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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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One of London’s best bakeries is opening a second location

April 28, 2026

Photograph: Teo Della TorreThe word ‘cult’ gets bandied around a lot when it comes to London food spots. So much so that it’s lost some of its potency. But there are some places which are deserving of hyperbolic status, and among them […]

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The best pub in London is getting a new pizza kitchen

April 28, 2026

Photograph: Slice CircleApril 25 was a sad day for south London pizza lovers. Dough Hands waved goodbye to its residency at the Old Nun’s Head pub in Nunhead, meaning you can no longer grab a slice of these heartily topped […]

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An immersive full-scale Sistine Chapel exhibition is coming to London this summer

April 28, 2026

Photo: Mance CommunicationsThe Sistine Chapel is coming to London. Sort of. In what is undeniably not quite the same thing as the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum, but still exciting nonetheless, a lavish new projection-based experience is aiming […]

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One of London’s greatest restaurants is coming to the Dusty Knuckle next month

April 28, 2026

We were, frankly, gutted when Black Axe Mangal closed its legendary Highbury restaurant at the end of last year. So you can only imagine how chuffed we are to hear that Lee and Kate Tiernan of the cult grillhouse will be […]

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Massively hyped (and slightly controversial) London restaurant The Yellow Bittern will open in the evenings for the first time

April 28, 2026

One of London’s best restaurants, The Yellow Bittern, is known for its rather terse opening hours. Until now, this French-and-Irish accented King’s Cross bistro has been lunch service only, with one 1pm seating a day. And it’s shut on weekends, […]

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RAYE, Niall Horan and Robyn will headline Capital’s Summertime Ball 2026 – here’s how to get tickets

April 28, 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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This popular north London Italian restaurant is opening a second location

April 27, 2026

Photograph: RossellaWhen it comes to north London ’burbs, Muswell Hill already has plenty to love. Great pubs, scenic views stretching out over north London and easy access to great parks like Highgate Woods and Ally Pally – what’s not to love? […]