Liv Kelly

The future of some of London’s best day festivals may be up in the air right now, but for the moment we feel pretty damn lucky to have an abundance of world-class festivals happening on our doorsteps all throughout the summer. Forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days. When you live in London, you can hop on the tube, and an hour later you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over. We Londoners love live music, so it’s no surprise that we’re absolutely spoilt for choice when summer rolls around. You’ve got festivals devoted to hip-hop, jazz, leftfield pop, disco, afrobeats, heavy rock ‘n’ roll. Whatever your taste may be, my god does London have a day festival for you. The line-ups have been coming in thick and fast over the past couple of months, which means it’s time to make some decisions about which festivals are worth your time and money. Have a scroll through our comprehensive guide – which we keep meticulously updated with all the latest line-up announcements – see what takes your fancy, and start planning a fantastic summer in 2025. But be warned, most London festivals get more expensive the later you leave it, and plenty of them will sell out long before the portaloos are installed and the stages are constructed. Grab your tickets right now if you know what’s good for ya! RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

London is absolutely world-class when it comes to museums. Obviously, we’re pretty biased, but with more than 170 of them dotted about the capital – a huge chunk of which are free to visit – we think it’s fair to say that there’s nowhere else in the world that does museums better.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient Egyptian percussion instruments. In my case, the opportunity to live on the doorstep of some of the planet’s most iconic cultural institutions was a big reason why I moved here at the first chance I got, and I’ve racked up countless hours traipsing around display cases and deciphering needlessly verbose wall texts in the eleven years since. From iconic collections, brilliant curation and cutting-edge tech right down to nice loos, adequate signage and a decent place to grab a cuppa; my colleagues and I know exactly what we want from a museum, and we’ve put in a whole lot of time deliberating which of the city’s institutions are worth your time. So here’s our take on the 25 best ones to check out around London, ranging from world-famou

You’ve decided you’re travelling to London. You’ve booked your transport and downloaded a tube map, but where to stay? You’ve probably clocked that London is one massive, sprawling city, made up of neighbourhoods that each have their own unique character. Resist the urge to panic-book a fancy hotel in London’s West End – there’s plenty more out there, we promise. Dive into the real London by branching out from the well-trodden tourist path. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of somewhere totally new. Whether you’re after lively nightlife, easy access to gorgeous green spaces, culture on your doorstop, or serious dining, you’ll find it here. Ready to get booking? Read on for our guide to the best neighbourhoods and places to stay in London.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London Ella Doyle and Rosie Hewitson are editors at Time Out London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Mention Bayswater to someone who lives outside of west London and you’ll probably be met with a blank expression. But we’ll let you in on a secret – though this W2 postcode is often overshadowed by its bigger, posher neighbours (think Notting Hill, Maida Vale and Paddington), there’s a chipper community here which give the place an unmistakable personality.  Bayswater’s streets are home to a diverse array of restaurants, from hearty Cypriot or Malaysian cooking and old fashion Bangladeshi or Indian establishments to modern takes on Persian, Levantine and British cuisine. There are great pubs dotted around, historic institutions which have steadfastly served the locals since the 1930s, and even a street with some faux houses. 🏘️ Ultimate guide to where to stay in London In short, there’s loads going on round these parts. Here are some tips on what’s worth doing from a genuine Bayswater local, whether you’re after a snack, a skate, a spa treatment or just a stroll.  RECOMMENDED:The best things to do in west LondonThe best hotels in LondonThe best walks in London

Grazing the Arctic Circle and straddling two tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes, spurting geysers and Northern Lights that have not gone unnoticed by Instagrammers or Game of Thrones location scouts. With the increasing interest in outdoor activities and exploration of the island’s remote, ethereally beautiful regions, hotels are popping up far and wide, instead of once being concentrated in the capital. From Airbnbs to luxury hotel stays, there’s plenty to choose from to kick start your Icelandic adventure. Enjoy, folks.  Which part of Iceland is the best to stay in? It entirely depends what kind of trip you’re after, but the safest bet is almost always the country’s marvellous capital Reykjavik. Once you’re here, the opportunities are endless – have a cosy city break and barely leave your neighbourhood, or rent a car and use Reykjavik as a safe base to explore the rest of Iceland, from the Golden Circle to the Blue Lagoon. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Reykjavik to get you started.  RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Iceland Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

What makes a good party song? Is it uplifting lyrics? Or maybe it's an uptempo production?Throughout the decades, they’ve come in all shapes, sizes and vibes. However, for a song to be a proper, hip-shaking party song, there are some rules: it’s gotta be a banger, and it’s gotta give you absolutely no choice but to get up and boogie.  No wonder then that this list includes everything from funk, soul and disco classics to ‘90s RnB tunes and 2025 chart-toppers. There’s a tonne of variety on here, so pass the aux cable over to us and we’ll have your party shaking in no time. Ready to throw some shapes? You’re in the right place – these are the best party songs of all time.  RECOMMENDED: 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far 🎤 The best karaoke songs🍻 The best drinking songs🎶 The best ’80s songs🎊 The best pop songs This guide was recently updated by Georgia Evans, who covers Time Out’s music section. Entries are by Time Out Editors. For more about how we curate, have a look at our editorial guidelines.

