Articles about London

Visit Bethnal Green and you'll find a bustling and lively part of East London with a rich history. The diverse population and buzzing atmosphere in this part of the city mean there are plenty of cool places to hang out locally, including a variety of enticing bars. If you live or regularly visit her...

Not only do the fast-paced lifestyle and business dealings of the City of London lend themselves well to enjoying an after-work drink or two, the capital's financial district is also home to iconic landmarks and spectacular rooftops from which to observe them. All in all, whether you're after exclus...

Stack & Still, a much-loved Scottish pancake house, is now expanding to London. The chain operates several locations across Scotland and the London debut marks its first foray into England. This flagship branch will open in Leicester Square, with the brand’s executive head chef, Ryan Hawes, relocati...

It's that time of the year again, Greggs’ iconic Festive Bake is back and they're celebrating with a bunch of festive bake-themed pop-ups around the UK. The Festive Bake Brunch commemorates the highly-anticipated return of Greggs' legendary festive Bake and Vegan Festive Bake, which is returning to...

Covent Garden is the sort of place you can expect to be rubbing shoulders with curious travellers passing through the city and the occasional street performer, but that doesn’t mean that all of the bars here are chock full of tourists. Head to this swanky London district, and you’ll find everything...

There’s no question that some of the capital’s best nightlife can be be found in East London, with more pubs, bars, and clubs than we can count. Choosing the top bars in East London is certainly tricky with so many buzzy spaces open, catering to a broad array of interests. If you’re not sure where t...

If your idea of the perfect meal is a juicy steak with a flavour-packed cocktail to match, you’ll be pleased to know that Hawksmoor have now launched their all-new cocktail collection. The list channels six months of research, tastings, and development work. It’s an eclectic selection, offering 26 d...

With its transport links to mainland Europe, it's no surprise that King's Cross has become a buzzy part of town. The area is now home to a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, pubs, and bars that make it a fun place to be, both for those who live in London and for people who are just visiting. If you...

With the cost of living crisis and the general dumpster fire recent years have been, it comes as welcome news that those who can spare a few extra quid can contribute towards helping those in need while eating out. The StreetSmart charity, which has raised over £11 million to help homeless and vulne...

You'd be right to assume that with a postcode as prestigious as W1, the dining options are as fancy as they come. But it isn't all centred around Mayfair glitz and glam, and if you know where to look, there are restaurants for every palette. From chilled-out pizzerias and elaborate izakaya set menus...

The City of Westminster might be best known for the eponymous cathedral and the parliament building, but there are plenty of fine eateries to be found in this affluent area. After all, the public servants, power brokers and wandering tourists need to recharge somewhere. You’ll find Michelin-starred...

Taste Film, the company that throws immersive dining experiences based on well-known films, is letting you unleash your inner finance bro with its upcoming event based on the hit 2013 movie The Wolf of Wall Street.More than just a themed dinner, Taste Film events combine film screenings with timed s...

Maybe you have something to celebrate or perhaps you just want to treat yourself to a meal that’s a little bit fancier than usual. When you want the highest standards of food and service, fine dining restaurants in London offer plenty of possibilities. It’s not all French haute cuisine either – from...

Isibani is a newly-opened restaurant in Knightsbridge bringing the contemporary flavours of West Africa to the streets of Knightsbridge, and they've got an offer you cannot miss. The £28 deal will get you a five-course tasting menu with wine for two people for only £28. It was initially meant to run...

Belvedere, a famed restaurant in the middle of Kensington’s Holland Park, has announced its reopening. The new old restaurant will serve Mediterranean flavours inspired by Southern Italy, with one of its main draws remaining the gorgeously sun-drenched venue. The original building where Belvedere i...

London can officially say that it is home to the UK’s top chef. Ben Murphy, chef-patron of Launceston Place, has been named National Chef of the Year after impressing a panel of huge industry names with a specially-prepared menu. This was the 50th edition of the award, with past winners including Go...

In an interview for the Evening Standard, celebrity chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton, whose The Social Company group includes the Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social and City Social, Social Eating House and its speakeasy The Blind Pig, and the famed Berners Tavern, among others, warns that mor...

