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
This West London pub has just been named the most beautiful in the capital
The Forester, in the heart of Ealing, has just been crowned London's most beautiful pub at the 2025 CAMRA Pub Design Awards, and it's not hard to see why. Cosy Edwardian fireplaces? Check. Dreamy stained glass windows? Check. Proper pints in a grand, historical setting? Obviously...
Created 10 Jul 2025
Cuba comes to WC1 for a three-night rum party
This July, The Bloomsbury Club is turning up the heat with Cuban Nights, a celebration in honour of Daiquiri Week. They have teamed up with Ron Santiago de Cuba and are serving up a slice of Havana in the heart of the city, complete with a limited-edition cocktail menu and three nights of live...
Created 9 Jul 2025
See a Gallagher-signed guitar at Selfridges this week
Calling all Oasis fans, to mark the band's return to the stage, Selfridges at the Exchange Square store is now home to an Epiphone guitar signed by both Gallagher brothers. It's located right at the entrance, so you can pay your respects to Manchester's most iconic musical export before heading upst...
Created 9 Jul 2025
Trafalgar Square turns into a giant chessboard for ChessFest 2025
Chess takes over central London once again on Sunday 13 July, as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square for a full day of free, family-friendly activities celebrating the game in all its forms.Following last year's record turnout of over 23,000 visitors, the 2025 edition is shaping up to be even more...
Created 8 Jul 2025
Gigs under the stars at Somerset House
Summer Series is back, running from 10 to 20 July, turning the grand courtyard of Somerset House into one of London's most scenic open-air gig spots.This year's lineup brings serious talent, with British-Nigerian soul singer Jacob Banks taking to the stage on Saturday,...
Created 8 Jul 2025
The street party that turns EC1 into a giant canvas
Get ready for two full days of street art, live music, and good vibes as Whitecross Street Party (WXSP) returns to liven up EC1 on July 12 and 13.Expect epic live mural painting from some of London's most exciting street artists, along with music, dance, and spoken word performances across...
Created 8 Jul 2025
Greenwich Park is throwing a massive free festival this July
This July, Greenwich Park is the place to be for two glorious days of free live music, circus, outdoor theatre and sunshine. Summer in the Park returns on 12 and 13 July, transforming one of London's prettiest green spaces into a hub of family fun.The festival takes place beneath the...
Created 8 Jul 2025
This village spot is serving the ultimate pre-Wimbledon lunch
If you're heading to Wimbledon and looking for something lovely to eat that isn't a soggy sandwich or an overpriced tub of strawberries, allow us to point you towards The Black Lamb, a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Wimbledon Village, and an absolute must during tournament s...
Created 8 Jul 2025
London's latest cocktail trend has arrived at this sexy Shoreditch bar
If you happen to wander down Redchurch Street in search of a drinking den that's effortlessly cool and oh-so-Shoreditch, you'll want to pop into Chiave – the little, sexy cocktail and listening bar that's fast becoming one of East London's hottest hangouts.You'll find them at number 36, where the ba...
Created 7 Jul 2025
Flower arranging classes
London's floristry scene is flourishing, and not just in shop windows and market stalls. All around the capital, floral studios, garden centres and independents are opening up their workbenches to share their gorgeous art of flower arranging. It's all about hand-tied posies and whimsical centrepiece...
Updated 4 Jul 2025
A giant glowing moon is landing in a park in Cheshire this September
A six-metre replica of the moon is touching down in Cheshire this autumn from 1 to 19 September (a 50-minute drive from Manchester city centre), and it's totally free to visit.The impressive sculpture, 'Museum of the Moon', was created by UK artist Luke Jerram and will be on display from September 1...
Created 3 Jul 2025
This inclusive Soho theatre show for kids ends in an explosion of colour
On 24 and 25 July, SPLAT!, a fun physical comedy about art and collaboration, is landing at Underbelly Boulevard in Soho for just two can't-miss performances. Crafted for children aged 3 to 7 (plus their grown-ups), this language-free show has been exciting audiences around the UK with its visual st...
Created 3 Jul 2025
Canal in Westbourne Park is officially open
There's a new neighbourhood hangout in West London, Canal, the latest venture from the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie, bringing bistro vibes and seasonal plates to a revamped spot on the Grand Union Canal.It's located in Taxi House, which was the former home of the London Taxi Driv...
Created 2 Jul 2025
Jack Daniel's new rare whiskey debuts in London's most exclusive cocktail
The Connaught Bar's latest creation, the 'Silver Seventeen', is a limited-edition drink celebrating the launch of Jack Daniel's rare 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, and it's every bit as lavish as it sounds.It's been crafted by the Connaught's legendary Head Bartender, Agostino Perrone, and is the pe...
Created 30 Jun 2025
Halal restaurants in North London
North London's a treasure trove of cracking little halal spots, whether you're after something super caj in Camden or somewhere a bit swankier in Islington. From smoky Turkish fare in Green Lanes to cosy Indian spots tucked away on Edgware Road, the area dishes up everything you could crave – all ha...
Updated 3 Jul 2025
Gay bars near Shoreditch
Shoreditch has long been London's hangout for the cool, creative types, and its gay bars are no exception. The area thrums with excellent LGBTQ+ nightlife spots, from cocktail bars to late-night dance floors, this area is home to some of the city's best queer nightlife. Swing by one of the venues fo...
Updated 27 Jun 2025