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Grace Dent picks her top London restaurants for 2026

Grace Dent picks her top London restaurants for 2026

From a Notting Hill classic to a bikers’ tea hut — and everything in between

The recipe for making a pub work — from a man who really knows

The recipe for making a pub work — from a man who really knows

The 50 sunniest pubs in London for summer drinking

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

The 50 sunniest pubs in London for summer drinking

The 8 best independent and alternative art galleries in London

The 8 best independent and alternative art galleries in London

Can Langosteria's popularity translate to London?

Can Langosteria's popularity translate to London?

Kismet: This convivial den of Turkish delights is destined for glory

Kismet: This convivial den of Turkish delights is destined for glory

London Open House: The landmarks taking part this year you should see

London Open House: The landmarks taking part this year you should see

The south London house hiding a wood-carved masterpiece inside

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The south London house hiding a wood-carved masterpiece inside

Notting Hill Carnival 2026 Guide: dates, map, sound systems & routes

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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 Guide: dates, map, sound systems & routes

Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Best sound systems and after parties

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Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Best sound systems and after parties

Inside Casa Santoni: The heart of Italian aperitivo culture

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Inside Casa Santoni: The heart of Italian aperitivo culture

Sadiq Khan: 'London hosting WorldPride would show how far we've come'

Sadiq Khan: 'London hosting WorldPride would show how far we've come'

Hon’s BBQ, Queen’s Yard: This smokepit ain’t no macho meat rodeo

Hon’s BBQ, Queen’s Yard: This smokepit ain’t no macho meat rodeo

Meet the chef behind London’s hottest new opening, Lunette

Meet the chef behind London’s hottest new opening, Lunette

How hotel restaurants in London finally became cool

How hotel restaurants in London finally became cool

On the Sauce at De Beauvoir Deli: Bread and wine in N1

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

On the Sauce at De Beauvoir Deli: Bread and wine in N1

Za’atar spiced eggs with tomatoes recipe

Za’atar spiced eggs with tomatoes recipe

Treasure hunt: the secret marvels of London’s museums

Treasure hunt: the secret marvels of London’s museums

I always met new men in pubs — now the first-date dinner is back

I always met new men in pubs — now the first-date dinner is back

London venue that hosted Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Self Esteem to close

London venue that hosted Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Self Esteem to close

The Camberwell Arms: Still giving people what they want

Restaurants The Camberwell Arms: Still giving people what they want

Best no cook summer dishes according to London chefs

Best no cook summer dishes according to London chefs

How I party in London: The insider's guide

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

How I party in London: The insider's guide

Oslo Court: This cruise ship time warp just keeps on giving

Oslo Court: This cruise ship time warp just keeps on giving

How London's nightlife evolved to meet a new generation

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

How London's nightlife evolved to meet a new generation

Tom Kerridge: How to save London’s pubs, bars and clubs

Tom Kerridge: How to save London’s pubs, bars and clubs

Endo: Sushi master to open new omakase restaurant in Chelsea

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Endo: Sushi master to open new omakase restaurant in Chelsea

How the St-Germain Spritz became London’s drink of the summer

How the St-Germain Spritz became London’s drink of the summer

Ladbroke Hall: Take the baseline for a walk after wine and risotto

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Ladbroke Hall: Take the baseline for a walk after wine and risotto

Where to watch the World Cup final on big screens in London

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Where to watch the World Cup final on big screens in London

Best summer cookbooks, from seaside food porn to Italian simplicity

Best summer cookbooks, from seaside food porn to Italian simplicity

Six London bars named among the 50 best in Europe - see the full list

Six London bars named among the 50 best in Europe - see the full list

MA/NA review: If Mayfair is your manor, this is the place to be

MA/NA review: If Mayfair is your manor, this is the place to be

What really goes on behind the doors of the London dining scene

What really goes on behind the doors of the London dining scene

Josh Barrie at Wimbledon: Forgive me father, for I have Sinner'd

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Josh Barrie at Wimbledon: Forgive me father, for I have Sinner'd

Vesper, Exmouth Market: Boxer’s evening star packs a knockout punch

Vesper, Exmouth Market: Boxer’s evening star packs a knockout punch

Josh Barrie at The Savoy: No wonder Sophia Loren loved this place

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Josh Barrie at The Savoy: No wonder Sophia Loren loved this place

Which London pubs will be open for England vs Mexico World Cup clash?

Which London pubs will be open for England vs Mexico World Cup clash?

Country pub of the week: The Gunton Arms, Norfolk

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Country pub of the week: The Gunton Arms, Norfolk

Tacos recipe: How to cook for a Mexican-themed party

Tacos recipe: How to cook for a Mexican-themed party

Where to eat real Mexican tacos in London

Where to eat real Mexican tacos in London

11 best American restaurants in London

11 best American restaurants in London

Will London pubs be open for England's World Cup clash against Mexico?

Will London pubs be open for England's World Cup clash against Mexico?

Designer's Diary: What to see, do and buy in July

Designer's Diary: What to see, do and buy in July

La Famiglia review: It’s a King’s Road Family thing — food be damned

La Famiglia review: It’s a King’s Road Family thing — food be damned

The best things to do in London for Pride 2026

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The best things to do in London for Pride 2026

Market Place Food Hall: huge venue to open inside Victoria station

Market Place Food Hall: huge venue to open inside Victoria station

The British rosé barometer: which wine to take into Wimbledon

The British rosé barometer: which wine to take into Wimbledon

The food steals all the thunder at this arch of triumph

The food steals all the thunder at this arch of triumph

Where in London can Scotland fans watch World Cup 2026?

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Where in London can Scotland fans watch World Cup 2026?

Spitalfields sports bar is the perfect place to watch England

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Spitalfields sports bar is the perfect place to watch England

Don’t let the killjoys silence Soho’s glorious debauchery

Don’t let the killjoys silence Soho’s glorious debauchery

The best things to do in London this summer

Events and Things To Do

The best things to do in London this summer

The 15 best rooftop bars in London for 2026

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

The 15 best rooftop bars in London for 2026

The best restaurants serving up a feast of interiors ideas

The best restaurants serving up a feast of interiors ideas

Contenders, ready? The Gladiators experience is a great family day out

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Contenders, ready? The Gladiators experience is a great family day out

Buvette review: Am I in a French diner or on the set of Friends?

Buvette review: Am I in a French diner or on the set of Friends?

Your chic survival guide to summer in London with kids

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Your chic survival guide to summer in London with kids

The 10 best burgers in London

The 10 best burgers in London

Best places in London to cheer on each nation at the World Cup 2026

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Best places in London to cheer on each nation at the World Cup 2026

London's best bagels, from Beigel Bake to Papo's

London's best bagels, from Beigel Bake to Papo's

I agree with Sadiq Khan: Why move to Soho then complain about noise?

I agree with Sadiq Khan: Why move to Soho then complain about noise?

How late are London pubs staying open for the World Cup?

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

How late are London pubs staying open for the World Cup?

Zylia, Covent Garden: Greek food masterfully done for a London crowd

Zylia, Covent Garden: Greek food masterfully done for a London crowd