The Time Out London blog team

Aye aye cap’n, it’s time to grab your skipper hat and quickly learn the difference between port and starboard because The Waverley, aka the world’s last ever seagoing paddle steamer, is heading this way. For anyone not down with the nautical lingo, we should probably explain: launched on Glasgow’s River Clyde in 1946, The Waverley is a steamship which has been chugging across UK waters for the past eight decades. The old girl was built to replace the 1899 Waverley that sank at Dunkirk and she was dubbed a ‘vessel of pre-eminent national importance’ in 2003. Now, to celebrate her 80th birthday, she’ll be making waves in the Big Smoke. The Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her anniversary season between September 24 and October 11, with departure points in Essex, Sussex, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk and, of course, London. Avid ship spotters and naviphiles in the capital will have to head to London Tower Pier, a 10 minute walk from Tower Hill Underground station, to get a go on the steamship.  On board, you’ll be able to explore the engine room, hear the telegraph ring and watch the paddles turn. The ship, which looks just as she did when she first set sail thanks to a £1.5 million winter refit, also has full catering, period lounges, and a souvenir shop. Photograph: richardjohnson / Shutterstock.comPS Waverley, a paddle steamer Prices vary depending on where you plan to dock, but an evening return cruise from Gravesend which takes you under Tower Bridge (twice!)...

Sometimes, all you need to tip an average weeknight evening into a good ’un is a tasty takeaway in front of the telly. Well, thanks to the UK debut of American food brand Rōti Modern Mediterranean, three of London’s neighbourhoods are getting a new Uber Eats option to choose from. Yep, the Chicago-born health food chain has officially launched in the UK with three London kitchens, meaning it’s now available for delivery to those living in Kentish Town, Shoreditch and Nine Elms.  As for what’s on the menu, we can expect customisable bowls, salads and wraps made with Mediterranean flavours, spices and fresh ingredients. Options include a double chicken keto bowl, rainbow veggie bowl, sumac steak bowl and a salmon and kale bowl, all of which cost between £13 and £18. Photograph: Roti Modern MediterraneanSalads, pittas and a platter of chicken from Roti Modern Mediterranean Salads, including the hot honey harissa, Mediterranean and Rōti Greek salad, all cost between £8 and £9. Pittas feature flavours like chicken and tahini, falafel or a steak burger pitta and start at £9. Plus, there’s also the option to buy a family feast which serves between four and six people for £60. If you’re one for a good deal, now is the time to listen up because Rōti is celebrating its London launch with a buy one, get one free offer across all bowls, including chef-curated and build-your-own bowls. The promotion is running until May 31, and anyone who uses the offer will also get £5 to use on...

The end of the 2025/26 Premier League season is days away. And whether you’re among the Gooners lining the streets of Islington in red and white or watching through your fingers as West Ham and Spurs battle relegation, there’s one thing which unites us all when it comes to the beautiful game. We’re talking, of course, about the World Cup. The tournament, which will be played in stadiums across the US, Canada and Mexico this summer, kicks off on June 11. England take on Croatia on June 17 in our first group stage game of the competition, where the men’s squad will be hoping to take home the silverware for the first time in 60 years. Whether you’re planning to catch the games in a beer garden or book a (pretty pricy) flight to see the Three Lions in person, you’ll want to be kitted out in the right garb to do it. Just as well, then, that the England Football Team has announced its first pop-up shop in Carnaby Street.  Yep, The England Store, which is the national team’s first ever official pop-up store, will open at 15 Carnaby Street from May 21 selling everything from the latest official England kits and training wear to limited-edition releases and exclusive merch. Sandwiched between Office and Korean beauty shop PureSeoul, it’ll stay open until July 3, giving you plenty of time to pick up your fave pieces. The store will open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm and on Sundays from midday to 6pm. Looking for somewhere to wear your fresh new fit? Check out Time Out’s guide...