. On Sunday 8 March, restaurants across the UK and Ireland will host special brunches in partnership with Papa Salt Gin, inviting nominated women from loc...

Fitzrovia is brimming with interesting restaurants, and the newly opened Aces Foodcraft slips neatly into that mix. The project comes from chef Alex Craciun, whose last big London outing was at Sosharu, and it works as a laid-back neighbourhood spot by day and an intimate chef's counter by night.The...

Portobello Road has never been short on places to eat, but Ukai is bringing something a little different to the Notting Hill dining scene. This nifty little Notting Hill spot is an expert in modern robata cooking, with Mediterranean and South American influences that make the menu feel that little b...

Two well-loved names on London's top dining scene are joining forces for a short sandwich drop this March. Atis and The Dusty Knuckle are collaborating on a limited-edition focaccia sandwich, marking the first time Atis has properly stepped outside its salad comfort zone.Launching on 2 March, the At...

There's something nice about stumbling across a venue that's had a proper refresh, and this newly renovated courtyard and private dining room at AUN in Stoke Newington is the hottest place to be this coming spring.The restaurant has always maxxed out on vibes, but the new courtyard gives the place a...

At Three Darlings in Chelsea, cocktails are becoming less of a quick pre-dinner decision and more of a weekly ritual. The bar has started running regular cocktail masterclasses every Thursday and Friday, and they're somewhere between a guided tasting and a very civilised early-evening drink. You can...

As the Guinness Men's Six Nations rolls back around, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden is leaning into its role as more than just a place for a pint. On Sunday 1 March, the brewery is hosting “In Conversation With: England Rugby” – a live fan event that brings together player access, f...

Nipotina isn't usually the kind of place you'd expect to stumble across a small contemporary art exhibition, but this winter the Mayfair Italian restaurant is blurring the lines between gallery and dining room. A new collaboration with Saatchi Yates brings a rotating art installation into the space,...

Chucs Mayfair Café is giving the humble sandwich a bit of a glow-up with a new lineup of specials. Think familiar formats but with way better ingredients.The current menu includes a rich ox cheek sandwich layered with Gruyère and truffle – slow-cooked, savoury and definitely not a desk lunch – along...

The Mayfair Chippy isn't the first place you think of when considering Iftar, but its Knightsbridge outpost is serving a thoughtful one throughout Ramadan. Available daily after 5pm, the four-course menu is designed for sharing and brings together familiar chippy favourites with subtle Middle Easter...

Dulwich and East Dulwich are quietly great when it comes to cafés. Whether you're after a quick flat white on Lordship Lane, somewhere calm to sit with a laptop, or a spot that encourages you to linger a little longer, there's plenty to choose from. From neighbourhood favourites run by familiar face...

Some of the UK's best-known chefs are officially stepping out of the kitchen and into the ring. Prept. Foundation has launched “Food Fight”, a high-profile charity boxing gala landing at Old Billingsgate in March 2026, and the first punches (the training kind) have already been thrown.The project ki...

London meets Istanbul for one night only on Tuesday 3 February, when Chiave Shoreditch hosts a collaboration with cult Istanbul cocktail bar Bar Gabriel. Rather than a full-blown takeover, the night brings the two teams together behind the bar to create a joint menu that treats cocktails as a form o...

Le Cordon Bleu London is probably best known for pastries that look more like art and chefs who make everything look suspiciously easy. This winter, though, the Bloomsbury spot is turning its attention to vegetables with the launch of its new Cordon Vert® plant-based short courses, marked by two liv...

Taking place on 1 February 2026, from 11am to 5.30pm, Frock Me vintage fair returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall, bringing more than 60 vintage dealers back to one of London's most reliable hunting grounds for serious old clothes. Spread across the grand rooms of Chelsea Old Town Hall, the fair covers e...

“A Lesson From Auschwitz” comes to the White Bear Theatre in Kennington on 31 January for a limited time, bringing a stark and challenging piece of theatre to one of London's most intimate stages. Performed at close quarters, the production centres on a real meeting that took place at Auschwitz in 1...

Pier Pups Wellness Day is back again on 31 January at 11.30am-5pm, returning to Fulham Pier with an afternoon designed entirely around spending quality time with your dog. Rather than treating pets as an add-on, this is an event where dogs are very much the main characters, and their humans get a pr...

