London

Loneliness in London

Loneliness in London

Although a lot of people come to London to enjoy the feeling of independence, many find it difficult to shake off its clingy cousin – loneliness.

Polish Poems on the Underground

Polish Poems on the Underground

You may have noticed the Polish Poems displayed all over the London Underground at the moment. Here is their story.

Is Britain’s pub culture dying out?

Is Britain’s pub culture dying out?

Latest data show that pubs in the UK are closing down at an alarming rate. What are the causes of this and what is the future for British pub culture?

The gig-goers guide to scoring concert tickets

The gig-goers guide to scoring concert tickets

Here at The First Pint, we know that amazing sensation of crossing the venue gates with a cheap ticket in your hand. That’s why we’ve approached both experienced music journalists and shameless scalpers to give you the essential handbook for gig-goers.

Can you swim in the River Thames?

Can you swim in the River Thames?

The Thames is said to be at its cleanest in 200 years. A new book has inspired a generation of ‘wild swimmers’. The Outdoor Swimming Society is on a mission to free swimmers from ‘chlorinated captivity’. Can Londoners come out to play?

Gay Pride Parade 2011: Marching for equality and freedom

Gay Pride Parade 2011: Marching for equality and freedom

Central London was awash with colour last weekend as the wonderful rainbow-coloured spectacle that is the annual Gay Pride Parade took place. The First Pint’s Ruth Ingamells joined in the festivities, which saw people from all walks of life marching for justice and equality around the world

London (Un)covered – The Insider 20-26 June

London (Un)covered – The Insider 20-26 June

The Insider is The First Pint’s expert on all things cool and London. Picking out the best of the week’s events and activities, one-off or regular, unique or mainstream.