Known your loaf of bread from your Khyber Pass with our guide to speaking like a cockney. From Eastenders to Ray Winstone, nothing is more London than cockney rhyming slang… well, apart from maybe a bit of roadman slang. Some theories on cockney rhyming slang’s origins include it being a game, a code, or a …
Looking for the best things to do in London in June? Don’t miss the best things to see and do in the capital this month with this handy guide. Summer is now upon us, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a goodun. From foodie festivals to interesting exhibitions, there’s heaps of events you …
We review The Culpeper – an Aldgate pub serving up some very toothsome cooking that we think a lot of London restaurants could learn from. Down in Aldgate there’s a pub that’s been doing a steady trade: The Culpeper. They’ve got a rooftop garden where they are said to grow much of what you’ll find …
All hands on deck! Which deck? How about one of these highly cool boat bars or restaurants in London? Sometimes we get the urge to take to the water. We’re not talking swimming… We’re talking about sipping G&Ts on the top deck when the sun comes out. Or maybe enjoying a good meal as you …
We go in search of the hidden spots that we think deserve a little more credit. London is a city that pays dividends – if you take the time to invest in it that is. There are so many hidden gems in London that if we’re frank, if you’re not taking the time to explore …
Sundays in London are a delight. We don’t want to brag but we’ve got them down to a fine art (clearly bragging). Gone is Saturday’s weird manic energy (or severe hangover if you had a particularly lively Friday night) – by Sunday you’re chill like Craig David in 7 Days. In other words, the perfect …
Your guide to the history of some of London’s weirdest pub names, and whether it’s worth having a pint at any of them. London’s got a mind-boggling amount of pubs. And many of them have been around for a mind-boggling amount of time. Over the years, stories get told, tales twisted, and these old pubs …
Your guide to the London riverside restaurants not to be missed. From fancy spots to cosy diners, here’s where to chow down. Ok, you’ve got an anniversary, or maybe an important date, and you need to impress. Where do you take them? Nothing quite says romance like dining on the waterfront, and London does waterfront …
Looking for the best restaurants in London with a view? You’re in good company. We’re lucky to have a whole host of restaurants with fantastic views in London, from high-end modern cooking in landmark buildings like the Shard and the Walkie Talkie to countless riverside pubs serving stick-to-your-ribs grub and pints. And the views themselves? …
Pool is one of the nation’s favourite pub sports – so it makes total sense that there are some brilliant pool bars in London. Whether you’re a casual boozy player or fancy yourself as a semi-pro, here’s where to head. Words by Sam Jeans Pool, darts and other bar games are great for knocking back …
