Food & drink – Articles about London

London is a thriving culinary hub that brings together flavours and culinary traditions from around the world. Foodies on a tight schedule, visitors trying to get their footing, or locals looking for a fun day out can join one of London's food tours for an entertaining and informative gastronomic ex...

With the cost-of-living crisis threatening to ruin both summer and the UK beer industry, Signal Brewery is launching a series of Pay Day Parties to keep (literal and metaphorical) spirits high in South London.  *Signal's Pay Day Parties will be on the last Saturday of the month (29 July, 26 Aug...

From Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded establishments to those cherished for their authentic family recipes, London is a treasure trove of restaurants serving hearty and delicious curries, but with so many options, knowing where to go and what to order can be challenging. That's why we've written this g...

On the first weekend of July, the Yokimono Japanese Market will bring Japanese cuisine and culture to The Factory in Dalston. The Japan-themed festival invites you explore traditional and contemporary Japanese food, culture, and arts and crafts over two days. The east London festival features a vari...

To kick off the summer season, Monkey Shoulder, the 100% malt whisky designed for mixing, has teamed up with 20ft Fried Chicken, a new fried chicken concept by burger experts Black Bear Burger and Market Halls Oxford Street. Together, they have crafted an exclusive limited-edition wing offering and...

Meatopia, an annual bacchanalia celebrating all things meat, fire, and smoke, has revealed the first 50 chefs who will be participating in the four-day feastivities. From 31 August to 3 September, the Tobacco Dock venue will be enveloped in clouds of smoke, the smell of sizzling meat, and the heat c...

Experience the ultimate celebration of Agave spirits and Mexican culture at La Piñata.  This event offers a unique opportunity to taste an array of Tequilas and Mezcals from over 20 producers, all in one place at Tobacco Dock. Every aspect of the production process for Mezcal, from the unique c...

Acclaimed chef Robin Gill and friends present a sizzling feast of flavour and live music in the newest event space at Birch Cheshunt, The Meadow. Their live performances will provide an unforgettable experience for music and food lovers alike.  Join them for an afternoon of great music, amazing...

Boxpark, the popular food and entertainment venue in London, is adding four exciting new traders to its already epic lineup in venues around the city. The newbies include Yorkshire Burrito, opening at Boxpark in Wembley on 2nd June, designed to push the classic Sunday roast out of its comfort zone.

All hell is about to break loose thanks to the release of one of the most heavily anticipated games of the year, and you can get a tasty preview in London soon. “Diablo IV”, the fourth instalment of the globally popular “Diablo” action RPG series, is gearing up for release on 6 June. The “Diablo” vi...

If you're a doughnut fanatic or simply on a quest to satisfy your sweet tooth, this guide will point you in the right direction for the best doughnuts the city has to offer. From traditional glazed classics to innovative flavour combinations, London is chock full of legendary bakeries and must-visit...

Taste of London will return to Regent's Park for another five days of feasting from 14-18th June. Come together with 55,000 other hungry Londoners to devour delicious food and drink from some of the city's top vendors. Every year, Taste of London rounds up London's top restaurants to offer foodies t...

With 47% of the city dedicated to parks and green spaces and 3,000 parks designated as public open space, it's safe to say London is officially a green city. It is, in fact, one of the greenest capitals in the world. So if you're looking for the perfect spot to pitch up and have a picnic, look no fu...

Islington's Neighbourhood, a colourful space that hosts regularly changing residencies by some of the most exciting food concepts at any given moment, has announced an upcoming residency by none other than Eddie Huang. Eddie Huang is an American chef, TV host, best-selling author, director, restaura...

Had enough of the junk and looking to freshen up your meal plan with some tasty veggies? Well then, our guide to the best salads in London is your new best bud. We've explored the top places to find delicious, healthy salads throughout the capital, from one-off surprises hidden on refined restaurant...

Churros are a popular Spanish dessert that has gained worldwide recognition. The long and slender deep-fried doughnuts are perfect for dipping or filling with different sauces, and they come coated in a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar. London might not boast the temperate climate of most churro...

Welcome to our guide to the best birthday cake shops in London! Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, finding the perfect cake is essential. London is home to some of the best cake bakeries in the world, offering an array of flavou...

