Why is Soho House getting into bed with Formula 1? February 5, 2026 Every piece of furniture at Soho House’s Formula 1 lounge House44 has its own specially designed wooden crate so that it can travel safely internationally. From crushed velvet pillows to leather bartops, one-off rattan seats and bespoke soft lighting, as well as elegant dinner tables with racetrack views, everything is transported from Grand Prix to [...]
As we prepare for the Nothing Phone 4, we took the 3 for a spin February 5, 2026 The rumour mill says London-based phone company Nothing is set to release a new handset as early as March. To get you in the mood, we took its current flagship device, the Nothing Phone (3), for a test drive. In 2007, the mobile phone landscape changed forever. When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, he [...]
How to look fabulous on your ski holiday (and save thousands) February 5, 2026 Renting skiwear is the latest slopeside trend. Anna Moloney puts it to the test on a ski holiday at A Winter Garden festival.
Inside South Africa’s two most exceptionally fabulous hotels February 4, 2026 Cape Town and the surrounding winelands are a clever choice for a start of year escape. Whilst London languishes in grey drizzle, South Africa glows in late summer sunshine. While there are plenty of great restaurants and wineries to visit across the country, an alternative option is to bunker down in the best hotels: here [...]
Pub of the week: Toast Award-winner The Rising Sun on Carter Lane February 4, 2026 Nobody loves a pub as much as City AM. Over the years we have campaigned for them, we have reported on their plight, and we have honoured them in our Toast the City Awards. Now we’re launching a new regular feature celebrating the best drinking holes in the Square Mile and beyond. While the exact [...]
Hawksmoor: London St Pancras opening is deliciously opulent February 4, 2026 There’s more testosterone in Hawksmoor in the Square Mile than there is in the Virgin Active around the corner. Men obsess over meat, didn’t you know, and over the last two decades, childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott, the pair behind Hawksmoor, have obsessed more than most. Their enthusiasm has paid off, winning the [...]
Donkervoort P24 RS is an unhinged Dutch supercar with 600hp February 4, 2026 Dutch sports car manufacturer Donkervoort has revealed its most powerful vehicle to date. Combining a lightweight carbon fibre body with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine gives the new P24 RS truly explosive performance. Donkervoort has used Audi engines in its sports cars for more than two decades. However, the end of production for Audi’s sonorous 2.5-litre [...]
American Psycho musical at the Almeida review: Bloody brilliant February 3, 2026 American Psycho at the Almeida | ★★★★★ A lot has happened over the years Rupert Goold has been artistic director of the Almeida. In 2013 he opened his tenure at the Islington theatre with this wickedly amoral musical: six British Prime Ministers and one pandemic later, he completes the oroborus with the same riotous show. [...]
Art After Dark: Loads of London venues are offering free late-night entry this month February 3, 2026 A series of free-to-attend events taking place in the evenings will transform London’s dark winter streets this February. Art After Dark launches this week and the central focus is the artist Lakwena Maciver’s seven-metre high tower of illuminated disco lightboxes in Piccadilly Circus. A series of events range from late-night gallery openings to live performances [...]
The best picks for the Ultimate Valentine’s Weekend February 3, 2026 | City Talk The secret to a truly romantic Valentine’s Day isn’t just the destination, but the unforgettable moments and meaningful experiences you share. With the holiday falling on a weekend this year, London is brimming with exceptional options for every kind of couple. Whether you’re seeking high-energy fun or a sophisticated escape, Central London Alliance has curated [...]