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London City Guide
It’s frustrating; intense; busy; inexplicably expensive. Its government is turning it into a playground for the unfathomably wealthy — yet London still remains at the heart of international creativity. It’s a prickly, peculiar beast that is at odds with its thriving creative scene. People live in shared shoeboxes and dine on Pot Noodles just to call London home. But it’s often with good reason.
Love it. Hate it. London is divisive in the best possible way. The Brits have the cultural swagger that all else want to buy into, and London is their temple of self-assurance. Food; drink; music; art; wanton creativity — it made perfect sense that London would be our debut City Guide. Constantly updated, our city lowdowns will offer up the latest places to be, do, to get your head down — and all else in between. Our City Notes guides are free, carefully-curated and constantly evolving.
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TOKKIA, Covent Garden
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
Eating Out
Tom’s Pasta, London
In Hackney, a local favourite enters a new chapter as House of Dré unveil the transformed interiors for Tom’s Pasta; the neighbourhood restaurant whose following has grown from backyard legend to East London fixture. The refurbishment doubles the...
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Plaza Khao Gaeng, Borough Yards
Plaza Khao Gaeng opens its second London restaurant in Borough Yards, bringing its Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Southern Thai cooking to a new setting beneath the historic Stoney Street arches. Following the success of the original Tottenham...
Bars & Nightlife
Smokey Kudu, Marylebone
Kudu expands its Marylebone footprint with Smokey Kudu, a new cocktail lounge and private dining space that builds on the South African-inspired restaurant’s celebrated ethos. Since relocating from South London earlier this year, Kudu has embraced...
Lifestyle
The Eades, Walthamstow
Amsterdam-based design studio Nicemakers make their UK debut with The Eades, a landmark new residential project redefining rental living in Walthamstow. Comprising nearly 500 apartments and 25,000 square feet of communal spaces, the development is a...
Lifestyle
One Smart’s Place, London
Interior specialists Thirdway have completed the repositioning of One Smart’s Place, a striking corner site in London’s Covent Garden, delivering a project that aims to reset expectations for what a CAT A+ workspace can be. Working with client...
Lifestyle
Meadow, London
London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd has completed Meadow, a new workspace within Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park site from architects AHMM, designed as a calm counterpoint to the city outside. Spread across more than 900 square metres...
Hotels
The July, London
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
Eating Out
Canal Restaurant, West London
West London’s waterside has a new resident and it's already making waves. Located into the base of Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park development, Canal is the latest outing from HAM Restaurants (the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie), and has...
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Mareida, London
Chilean culture has a new standard-bearer in London, as Fitzrovia's Great Portland Street sees the opening of impressive new restaurant, Mareida. Founded by Prenay Agarwal and a team of creative talent from across Chile, the restaurant distills the...
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Lai Rai, Peckham
On Peckham’s Rye Lane, Lai Rai brings the energy of Vietnamese bia hơi culture to South East London. Open from morning coffee to late-night beers, the new-school restaurant channels the rhythm of Saigon street food with a distinctly youthful...
Eating Out
hello JoJo, Camberwell
On Camberwell’s Church Street, hello JoJo is a new all-day restaurant and bakery shaped by the spirit of the neighbourhood. Founded by locals Jo Lavender and Rob Newlan, it’s a vibrant space that celebrates South East London through its design,...
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City Notes
Cotswolds retreat, Hyll, blends architectural restraint and sensory design to offer a quiet, contemporary take on rural hospitality...
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection launches The Cover Vienna, a private members’ club uniting culture, wellness, and community in the city’s 7th district...
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
LOCAL transform a 1920 Egill Reimers building into Bergen Camping, a cultural house where minigolf, dining, and performance coalesce...
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
Jaç Hi-Fi Café fuses Japanese tradition with Mediterranean warmth, offering a finely tuned retreat for coffee, vinyl, and design...
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Dispatches
Stay connected from takeoff, discover why the game-changing flexibility of eSIM io is about to become your holiday travel essential...
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
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Reducing Employee Burnout and Attrition: Strategies for creating workplaces where people can do their best work, and stay...
Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
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Thinking about your next hotel stay? This article covers all that will truly define a great hospitality experience in 2026…
For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
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Baby Temperature 101: How to determine what temperature is a fever for a baby and other important care strategies...
One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...