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Food & Drink

Embrace Summer On This Chic New Terrace Overlooking Trafalgar Square

Stunning views and a vibrant Eastern Mediterranean menu.
Food & Drink
By Laura Reynolds

London's Most Affordable Afternoon Teas: 2026 Guide To Budget-Friendly Menus

Sandwiches, scones and cakes for under £35.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Samuel Pepys Day: Walking Tours Trace Footsteps Of Famous Diarist

Put it in your diary!
Festivals
By M@

Doggett's Coat And Badge: See The Annual Thames River Race

It's the oldest boat race in the world.
Transport
By Will Noble

When Wooden Wheels Were Trialled On Tube Trains

At least we think they were.
Books & Poetry
By Londonist

Help Save This Collection Of One Million Black Books

"I cannot do it alone."
History
By M@

London's Traffic Lights: A Colourful History

From the Westminster trial to full roll-out.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Black On The Square Is Back In Trafalgar Square This September

Latest annual celebration on cultural calendar.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Totally Thames 2026: London's Month-Long Festival Of All Things Riverine

A marathon along the Thames and an Indian ceremony of light.
Free & Cheap
By Londonist

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 3-9 August 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.
History
By Will Noble

When A 13-Piece Monkey Jazz Band Escaped, Running Riot Across West London

So many questions.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Best Of Londonist: 27 July-2 August 2026

The best articles from Londonist this week.
Things To Do
By Londonist

Things To Do In London This Week: 3-9 August 2026

See what's on in London today.
Drink
By M@

London's Best New Pubs 2026

A dozen new pubs worth visiting.
Transport
By M@

See These New Weaver Line Mosaics At Bethnal Green Station

The latest arty roundels to hit the network.
Outside London
By M@

Explore The Hellfire Caves Of West Wycombe

Sir Francis Dashwood would make a fine Bond villain.
Transport
By Will Noble

The Tube Looks Tiny At This Model London Underground Exhibition

All aboard... oh hang on, we won't fit.