Mark your calendars, folks. The National Portrait Gallery is reopening on 22nd June 2023 after a mega refurbishment. For the first time in almost three years, The National Portrait Gallery, which sits just off Trafalgar Square, will open up its doors to art lovers and culture seekers alike, showing off its brand-new multi-million pound makeover. …
Looking for the best karaoke in London? Belt your heart out at these brilliant spots in the capital. We’re not sure about you, but many drunken nights in London end in karaoke. And while many establishments frown upon spontaneous lyrical warbling, there are several cracking London karaoke venues where you can let loose and channel …
Le Magritte is a swish bar at The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair. Does it live up to its grand design? Read on to find out. Hotel bars can notoriously be a little bit of a snoozefest. A place where important business folk hang out post 9-5 slog and drink far too much whiskey before getting …
Heard of London’s Temple Church? This unsuspecting building is steeped in fascinating history. Let’s explore. Words by Olivier Guiberteau London is blessed with an extraordinarily rich history… But now and again you come across a place where the past echoes that little bit louder than normal. Let’s discover the curious tale of London’s Temple Church. …
Book lovers, rejoice! Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of A Little Life is coming to London’s West End. Here’s what we know so far. In news that physically made us squeal, Hanya Yanahigara’s emotional (and that’s putting it lightly) novel, A Little Life, is coming to London’s West End early next spring. James Norton – you …
From its beginnings as a stately home in Bishopsgate to a brick-by-brick move to Chelsea in the early 20th Century, Crosby Moran Hall boasts a history that other London homes can only dream of. Here’s what you need to know. Words by John Rogers Crosby Moran Hall is a 15th Century mansion that has a …
London’s gorgeous skyline is filled with an abundance of architectural styles – these are the city’s modern architectural marvels you need to see IRL. Words by John Rogers Sleek shapes with glassy facades have replaced the in-your-face sharp-edged concrete Brutalism that epitomised post-war London architecture, adding a modern slant to London’s rich architectural heritage. Modern …
Wapping is one of London’s unsung culinary heroes. Discover the best restaurants in Wapping with this insider’s guide. Words by Sam Jeans Nestled between Tower Bridge and Limehouse in East London, Wapping is an intriguing district characterised by quaint cobbled streets and regenerated warehouses. Though it might seem like one of the capital’s sleepy corners, …
Nothing beats a pint, and nothing beats a pint in a pub that’s got a story. Here’s where you can find both in Wapping. Wapping was once a thriving port on the Thames, and has seen more rises and falls than the tides. It’s been neglected, bombed and burnt, but always came back strong. Wapping’s …
Looking for the best soups in London? If you’re after a warm embrace in a meal, London’s got you covered – the city offers hearty bowls aplenty from cuisines all round the globe. Words by Austin Hodge. From traditional soups heaped with veggies to ramen offerings and even soup buns, you’re never far from a …