Whether you need to get away from it all, stretch your legs a bit, or remind yourself of how tiny and insignificant you are in the immensity of Mother Nature, there’s only one thing for it: it‘s time to take a hike. Be it a month-long spiritual pilgrimage, a coastal amble or a mountain scramble, there are magnificent trails the world over – and we’ve rounded up some of the very best on the planet to help you plan your next great hike. From red rock canyons in the American Southwest to the bonnie lochs of the West Highland Way, there’s a hike, trek or trail on this list that’s calling your name. With each hike tried and tested by our editors and writers, we’ve got all the info on where to go, when to go and how long to set aside, plus tips and tricks and the best sights to look for along the way. All you need to do is pack your bags. These are the world’s greatest hikes, according to Time Out. Updated April 2025: We’ve added four new trails to this list to help you plan for summer hikes – and moved a certain Spanish pilgrimage to the top spot. RECOMMENDED:🌲 The best national parks in the world ⛰️ The best destinations for solo female travellers🌊 The most spectacular places to swim in the world🏝️ The best beaches in the world🚂 The best train journeys around the world

Want a drink? You've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joints to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. But what makes a truly good bar? Well, our critieria for inclusion on this list is simple; a menu of genius drinks is important, but so is overall vibe – there’s no point having the perfect paloma if you have to drink it in a bar that smells of bins. To make the Top 50, a bar has to be fun, inclusive, and full of lovely folk as well as looking the part.  April 2025: A rash of great new bars have opened in London over the past year or so and many of them have made the immediate jump to our hallowed Top 50. The latest additions to our list include rowdy sports bar meets 80s horror movie set Bloodsports in Covent Garden, whisky wonderland Dram Bar on Denmark Street, the hypnotic Bar Lotus in Dalston, Below Stone Nest in Chinatown, Rasputin’s by London Fields, and Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath a famous Soho deli. Now go forth and drink. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and she'll have a gibson marti

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs and Playboi Carti’s rapturous return from the underground. Alongside these pop heavyweights, we’re witnessing rap superstar Doechii continue her chart domination and the breakthrough of Gen Z artists like 2hollis and Tate McRae. What songs are defining 2025? Well, we’ve searched through our playlists and extracted the best songs of the year so far, below. But it doesn’t stop there. Keep your eyes peeled for updates to this list throughout the year as we’re still awaiting albums from Turnstile, Lorde, Addison Rae, Miley Cyrus, Pulp, A$AP Rocky and many more.  Georgia curates Time Out’s music section. If she's not blabbering about music on the website, she's doing it in-person (much to the office’s dismay). For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED: 🎧 The best albums of 2025 (so far)🎥 The best movies of 2025 (so far)📺 The best TV of 2025 (so far)

Seaside towns aren’t just candyfloss and fairground rides anymore – not that there’s anything wrong with that. The fact is that the UK’s collection of seaside towns now includes spots which have thriving, elevated food scenes and popular romantic mini-break destinations, and Brighton is one of our favourites.  Yes, the beach is pebbly and the seagulls are a menace, but there’s a long list of reasons why this colourful, quirky patch of Sussex coast was named one of the best cities in the world for 2025. It’s got funky concert venues, independent shops, slap-up vegetarian food and top-notch pubs as well as seaside cafés, hidden museums, shiny new wellness venues and copious options for good (and I mean really good) fish ‘n’ chips. So, here are the very best things to do in Brighton. RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in Brighton☕The best coffee shops in Brighton🐟The best places for fish and chips in Brighton🍺The best pubs in Brighton This guide was recently updated by Liv Kelly, Time Out’s Travel writer who is originally from Brighton. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Dreaming of sand between your toes, wind blowing in your hair and sun beating down on your skin? You might just be due a trip to the beach. Here in the UK, we can’t quite guarantee the sunshine, but we can guarantee some seriously stunning beaches which will rival those of Mediterranean (and might even be contenders for the best beaches in the world).  We have white sand beaches, we have pebbles, we have towering chalk cliffs and rock pools galore. We pretty much have a beach for every occassion. Not sure where to go? We’ve rounded up the best beaches in the UK right here, from Scotland to Cornwall, all chosen by Time Out travel writers who have been to visit them IRL. You’ll also find our expert reccs for where to stay, so you can make the most of your beachy getaway. Enjoy.  Where are the UK’s most beautiful beaches? Pretty beaches are dotted all over the UK, but you’ll find some absolute beauties in Scotland, Cornwall and Wales, where the water is often clear, beaches are surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery and you might even find sand between your toes. On our list of the UK’s best beaches, we’ve included the prettiest and most serene stretches of coast out there, but we’ve also included those better for vibes, families and big old picnics. They might not be lookers, but they’re perfect for a seaside day out.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🌊 The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊 The best wild swimming spots in the UK🌤️ The best place

