A curated guide to London’s best rooftop bars and restaurants, from Central London hotel terraces to East London car park classics and Mayfair dining rooftops. Organised by neighbourhood, this 2026 edit covers where to drink, dine and watch the skyline from above the city.

Reading Festival 2026 returns as a temperature check on youth culture, where music, fashion and identity collide. With a line up that spans introspective rap to immersive club culture, this year feels less like a festival and more like an ecosystem.

A review of Da Long Yi Hot Pot, the Fitzrovia restaurant redefining Sichuan hot pot in London with dramatic flavours and interactive dining.

A review of The Tea House by Bread Ahead in Chelsea, a hidden afternoon tea room above Pavilion Road bakery serving classic British bakes, warm scones, and one of London’s most quietly refined afternoon tea experiences.

Kanpai Classic in Soho brings the art of Japanese Yakiniku to London through a lavish 14-course Wagyu omakase featuring A5 beef, tableside charcoal grilling, caviar pairings and one of the city’s most indulgent dining experiences.

A curated guide to the best luxury hotels in London for a late May bank holiday staycation, featuring iconic Mayfair grand dames and contemporary design-led escapes across the city.