Independent Venue Week is a nationwide, seven-day event dedicated to the UK's independent music and arts venues and the people who make them happen. This year, from 26 January to 1 February, it returns at a time when London's grassroots music spaces need the love. Over 30 venues across the capital a...

Jason Atherton's St James' restaurant, Sael, has added a bottomless lunch to its Saturdays, and it's a fairly straightforward one: three courses, free-flowing drinks, and enough time to actually enjoy it without having to rush out the door.The menu sticks to familiar territory, with starters such as...

Once a late-night Irish takeaway staple, the spice bag has slowly but surely found its people in London. What began as a crumpled paper bag of chips, chicken, peppers and tasty Chinese-style seasoning now shows up in City pubs, Irish boozers and the odd sit-down spot, usually within arm's reach of a...

If you like your burgers smashed, cheesy and a little bit spicy, clear your lunch plans for early February. Paris-born smashburger icons Dumbo are teaming up with Soho institution Rita's for their first-ever London collaboration, and it's a short, spicy one. The one-off burger lands on Sunday, 1 Feb...

The café scene in Sutton isn't one you hear about all the time, but that doesn't mean cracking little spots don't exist. There's a great mix here, from community-focused cafés to long-standing local institutions, all serving proper coffee and friendly vibes. Some are best for quick pit stops and caf...

Valentine's Day doesn't need balloons, roses, or a three-course tasting menu. Instead, this year, MOTH and Franco Manca are making a strong case for pizza, margaritas, and chilli.From 4 February to 4 March, Franco Manca is serving up a limited-edition spicy margherita with a canned MOTH Spicy Margar...

Burgers, steaks, ribs, sausages, pork belly, oh my – London is a meat eater's paradise, with drool-worthy meats grilled, cooked, roasted, marinated, and more around every corner. Home to everything from traditional steakhouses and smoke-filled barbecue joints to refined grill rooms and pioneering no...

Hampstead and Belsize Park aren't about flashy café openings or queues for the latest trendy spot serving every kind of matcha available. Instead, they're full of places that do good coffee, give you space to sit, and have naturally become part of the local routine. These are cafés you stop into aft...

Peckham is probably better known for rooftop bars, warehouse parties, and nights that end much later than planned, but its daytime food scene deserves just as much attention, particularly at brunch. In between galleries, record shops, and the constant buzz of Rye Lane, brunch here is a draw. Expect...

You wouldn't think it, especially when compared to the loud, in-your-face culinary hype permeating the more central parts of the city, but over the years, North London has quietly established itself as a foodie favourite and developed a bit of a reputation as an area that introduces trends rather th...

Hampstead and its neighbour Belsize Park are two of North London's most popular corners, and both deserve serious attention when it comes to eating and drinking well. Hampstead has long been known for its leafy parks, historic pubs and well‑loved neighbourhood favourites, and just a short stroll awa...

If January's starting to feel a little grey, this free family workshop at the William Morris Gallery is a decent way to brighten things up, quite literally. Taking place on Saturday 17 January, Bauhaus Lanterns is a relaxed, drop-in creative session where kids (and patient adults) can make their own...

If early mornings don't usually appeal to you, but the idea of doing yoga under a giant blue whale somehow does, this one might win you over. Museum Yoga at the Natural History Museum happens before the doors open, when Hintze Hall is quiet and slightly surreal, and London hasn't even woken up yet.Y...

If your January plans could use a bit of fresh air (and a hint of folk tradition), Wassail Day at Dulwich Village Orchard is back this winter. Hosted by London Wildlife Trust, this free community event revives an ancient custom that's all about singing to apple trees to encourage a good harvest late...

If you're in London and wondering what's new on the museum front, then 'Hawai'i: a kingdom crossing oceans' could be worth pencilling into your plans this winter/spring. It's the first big-ticket show of 2026 at the British Museum, opening on 15 January and running until 25 May.Rather than a glossy...

A new weekly farmers market launched in Peckham in January, offering a fresh Saturday option for anyone keen to stock up on good produce and stick around for lunch. Peckham Farmers Market opened on 24 January at The Belham Primary School, serving the surrounding communities of Peckham, Dulwich, and...