If you’re dreaming of finding sand in your shoes after a long day out and queuing too long for ice cream, then you could do a lot worse than venturing out of the city and planning a trip to one of the UK’s seemingly endless coastal towns. This is an island nation, after all, which means it’s packed with rugged cliffs and windswept headlands as well as quaint fishing villages and shoreline surf spots. We might not have the sunkissed weather of our European neighbours, but when it comes to costal charm, the UK ticks a hell of a lot of boxes. Planning a trip to the seaside? Check out our list of the best coastal towns in the country, from Scotland to Cornwall.   Which UK seaside towns get the best weather?  If you’re chasing sunshine, you’re probably going to want to go south. Brighton, Margate, St Ives, Salcombe and Falmouth can clock some serious sun hours in the right season – but we can’t make any promises, so be sure to pack a raincoat to be on the safe side.  Where are the best beaches in the UK? If beach walks and swimming in the sea is what you’re after, look no further than our list of the best beaches in the UK. From the list below, we’d recommend Brighton if you’re more of a pebble person. Head to Nefyn for natural beauty and extreme quiet. Try North Berwick if you want sand between your toes and can stomach chillier waters. And for higher temperatures, head to East Portlemouth beach and stay in Salcombe.  RECOMMENDED:🌊The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏖️T

You might expect a Grade I National Trust property to be a bit of a stuffy and impersonal place to stay for a weekend, but Bodysgallen Hall, a lovingly restored manor house on Pydew Mountain in north Wales, is quite the opposite.  The hotel provided us tired, post-hike guests with a stay so comforting that, despite its looming size, felt more like we were at the home of an impossibly wealthy relative than a high-end hotel. Swathed by crackling fires, good, tasty food and amiable staff, this place is primed for a properly restful weekend.  Why stay at Bodysgallen Hall?  If you don’t just want a break from your day-to-day life but some proper respite from the 21st century, this is the place to stay. Bodysgallen Hall’s Main House feels a bit imposing as you approach it, but there’s something undeniably old-timey and welcoming about the place once you’ve stepped inside.  It brags all the traditional quirks that a proper country estate should, with comically low ground-floor ceilings, dark wood-panelled walls, heartily-stoked fires and marshmallow-like armchairs throughout the reception area and jumbled hallways, and much of it was built around 600 years ago. Though modern elements (speedy wifi and high-pressure showers) have seeped through, a weekend here still feels like you’ve dipped back into a different era.  What are the rooms like at Bodysgallen Hall? The Main House bedrooms could well remind you of a grandparent’s house, and I mean that as a compliment. The furnishings are

What’s the vibe?  Picture crisp white tablecloths, immaculately manicured waiters and an elevated, classy atmosphere, and you’ve pretty much got the opposite of Halisco. This is not the place for a formal evening dinner, but it most definitely is the place to take someone you’re trying to impress. Lip-smacking cocktails, inexplicably tasty Mexican-inspired small plates and an efficient, friendly, knowledgeable team of locals are what make this place so damn brilliant – and I bet my margarita that you’ll be telling your friends about it.  What are the prices like? The menu here follows a small-plates format – you’ll have snacks sitting around or just below £4, small plates, which range roughly from £8-£12, and of course the tacos, which tend to start at £9.50 for two. Lucky enough to swing by in the summer months? There could well be a salad and ceviche section, which last year started at £6. Mix it up, and don’t expect things to arrive in order.  What should I order? Halisco’s menu changes seasonally, but be sure to start your dinner with corn chips and guac, order the tenderstem broccoli (if it’s available) in whatever form it comes, and – even if you’re a meat eater – the oyster mushroom birria tacos. To wash it down, my go-tos are either a hibiscus margarita or a modelo chelada.  What’s worth visiting nearby? The newly opened Bar Halisco! Perched just over the road is Halisco’s brand-new sister venue, which opened just in time for National Margarita Day 2025. It’s got all

