Brasserie Zedel has a rival in new London restaurant offering three (amazing) courses for £30 April 9, 2026 Both offer three courses for under £30. But could Art Deco haven Brasserie Zedel finally be facing its toughest competition yet in new opening Romano’s? If you’ve ever eaten at Brasserie Zedel and especially if you’ve had the three course set menu for under twenty quid, we’ve got news for you. Jeremy King, the man [...]
Inter Alia play review: spring’s must-book West End ticket April 9, 2026 Inter Alia play review and star rating: ★★★★ When Inter Alia sold out its run, garnering a swathe of positive reviews at the National Theatre last summer, the idea of the ‘Manosphere’ felt fairly fringey. Adolescence had just come out, which proved to be a thorough and fascinating examination of misogyny and its tendrils within [...]
Celebrity-backed spirit brands steal the spotlight April 9, 2026 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. According to research conducted by the Financial Times, five of the biggest listed alcohol producers, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown Forman and Rémy Cointreau, are sitting on $22bn worth of ageing spirits, the highest level of inventory in more than a decade. This growing pool [...]
The Whisky Exchange’s top Cognac picks ahead of the annual Cognac Show April 9, 2026 Coming up next weekend is The Whisky Exchange’s annual Cognac Show. A celebration of French spirit in the heart of London, the great of Cognac descend on the capital to showcase their products, with cameos from Calvados and Armagnac producers too. City AM readers can get £5 off tickets to Cognac Show using code COGNACCITY [...]
Carbone London review: Electric vibes, but the food… April 8, 2026 Carbone London restaurant review It is the job of a restaurant to blast you as far away as possible from reality, and for all its flaws, Carbone – the most hyped London restaurant opening since the Chiltern Firehouse – rocket launches you to the Garden of Eden. Colour palettes of crimson and burgundy present in [...]
The Lake District but thrilling, with yacht trips and 4×4 off-roading April 7, 2026 THE LOCATIONA designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District is the UK’s most famous national park, renowned for its glacial lakes, rugged mountains and rich literary heritage. Visitors are drawn by landscapes that inspired artists such as J. M. W. Turner and John Constable, as well as by opportunities to hike or climb in [...]
I’m in my 30s – here’s why I choose staycations over foreign holidays April 7, 2026 A staycation helps me switch off and reconnect with my home in new ways I was standing in the middle of a beach on the British coastline. The sand was fine and golden, and the horizon was clear so I could see for miles. I was in Camber Sands in East Sussex in the village [...]
Barbican Centre: the brutalist landmark weaving art into everyday London life. April 2, 2026 For many people, the Barbican is a place to visit, to catch a show, enjoy some food or just hang out. For others, like Jo Davis (Head of Retail) and Oluwatoyin Odunsi (Senior Producer for Learning & Participation), it’s a place of work – as seen in the video below. And for a fortunate few, [...]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses review: Aiden Turner is even sexier than Poldark April 2, 2026 Aiden Turner and Lesley Manville are as compelling as they are repulsive as a pair of meddling aristocrats in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
Beyond the beach: exploring fabulous Creole culture in the Seychelles April 2, 2026 With their unique wildlife, jungle-meets-beach landscape and year-round warmth it is easy to see why the Seychelles are popular with sun-seekers. You would be mistaken, however, if you thought a trip here was your average beach vacation. The Creole culture is central to this collection of islands off the coast of East Africa and the [...]