London
Nobody does pubs like the British. Dimly lit, creaking floorboards, customers older than the decor — the romance of the Great British pub is unrivalled. Propping up a corner of residential Buckfast Street in Bethnal Green, The Kings Arms is as...
London
“We're going to need a bigger brewery...” The good news for the Howling Hops folks was that their HQ in the basement of Hackney brew-pub, Cock Tavern, had turned the fledgling brewers into a roaring success. Despite an unprepossessing location,...
London
When I first came across Dalston brewery 40FT, PJ Harvey's 50ft Queenie popped into my head. It is 2:26 of rollicking, unrestrained tempestuousness that has rarely been bettered in over twenty years. But I haven't got a fucking clue what it's all...
London
By day, Dalston multi-use venue J.R. Brewer serves the public as the host of businesses including The Secret Handshake Café and homewares store Roots Retold. Come the end of the regular working day, the retail operations close up shop leaving...
London
Over in London Fields, Playground and Proof is taking a new approach to the traditional city market. As the name suggests its divided into two sections; Playground occupies the courtyard and the arches, and is home to vendors such as The...
London
Unless my literary career takes off, or I make a surprise mid-life career change and become an award-winning actor, director, artist or musician, it's unlikely they'll ever let me into The Groucho. Although significantly less stuffy than the...
London
If I had a Mac museum with exhibits dating back to 1976, I'd think twice about letting people sit among them drinking strong liquor, but Paul Davis is obviously a more trusting sort than I. Davis is the man behind MacSmiths — a museum and repair...
London
At 80 Columbia Road in E2 you'll find Birdcage, the latest in Charlie McVeigh's stable of boozers for the discerning contemporary market. The Draft House group is now six venues strong, with the selection, cellaring and serving of...
London
Ruby's in Dalston may well be the archetypal example of what the new East London is all about. A discreet location (the basement of an elegantly wasted townhouse), an innovative cocktail list put together by a top mixologist (Tom Gibson) — served...
London
Another East London venue to see the potential in a disused Victorian warehouse, what you'll get from The Book Club on Leonard Street largely depends on what time you drop by — although it's all good. During the day, coffee is the drink of choice...
London
It's 1940s London. The German bombs have ceased their relentless rain of fire on the capital, and its beleaguered citizens have emerged from their cellars and air raid shelters to get on with rebuilding the country, and their lives. During the...
London
It's difficult to decide which part of this Dalston Superstore operation we like the best: Voodoo Ray's pizzeria or the rave dive known as Dance Tunnel hidden deep beneath it. The whole secret tunnel entrance thing piques the interest, but it's the...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
Dispatches
Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
Dispatches
In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
Dispatches
Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...