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Why does this south London bingo hall now have a prestigious blue plaque?

Photograph: James Gordon-MacIntoshMove over Brixton Academy. South London’s most rock n roll venue isn’t a stadium, pub or even, these days, a place with live music. It’s a Grade I-listed bingo hall in Tooting called Buzz Bingo. And this past […]

The City of London coffee shop that has been named one of the best in Europe

Photograph: Jess Hand for Time Out A mini chain of independent coffee shops has been named England’s top place for a cup of joe in a new ranking by Europe’s 100 best coffee shops. Rosslyn, which has nine outlets in the […]

A new map reveals hidden set menus at London’s best restaurants

Image: Courtesy of All Set London If you want to taste the best of a restaurant’s menu at the fraction of its normal price, a set menu is the way to go. Sure, they might not offer nearly as much choice as à la carte […]

The best pizza restaurant in Europe is in London

Napoli on the RoadIf there’s one thing that Londoners can’t get enough of, it’s pizza. But who can blame us? From the majestic marinara at Short Road to the masterful Jode at Yard Sale, the city is spoiled with more exceptional […]

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A Michelin-starred chef is opening a new Italian restaurant in south London

May 7, 2026

Photograph: Adam Byatt RestaurantsOne of London’s biggest chefs has announced a new opening on Wandsworth Common this summer. Yep, Adam Byatt – chef-owner of Clapham’s Michelin-starred Trinity, British diner Bistro Union and Brasserie Constance on Fulham Pier – is bringing his […]

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This London hotel is hosting a swish Wes Anderson season this month

May 7, 2026

Photograph: Courtesy of 20th Century Studios Wes Anderson may not have a movie out this year but cinema’s arch stylist is still having a moment in his home-from-home. London’s Design Museum is hosting a big exhibition until July – Wes […]

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Plans have been revealed for a bonkers rooftop pool at the top of London’s iconic BT Tower

May 7, 2026

Photograph: PhotoFires / Shutterstock.comWhen the BT Tower first opened as a communications centre in 1964, we doubt anyone ever envisioned that one day, decades in the future, people would be swimming on top of it. But under newly revealed plans, […]

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Take That have joined the lineup for the 2026 Capital Summertime Ball – here’s how to get tickets to see RAYE, Calvin Harris, Lola Young and more

May 7, 2026

Photograph: Anaribphoto / Shutterstock.comThis summer legendary boyband Take That will head out on a massive tour of the UK’s biggest stadiums. If you didn’t manage to get tickets for that but you did snap up tickets to Capital’s 2026 Summertime Ball, […]

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The first ever high-tech Pizza Express is opening in London

May 7, 2026

Photograph: @SpotyphotoThese days London is stuffed full of perfect pizza joints. No-flop New York-style slices and pies with a Michelin-starred chef’s touch abound in this fair city. Just check out Time Out’s list to see the best pizza places across […]

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The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [May 8-10 2026]

May 7, 2026

Photograph: Canyon JamesMay is an utterly lovely month for anyone who loves nice weather, tulips, and reacquainting themselves with pub beer gardens. But for anyone who’s trying to save money, it’s a total nightmare. There are not one but two […]

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London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for May 9-10 2026

May 7, 2026

Photograph: Giulio Benzin / Shutterstock.comAn exhibition about the Southbank’s iconic skate park, an entire art fair dedicated to ceramics, a Hackney history festival and a raucous party to celebrate Tate Modern’s Nigerian Modernism exhibition are just a few of the […]