Leisure

James Alexandrou and his partner have opened a new theatre Playhouse East in Haggerston.

Cultural attractions

Eastenders star opens new theatre in East London

Alex Zane, Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis at Highgate's Christmas Lights switch-on

Alex Zane, Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis at Highgate's Christmas Lights switch-on

Lord of the Rings star does 'the voice' as he switches on Highgate Christmas lights

Hoarding is off the Cork & Bottle which has been closed since 2020

Hoarding is off the Cork & Bottle which has been closed since 2020

Hampstead Heath

Long-closed pub near Hampstead Heath to reopen for festive season

Paralympics GB athlete Aaron McKibbin and store manager Fabio Belingheiri joined Mayor of Haringey Sue Jameson and children from Tetherdown Primary School to cut the ribbon at the event

Paralympics GB athlete Aaron McKibbin and store manager Fabio Belingheiri joined Mayor of Haringey Sue Jameson and children from Tetherdown Primary School to cut the ribbon at the event

New Aldi supermarket opened by Paralympian and primary school pupils

Joe Curtis and Victoria Grove are the duo who have revamped and renamed their Crouch End pub The Good Reader

Joe Curtis and Victoria Grove are the duo who have revamped and renamed their Crouch End pub The Good Reader

Revamped pub is 'unrecognisable' with light, spacious interior and superb menu

Camden councillor Jonathan Simpson had put forward plans to boost the borough's nightlife by relaxing rules around opening hours and how many pubs or clubs are allowed in set areas. Photos: LDRS/Pixabay

Camden councillor Jonathan Simpson had put forward plans to boost the borough's nightlife by relaxing rules around opening hours and how many pubs or clubs are allowed in set areas. Photos: LDRS/Pixabay

'Letting pubs and clubs open later will mean more crime, filth and litter'

A community tea party hosted by St Paul's CE Primary School (Image: St Paul's CE Primary School)

A community tea party hosted by St Paul's CE Primary School (Image: St Paul's CE Primary School)

Education matters

How school can bring the whole community together

Namaaste Kitchen Chef Sabbir Karim and his wife Aneela proudly accept Best Restaurant of the Year Award

Namaaste Kitchen Chef Sabbir Karim and his wife Aneela proudly accept Best Restaurant of the Year Award

Curry house wins Asian Restaurant award thanks to 'staff dedication'

Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashworth will be guests at Highgate's Christmas Lights Switch on event

Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashworth will be guests at Highgate's Christmas Lights Switch on event

Christmas lights switch-on

Celebrities to launch north London village's Christmas light switch-on

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

You can claim one of 10,000 free souvlakis — by taking quiz about Greek culture

Primrose Bakery's Michaela McKenzie, Martha Swift and Ruby Vambeck celebrate its 20th anniversary

Primrose Bakery's Michaela McKenzie, Martha Swift and Ruby Vambeck celebrate its 20th anniversary

The independent bakery celebrating 20 years of putting the icing on the cake

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

I tried an Ottolenghi Christmas hamper and it was as good as you would expect

Toff's of Muswell Hill are one of the five finalists in the Fish & Chip Awards 2025

Toff's of Muswell Hill are one of the five finalists in the Fish & Chip Awards 2025

National Fish & Chip Awards

Fish and chip shop reaches national final thanks to 'phenomenal skilled people'

Glow in the Angel is on November 23 with music, Santa's grotto and free crafts on Islington Green.

Glow in the Angel is on November 23 with music, Santa's grotto and free crafts on Islington Green.

All the Christmas light ceremonies and festive celebrations in Islington 2024

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

'Help us pay tribute to the amazing people who fought for LGBT equality'

The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate Village

The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate Village

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One of London's best places for a Sunday roast named

Lita opened in a former Carluccio's in Paddington Street in April and has now been listed in The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland.

Lita opened in a former Carluccio's in Paddington Street in April and has now been listed in The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland.

