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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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‘Great British Menu’ winner Nikita Pathakji is opening her first ever restaurant in south London

April 29, 2026

Photograph: Optomen Television Ltd, Kate HollingsworthGreat British Menu’s latest Champion of Champions is set to open a brand new restaurant next month. Nikita Pathakji will launch her first solo restaurant, Maai, on Abbeville Road in Clapham on May 20. The […]

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How to get last-minute tickets for Olivia Dean’s London shows this week

April 29, 2026

Photograph: Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.comOlivia Dean has had quite the year. Her summer single ‘Man I Need’ was named Radio 1’s biggest song of 2025, her sophomore album The Art of Loving flew to the top of the charts and in February she won […]

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An immersive gin wonderland will land in London next week – from the brains behind a legendary New York production company

April 29, 2026

Photograph: Hendrick’s GinIf you thought Selfridges was just a place to grab all your bougie buys, think again. The swanky department store has a lot more than just goods with a hefty price tag – including a cinema, skateboarding bowl […]

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Keira Knightley will return to the London stage to star in a West End adaptation of award-winning film ‘The Lives of Others’

April 29, 2026

Photo: Sonia Friedman ProductionsKeira Knightley caused a major splash with her last – and to date, only – West End roles, starring in Molière’s The Misanthrope and Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour at the height of her late ’00/early ’10s […]

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RAYE, Calvin Harris and Lola Young will headline Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 – here’s how to get tickets

April 29, 2026

Photograph: Capital Summertime BallPopheads, assemble! It’s that time of year again: the great and good of the music world are set to touch down at Wembley Stadium for Capital’s Summertime Ball, the annual bash packed with A-list talent and newcomers […]

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The 10 best new London theatre openings in May 2026

April 28, 2026

Photograph: Michelle Grace HunderIt’s May on the London stage and we’re now entering that period of the year where things start seriously hotting up in the West End, as the biggest shows of 2026 – the ones that are hoping to […]

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Olivia Dean at London’s O2 Arena: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know

April 28, 2026

Photograph: Jess Hand / Time Out One of the O2 Arena’s biggest residencies of the year kicks off this week: Olivia Dean is in town for six nights at the city’s biggest indoor music venue. The Londoner (and former Time […]