Fathers Day gifts for wine loving dads June 9, 2025 In general, I am against the gendering of beverages. These days it seems a little embarrassing to pigeon-hole prosecco for hen dos and cognac for city boys. Jon Bon Jovi has a rosé, Hampton Water and the World Whiskies Awards 2025 honoured Stephanie Macleod as Master Blender of the Year. Let us be clear: everyone [...]
Microsoft announces new Xbox Ally handheld consoles – here’s what we know June 9, 2025 Microsoft has announced two new handheld games consoles, the ROG Ally and the Ally X, which will be released later this year. The new consoles will allow users to access their Game Pass libraries on the go, providing competition to the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2 and the more established Valve Steam Deck. Microsoft has been [...]
Cocktails in the City turns 10: everything to know as London festival returns June 9, 2025 Cocktails in the City celebrates its 10th anniversary this July with two weekends of events uniting the best of the city’s mixology scene. The capital’s cocktail industry comes together on 10 – 12 July and 7 – 9 August in Bedford Square Gardens in Bloomsbury, bringing together mixologists from some of the capital’s best bars. [...]
Beyoncé London review: the protest vibe feels a bit thin June 6, 2025 Beyoncé London review: there’s no denying that belt, even if the protest aesthetic doesn’t quite work No one can doubt Beyoncé. At least, not in terms of her belt and ability to deliver an incredible show. Give her any piece of music from operatic to country, and as she proved last night in London, she [...]
A new James Bond has been revealed for 007: First Light – and he’s 26 June 5, 2025 Amid the endless chatter about who might eventually assume the role of James Bond in the movie franchise, there has finally been some news. An official new James Bond has been announced, and he’s young at 26. He’ll be appearing in a forthcoming Playstation game called 007: First Light that is being released in 2026 [...]
Fiddler on the Roof review at the Barbican: the most exquisite misery June 5, 2025 Fiddler on the Roof review: ★★★★★ It isn’t officially summertime until the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre drops a five-star musical. In 2023 it was La Cage Aux Folles and last year their gently simmering Fiddler on the Roof raised the stakes. For summer 2025 Shucked was another smash, but back to Fiddler on the [...]
Morgan Supersport 2025 review: Judging a book by its cover June 5, 2025 Question: what do Donald Trump, the Morgan Supersport and Britain’s best-selling brand of yeast extract have in common? Answer: they all polarise people, like taking a pick-axe to the pie chart of public opinion. So, you will either love how the Supersport looks or you absolutely won’t. Sitting on the fence is seemingly not an [...]
Fallow founder James Robson: Labour is killing hospitality June 5, 2025 James Robson is one of the most successful restaurateurs in London, setting up the hugely successful Fallow, Roe and Fowl restaurants with his business partners Will Murray and Jack Croft. In less than two years, Fallow went from a promising pop-up to a vast operation employing 300 people and serving up to 1,000 covers a [...]
The Capitalist: ABBA legend speaks to near-empty room at SXSW London as £1k pass-holders left outside June 5, 2025 Mishaps at London SXSW, fishticuffs at London restaurants and a Bitcoin breakfast with Reform at The Shard; catch up on the latest gossip.
Martin Williams: Here are my favourite places to Toast the City June 4, 2025 This month, you can let your thoughts be heard as we open the nominations for ‘Toast the City’, City AM’s inaugural hospitality awards celebrating the best of the Square Mile! For inspiration, debate and disagreement – best made over a pint, or a glass of burgundy, as per your preference – here are a few [...]