The 'packed' new restaurant and 'cosy' pub that are now listed in Michelin guide

Martha Swift, owner of Primrose Hill Bakery, across the road from where Gail's Bakery plans to open

Martha Swift, owner of Primrose Hill Bakery, across the road from where Gail's Bakery plans to open

'Gail's could drive us out of business and cost Primrose Hill its identity'

Yoav Baumgarten. Alon Kubi and Neaz Bhuiyan at the opening of B Bagel in Swain's Lane, near Hampstead Heath

Yoav Baumgarten. Alon Kubi and Neaz Bhuiyan at the opening of B Bagel in Swain's Lane, near Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

New bagel shop opens near Hampstead Heath after months of 'blood, sweat and tears'

Israeli chefs Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito are behind The Black Cow in Hawley Wharf, Epicurus in Stables Market and the new venture The Black Cow at The Stage in Shoreditch.

Israeli chefs Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito are behind The Black Cow in Hawley Wharf, Epicurus in Stables Market and the new venture The Black Cow at The Stage in Shoreditch.

Duo behind Middle East-inspired Camden steaks move to Shoreditch theatre venue

Winners of the best fish and chip shops revealed

Winners of the best fish and chip shops revealed

All the Good Food Award winners across north London 2024/25

Actor Martin Freeman and broadcaster Jo Good helped get Merry Marylebone's Christmas light switch on underway on Wednesday.

Actor Martin Freeman and broadcaster Jo Good helped get Merry Marylebone's Christmas light switch on underway on Wednesday.

Hobbit star Martin Freeman turns on Marylebone's festive lights

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Ghosts, cocktails, and a feast, A Christmas Carol as you've never seen it before

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

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Kew's magical Christmas light trail is London's biggest and best

Squirrel monkey at London Zoo spots food-filled advent stocking

Squirrel monkey at London Zoo spots food-filled advent stocking

London Zoo to host Santa's Grotto and Christmas activities

Throughout the Christmas period, Camden Market will showcase a variety of food, craft, and arts promotions

Throughout the Christmas period, Camden Market will showcase a variety of food, craft, and arts promotions

Camden Market unveils Christmas activities including 'spectacular' lights switch-on

North London is quickly becoming a booming centre for musicians and producers of all stripes

North London is quickly becoming a booming centre for musicians and producers of all stripes

Cultural attractions

Pirate Studios bring energy and opportunity to North London

Staff at All Bar One and Soho Coffee Co in Holborn say street urination is a problem

Staff at All Bar One and Soho Coffee Co in Holborn say street urination is a problem

Cafe and bar staff say street urination '100% a problem' as anti-pee paint launches

People are being urged to have their say on leisure and community activities in the £8 billion new neighbourhood known as Brent Cross Town. Image: Cityscape Digital/LDRS

People are being urged to have their say on leisure and community activities in the £8 billion new neighbourhood known as Brent Cross Town. Image: Cityscape Digital/LDRS

Have your say on leisure activities in £8bn new neighbourhood

A new Sainsbury's could open in Parkway, Camden Town. Pictured: file photo of Woodford Green Sainsbury's

A new Sainsbury's could open in Parkway, Camden Town. Pictured: file photo of Woodford Green Sainsbury's

Another Sainsbury's supermarket planned for Camden Town

Motcombs which was founded in Belgravia more than 40 years ago opens its second restaurant in St John's Wood on November 14th.

Motcombs which was founded in Belgravia more than 40 years ago opens its second restaurant in St John's Wood on November 14th.

Famous Belgravia restaurant opens a second outpost in St John's Wood

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

'Hampstead Heath is a jewel in our crown'

Grammy nominated Brit winner Raye will headline All Points East in Victoria Park next summer.

Grammy nominated Brit winner Raye will headline All Points East in Victoria Park next summer.

All Points East

Raye announced as the latest All Points East headliner

The Snowman will switch on the Christmas lights at Angel Central shopping centre, and Islington Square is hosting a special event with the cast of The Kings Head panto Cinderella.

The Snowman will switch on the Christmas lights at Angel Central shopping centre, and Islington Square is hosting a special event with the cast of The Kings Head panto Cinderella.

Much loved children's character to give Islington a glow up at festive switch on

This win guarantees the ticket holder £10,000 each month for a year

This win guarantees the ticket holder £10,000 each month for a year

Winning National Lottery Set for Life ticket unclaimed in Barnet

The lights will be on only during high-footfall times, from 3.30pm to 10.45pm each day

The lights will be on only during high-footfall times, from 3.30pm to 10.45pm each day

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London's West End Christmas lights to be switched on THIS WEEK

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Madame Tussauds unveils new star attraction at Paddington film premiere

Camden Town Brewery's Beer Hall in Kentish Town is set to host a vintage winter market

Camden Town Brewery's Beer Hall in Kentish Town is set to host a vintage winter market

Camden Town Brewery

Free festive vintage market planned for beer hall at the end of the month

Vines at Bodegas Enguera, Valencia, producer of M&S Found Organic Verdil.

