Some of London’s top restaurateurs are opening new eateries this month, from Alan Yau’s Bangkok-style café Naamyaa to Bodo’s Schloss, an Alpine-themed venue from the founders of Mahiki. Naamyaa Alan Yau, the man behind Wagamama, Hakkasan and Yauatcha, launches a …
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One of London’s most popular attractions, The London Dungeon, is moving next year. The dungeon has been terrifying visitors in its current location at London Bridge for almost 40 years. But it will close at the end of January and …
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Here’s a great video of the work behind Fortnum & Mason’s fantastic Christmas window display for 2012. The designs were unveiled by the Lord Mayor of London, with the participation of actors from the Hackney Empire’s Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington.
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Loserville leaves the West End; a new musical comes to the Arts Theatre; Sadler’s Wells announce some returning classics; and this week’s cast news.
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The last Tuesday of every month is open house night at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Each month, the RIBA’s 66 Portland Place headquarters puts on a range of talks, tours, exhibitions and film screenings around a single …
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London is looking increasingly festive, but if you’re not ready to enjoy Christmas markets or skating there are still many exiting events taking place this weekend. Catch two brand new exhibitions at major cultural venues, or feel anything but chilly …
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A pop-up honesty shop opened in St Katharine Docks this week, inside a 50-year-old red double-decker bus. The shop sells a variety of British-made crafts, including pet toys, gardening tools, kitchenware and knitwear. I particularly liked the soft woollen socks from Devon …
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London has a large population of American expats, and therefore, plenty of places to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on 22 November and many of the city’s US-style venues host lavish celebrations. Traditional menus, American-style entertainment and a warm welcome …
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Fans of the Kneehigh Theatre Company are in for a treat as their production of Steptoe and Son comes to London next year. Following a successful run at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, the two-hander based on scripts from the original …
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Christmas comes to town this week; plus there’s a new shoe shop in Carnaby; a new pop-up in Seven Dials, and a free exhibition of food art at Westfield Stratford City
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