Crate is a group of food courts and community event and business spaces constructed from repurposed containers. They're launching a new venture in the heart of Walthamstow this summer, and going by the first details they've revealed, it looks to be a doozy. Not to be confused with the nearby Crate S...

From July to September, the Cocktails in the City festival of drinks will again bring together twenty of London's top bars for a series of pop-up events in a pleasant garden setting. Taking place in Bedford Square Gardens, a private Georgian garden that's closed to the public most of the year, Cockt...

Top club and music venue Printworks is set to close at the start of May and will go on hiatus before reopening in a new venue in 2024. You can say goodbye to the current venue in style – there's a huge craft beer festival on over 5th and 6th May that'll be a huge treat if you love beer, food, and tu...

A few weeks ago, we reported on the winners of the 2023 British Kebab Awards, one of the most prestigious honours a kebab shop can aspire to. If you read that list and thought it was wrong or wanted to add your own hot tip to it, now's your chance. The British Kebab Awards, sponsored by Just Eat, ai...

Are you a cheese lover on the hunt for the best cheese shops in London? Look no further! In this guide to the best cheese shops in London, we'll take you on a tour of the city's finest cheese stores, from traditional cheesemongers with centuries of history to trendy new spots offering the latest art...

Upscale department store Fortnum & Mason has long been associated with fine food. Now the store is doing even more to bring culinary delights to Londoners. Opening on 31st March, the Piccadilly store's third floor has been transformed into an experiential food hub offering exciting events and ex...

The Afternoon Tea Awards are basically the World Cup when it comes to tea time, and the winners of the best afternoon teas in London have now been announced. In a city with as many afternoon tea options as this one has, these places certainly had some stiff competition, but if you're looking for an...

Mere days after becoming England's all-time record goalscorer with 54 goals, national team captain Harry Kane was back at it – and we're not talking about his 55th goal, scored in the very next match.  Collaborating with Toca Social, the interactive football, drinking and dining experience at T...

Just like elsewhere around the world, tacos have become a staple in many Londoners' diets, and the city's dining scene has responded with an array of amazing taquerias to satisfy all taco cravings. We've scoured the streets of London to bring you the top taco spots, offering authentic Mexican tacos...

When it comes to event catering, it can be challenging to find a company that can meet your needs and deliver high-quality, delicious food that your guests will enjoy. That's why we've put together a guide to the best catering companies in London, highlighting those that have established themselves...

Whisky and whiskey are beloved spirits that have been enjoyed for centuries around the world. In London, you can find a plethora of options when it comes to whisky tastings and masterclasses, from intimate, cosy bars to grand, luxurious venues. Whether you're a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curio...

The 2023 British Kebab Awards have been revealed, and London took home a bunch of the honours. The annual British Kebab Awards aim to acknowledge and support the efforts of local kebab takeaways and restaurants across the UK. People can vote for their favourite kebab shop to be recognised as the bes...

For a limited time only – four short days, in fact – culinary end boss Wolfgang Puck will be bringing a taste of his iconic Beverly Hills establishment Spago to Cut at 45 Park Lane. The renowned Spago in Beverly Hills is regularly cited as one of the top restaurants in the USA and redefined Californ...

One of the advantages of living in London is having access to so many global cuisines, in terms of both restaurants and shops and supermarkets. If you're after authentic Asian ingredients and products for your recipes or you're an ex-pat craving a taste of home, there are a wide variety of Asian sup...

In the last week of April, Marylebone will turn into foodie heaven with a series of food tastings, masterclasses and other delicious events held at some of the top dining establishments in the area.  From 25 to 30 April, the Marylebone Food Festival will be highlighting top chefs and business i...

Empty supermarket shelves have become a recurring sight over the past few years, but instead of the peak lockdown era's lack of toilet roll, it's the produce section that lays barren now. The shortage of fruit and vegetables thanks to bad weather and questionable political decisions, combined with t...

Over a year since starting, the war in Ukraine is still raging, with thousands dead or injured and millions more displaced as a result of the conflict. On Saturday, 4 March, some of the city's finest bakers will be again offering up their treats at a bake sale to raise fund for the victims. Held at...

