Guardian readers share their favourite albums of 2025, highlighting Clipse's acclaimed rap return, Lily Allen's personal storytelling, and breakthrough acts like Geese. Discover the year's essential listens.
The Pocket in Islington has been named London's best new pub for 2025 by Time Out. Discover why this traditional boozer, serving local ales and classic snacks, stands out in a challenging market.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover the standout dishes that defined London's food scene in 2025, from decadent cheese fonduta to an iconic tempura cod sandwich. Find out where to eat them.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair has been crowned the world's best new luxury hotel for 2025. Discover the opulent suites, spa and dining at this historic London landmark.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
We review the £18.50 fish and chips at The Grapes in Limehouse, a historic pub owned by acting legend Sir Ian McKellen. Discover the verdict on the food, atmosphere, and prices.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Baxter's Court in Hackney, a beloved local pub, has reopened just a month after its closure by Wetherspoons. The DC Lion pub operator has taken over, promising a new chapter for the community hub.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Discover the five standout London restaurant openings of 2025, from Filipino bistro brilliance in Kentish Town to a sleek South Kensington brasserie. Find your next culinary destination.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
Discover why Dishoom in Covent Garden commands legendary queues. Our first-hand review covers the okra fries, chilli chicken, and the buzz that makes it a London must-visit. Book ahead!
Time Out's expert list reveals the top 20 sushi spots in London, with an intimate Clerkenwell omakase counter taking the number one crown. Discover where to book.
Discover Sushi Tetsu in Clerkenwell, a 7-seat omakase restaurant offering exquisite sushi in an intimate setting. Tips on securing a booking inside.
The opening of the new £1m Wetherspoons pub in Croydon, The Coombe Lodge, has been delayed by two days. It will now open on December 19, creating 80 jobs. Read more.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
A new Netflix documentary chronicles The New Yorker's 100-year history, exploring its iconic covers, legendary writers, and cultural impact. Discover the story behind the magazine.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Guinness reveals its first Harp Guide, naming the UK's top 35 pubs for the perfect pint. Discover the nine London venues that made the prestigious list.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
Discover the iconic Coach & Horses in Soho, where landlady Ali Ross upholds its unique character after the era of 'London's rudest landlord' Norman Balon. Explore its history and charm.