Despite being labelled by a cursive, neon pink signpost above its entrance, you could easily miss Viajante87 – it’s hidden in plain sight amidst the noise and fluorescence of Notting Hill Gate, and once you’re inside, feels miles away from all that too. The room is draped in moody layers and furnishings of rich teal with touches of gold, giving it a particularly luxe feel which is matched by the vibe of the service. Everything here is quite formal: we were met by a security guard who radioed a host to collect us at the bottom of the stairs, and, behind a heavy velvet curtain, were greeted with a cheery and unnervingly synchronised ‘hola!’ from the bartenders. That’s because, as is detailed on the cocktail menu, Viajante87 is based around the concept of ‘drinking like a local’, with your choices all inspired by flavours which hail from Central and South America. The three main sections on the menu are organised to mimic the stages of a journey: they’re branded as ‘comfortable’ (aperitif-like drinks), ‘curious’ (a little stronger) and ‘courageous’ (digestifs). If you’re feeling really courageous, you could even ignore the order in which they’ve designed the menu, though this lot clearly know what they’re doing.  Order this On the ‘be curious’ page of the menu, you’ll find the Pura Pache, a clean and fruity long drink which is a good light cocktail to kick things off. But if you’re a fan of bitter, negroni-esque flavours, don’t skip over the Blood Moon.  Time Out tip While this

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Landing in Keflavik on a frosty 2C afternoon is a bit of a shock to the system compared to the balmy October temperatures of the UK, but once we start winding through the snow-dusted, ash-coloured peaks that loom moodily over Iceland’s coast, the biting cold feels appropriate.  Thankfully, the nippy feeling doesn’t last long. ION’s collection of hotels includes four properties – ION City and Hotel Von (starting rates are €430 and €175 respectively) where we stay in Reykjavik, Hotel Budir (from €277), our first stop nestled cosily between the mountains and the lapping shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and ION Adventure (€565) which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Each embody the Nordic concept of ‘hygge’, that feeling of convivial cosiness that you can only really experience in such perishingly cold places.  All are intrinsically Icelandic, but ION Adventure is the true show-stopper. A sleek glass box emerging from the moss-laden Mount Hengill, the hotel is a bold contrast to the tumbling volcanic landscape around it. But that landscape is still incorporated into the design, with furniture made from locally-sheered wool and actual lava. Sustainability is at the heart of these designs – even the sinks are made from recycled tires – and much of the interior is crafted by Icelandic architects. The hallway leading to the brand-new wing of 23 rooms (where we stayed) features bare concrete walls which will not be painted – paint is bad for the environment, guys – an

You’d be forgiven for feeling a little intimidated upon approaching Eastwell Manor. Its stern, neo-Elizabethan stone façade is dotted with boxy windows which appear as if they allow little light, and reaching reception involves dragging your luggage through an eerily still, imposing courtyard. But the vibe’s pretty different inside.  Through the comically large, dark-wood doors, the formality of the building does match the tone of the service, but we were warmly greeted by wafts from the restaurant, the excited buzz of guests from a wedding party and formally dressed but amicable team members. And that’s what’s unexpected about this place – how homely a massive country estate (particularly one with a tennis court, a hawking centre and beehives) can feel as soon as you arrive.  Our room, in the cottage buildings in the west corner of the grounds, was one designated for people on a spa break (it’s only a two-minute walk from the spa building) and other guests were flitting between the two buildings in just their dressing gowns, despite the October chill. The spa itself, the facilities of which include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room on the ground floor, as well as a restaurant, plus treatment and ‘relaxation’ rooms upstairs, does all the things a good spa should do, but is perhaps not quite matched to the size of the hotel – we arrived mid-afternoon to cop a poolside seat but were left with only one available spot to plonk ourselves. But the hotel doesn’t just of

