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Alastair Reid Schanche

Alastair is a features writer at London X London. He joined the team in late 2022 hot off the back of a five-year stint in Shanghai where he wrote for Time Out and ran a very niche blog about Chinese food.

He’s unable to shake his addiction for Sichuan noodles, but will be found devouring London’s other glorious cuisines when he’s not warming seats at the Prince Charles.

Sometimes a sleek lounge or the back of a pub just won’t do it. It’s then that you need a bit of a gimmick. Here’s the best of London’s quirkiest bars.  We’re basically always on the hunt for cool London bars and sometimes this noble quest throws up some wild cards. We’re talking speakeasies and …

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Your guide to all the best events in celebration of Charles III’s coronation. Here’s what’s on in London. We’ve got a historic moment on our hands, folks. Let’s make it a historic weekend. But how? Well London has heaps of events going on to honour the Coronation of Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.  From …

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Happy birthday to one of London’s most iconic venues! Ally Pally is turning 150… and you’re invited to the huge birthday bash. Alexandra Palace is turning 150 this year, and they’re planning a massive party to celebrate.  The party is on Saturday 27th May from midday until 9pm. Entry to the party is totally free …

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Ready to take on a self-guided walking tour of London’s literary hotspots? These are the places you need to visit. Welcome, bookworms, to London – a city that has been called home by some of the finest literary talents in the English language.  Over London’s many years of history, the city has been home to …

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We asked… And you delivered. These are our reader’s favourite restaurants in London. There are so many great restaurants in London – and we’re not just talking about the high-end.  Every neighbourhood has some great local spots to be proud of. We love talking about them and we love writing about them, but we wanted …

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The Coronation of King Charles III is nearly upon us! Here’s your bumper guide to the coronation weekend. Sound the trumpets – it’s coronation time.  This monumental moment in British history is plenty of reason for a good party and London knows it. Not only will we have envy-of-the-nation front row seats to all the …

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Moving to London? Here are the big, important things that you should know before tackling life in the world’s coolest city.  London is crazy-exciting and we bet you’re itching to move here. But hold those horses cowboy, you’ve got some thinking to do before you tackle life in the big city.  There are all the …

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Ready to channel your inner Da Vinci? It’s time to get creative at the best London art classes.  Sometimes you just get that urge to say screw it, I’m going to quit my day job and become a painter. We’re here to say hold your horses; you might need a little bit of hands-on experience …

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Sound the trumpets. It’s time for a royal feast. These are the best coronation afternoon teas in London you need to check out. Britain loves a traditional afternoon tea, and what better excuse to get all traditional than the coronation of King Charles III? The big day falls on May 6th, but many of London’s …

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