The Time Out London blog team

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...

Empire Empire, a ‘disco-themed’ Indian restaurant in Notting Hill, is eyeing up a second location.  The All Saints Road joint, which opened in 2023 and specialises in Punjabi cuisine, was awarded a Bib Gourmand – Michelin’s accolade for affordable fine dining. Judges praised the restaurant’s butter chicken, adding: ‘You'd be a fool to overlook the terrific King Prawns Kadhai Masala – a prime demonstration of the kitchen's skill with flavours.’ Empire Empire comes from restaurateur Harneet Baweja, who is also behind the mini-chain Gunpowder. The latter brand has sites in Spitalfields and Soho, and recently closed its Tower Bridge outpost.   The new branch of Empire Empire won’t be opening until late 2026 or early 2027, reports the Caterer, and will be in the Grade II listed former home of the Westmoreland Arms pub at 34 George Street, Marylebone. Most recently, the space was occupied by the long-running Japanese restaurant Defune.  The second branch of Empire Empire will feature a ground-floor dining room and a basement ‘pub’ with two private dining rooms and a bar. ‘Having lived in Marylebone for years I have seen first-hand the community that it is known for, both among locals and those further afield and feel that the concept lends itself perfectly to a reimagined pub environment,’ said Baweja about the opening.   Empire Empire’s current menu includes the likes of lamb chops, beef seekh kebabs, lobster biriyani, king prawn masala and dal makhani, as well as a gulub jamun...

They’ve finally done it. After three consecutive second place finishes, Arsenal have ended a 22-year wait to be crowned the Premier League champions once more. The title was confirmed last night (Tues May 19) when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth. Plenty of partying has already taken place, with tens of thousands attending a huge unofficial party outside the Emirates overnight. Several players joined the celebrations, with Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice all making an appearance. Arsenal’s season could still get even better, with a Champions League final to play against Paris Saint Germain on May 30, but an official title celebration is already confirmed. Whether they win in Europe or not, an open-top bus parade will take place that same weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out London (@timeoutlondon) Here’s what you need to know about that parade, including its date, start time and route. Arsenal trophy parade date Mark your calendars, Gunners fans, for Sunday May 31 2026.  Start time The parade will start at 2pm. Potential route The trophy parade route hasn’t yet been confirmed, apart from that it will be in the club’s home borough of Islington. However, earlier plans featured a parade that started and ended at the Emirates Stadium, passing by Drayton Park, Aubert Park, Highbury Grove, St Paul’s Road and Upper Street. Photograph: Below the Sky / Shutterstock.comArsenal club crest at the Emirates Stadium When...