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Articles Archive for March 2010

Theatreland on a budget
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2010 – 10:48 | No Comment
Theatreland on a budget

A guide to navigating London’s famous theatreland on a shoestring budget.

The Entrecôte Experience
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2010 – 9:59 | No Comment
The Entrecôte Experience

Many visitors to Marylebone High Street wonder why, with so many good restaurants to choose from, there are always people willing to queue outside Le Relais de Venise. There are two possible reasons for this: …

Ode to Cask Ale
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 1:58 | One Comment
Ode to Cask Ale

It’s Cask Ale week and naturally The First Pint is alive with curiosity, so Alexandra Zeevakink went to check out what all the fuss is about.

Secrets of the suburbs: Designer bargains in London’s Highgate Village
Wednesday, 24 Mar, 2010 – 1:41 | 2 Comments
Secrets of the suburbs: Designer bargains in London’s Highgate Village

It’s got some of the most expensive properties in London, but Highgate Village is not just for the rich and famous. See how Kathrine Anker discovered a gold mine of second-hand designer clothes:

How to Shop the Real Carnaby Street, 50 Years On
Sunday, 21 Mar, 2010 – 21:59 | 2 Comments
How to Shop the Real Carnaby Street, 50 Years On

With the 50th anniversary of the fashionable Carnaby Street happening this year, Valerie Siebert takes a look at how much this shopping area has changed over the course of time and where true fashionistas should really explore when in the area.

One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed
Saturday, 20 Mar, 2010 – 22:50 | No Comment
One-of-a-Kind Prince William portrait revealed

Prince William debuts his first and only photographic work, a collaborative piece with artist Jeff Hubbard, at the free charity exhibition ‘A Positive View’, currently on display at Somerset House.

Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival
Wednesday, 17 Mar, 2010 – 15:08 | One Comment
Art to-go in London’s north-east – Dalston and the London Word Festival

There’s words on the menu across town this month. Hanna Hauck reports from the London Word Festival.

The international allure of London nightlife
Tuesday, 16 Mar, 2010 – 13:46 | One Comment
The international allure of London nightlife

A warehouse concert in London. Photo Credit: Indu Chandrasekhar
A good night out in London usually starts with a few pints at the pub, and then who knows? The options are endless. London’s nightlife has gained a smoking hot reputation in the past …

Dr. Strangelove and the grinding dance disease
Tuesday, 16 Mar, 2010 – 0:26 | One Comment
Dr. Strangelove and the grinding dance disease

Dr. Strangelove goes out on the town! But does he find love on the dancefloor or just a bit of grinding? Read on as he investigates this new substitute for dancing in London’s clubs.

A First Pint glance at horseracing
Monday, 15 Mar, 2010 – 8:29 | No Comment
A First Pint glance at horseracing

If you don’t really get what horse racing is all about The First Pint is here to help you navigate between the ‘maidens’ and the ‘hurdles’ and possibly we can even help you win a pound or two!

St. Patrick’s Day in London!
Saturday, 13 Mar, 2010 – 17:42 | No Comment
St. Patrick’s Day in London!

The First Pint, like everyone else, is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day – get the low-down on the Paddy’s Day festivities in London!

Watching the wheels with bicycle polo
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 13:52 | No Comment
Watching the wheels with bicycle polo

Sports fanatic Ayesha Sitara was lucky enough to stumble across the unique game of Bicycle Polo. Don’t have a horse? Well, here’s the pocket-friendly version.

London’s streets have gone to the dogs
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 8:53 | 3 Comments
London’s streets have gone to the dogs

We’ve all stepped in one, but how do we combat the crap? Siri Svendsen looks into the, ahem, widespread phenomena that is dog poo in the streets.

Enduring winter: Iranian exiles in London
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 3:10 | No Comment
Enduring winter: Iranian exiles in London

Maral Gholampour is an Iranian student in London. She tells The First Pint how she feels about her self-imposed exile and the situation at home.