Archive for March, 2010

London Theatreland on a budget

London Theatreland on a budget

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

The Entrecôte Experience

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: it is either one of the few restaurants in London which does not take reservations, or it is just very [...]

Ode to Cask Ale

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

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:

Pint Sized, Podcast 3: Politics in the UK and abroad

Pint Sized, Podcast 3: Politics in the UK and abroad

Pint Sized gets political with a debate between Labour and the Liberal Democrats on how new UK legislation will affect students. We also look at politics beyond the UK, with perspectives from Nigeria, China and Sweden.

How to Shop the Real Carnaby Street, 50 Years On

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.

Dalston and the London Word Festival

Dalston and the London Word Festival

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