Entering our park-view room on the ninth floor of the Athenaeum, our jaws dropped not because of the suite itself, but because it immediately lived up to its name: the south-facing hotel rooms offer tremendous views of the lush treetops of Green Park, and if you’re lucky enough to stay in on one of the top floors (nine is the highest), it’s pretty splendid. What’s more, the hotel has been designed to incorporate the park’s proximity: the compact, comfortable rooms and ground-floor reception feature floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of mirrors to complement and exaggerate the nearby greenery. Entering the hotel feels almost like you’re stepping inside an opulent conservatory.  Throughout the hotel there are nods to grand decor, but it’s not overdone. Twinkly light fixtures, velvet Chesterfield headboards and touches of gold are not going to be to everyone’s taste, but they feature in the light-flooded rooms and add glamour to mostly white walls and bedding – this hotel is in Mayfair, after all.  That emphasis on elegance is also reflected in the kind of service you get at the Athenaeum. Front of house members, at the reception during check-in and in the restaurant, were congenial, warm, but the atmosphere here is formal: there’s no small talk, no chit-chat during breakfast service – everything feels very proper.  While the surrounding neighbourhood boasts plenty of bougie places to eat, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant is a worthy alternative, particularly for afternoon t

With interiors that look like they probably haven’t been updated since the place opened in 1997, and prices that also feel like they’re stuck in the past, a trip to locally loved Bayswater restaurant The Bengal feels like stepping back in time. The dated decor serves to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy generous portions of classic curry house fare. The chef’s special bhunas and jalfrezis – both traditional Bengali dishes – stand out on a large menu of traditional Indian and Bangladeshi curries. Whether you’re sitting in or ordering a takeaway, this is a reliable option for inexpensive, flavoursome dinner. 

Located next to the south-facing exit of Queensway station on Bayswater Road, this whacky little ice cream shop serves everything from bubble waffles to soft-serve gelato and slushies, all in a vibrant array of colours and with a huge variety of sauces and toppings. Need to reward the kids for making it through that sweaty journey on the Central line? With popcorn, apple sorbet and even unicorn flavour on the menu, they’re sure to love this place.

Quite unlike the uniform streets which characterise this patch of London, The Beachcomber – a tiki bar specialising in agricole rhums from the French Caribbean – can only really be described as loud. Loud in flavour, colour, atmosphere and texture, this animated place features decorated with palm trees, faux bamboo, wooden masks and colourful lighting, and is a great spot if you fancy trying inventive cocktails made using the UK’s largest collection of rhum agricole, plus other classic tiki ingredients like cachaça, coconut cream and guanábana. It also runs a lively programme of DJ nights, rum masterclasses and open mic evenings too.

If you're after a spooky screening to feel completely immersed in the spirit of Halloween, the Eventim Apollo have got you covered. The Grade II listed cinema will be hosting two screenings with live bands on Halloween Sunday: Hocus Pocus and Twilight. You might have seen them a thousand times, or you might be relatively unfamiliar with these Halloween classics. One thing's for sure — they'll have new life brought to them with the accompaniment of the live music, and truly absorb the audience. If that sounds like an enchanting way to spend an afternoon, grab your ticket for the show. 

Becoming a student is just about as exhilarating as it is nerve-wracking, but one of the coolest opportunities you could be offered is the chance to study abroad – head overseas for a year to an international university, immerse yourself in a new culture and expand your life skills as well as your academic knowledge.  But, it can be expensive, depending on where you opt to go. That’s why this new report from Remitly is so handy. The money transfer platform has conducted analysis into tuition fees, the price of a visa, how much rent is and the cost of living, and now, we’ve got a comprehensive ranking of the world’s spenniest and cheapest cities to study abroad.  Recommended: These are officially the best cities in the world for students.  So, which city topped the list as the most expensive? That would be New York (no surprises there). The Big Apple scored a perfect 100 on the education expenses index, all supplemented by eye-watering rent costs (an average one-bed apartment will set you back $5,101.73 per month), high tuition fees (around $30,748 per year) and steep daily living costs of $35.22.  Not to mention it’s also recently topped the Global Cities Index, as well as lists of the planet’s priciest and wealthiest hubs. Way down at the other end of the scale is Cairo, the Egyptian capital, which scored a mere 8.03 on the education expenses index. Here, you’ll pay nothing for your visa, will fork out a little over $2,000 in tuition fees and not even spend $10 a day on livi