What's better than a big bowl of steaming hot, brothy ramen? A free bowl of steaming hot, brothy ramen, and you can get your fix next week at EZ 24's new instant ramen pop-up. From 22nd-28th February, EZ 24 Ramen is giving away free bowls of instant ramen at their new self-serve instant ramen pop-up...

London is renowned for its love of traditional British cuisine, and one dish that holds a special place in the hearts of Brits everywhere is pie and mash. This hearty meal, made up of a savoury pie served with creamy mashed potatoes and a tangy green liquor sauce, has been a staple of the country's...

Last week, the Brixton branch of the contemporary Indian pop-up-gone-permanent Kricket hosted its first Fried Chicken Challenge, a fun charity event in support of The Childhood Trust. A star-studded panel weighed the pros and cons of dishes by seven chefs of some of London's best eateries before dec...

It started with Le Cube Robuchon, Le Deli Robuchon's Minecraftian pastry taking over social media like it had been sent by the Borg. A new player is about to come to town, however – The Butter Club. The Butter Club – or TBC if you're short on characters – comes from a pair of Amsterdam-based chefs a...

The Greggs vegan range is an iconic — and often contentious — part of the chain's offer, starting with the holy vegan sausage roll. Anyone who wants to keep their Veganuary momentum going will therefore be glad to hear they've brought back a major crowdpleaser — the Vegan Sausage, Bean and Cheese Me...

If we had it our way, we'd be eating pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day. Classic with lemon and sugar, fluffy buttermilk American-style or French-style crêpes, we're not really fussy. Lucky for Londoners, there are heaps of flippin' great places to get your fill of panca...

Honest Burgers have brought back their delicious Guinness burger to celebrate the start of the Guinness Six Nations. It’s jam-packed with crispy onions, a beef patty, pickles, rocket, candied bacon and topped with melted Guinness fondue cheese and chive gravy. The burger is made with pints of...

Afternoon tea is a great British tradition first introduced in England in 1849 by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed afternoon tea to curb her appetite as dinner was usually served late in her household. Since we Londoners love to get boozy, we took this quintessential English custom...

In honour of a collaboration between luxury fashion company Loewe and Hayao Miyazaki's beloved Studio Ghibli, Selfridges will host various themed events and spaces throughout February. To start off, Dolly's Café on the lower ground floor of the famed department store will be taken over by French cul...

Omni is a modern plant-based restaurant that serves seasonal sharing plates in a cosy and intimate space on the corner of Rye Lane in Peckham. All of their vegetables are sourced from premium, local suppliers, with dishes crafted using flavours and inspirations from around the world. They also have...

If you swing by Borough Market on February 2, you’ll be met with a bunch of school pupils selling their own soup and bread to raise money for The Felix Project. This charity delivers surplus food to charities and schools to provide healthy meals to vulnerable people around London. The soup sa...

It’s fair to say that mulled wine tends to steal the limelight during the winter months in London. Which is totally fair, we all love mulled wine. But nothing quite cuts the mustard like a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day and there are a fair few places where you can get your swee...

The masterminds behind the award-winning Opium Cocktail & Dim Sum Parlour are bringing another Asian-inspired bar to the city's thriving cocktail scene. The new bar, Lucy Wong, by The Breakfast Group, is set to open in late February and is an ode to 1950s Hong Kong and co-founder Eric Yu's fond...

Those familiar with the East London bakery scene would've heard of Pavilion, and if you live anywhere near Victoria Park, a coffee and pastry from their lakeside spot is probably a weekend ritual. Well, East Londoners, it's time to get excited because they've just launched a brand new bakery in the...

King's House is a cosy pub in Chelsea, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main road. It consists of a main ground floor bar, a restaurant and a secret garden filled with trees, plants and herbs, covered by pergolas and heaters for cooler days. To celebrate the launch of their brand new fo...

It feels like yesterday that we started getting excited about Big Mamma's new venture into West London, but we needn't wait any longer. The four-storey “pleasure palace” is opening this week in Kensington and we're right to expect big things. The tasty trio of restaurants - Ave Mario, Gl...