The London Insider

Queen’s Ice & Bowl – And Much More!

The London Insider — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:17:37 +0000

Situated a short walk from Queensway and Bayswater Tube stations, Queens Ice & Bowl is not only home to the oldest ice rink in London - but it is also the only venue in London that currently hosts ice skating, bowling and karaoke under one roof. Perfect for indecisive goer-outs and for those wanting a fun-filled varied visit to the city.

Our Top Picks & How To Book Tickets for BBC Proms 2012

The London Insider — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:57 +0000

The BBC Proms is back again this year, and while it’s not claiming to be the biggest, the most spectacular, or some other grand claim, it is still going to be a huge 92 different concerts over the course of 3 months. Plus, in the year of the Olympics, there is quite a British theme to the BBC Proms 2012.

The World Shakespeare Festival 2012 is truly international

The London Insider — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:14:05 +0000

If flashbacks of studying Romeo & Juliet or King Henry IV during your A Levels still gives you the shivers and make you break out into a cold sweat, you’ll probably groan if I tell you that the World Shakespeare Festival is happening right now in London and other sites in the UK.

American Brunch Reinvented by Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

The London Insider — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:36:17 +0000

Hélène Darroze is known for her Michelin fine French cooking, but she likes to extend her creative and wonderful cooking to other cuisines. At The Connaught Hotel, she has introduced a new American-inspired Saturday brunch menu, bringing such classics as mac & cheese, brownies, and hot dogs to her restaurant.

Dishes by Lindt Excellence Chocolates & Jun Tanaka

The London Insider — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:05:08 +0000

When you think of Lindt chocolate, you think of cute chocolate Easter bunnies, wrapped up in gold foil and fond memories of munching them as a child and getting a tummy-ache the next day. And then there’s Jun Tanaka – a master chef that I’ve been dying to try his food for ages, but never gotten round to eating at his Pearl restaurant in Holborn.

World Famous Noma Restaurant Coming To Claridge’s (for 10 days)

The London Insider — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:14:46 +0000

While London has an abundance of Michelin starred and fine dining restaurants, it doesn't have Noma, a Copenhagen restaurant that is almost universally regarded as the world's best, especially since El Bulli in Spain has now shut down. So it is with great excitement that René Redzepi, head chef of Noma, has unveiled "A Taste of Noma at Claridge's".

3 New Restaurants You Must Try at Taste of London 2012

The London Insider — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:29:09 +0000

It’s that time of the year again – Taste of London returns this year, bigger and better than ever at Regent’s Park! More than 40 top London restaurants will be here over the four days to showcase their signature dishes and new creations, and lots of food & drink stands will mean that if you’re a foodie like me, it’s best to leave the credit cards at home than tempt fate!

Limited Edition London 2012 Olympic TfL Oyster Cards

The London Insider — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:37:14 +0000

As the Olympics get closer, all kinds of sponsored and branded merchandised for the London 2012 Olympics are being announced. It was inevitable that Transport for London would catch the merchandising fever, and have announced special edition London 2012 Olympic Oyster Cards to commemorate the Olympic Games.

Fashion-Themed Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley Hotel

The London Insider — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:15:13 +0000

Popular opinion is that the afternoon tea at the Ritz Hotel is the best in London. And it might have been true in the past. But while The Ritz still has name power and tourists still clamouring to experience tea like the Queen does, the smart Londoners have moved on other afternoon tea places, and one of those is most definitely The Caramel Room at The Berkeley Hotel.

Song Dong: Waste Not at the Barbican Centre

The London Insider — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:09:37 +0000

If you’re ever told that you have way too much stuff and are a borderline hoarder, then this is an exhibition to visit to erase any self-doubt in your mind, and to bring that “friend” along to prove them how wrong they are. For Song Dong’s Waste Not exhibition will open your eyes to a true hoarder.