Mayfair might be the most expensive property on the Monopoly board, but there are still plenty of cool things to do that don't require you to be one of the elites, especially if you like drinking. When you see the W1 postcode, images of fancy hotels with butlers standing outside might instantly pop...

The fast-paced lifestyle in the City of London means lunch is rarely just lunch, adding networking and business aspects to the midday meal. Regardless, whether you're looking to wow your clients, grab a quick bite between meetings in central London, or stretch your lunchbreak as far as possible, our...

Eating out in London can be pricey so why wouldn’t you make it cheaper if you can? If you’re watching the pennies you can still enjoy a meal out if you visit a BYOB restaurant in London. Save on the cost of drinks, get exactly what you like the most, and you can still have a tasty meal in a great re...

London Bridge is brimming with cool and quirky bars tucked down unassuming streets; you just have to know where to go. After eating your way around every stall at Borough Market (no judgement here), head to one of these local bars where you can enjoy everything from fine wines and cocktails to craft...

One of the most popular restaurant groups in the capital, the Dishoom eateries update Indian street food favs for a refined setting, serving the likes of bacon naans in elegant surroundings. Queues out the door are a regular sight at their restaurants, so it comes as welcome news that their sixth Lo...

As the cost of living crisis rages on, many restaurants and other hospitality businesses are starting to feel the pinch. In a bid to avoid closure, Tottenham’s Nigerian tapas restaurant Chuku’s has started a new campaign to boost bookings and keep them going. Referred to as 'Chuku’s six week charge...

After a stroll along the riverside you will have worked up an appetite, and you’ll probably want to stop for a bite to eat. From Thai-Malay fusion fare to pan-African, there’s something to suit every palette in South Bank. Whether you want to sit and have a riverside picnic along the canal with some...

Arguably one of London’s best-loved West African restaurants, Chishuru, is moving on from its original Brixton home. Despite opening in September 2020 and only being able to trade for six weeks of the year thanks to the never-ending cycle of national lockdowns, the restaurant cemented itself during...

London Bridge is synonymous with being an excellent place to grab a bite to eat, primarily thanks to Borough Market’s legendary old-school stalls that have been serving Londoners for more than 1,000 years. But, as amazing as this historic market is, the area is also chock-full of fantastic pubs and...

The bar scene in Clapham is centred mainly around the High Street, with an array of local and city-wide favourites pouring the drinks and pumping out the tunes. There's more to enjoying a drink or two in this South London area, however. Read our guide to the best bars in Clapham to discover your new...

It’s always great to go drinking somewhere that has the aesthetic and music you love. If you prefer things a little on the darker or heavier side, you’ll have a great time at some of London’s alternative bars and pubs. Camden Town has long been a hotspot for these places but there are venues across...

With its central location and mix of locals, tourists, and office workers, Soho is one of the most bustling and interesting parts of London. This also means that there are plenty of places where you can get a delicious lunch. From a sophisticated sit-down meal to a quick sandwich on your lunch break...

Every November and December, London springs to life with all things festive. From Oxford Street's spectacular Christmas lights and pop-up ice rinks to cinemas showing festive flicks and more, there's so much to see and do in London throughout the festive period. However, one of the best things to do...

Chef Björn Frantzén, currently sitting in 25th place on the list of the World’s Best Restaurants with his eponymous Stockholm flagship, will be launching a new London restaurant at the Harrods department store towards the end of November.At his Swedish headquarters, Frantzén developed a unique culin...

If you’re always looking to expand your culinary horizons, new restaurant Akub in Notting Hill is bound to tempt you. Opening in November, Akub is the first UK venue from famed Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan. Having grown up in Bethlehem, Kattan is one of the leading authorities on modern Pales...

Let’s be realistic – London gets more than its fair share of wet and rainy days. You might think that that’s one of the few downsides of living in the capital but there’s no need to let the weather stop you from having fun. There are lots of interesting things to do in London on wet days, from museu...

Big Mamma Group is already well-established in London with its famously decadent restaurants Gloria, Circolo Popolare, and Ave Mario. Now the group is venturing into West London with a new restaurant, Jacuzzi, set to open in 2023. Just like the existing London venues, you can expect outrageous Itali...

