Here we go again: The best roof terrace for yet another heatwave Life&Style Just when you thought you’d got out… they drag you back in. Or up: up to London’s roof terraces to bask in yet another spell of 30 degree heat. We round up some of the top spots up top to make the most of this most clement of summers. Madison Where else to start but [...]
Will Ibai take home a Toast the City Award? Toast the City The Finalists have been announced for our second annual Toast the City Awards and we’re thrilled to highlight some of the runners and riders over the coming weeks. Today we’re celebrating the amazing steak restaurant Ibai, which is one of 12 Finalists in the Best Restaurant category. Here’s what our food critic – and Toast [...]
A brief history of time: Bremont’s new Stephen Hawking watch Life&Style A new watch celebrating the legacy of Stephen Hawking could be a black hole for your bank account but a great leap for your wrist Four years have elapsed since the original MoonSwatch was released, kickstarting a global phenomena that has seen collectors queuing for days outside retailers in a bid to get their hands on [...]
Why Theatre Deli is a City charity unlike any other July 13, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of our nominees – this week it’s the amazing Bethan Screen, marketing coordinator from Theatre Deli. To vote for your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars and restaurants to galleries and green spaces, [...]
Fogo de Chao nominated for Best Casual Dining Toast award June 19, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of our nominees – this week it’s Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chao at Bishopsgate. To vote for your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars and restaurants to galleries and green spaces, visit the [...]
SET Ceramics nominated for Best Newcomer Toast award June 19, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of the nominees – this week it’s the team at SET Ceramics. To nominate your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars and restaurants to galleries and green spaces, visit the Toast the City website [...]
Casamigos brings pint-shaped margaritas to London pubs for World Cup June 17, 2026 England vs Croatia is mere hours away, now’s the time to get into London and order yourself a nice glass of something cold and boozy. To that end, Casamigos Tequila will be selling World Cup-themed margaritas served in tiny pint-shaped glasses. You can pick one up at bars including The Audley, The Blue Posts, Copeland [...]
Heinz sandwich ‘automat’ to flog sarnies in Soho for just 57p June 8, 2026 Heinz will next week launch a pop-up “sandwich automat” in Soho, where it will sell 800 sarnies for just 57p a pop – making it quite possibly the cheapest lunch in London. The two-day takeover of 15 Bateman Street is timed to coincide with the start of National Picnic Week, giving Londoners a snack to [...]
Will Sky Garden pick up a coveted Toast the City award? May 26, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of the nominees. Today we caught up with Sky Garden director Monika Kowalewska-Kheir. To nominate your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars and restaurants to galleries and green spaces, visit the Toast the City website here. [...]
Lazy Coffee is the best coffee in the City – this is how they do it May 19, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of the past winners. Today we caught up with Lazy Coffee founder Matthew Staite, whose Abchurch Yard coffee cart won the Best Coffee award. To nominate your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars [...]