Jessica Dellow
Content Writer UK,
London
Jess is a writer with a love for travel and the outdoors, often discovering new destinations through their local cuisine. Though she’s lived in East London for most of her time in the city, she’s still working her way through London’s endless selection of restaurants.
With nearly a decade of writing experience, Jess specialises in food, travel, tourism, and hospitality. Some of her favourite publications she's written for include Thatsup (of course!), The Independent, GoPro, Disneyland, British Airways, and more.
Articles by Jessica
Take a look inside the new Dr. Martens beacon store in Soho
Dr. Martens has opened its first-ever beacon store on Brewer Street, and it's a mix of flagship, workshop and local hangout all in one place. The two-floor space is designed to be immersive rather than just another spot to try on boots, and it brings together classic Made in England styles, collabor...
Created 4 Dec 2025
Step into the Mirror Bar's new Beluga Vodka winter terrace
The Mirror Bar at the Landmark London has settled into winter mode with a little help from Beluga Vodka, and the result is a gorgeous, cosy retreat, perfect for those colder evenings. Inside, it is all low lighting and glossy mirrored panels, which gives the whole place a sleek feel. You can tuck in...
Created 4 Dec 2025
Christmas dinner gets a Mediterranean glow up at Erev in Notting Hill
If you have somehow reached December without plotting at least one reason to gather your favourite people around a table, EREV in Notting Hill is making a fairly strong case for doing exactly that. Their new festive feast is a mouthwatering spread designed for people who would rather skip the turkey...
Created 4 Dec 2025
Make a festive wreath at this Museum of the Home workshop
If you want to fully embrace the start of the festive season, the Museum of the Home is running its annual wreath-making workshop, led by long-time Head Gardener Heather Stevens. It's taking place on Saturday 6 December inside the Hoxton museum, and is a cosy way to spend an afternoon getting into t...
Created 2 Dec 2025
Walthamstow's Beer Mile is throwing a huge Christmas party this weekend
Christmas is arriving early in Walthamstow as the Blackhorse Beer Mile throws its annual festive party on Saturday 6 December. The whole stretch of Blackhorse Lane will be busy from midday, with breweries and bars running their own take on Christmas eating, drinking and the usual December drama.Big...
Created 2 Dec 2025
Step onto London's hidden island and wander through its secret studios
This December, Eel Pie Island is opening its doors for its Christmas Open Studios weekend on 6 and 7 December, which means you can step inside the usually off-limits workshops and meet the artists who live and work there.Across the two days, you can browse handmade ceramics, oil paintings, jewellery...
Created 2 Dec 2025
Browse retro gifts at this south London market
So Last Century is heading back to Dulwich Picture Gallery for a two-day Christmas Vintage Market, taking place on 6 and 7 December. Around twenty vintage traders will be spread across the Linbury Room, Art Studio and Cloisters, each selling a curated mix of mid-century pieces and winter finds. You...
Created 2 Dec 2025
Confess your sins for a slice of tiramisu at Mercato Mayfair
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...
Created 1 Dec 2025
New restaurants
Brighton's restaurant scene moves quickly, which is part of the fun and also slightly overwhelming when you just want to know what's actually worth trying. Every month brings something new, from casual cafés in Kemptown to slice shops opening in busy arcades and neighbourhood pubs doing more than ju...
Updated 3 Dec 2025
Step aboard a vintage steam train for a magical ride through London
London's magical seasonal steam train is getting ready to roll back into the capital, offering Londoners a rare chance to board a beautifully restored vintage locomotive for a festive voyage through the city. This year's journey once again features the historic 61306 Mayflower at the front – an...
Created 27 Nov 2025
This bakery is giving away 700 free cookies for National Cookie Day
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 tuck...
Created 27 Nov 2025
Burgers
Brighton takes its burgers seriously, and the city has more options than you can work through in a single summer. There are small spots in the North Laine frying smashed patties, pubs turning out stacks of classics and places focusing on meat cooked over flame. You will also find plenty of vegan opt...
Updated 26 Nov 2025
LGBTQ-friendly London
London's LGBTQ+ nightlife is famed around the world, but there's more to the city than Soho clubs, with lots of different inclusive spaces, sights, and services available to queer individuals. From restaurants and bars flying the rainbow flag to gender-neutral hair salons and libraries delving into...
Updated 26 Nov 2025
Manchester is about to host one of the biggest Banksy exhibitions in the UK
A huge exhibition called 'The Mystery of Banksy' is heading to the city soon, showcasing hundreds of carefully recreated versions of the artist's most famous pieces. It runs from 13 March until 28 June, giving you a few months to make your way through the whole collection.The show takes place inside...
Created 25 Nov 2025
Shoreditch bar to host a pop-up dedicated entirely to pickled onion cocktails
Swift Shoreditch, the award-winning cocktail bar that's already a hit amongst people who know their mezcal from their martinis, is opening its doors to a pop-up dedicated entirely to pickled onions. So, if you have ever looked at a jar of Garner's and thought you would happily drink the brine, this...
Created 25 Nov 2025
A new Vietnamese arrives in King's Cross with free lunch for the first 500
HOP Vietnamese has opened its latest site right by King's Cross St Pancras, bringing quick, tasty Vietnamese dishes to a part of London already spoiled for fast food. To celebrate the launch, HOP is giving away 500 free HOP Boxes from midday on Wednesday, 26 November. The menu sticks to what HO...
Created 25 Nov 2025