Sunbathers stretched out on plastic chairs, caipirinha cocktails being flogged by hawkers, all with samba music thumping in the background – it’s a scene almost guaranteed at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Copacabana.  However, thanks to a new decree issued this month, all that could be set to change. A whole load of new rules for Rio’s waterfront are being brought in from June 1, meaning food and drink sales, deck chair rentals, speakers and live music will all be banned if businesses don’t acquire official permits.  For some, particularly elderly residents who live in the surrounding neighbourhoods, the announcement that the beach’s chaotic atmosphere is being reigned in (and that noise pollution will be brought under control) has been welcomed.  Maria Lucia Silva, a 65-year old resident, told euronews that ‘Nobody pays a very high property tax or absurd rents to have such a huge mess’, and said that the Copacabana is typically a neighbourhood for elderly people. However, not everyone agrees these rules are necessary.  ‘It’s difficult to imagine Rio de Janeiro without bossa nova, without samba on the beach,’ said Julio Trindade, who works as a DJ in the kiosks. ‘While the world sings the Girl from Ipanema, we won’t be able to play it on the beach.’ Recommended: The cities tourists are ditching – and where they’re headed instead.  There are concerns that the new rules will be detrimental to the livelihoods of musicians and local vendors, as well as to Rio’s historically colourf

Time Out is well aware that nobody knows a place like locals do – that’s why, when we were compiling a list of the best cities in the world for access to nature and green space, it was based on insight from 18,500 locals.  Medellín, Colombia’s sprawling second city, claimed first place with an approval rating of 92 percent, thanks to its charming riverside network of parks and its innovative ‘green corridors’ – you can read more about it here.  However, five European cities also claimed a place in the top 20 ranking, and the first of these was London, which came in joint third with Sydney.  Recommended: These are the best national parks in the world.  A solid 87 percent of Londoners rated the city’s green space and access to nature as either ‘good’ or ‘amazing’, but are we that shocked? Well, with all those brilliant parks and vast patches of nature like Epping Forest dotted in and around the city, as well as good connections to the coast, no, we aren’t.  Edinburgh follows closely behind in joint fifth place with Austin and Melbourne, gaining a rating of 86 percent approval from locals, and Stockholm comes next in joint twelfth with 82 percent.  Munich claimed joint fourteenth with Montreal, gaining 81 percent approval and last up it’s Zurich, in eighteenth place, with a decent 77 percent rating.  Check out our brand-new roundup of the 20 best cities in the world for access to green space and nature.  Oh, and you can also have a look at the cities ranked best for walkability

Barcelona boasts a remarkably impressive roster of drinking establishments. Cool cocktail haunts, rustic watering holes, rock‘n’roll bars and G&T dens – you can find all that and more on our list of Barcelona’s best bars, regularly updated by our editors on the ground.  However, few are as celebrated as Paradiso, a swanky cocktail spot that hasn’t only acquired the accolade of one of the best bars on the planet according to World’s 50 Best (every year since 2017, no less), but was also awarded two pins by the recently-launched Pinnacle Guide.  And with an innovative menu like this one, we’re hardly surprised. Current drinks include ‘The Cloud’, a blend of Casamigos mezcal, hibiscus, Montenegro amaro, Mancino secco vermouth, birch syrup, Perrier and coffee ‘cloud’ which culminate in a unique smoked flavour.  Recommended: This new ‘Aperol Spritz Index’ tells you exactly where to find the cheapest spritz in Europe.  There’s also ‘Hidden Island’ for those with a sweet tooth – Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Remy Martin, salicornia and lemongrass, coconut cream, pepper syrup and actual carrot cake. Yes, you read that right – cake. As you’d imagine, it can be difficult to get a seat at the bar’s original location (which is – obvs – behind a fridge in a pastrami shop). What you might not know is that Paradiso recently planted roots at a swish new location – the rooftop of Time Out Market Barcelona.  Nestled at the end of Rambla del Mar, which is just across from La Rambla itself, cross the p

Every year, there’s a brand-new hotspot everyone seems to be flocking to. In 2024, it was all about Marseille, for example – and we have our own ideas about the European destinations set to be big this summer. And now, InsureandGo has joined the debate, armed with Google search data. By analysing year-on-year changes in searches for flights, hotels and itineraries, the insurance company has identified not only which destinations are piquing our interest, but also the ones we’re ditching.  Havana has seen one of the largest declines, with a drop in year-on-year searches of a hefty 28 percent, and while the Cuban capital brags a tonne of retro charm soundtracked by a rich music culture, people seem to be turning to Bali instead.  The southeast Asian destination has seen interest increase by around 16 percent according to the study, and it was recently named not only the most picturesque island in the world, but also one of the best places for culture.  In the US, the report shows people are swapping the long sandy beaches of Miami (down 15 percent) for the tower-packed streets of Chicago (which saw an increase of 41 percent). As for Europe, people are swapping Berlin for Innsbruck, and in the West Indies, Nassau has stolen the limelight from Kingston.   Read on for the 15 destinations where interest is on the down – and the up.  The top 15 cities tourists are turning away from 1. Havana2. Miami3. Kingston= Nadi5. Gdansk= Las Vegas7. Apia8. Stockholm = Brussels10. Berlin11. Lond