Sometimes, a door is just a door. And sometimes, it's the portal to a boozy haven where those in the know come to indulge in whispered secrets and mysterious potions. Those who take a look around the capital and think there can’t possibly be any more bars are in for a surprise, as the city hides a w...

According to various tastemakers and award-bestowers, Zia Lucia is one of London’s best pizza joints, famed for its 48-hour fermented dough that comes in four different versions – vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten-free and traditional. After choosing your dough, you can choose your pizza, which...

It’s no secret that Italy produces some of the world's most delicious and eclectic wines, catering to every kind of taste. The country is home to more than 2,000 native grape varieties, all varying in taste and texture, and nowhere has viticultural diversity quite like it. Eataly, London’s 42,000-sq...

Although Thanksgiving in the UK is nowhere near as celebrated as it is in America, plenty of restaurants all over the city still serve up a feast in honour of the tradition (plus any excuse to eat, right?). Here's our guide to where to don your best stars-and-stripes attire and celebrate Thanksgivin...

If you find the shape of a hot-dog strangely aesthetic, but would prefer if it came packing custard instead of meat, well, turn your gaze towards King’s Cross and the first proper Longboys café. Longboys are known for their gourmet finger doughnuts, hand-made with brioche dough and fresh fillings w...

Many of us have ended up dancing around the toilet of a pub or club at one point but if that’s secretly your favourite bit of a night out you’re going to love the new club opening in Shoreditch. Warmer Room is housed in a converted Victorian public toilet, with black and white tiles on the floor and...

The Black Cow’s latest venture says see ya to the rulebook and hello to a new concept. Forget about wine pairing, to celebrate their first birthday, The Black Cow has teamed up with the renowned Camden Town Brewery for a brand new pairing menu to go alongside their succulent, Middle-Eastern-inspired...

We all deserve a bit of luxury now and then, and a glass of champagne can usually do the trick. When you need some bubbly there are plenty of champagne bars in London that offer patrons a stylish place to relax and enjoy a few glasses. If you’re ready for some of the finest French wines available th...

Sometimes your bog standard bar just doesn’t cut the mustard, and you’ve left yearning for something a little more fun, outlandish or cool. Like a bar decked out in your nan’s old furniture or a drinking den in an old abandoned tube station turned air raid shelter (or something along those lines). L...

Ah, romance. London isn’t quite the City of Love when it comes to amorous pursuits, but when date night rolls around, you won’t be left outside in the rain. Whether you’re planning a momentous occasion, gearing up for a first date or looking to spice up your relationship, you’ll find plenty of cosy...

Whether you’re looking for a place to take your team for a celebratory lunch or you’re looking to escape the office for a solo-lunch date, this guide has got you sorted. Shoreditch is jam-packed with excellent restaurants; you can travel around the world with your tastebuds in just a few miles. From...

You know Christmas is right around the corner when Miracle at Henrietta hits the streets of Covent Garden. On November 14th, Henrietta's mezzanine bar is being transformed into a retro 70s Christmas living room; think tacky decorations, fairy lights up to your eyeballs and over-the-top seasonal cock...

What could be more fun than rolling up to your local pub and annihilating everyone at the quiz? A pub quiz in London is a great way to get your (most intelligent) friends together, show off your brainpower, and enjoy a few drinks and laughs along the way. Plus you can usually find a pub quiz on most...

The sad news is that Plum + Spilt Milk has gone away but the good news is that it hasn’t totally disappeared. Following a rebranding and refurbishment, the venue is now known as Rails Restaurant and Little Bar. The name is a nod to its proximity to King’s Cross St Pancras and the French-influenced m...

It seems fair to say that in general, London is regarded as more exciting than many cities in the world, much less in the UK. It has parks and a river and more parks! And a creatively named clock tower! And have you seen those silly big buses?! Thrilling stuff all around. According to this year’s Go...

Teens can be notoriously challenging to impress, but with a city as varied and vibrant as London, there's plenty to offer the discerning teenager looking to fill their time with something they're passionate about. Whether or not your teen knows what sparks their interest, this guide covers all bases...