Best Of Londonist: 17-23 November 2025

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 17-23 November 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Where To Dine And Drink In An Igloo In London This Winter

Delectable domes for seasonal socialising.

Neon glowing igloos

Oxford Street To Be Permanently Pedestrianised Between IKEA and Selfridges, Detailed Plans Reveal

New consultation is now live.

A map of Oxford Street pedestrianised
Image: TfL

20 Jaw-Dropping Images Of A Lost London

You're going to want this book on your coffee table.

The construction of the Holborn Viaduct
© Historic England

A New Mosaic Roundel For Acton Central

The glorious art project continues.

An acton Central mosaic roundel

The Natural History Museum's New Year's Eve Party Looks Absolutely Wild

You'll have a whale of a time. (sponsor)

A party beneath Hope the Whale

Oh Mary! Is This Bonkers Show About Mary Todd Lincoln The West End's New Hamilton?

'Gloriously deranged' show is London bound.

A rehearsal for the play
Image: Manuel Harlan

Guinness: Five Alternative Stouts And Porters Brewed In London

Good things come to those who shop around.

A can and pint of Small Beer stout

The King's Cross Christmas Tree Is Not For Muggles

Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree unveiled at the terminus.

A Harry Potter Christmas tree

"London's Queer Scene Is Under Threat" - A Stark Message From The LGBTQ+ Community

"This is not a eulogy. This is a declaration."

A collective of LGBTQ campaigners
Image: Rae Tait

Five Fantastic Festive Afternoon Tea Menus In London This Christmas

From Elf to The Nutcracker. (sponsor)

A festive afternoon tea

New Rudy Loewe Mural At Brixton Tube Celebrates Local Culture And History

Artwork will be in place for a year.

A colourful mural above a Tube station entrance
Image: TfL

London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025 Tickets: Second Batch On Sale Monday

10,000 people will watch the 12-minute show.

Fireworks at the London Eye
Image: Kevin Hackert via Unsplash

Be An Office Christmas Party Sensation In One Of These Festive Tops

Mark our Black Friday sale in your diary.

A thirst with St Paul's as a Christmas pudding

The Thames Bridge That Ended up in Africa

You've heard of London Bridge going to America... but how about this?

Annotated bridges in central London

It's Looking Like The Southbank Centre's Best Winter Yet

Festive fun alongside the Thames. (sponsor)

People dancing the night away

A Fantastically Festive Walk Through London's Christmas Lights And Decorations

A self-guided tour through lights, shop window displays and more.

A Lego Santa

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 24-30 November 2025

Christmas theatre, a cathedral light show and an unorthodox Nutcracker.

A glam looking Nutcracker