It might feel like more new train services are launching in Europe than we can keep up with, but they’re all being thought up as a response to ever-growing demand. The latest addition? A shiny new sleeper service between Poland and Croatia.  The new project is courtesy of Polish rail company PKP Intercity, and will run from Warsaw, Poland’s capital, all the way to Rijeka on the coast of Croatia. It’ll pass through Czechia, Austria, Slovenia and Hungary en route, covering a total of 1,200 km. The service is being launched to meet the increasing demand for trains for Polish travellers hoping to visit Croatia during the summer. Southbound trains will depart Warsaw at 2pm, moving through Czechia and arriving in Vienna by 10pm, where select carriages will detach and continue on to Croatia separately.  Recommended: Two of Europe’s coolest cities will soon be connected by high-speed train.  At around midnight in Slovenia, the train will be joined with an ‘Istria’ overnight service from Budapest. The service will then stop in Ljubljana in the morning, before arriving in Rijeka at around 9am.  According to eTravel, tickets start at just 200 PLN (roughly €47) and the service will be equipped to carry 172 passengers, set to run southbound on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and northbound on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.  The train will be air-conditioned, and both couchette cars with sleeping berths and standard second-class compartments will be on offer. The inau

Plenty of us might struggle to envisage life outside of a city, but even the keenest townies need a hit of nature every now and then – it’s proven to be beneficial to our mental and physical health, after all.  Lots of cities have impressive nature-scapes as their backdrops, and others have introduced green spaces into their metropolises in really innovative ways. So, to shed some light on which cities do green space best, we quizzed 18,500 locals about the access they have to nature – and the results are in.  Topping Time Out’s brand-new ranking is Medellín, Colombia’s sprawling second city, where a whopping 92 percent of locals described nature and green space as either ‘good’ or ‘amazing’. Recommended: These are the best cities in the world for culture right now.  Medellín has a river running straight through it, the banks of which are lined with a network of green spaces known as the Parques del Rio. The city is also home to innovative ‘green corridors’, a series of tree-lined, plant-filled thoroughfares.  Known as the ‘city of eternal spring’, Medellín has consistently high daytime temperatures, meaning its concrete streets get pretty damn hot. These ‘green corridors’, which were first introduced back in 2016, decreased the city’s average daily temperature by 2C in the first three years – cool, eh? In second place on our ranking was Boston, and third place went to Sydney. However, our full roundup also includes destinations in the US, Europe, the Middle East and South Af

Even the most avid townies among us need a little breather from city life every now and then, but that doesn’t always mean you have to leave its concrete perimeter.  Some cities have been built in and around brilliant natural spaces, be them beaches, nature reserves or mountainous landscapes, and others have been taking impressive steps to retrospectively add some green to their streets.  Green spaces are pretty darn good for us, after all – spending time in nature has been widely proven to reduce stress and improve our mental health, and they encourage us to be active for our physical health, too. In fact, research has found that spending time in green space actually prolongs your life.  Then there’s all the good it does for our general environment. Having open green spaces improves air quality and helps keep stuffy urban temperatures a little cooler, as well as eases the risk of flooding. But which city offers its locals the best green spaces? To find that out, Time Out quizzed 18,500 people from cities across the planet, and the 20 that made the list below had the highest share of ‘good’ or ‘amazing’ ratings for their green space and access to nature.  Recommended: These are the best national parks in the world.  The best of the best was Medellín, Colombia’s second city, where a whopping 92 percent of locals positively rated the green space and access to nature. It’s known as the ‘city of eternal spring’, with consistently high daytime temperatures thanks to a trade-wind t

The Cartier Foundation, a contemporary art gallery that’s been nestled in Paris’s 14th arrondissement for the last 30 years, is opening a brand-new home in a much bigger location. It’s set to be the latest addition to the French capital’s already dizzyingly impressive arts and culture scene.  Slated to open in October, the contemporary art centre’s new branch will be located at 2, place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre and close to the Ministry of Culture. Occupying a 8,500-square-metre space, it will become the largest private art centre in Paris.  The building dates back to 1852, and while the exterior has retained its charming original character, the interior has been redesigned by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, who is also the mastermind behind the museum’s current location on Boulevard Raspail.  Recommended: These are the world’s best cities for culture right now.  Half of the space will be dedicated to exhibitions, allowing the foundation to exhibit its own collection of more than 2,500 works for the first time. The other half will comprise a restaurant, a bookshop, an auditorium and offices, which will all be designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.  The new space promises five new ‘mobile platforms’, according to En Vols, which are ‘fully adaptable’ and will ‘radically transform the traditional museum experience’. Intriguing, right?   ‘Exposition Générale’ will be the inaugural exhibition, showcasing nearly 600 works that showcase the foundation’s legacy from 198

