TOTW: why is adulting so hard?

Illustration: Nike Akinfenwa
When you decide you don’t want to drink so much you start to feel guilty about not socialising, and when you socialise you feel guilty about not working out, and when you are working out you feel guilty about not cleaning your house, and if you clean your house you feel guilty about not side-hustling, and if you do actually do your side-hustle you feel guilty about not seeing your friends, and if you see your friends you feel guilty…
June in London is a magical time as the city settles into its summer stride with long days, sunny terraces and fresh seasonal menus. From charming French bistros and intimate wine spots to Veuve Clicquot champagne terraces and trusty Italian cuisine served in lively dining rooms…
Sachi London · The Culpeper · Yasmin Soho · Flute at The Broadwick Soho · Kioku by Endo at The OWO · Kaso at One Hundred Shoreditch · Jurema at The Mandrake · JOIA Rooftop, Battersea · The Berkeley Rooftop Bar · Frank’s Café, Peckham…
Looking to spice up your May dining? From Spanish-inspired seafood to a vibrant Cambodian pop-up, these four spots are all about big flavours and unforgettable dining experiences…
This summer, Southbank Centre’s pop-ups return with the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, Under the Bridge, Between the Bridges, and a selection of Queen’s Walk favourites, including Truffle Burger, Jimmy’s BBQ Club, Thirsty Farrier, SNOG, Chocofruit, and a rotating lineup of international street food, all offering a unique riverside dining experience…
With summer around the corner, what better way to spend a sunny day than by enjoying art, culture, and a bit of al fresco dining? Whether you’re looking for a peaceful spot to reflect on an exhibition or simply want to enjoy a light meal in the fresh air, here’s our guide to some of the best museum and gallery cafés with outdoor terraces in London….
As summer arrives in London, there’s no better time to embrace the city’s vibrant outdoor dining scene. Here is our guide to the best outdoor terraces to visit in London in 2025 for an unforgettable al fresco experience…
TOZI, derived from the affectionate Venetian slang for “a close-knit group of friends,” is the brainchild of an Italian trio that met while opening Shoreditch House under the Soho House Group. In 2013, Chef Maurilio Molteni, fresh from his time as Head Chef at Shoreditch House and developing the menu at Cecconi’s, opened the first TOZI restaurant in London…
Arments Pie and Mash · Holborn Dining Room at Rosewood London · The 411 · The Audley Public House · The Devonshire · St John · Three Cheers Pubs · The Georgian at Harrods · The Marksman · The Connaught Grill · Quo Vadis…
Kahani, located in the heart of Sloane Square, offers a contemporary twist on traditional Indian cuisine. The restaurant combines elegant decor with a relaxed yet refined atmosphere…
The Cinnamon Club had completely flown under the radar for me. It is in a pocket of London I rarely visit, and even if I did, the building’s exterior gives little indication of what’s inside. But now that I’ve discovered it, I already have plans to return with my husband - and in my mind, a list of friends I would recommend it to…