Valentine’s Day 2026: 7 amazing things to do in London February 9, 2026 Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening with a partner, to meet a new love interest on a first date or to avoid the narrative entirely by spending a platonic evening with friends, Valentine’s Day is unavoidably big news. Last year, Brits spent nearly £1billion on smushy declarations of love. If you’re in the market [...]
How South Wales became one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations February 7, 2026 Laverbread, rarebit, cawl – Glamorgan sausage at a push. The idea of Welsh food tends to be tied to a handful of dishes, but the country has some of the best produce – and best restaurants – in the UK. The emergence of Wales as a ‘foodie’ destination has slowly built over the last decade [...]
Super Bowl 2026: Where to watch in London this weekend February 6, 2026 The Super Bowl 2026 returns this Sunday 9 February, bringing together two of America’s biggest National Football League (NFL) teams, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, for the sport’s most competitive annual event. But the Super Bowl 2026 is as much about the surprise half-time performance, which has featured artists like Rihanna, Michael [...]
This ski holiday in the Alps fuses James Bond and the world’s finest wine February 6, 2026 The Wein am Berg festival returns to Solden in the Austrian Alps this April, combining some of the world’s very best wine with stunning views, and one of the most iconic James Bond filming locations in the Alps. High altitude wine tastings on the glacier above the alpine village of Solden are hosted by some [...]
Baby octopus and super strength sausage: the Italian restaurant refusing to bow to trends February 6, 2026 Italian restaurant 2Veneti is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by doing things the way they always have, says Adam Bloodworth How about a great pile of baby octopi for starters? They’re super soft and super controversial, with many chefs believing the animals should reproduce three times before being eaten, to allow each a long [...]
Arcadia at the Old Vic is a brilliant farewell to Tom Stoppard February 5, 2026 Arcadia | Old Vic | ★★★★☆ Arcadia is a dizzying piece of work, as broad as the universe and as self-contained as a jigsaw puzzle. Through it Tom Stoppard addresses some of humanity’s great questions: do we have free will? Is poetry more important than science? Is there anyone Lord Byron didn’t shag? It opens [...]
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 [...]