Glorious fry-ups, Italian comfort food and — above all — a strong sense of community are on the menu at this much-loved north London ‘caff’
The capital’s annual 26.2-mile race is the biggest in the world. Here’s how to swerve the loneliness of the long-distance runner while prepping for it
Every low tide, the river’s foreshore surrenders pieces of London’s past. Here’s where — and how — to safely look
As the clocks go forward this weekend, the FT’s senior graphics artist walks a fine (meridian) line through the birthplace of GMT in its 350th-anniversary year
It’s the hottest dish in town. Here’s where everyone’s flocking to find the tastiest and most succulent takes
The man behind some of London’s coolest watering holes reveals his favourite haunts for everything from breakfast noodles to midnight martinis
The man behind two of the capital’s go-tos for low-intervention bottles shares his favourite places to imbibe
No guts for the once lowly organ meats now regarded by many chefs as a cut above? These places might make a fan of you
The company’s latest show, ‘KS6: Small Forward’ at London’s Barbican, tells a true story of resistance and basketball
Roast potatoes should make you happy, says chef Heston Blumenthal, inventor of the triple-cooked chip. So what are the secrets?
Post-work watering holes where you can actually hear yourself think (and yes, they do exist)
Driven by social media, sobriety and a search for community, young people are hitting the footpaths
The north London bar from the creators of Goodbye Horses pairs wine and ice-cream
The free running event turns 21 this year — and its continuing global expansion makes it an excellent way to see another side of a city
Young people in the UK capital are increasingly ditching the dating apps for a more sophisticated scene
The former home of the 1st Duke of Wellington and vanquisher of Napoleon still houses a preponderance of objects relating to the French emperor
Elevated menus to get you through the winter months, from a Swedish Sunday roast to a diamond-dusted dinner
Matthew Bourne’s new staging of the classic Lionel Bart musical lights up London’s Gielgud Theatre
This year’s top tables, as selected by FT editors and writers
It isn’t hard to sniff out the delicacy in the capital’s restaurants right now. But here are six places that take it to the next level
Two critics have their cynicism blown away by pomp and a pigeon press
British, Turkish, French and Chinese, as recommended by Mike Davies of The Camberwell Arms, the man behind one of the capital’s most celebrated roasts
The FT’s resident freeman takes part in the hallowed ritual of herding sheep across the Thames and into the Square Mile
A new wave of restaurants is reigniting the capital’s love affair with classic French food. Here are six of the most magnifiques
‘There’s no land more extraordinary for a painter’ said the artist, who offered a spectacular vision of the city
The artist pushed painting to capture his own frantic mind as well as the world around him
17 venues in and around the City worth rescheduling your 2pm for, and the best tables at each
London’s ‘room where it happens’ looks like a Victorian waiting room crossed with an officers’ mess
Where to savour Japan’s national drink in all its versatility in the UK capital
There’ll be Caribbean food galore at this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival, but the region’s cuisines are celebrated year round across the capital, from Anguillan fine dining to the original Jamaican roast dinner
The classic east Mediterranean pastry can be sampled in all its variety in the UK capital
Tracing the Greenwich Meridian is an 8km waterside route that takes in an Antony Gormley ‘cloud’, Tracey Emin birds and an upside-down pylon
Our writer explores the rise of the capital’s most fashionable pint — and the pubs that conjure that all-important ‘Guinnessness’ vibe
The co-founder of the east London retail, art and restaurant space takes us on a whirl around his favourite shops, galleries and eateries in the capital
Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the rites and rituals of this hallowed institution
Right ommm . . . ditch the flat white for an acoustic immersion alleged to stave off the early-afternoon slump
In the British institution’s bicentenary year, the FT’s art critic shares her favourite works from its world-class permanent collection
An FT graphic artist walks through the story of the UK’s postal service and hops on London’s other underground railway
A lesson in botanicals at Cowley Manor Experimental leads to some herbaceous creations — both boozy and non
Where to make the most in London’s restaurants of this bright delight that heralds winter’s end
Your dream Parisian market café — in Borough Market
The capital’s best arts, sports, festivals and events this year
London’s louchest district is back. And it’s better than ever
The Violet Cakes owner on her favourite bakes and sweet treats in London
Chef Adejoké Bakare’s west African restaurant now has a Michelin star, as well it should
Fresh (and incredibly tasty) starts to the year in and around the Square Mile
The UK capital is chock full of activity, from its plethora of parks and bike lanes to boutique fitness classes and more
We followed the queues to find the pick of the Square Mile, from old school to new wave
Love them? These London eateries take this wintry veg to new levels (even serving them in martini form). Hate them? You may well be converted . . .
On the eve of the launch of his new London restaurant, the TV chef reveals his top eateries and bars in the capital — and where you might spot him having a picnic
From crypt to cathedral, eight coffee stops in beautiful and historic places of worship
The man behind Cornwall’s Michelin-starred Paul Ainsworth at No 6 shares his favourite places to dine when he’s back in the capital
From hundreds of contenders, our tireless correspondents select their top 10 watering holes in the UK capital’s playground
FT graphic artist Ian Bott illustrates insider guides to the UK capital’s top attractions
The UK’s best sustainable stays, from farm-to-table destinations to showcases of eco-friendly design
Move over dry scones. A fine-dining revolution has taken the capital’s major art institutions by storm
The multi-starred chef on his life-long obsession, and his new chocolate factory and shop in London
From udon noodles in the City to yakitori skewers in Hampstead, via a 10-course kaiseki menu in Marylebone, these tried and tested places are the real deal
All aboard a culinary voyage via the UK capital’s major new public-transport artery
Where fine dining meets immersive theatre, as guests watch up close — and savour at length — the work of culinary stars at the peak of their creative powers
We asked you to share your sources of delight in the capital, and your responses ranged from soothing green spaces and quietly historical streets to the Science Museum
Shaken or stirred? Here’s where FT readers drop in for their fix of mixology
When two FT writers shared their top riverside pubs, we asked you for yours. And your nominees are . . .
The Windsor Suite’s team of butlers, chefs, drivers — and two committed sisters — offer a very different airport experience
Meet the trio of fashion insiders charged with turning London’s best-loved department store around
The London-based artisan has imprinted her 1980s architect-designed home with humour, exuberance and wonkiness in conversation with the building’s original quirks
US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in June
Join us in London’s oldest parish church for marimekkos and merriment
Victorian meets modern at the architect’s home in south-west London. But nothing interrupts its flow
The venerable institution is joining a global trend that encourages visitors to get up close and personal
Guacamole’s in Peckham offers outstanding Mexican food — and the extraordinary life story of its founder, ‘Taco Manny’
The latest toast toppings are totally haute
The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .
The new director on transforming one of the world’s biggest cultural institutions, last year’s scandal over thefts — and what might happen to the Parthenon Marbles
The stage and screen star on portraying Succession’s ice queen, reimagining Shakespeare’s women — and taking on Margaret Thatcher
As one of London’s most important restaurants turns 30, longtime devotee and FT food critic Tim Hayward celebrates its legacy
The head of the encrypted messaging service on why she’s a privacy absolutist — and breaking Big Tech’s hold over AI
Jesus Adorno’s memories from almost four decades of ego management, extreme discretion and Princess Diana
Back in 1994, the ‘rudest chef in London’ talked about hating taxi drivers, shooting pheasants and what it takes to win a Michelin star
POoR Collective works with local communities to co-design spaces they actually want to use. They took us around some of their favourite spots in the capital
The outgoing chief on guiding the retailer through financial storms, the need for intellectual diversity and the lessons of the Truss Budget