The global editors at Time Out certainly have some ideas about what makes a city brilliant – the key is a well balanced offering of culture, nightlife, good food and cool neighbourhoods to explore, as well as vital infrastructure like public transport. And while Sydney’s public transport system has struggled over the past few weeks, in general – life here is relatively good. But the Time Out team aren’t the only ones pondering this planet’s cities. The IESE Cities In Motion Index has been researching which ones are the most 'dynamic', and to do so, it’s evaluated 183 different hubs and assessed them based on nine different criteria.  The report describes its mission as a "commitment to promoting smart, sustainable, and inclusive cities" – all factors that they say help to make a city "dynamic". The nine criteria are human capital, social cohesion, economy, governance, environment, mobility and transportation, urban planning, international profile and technology. And this year, the Harbour City cracked the top 20.Sydney’s ranking in this year’s list rose an impressive nine places, from 28th place in the 2024 rankings to 19th place – just beating Stockholm with a score of 64.08 out of 100. According to the report, “Australia’s largest city stands out for its strengths in human capital and international profile, cementing its status as a leader in both dimensions. Although mobility and transportation remains an area for improvement for Sydney, it continues to rank among the top

Molts de nosaltres sentim que una petita part de cada ciutat que visitem es queda amb nosaltres quan tornem a casa, però els turistes a Bruges sembla que s'han pres aquesta idea massa al peu de la lletra. El regidor Franky Demon ha demanat als turistes que visiten la ciutat belga que deixin de recollir pedres dels carrers de la ciutat per endur-se-les com a record. Demon també ha remarcat que aquest acte demostra una gran falta de respecte per la ciutat. Al cap i a la fi, la ciutat vella de Bruges és Patrimoni Mundial de la Unesco, però llocs emblemàtics com el Vismarkt, el Minnewater, el Gran Palau i el Museu Gruuthuse estan, segons sembla, perdent entre 50 i 70 pedres al mes. Tot i que aquesta xifra pot semblar que no és gaire alarmant, hi ha dues raons per les quals és un greu problema. La primera és el simple fet que perjudica el patrimoni de la ciutat: “No demanem res més que respecte. Caminar per Bruges vol dir trepitjar segles d’història”, ha dit el regidor, segons The Brussels Times. “Si us plau, deixeu aquestes pedres als llocs als quals pertanyen”, ha dit contundent. Després, també hi ha el problema del cost de reparar-ho. No només els forats que deixen les pedres desaparegudes són un perill per als vianants, sinó que omplir-los costa uns 200 euros per metre quadrat. Foto: Shutterstock Tingueu seny, turistes Aquesta no és la primera vegada que es renya els turistes per apropiar-se de coses que no els pertanyen. Les autoritats de Sardenya han imposat recentment una

Muchos de nosotros sentimos que una pequeña parte de cada ciudad que visitamos se queda con nosotros cuando regresamos a casa, pero los turistas en Brujas parecen haberse tomado esta idea demasiado al pie de la letra. El concejal Franky Demon ha pedido a los turistas que visitan la ciudad belga que dejen de recoger piedras de las calles para llevárselas como recuerdo. Demon también ha remarcado que este acto demuestra una gran falta de respeto hacia la ciudad. Al fin y al cabo, el casco antiguo de Brujas es Patrimonio Mundial de la Unesco, pero lugares emblemáticos como el Vismarkt, el Minnewater, el Palacio Mayor y el Museo Gruuthuse están, al parecer, perdiendo entre 50 y 70 piedras al mes. Aunque esta cifra pueda parecer poco alarmante, hay dos razones por las que representa un grave problema. La primera es el simple hecho de que perjudica el patrimonio de la ciudad: “No pedimos nada más que respeto. Caminar por Brujas significa pisar siglos de historia”, ha dicho el concejal, según The Brussels Times. “Por favor, dejad estas piedras en los lugares a los que pertenecen”, ha dicho tajante. Después, también está el problema del coste de la reparación. No solo los agujeros que dejan las piedras desaparecidas suponen un peligro para los peatones, sino que rellenarlos cuesta unos 200 euros por metro cuadrado. Foto: Shutterstock Tened juicio, turistas No es la primera vez que se reprende a los turistas por apropiarse de cosas que no les pertenecen. Las autoridades de Cerdeña h