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What to get up to in London this weekend

From the relaunch of a renowned gallery to a new footy-focussed hit at the theatre, Mike Daw has the pick of what to get up to in London this weekend

Jun 23, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Tennis al fresco: London’s outdoor Wimbledon screenings

Can’t make it onto Centre Court? Mike Daw has the next best thing

Jun 21, 2023
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Where to find London’s best martinis, from Dukes Bar to Egerton House

Tyler Zielinski and Mike Daw on the capital’s bartender pushing the boundaries of the cocktail — with a few classics to boot

Jun 20, 2023
Food + Drink

Time to try Cartizze — it’s Prosecco, but posh

Cartizze — shorthand for a region and the wine that comes from it — is slowly starting to take off. Mike Daw takes a sip

Jun 16, 2023
Restaurants

Ynyshir named UK’s best place to eat for second year running

The capital puts on a strong show, with 14 of the UK’s top 20 restaurants named in London

Jun 13, 2023
Food + Drink

Private Party: London’s most exclusive members’ clubs

From new clubs to old favourites, Mike Daw peeks behind the door at London’s most hidden-away hotspots

Jun 7, 2023
Food + Drink

First Look: All day dining and dancing at new Gaucho Covent Garden

A decade since Gaucho’s last opening, the group’s new Covent Garden site promises more than just good steaks

Jun 2, 2023
Food + Drink

Akwasi Brenya-Mensa’s Tatale leaves Africa Centre a year after opening

Little is known at present about the next steps for either the space or chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa

Jun 2, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Game on: London’s very best arcade bars, from N64 to Queens

From an agreeably seedy Soho basement to some seriously state-of-the-art venues, these are London’s best bars where there’s more to do than drink

May 30, 2023
Food + Drink

Tommy Banks to launch new food festival at Lord’s cricket ground

The home of cricket is opening its doors to the public for a new week-long food festival

May 26, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Where to watch Eurovision in London

Nearly ten million of us are slated to tune in to Eurovision this year — here’s the rundown of the best spots across town to get into the Europop mood

May 12, 2023
Food + Drink

Vegan chef Alexis Gauthier to open Studio Gauthier & 123V Bakery

Alexis Gauthier is set to launch the new ventures in the BFI building in Fitzrovia this June

May 12, 2023
Food + Drink

F&M Awards: ES Mag’s Joanna Taylor named restaurant writer of the year

The elegant event saw the best voices in food and drink come together to recognise outstanding achievement

May 12, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Where and how to celebrate the Coronation in London

The long weekend is full of horses in hats, countless flags, the national anthem on repeat, and plenty of goings-on across the capital

May 6, 2023
Food + Drink

Fit for a King: The four official recipes for Charles’ Coronation

Forget the Coronation chicken, and crown your celebrations with one of these royally good recipes

May 5, 2023
Events and Things To Do

The best pubs and restaurants along this year’s London Marathon route

Once you’ve cheered on the runners, amble on down to one these spots for a light refreshment

Apr 21, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Energize: UK’s first live interactive games arcade to open in London

Expect everything from dodging lazers to scaling the walls

Apr 18, 2023
Food + Drink

Cocktails in the City announces return and reveals initial line-up

Spread across three weekends over the summer, Cocktails in the City returns for 2023

Apr 11, 2023
Food + Drink

Yard Sale Pizza and Taste Cadets to launch kebab pizza together

In aid of the Kurdish Red Crescent Earthquake fund, Yard Sale and Taste Cadets have teamed up for the month-long special

Apr 11, 2023
Culture

Easter in London for free! Our best picks for a cheap weekend

Here’s how to do Easter in the capital without breaking the bank

Apr 6, 2023
Restaurants

Chef Joe Laker to open Counter 71 and Lowcountry in Shoreditch

Laker says he feels “creatively liberated” at his new restaurant and bar

Apr 4, 2023