Faye Hardy

Given that it's bang in the centre of London, it's not surprising that Soho is full of great places to eat. You can get everything from all-day dim sum to fresh pasta to authentic sushi, but which are the very best restaurants in Soho? If you're dining solo, Soho is full of counter restaurants that…

Smart Works, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for job interviews, is popping up in Covent Garden with holiday shop filled with a load of designer gear. Expect to find discounted fashion and beauty products on the rails and the shelves from brands like Ganni, Bobbi Brown, Aligne, Frame, Omnes, Reformation, Hunza G,…

Covent Garden has a rep for being a bit of a tourist trap and given the crowds that Covent Garden Market pulls in and its proximity to theatreland, it's not surprising that plenty of chains - including some of the more upmarket ones like Dishoom, Big Mamma (with the mammoth Ave Mario), Blacklock, and Flat…

Shoreditch is the busiest part of East London and is the spiritual home of the pop-up, so naturally, it's bursting with places to eat and drink. In fact, you can probably eat your way around the world without leaving the E1 postcode. Aside from all the cooler-than-cool shops, Redchurch Street alone boasts Smoking Goat, Brat…

If you're a big fan of staying in, we're here to make sure you're entertained. To give you the giggles, put you on the edge of your seat, have you open-mouthed with a crisp between your fingers that's been waiting to be eaten for eternity as you stare at the screen, we've put together some…

After hitting Tokyo and LA, Veuve Clicquot's 250th anniversary exhibition Solaire Culture is landing in London. The free immersive experience takes you on a journey through the house's heritage, with historical documents and an original bottle of Veuve Clicquot from the 1840s on display. There will also be original artworks inspired by Madame Clicquot and…

Elstree's idyllic glamping retreat Home Farm is hosting another festival this year At Home Farm will run throughout the summer with a line-up of intimate outdoor events, which include some of the best names in independent music, theatre and food. It's all to be enjoyed under trees and in fairy light-lit woods, and the best…

Inspired by the old Irani cafes of Bombay, Dishoom became an instant hit thanks to its bangin' sharing plates and beaut decor, and all their sites have regular huge queues out the door. The lamb samosas, masala prawns, house black daal and chicken ruby are spot on every single time, and we'll never say to…

Wilderness is back for 2023 and, as usual, there's A LOT going on at this four-day festival in Oxfordshire. As well as headliners The Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, and Fatboy Slim taking to the stage, other names also include Arlo Parks, Sugarbabes, and Confidence Man. And once the main stage has died down,…

After undergoing a pretty big (and spenny) redevelopment, Battersea Power Station has reopened its doors with bunch of new eateries and shops inside, and a new glass lift experience where you can shoot up to the top of one of the iconic chimneys. If you're feeling hungry, the Grade II-listed power station has you well…

If you're a fan of the popular podcast The Guilty Feminist hosted by Deborah Frances-White, then get ready because she's about to be joined by Tom Allen to spread some Queer cheer this festive season. Camp as Christmas features an impressive line-up of LGBTQ+ celebs including the likes of Rosie Jones, Larry Dean, Kemah Bob,…

Music lovers, mark your calendars because the Walthamstow Record Fair is back where you'll be able to dig for rare vinyl records. More than 40 tables of indie record labels, record stores, collector dealers and local vinyl enthusiasts will set up shop. So, whether you're keen to discover a new independent label or just hoping…