Vines at Bodegas Enguera, Valencia, producer of M&S Found Organic Verdil.

How can you tell if a bottle of wine is value for money?

Alice's Oversized Chair along with models from the Kentish Town studio of the late Paula Rego are among the exhibits in the newly opened Women & Freud Museum

Alice's Oversized Chair along with models from the Kentish Town studio of the late Paula Rego are among the exhibits in the newly opened Women & Freud Museum

Cultural attractions

Tracey Emin and Paula Rego art on display at Women and Freud show

Primrose Hill will be closed overnight until next Wednesday after reports of unauthorised fireworks

Primrose Hill will be closed overnight until next Wednesday after reports of unauthorised fireworks

Primrose Hill to close overnight after unauthorised fireworks parties

Mama Bou serves a daily rotating menu of Middle Eastern dishes from an Islington kitchen.

Mama Bou serves a daily rotating menu of Middle Eastern dishes from an Islington kitchen.

Lebanese chef delivers homecooked food to your door 'made with love like Mama'

The upstairs Dining Room at the William IV is welcoming and serves affordable elevated British classics.

The upstairs Dining Room at the William IV is welcoming and serves affordable elevated British classics.

This welcoming pub Dining Room serves affordable British classics

Mayor of Camden, Councillor Samata Khatoon cuts the ribbon with Leyland CEO Martin Hastings and other members of the Leyland team

Mayor of Camden, Councillor Samata Khatoon cuts the ribbon with Leyland CEO Martin Hastings and other members of the Leyland team

Leyland opens new DIY shop with Halloween party

Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to kick off the Christmas season this Friday, November 1, with the launch of its first-ever ice rink, Skate Brent Cross

Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to kick off the Christmas season this Friday, November 1, with the launch of its first-ever ice rink, Skate Brent Cross

Brent Cross Shopping Centre unveils ice rink for Christmas

St Pancras Bar and Brasserie serves an Anglo-French menu of British pub classics and French brasserie fare

St Pancras Bar and Brasserie serves an Anglo-French menu of British pub classics and French brasserie fare

St Pancras Station

Anglo-French brasserie next to Eurostar has ideas above its station

Frances is roasting a whole fish and stuffing a saddle of rabbit in her Hampstead kitchen this week.

Frances is roasting a whole fish and stuffing a saddle of rabbit in her Hampstead kitchen this week.

If you're going to eat it you should be prepared to cook food with a face on it

Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath's ponds as winter draws in

Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath's ponds as winter draws in

Cold water swimming

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Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath this winter

Black History Month runs in Camden until December (Image: Camden Council)

Black History Month runs in Camden until December (Image: Camden Council)

Telling the untold stories of the Black people who have shaped life in Camden

Sarah Holgate, the owner of the Good Mixer pub in Camden

Sarah Holgate, the owner of the Good Mixer pub in Camden

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Owner of popular Camden pub warns independents in danger from taxes and red tape

The Good Reader in Crouch End has been renamed in memory of the Victorian philanthropist associated with the area's Clock Tower.

The Good Reader in Crouch End has been renamed in memory of the Victorian philanthropist associated with the area's Clock Tower.

Pub changes name to honour 'good man' immortalised at landmark clock tower

East London is to get yet another music festival - named Lido - in Victoria Park, the same place as All Points East.

East London is to get yet another music festival - named Lido - in Victoria Park, the same place as All Points East.

East London to get new Lido music festival named after vanished landmark

B Bagel will launch its new outlet near Hampstead Heath with a special festive menu

B Bagel will launch its new outlet near Hampstead Heath with a special festive menu

Hampstead Heath

New bagel café near Hampstead Heath announces opening date

Love a roast dinner? See the restaurants rated best in Hampstead Heath according to Google Reviews.

Love a roast dinner? See the restaurants rated best in Hampstead Heath according to Google Reviews.

These are offically the best roast dinners around Hampstead Heath