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
Wine bars
Finding a good wine bar in Brighton isn't exactly difficult; the city is packed with places pouring everything from wild ferments and funky natural bottles to classic French reds and Sussex sparklers. Some spots double as neighbourhood hangouts, others feel more like low-lit date venues, and a few b...
Updated 12 Dec 2025
A Christmas playground has landed in London Bridge
Flat Iron Square has kicked off the season with Yuletide Yard, a winter takeover running until 22 December that brings Christmas trees, glowing lights, festive drinks and a lot of fun to its London Bridge home. The terrace has been turned into a small winter garden, and inside you'll find neon fairg...
Created 11 Dec 2025
Pyro turns its terrace into a cosy Greek-inspired winter hideaway
This year, Pyro's terrace has been reworked into Baráki Bar, a gorgeous Greek-inspired snug where heaters keep things toasty, cocktails flow, and everything seems to be cooked over fire. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, which makes it a fab option for an after-work drink or a cosy spot to settle in wi...
Created 11 Dec 2025
A closer look at Ben Murphy's new Fitzrovia opening
74 Charlotte Street has opened in Fitzrovia as Ben Murphy's newest chapter, shaped by years working with Pierre Koffmann and time spent in the Michelin-starred kitchens of southern France, Paris and New York. All that experience shows up in dishes that are carefully put together yet still familiar,...
Created 9 Dec 2025
Asian restaurants in Canary Wharf
If you only think of Canary Wharf as a place for spreadsheets and suits, it might surprise you how much good Asian food is packed into the area. There are sleek Japanese joints, classic crowd-pleasers, cosy neighbourhood spots and plenty of grab-and-go options for when you're in a rush. Here are the...
Updated 9 Dec 2025
Asian restaurants in Soho
Soho is jam-packed with some of London's very best Asian restaurants, from tiny counter spots to buzzy two-floor dining rooms. You can walk a single street here and pass everything from bustling Thai grills to Japanese udon bars and modern Indian kitchens doing their own thing. This guide rounds up...
Updated 8 Dec 2025
Alley Cats expands again with a new Notting Hill spot
Alley Cats is keeping its pace with another west London opening, this time on Portobello Road. The New York-style pizzeria has been rolling out sites steadily since its Marylebone debut in 2024, and this fourth spot will land early next year.The space is spread over two floors with a slice hatch at...
Created 5 Dec 2025
Step inside Chloé Zhao's Hamnet at this free exhibition
If you're curious about the world behind 'Hamnet', the much-talked-about Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley drama, there's a free exhibition popping up in Fitzrovia that should scratch the itch. 'Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream' opens at 6 Fitzroy Square and gives a close look at how Chloé Zhao h...
Created 5 Dec 2025
New York's Shake Shack heads to the Trafford Centre
Manchester has no shortage of banging burger joints, but the arrival of Shake Shack feels like a new milestone. The New York burger brand is opening its first northern site, and it is heading straight for the Trafford Centre, where a large new Shack will open in March 2026.The menu is the usual Shac...
Created 5 Dec 2025
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