PUB NOODLE! Pot Noodle offering FREE noodles at Britain’s best boozers for May Bank Holiday Pub Noodle will be live at locations across the country on Saturday 24th May, including TikTok star Daddy May Cook’s pub Pot Noodle is set to fuel the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend with a series of pop-ups that are sure to satisfy mid-afternoon peckish-ness across the country. Introducing Pub Noodle – a one-hour giveaway uniting two British favourites: a pint and a pot noodle. With sales data highlighting that Pot Noodle sales spike around Bank Holiday moments, when Brits are looking for a quick fix to satisfy their…
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The Zetland Arms, one of Greene King’s cherished heritage pubs nestled in Kensington, London, unveiled its stunning transformation in October last year, marking a new chapter for this historic establishment. Six months later, the project – led by Harrison, a strategic global branding, interior design and architecture specialist – is today a space which authentically celebrates its rich history while meeting the needs of today’s customers. First opened in 1845, the Zetland Arms is one of the longest-surviving buildings in the area, standing the test of time through Kensington’s transformation from leafy garden nurseries to a vibrant cosmopolitan hub. Once…
Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) is proud to announce an exciting partnership with Obvlo, an AI-powered digital concierge platform designed to enhance the guest experience through personalised, location-based recommendations for the group’s Thistle branded hotels. This collaboration marks a major step in Thistle’s ongoing evolution and brand re-fresh, ensuring guests have access to seamless, tailored insights that elevate their stay. The Thistle brand refresh, which includes the launch of a new website, reimagined identity and branding, and investment in selected properties, will see two Thistle hotels – The Tower Hotel London and The Marble Arch Hotel – rebranded as ‘by Thistle,’…
MEWS FEST RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH YEAR A CELEBRATION OF MANCHESTER’S GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES AND ARISTS SPONSORED BY AO ARENA FREE-TO-ATTEND OUTDOOR FESTIVAL WITH AL FRESCO DINING, LIVE MUSIC, AND “MINI MEWS” FOR FAMILIES Great Northern Warehouse is kickstarting the summer season with the return of free annual Deansgate Mews Festival. Located on Deansgate Mews, Manchester’s hidden pedestrianised street nestled above Deansgate, the festival will take place from 23rd – 25th May. Expect a lively outdoor celebration of food & drink, entertainment, live music and a pop up market of talented local traders Sponsored by Manchester’s AO Arena, Mews Fest is a celebration…
A New Late-night dining and cabaret experience launching 25 June Descend beneath the decadent Eden Lounge in Hoxton, to uncover Sinners; an indulgent new dining and cabaret den launching on the 25th June 2025. Part dinner party, part theatre, Sinners offers an intimate, neon-lit space and a bold new way to spend a night matched with an experience like no other restaurant in London. Designed for the hedonistic Londoner, Sinners offers a 3, 5, or 7 course menu alongside immersive live performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dishes include Bone-Marrow Croquettes topped with Crispy Bacon Crumble, Spaghetti Carbonara with Smoked Egg…
Bold flavours, fire cooking and Latin flair come to Liverpool Street with Chef Chino González This summer, Andaz London Liverpool Street welcomes a bold new flavour profile to Eastway Brasserie, with an exclusive residency from up-and-coming Argentinian chef Cristian ‘Chino’ González. Launching 2nd June and running for three months, the takeover brings an eclectic, fire-led menu that reflects González’s globe-spanning experience and deep roots in Buenos Aires food culture. González began his career at some of the world’s most renowned restaurants, including the three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in the South of France under Mauro Colagreco, and Basque Country’s Lasarte-Oria with Martín Berasategui. His South American training ground includes leading…
Al Dente? More like Al Don’t-e. One of the highlights of a holiday is getting to try the local cuisine, and with summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to learn what the locals actually eat. To ensure you have an authentic culinary experience, travel experts at eShores have revealed five popular food items locals tend to avoid – and what to try instead. Italy: Spaghetti Bolognese? Not for Italians! An Italian would typically forgo Spaghetti Bolognese for Ragu’ alla Bolognese, translating to ‘ragu from Bologna’. Ragu refers to the sauce which is meat-based, and traditionally richer and heartier. Instead of…
Michelin-starred chef, President of the 33 Masterchefs of Belgium, and one of Europe’s most respected culinary figures to present an exclusive six-course dinner in London On Friday 20th June 2025, CORD by Le Cordon Bleu will host Chef Lieven Demeestere, the long-serving Chef Patron of Michelin-starred Restaurant Arenberg for an extraordinary one-night-only event. A leading figure in Belgian gastronomy, Demeestere is President of the 33 Masterchefs of Belgium, a member of Les Disciples d’Auguste Escoffier, and has held a Michelin star for 25 consecutive years at Arenberg, his fine dining restaurant near Leuven, Belgium. This dinner marks his first ever public dining appearance in…
The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) will once again host London Concours, the annual, premium lifestyle event that celebrates the craftsmanship and traditions of automotive design and motoring, in its five-acres of grounds this summer. Taking place 3 – 5 June 2025, the event is a curated showcase of rare, luxury and legendary cars drawn from private collectors’ one-off automotive assets. London Concours is part of Thorough Events’ luxury Concours series and – in keeping with the upscale nature of the events – this summer’s event marks the 9th year they’ve chosen the City’s HAC as host venue. Framed around a…
Forget hard plastic seats and drafty automatic doors – a waiting room more first-class lounge than platform pit stop has launched in York. Just steps from the city’s iconic railway station, The Swollen Gambler bar at the adjoining The Milner York hotel raises a glass to the golden age of train travel as the UK celebrates 200 years of the railway. With plush seating, a warm welcome, expertly mixed cocktails and a menu of fine Yorkshire fare, this waiting room offers a place of refuge where a delayed train feels like a treat. The Swollen Gambler is located just opposite…