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Has a new Banksy artwork appeared in central London?

Photograph: Louise Androlia for Time Out LondonHas a new Banksy artwork just popped up in central London? A new statue has appeared on a plinth in St James’ – and it seems to bear the legendary artist’s signature. The sculpture shows a […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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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The surprising east London postcode that has been named the ‘coolest’ place to live in the city by the Times

January 16, 2026

Every year, Time Out crowns one London neighbourhood the coolest of the lot. In 2023 the title went to King’s Cross, in 2024 it was passed on to Leyton and right now, thanks to its young-at-heart vibe, independent spirit and vibrant multiculturalism, Camberwell currently […]

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I ate one of London’s most expensive menus, worth £380 – but is it worth the splurge?

January 15, 2026

Ikoyi is regularly named one of the best restaurants in the world. In last year’s list of the planet’s top eateries by World’s 50 Best, Ikoyi was one of only two London restaurants to make the list (placing 15th overall). But such […]

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A new night bus between central and west London will launch this weekend

January 15, 2026

This is a PSA for all west London based night owls and late-night workers – you’re getting a brand new night bus from the city centre. And you’re getting it as soon as this coming weekend. The N118 route will […]

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London Heathrow was officially the second-busiest international airport in the world in 2025

January 15, 2026

Last year, London Heathrow was crowned the most connected airport in the world. The west London hub offered travellers flights to an impressive 226 destinations across 80 different countries and so, as you’d expect, it got very, very busy. In fact, a new […]

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Iconic east London drag karaoke bar the Karaoke Hole is closing

January 15, 2026

Sad news for lovers of sparkles and public humiliation – one of east London’s greatest drag karaoke bars is shutting down for good at the end of the month. The Karaoke Hole on Kingsland High Street in Dalston will sing its […]

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The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [January 16-18 2026]

January 15, 2026

There are some surprisingly nice things about January. Nope, not the weather, which unfortunately is set to continue its current abysmal form. And probably not the parlous state of your post-Christmas finances, either. But one thing to feel happy about […]

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Tate Britain is hosting free yoga classes in its exhibition galleries next week

January 15, 2026

In January, we all have to put in a little extra effort to keep sane. With the dark evenings, cold stormy weather and our bank accounts drained from December’s festivities, it’s easy to just stay home and rot. But don’t give in […]