Soho is known for its pulsating energy and risque vibes. It is a district with many firsts, including its name, first documented in the 17th century. There are now several Sohos worldwide. It is the birthplace of Mod fashion, a statement against earlier generations’ austerity, and The Rolling Stones performed their first live performance in … Read more
These are exciting times for the vegan dining scene, as veganism is at an all-time high. In 2022, vegans represented 4% of the UK population. Larger restaurant chains are adding plant-based food to their menus, and there is a rise in independent specialists. The introduction of apps has created greater accessibility to the vegan sector. … Read more
Clapham Common dates back to 1086 with its inclusion in the Domesday Book. It once was a piece of waste ground where villagers grazed their stock. Today, it is an award-winning green flag park, one of London’s largest green spaces with London’s largest bandstand, making a perfect picnic spot. It is a triangular-shaped area of … Read more
Shoreditch in London’s East End has long been an industrial hub for furniture, clothing, and printing. Over the years, the region has attracted designers, architects, and artists like Charles Dickens and Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Street artists flock to make their mark, and Shoreditch is attracting a new crowd of talent in the form of Tech … Read more
London Bridge is one of the most iconic sites in the UK. So famous that in 1968, when the old bridge was falling and sinking into the River Thames, it was sold and moved brick by brick to Arizona, earning itself a place in the Guinness World Records for the furthest distance to move a … Read more
It is hard to believe that Covent Garden was once the garden and fields of Westminster Abbey and convent, a clue to how it got its name. Later becoming a bustling fruit and vegetable market, it offers some of the best brunch spots in London. It is fitting that the area is providing food for … Read more
Are egg benedict and bottomless mimosas too dull for you? Well, I’ve got the solution for you. Add some outlandish wigs, thick makeup and questionable dance moves, and you’ve got a drag show. Drag brunches are becoming increasingly popular – which is excellent news for the weekend warriors looking for brunch with a lot of … Read more
Brunch is the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday – and what better place to go brunching than in the trendy borough of Hampstead? The quaint artisanal shops, cobbled streets, and booming cafe culture in Hampstead make it the ideal place for a spot of brunch. But with so many cafes and restaurants, it … Read more