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From quaint B&Bs to seriously swanky stays, the Big Smoke has no shortage of hotel options. Here at Time Out, like a team of professional goldilocks, we’re committed to sleeping our way across the capital (and the country) to find the beds and breakfasts that feel just right. RECOMMENDED TIME OUT LONDON HOTEL GUIDES:The most romantic hotelsThe best budget hotelsThe best spa hotels But we’re not the only ones rating the thread count and tasting through the breakfast buffets in the capital’s eclectic accom. The Telegraph has just published its guide to the 250 Best Hotels in the UK for 2026. Its team of 60 reviewers visited upwards of 2,000 properties across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to compile this year’s list. Every hotel included in the newspaper’s ranking has been classified as ‘excellent’, achieving an average score of eight out of 10 or higher across six categories – location, style and character, service and facilities, rooms, food and drink, and value for money. And while many of its choices are on the bougier side, there were 94 hotels which start at £200 or less per night.  Photograph: Chancery RosewoodExterior of Chancery Rosewood As for its London picks, 26 hotels in the capital were included in the final list. Topping the Telegraph’s ranking was The Chancery Rosewood, which was also awarded a ‘regional star’ for being one of the highest-calibre hotels in this part of the country. Having opened on September 1 2025, the Chancery...

Since opening in early 2024, Quince Bakery has cemented itself as a firm Islington fave. Just months after it debuted, the bakehouse picked up a Muddy Stilettos award for best ‘local food / drink producer’ and was named among the best bakeries in London by La Liste, a guide to the best restaurants and hotels in the world. Plus, the bakery supplies its bread to Oula, which has now been officially named the best coffee shop in London. Those crusty baguettes are definitely doing something right. Now, residents of N1 will be happy to hear that Quince 2.0 is just around the corner (quite literally). Anna Higham, the brains behind the bakery’s delectable buns, scones and tarts, is opening a new all-day café directly across the street from the OG site. Named Clementine, it’ll be open for breakfast, brunch and lunch with a menu of tattie scones, pies, buns and scones with jam and cream. Porridge, soup and toasties will also be among the staples. Photograph: Quince BakeryUncooked buns on trays at Quince Bakery ‘The goal is to continue the community feel we have built at Quince Bakery with a similarly joyful and creative menu,’ Higham said of Clementine. Ahead of its opening in September, Higham has launched a £50,000 crowdfunder to help fit out the new space and cover the cost of equipment. To reward people for donations, the bakery is offering a range of prizes, including a scone with Ivy House cream and Quince jam at the café if you donate £15 and a breakfast bundle of tattie...

Arsenal fans, has it sunk in yet? After three consecutive second place finishes, the Gunners have ended a 22-year wait to be crowned the Premier League champions once more. The title was confirmed on Tuesday May 19, when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth, and Mikel Arteta’s team lifted the trophy last Sunday May 24.  Plenty of partying has already taken place since Arsenal were confirmed as champions. Tens of thousands attended a huge unofficial party outside the Emirates overnight on the Tues-Weds, with several players joining the celebrations, with Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice all making an appearance. More festivities took place across north London last Sunday. A big trophy means one thing: a trophy parade. And that’s exactly what Arsenal are doing this weekend, taking over Islington (and parts of Hackney) for a triumphant open-top bus tour on Sunday May 31.  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. RECOMMENDED: The best Arsenal pubs to watch the Champions League final. Arsenal trophy parade date Mark your calendars, Gunners fans, for Sunday May 31 2026.  Start time The parade will start at 2pm. Route   The club has confirmed the parade route. Find the map below, which shows the parade starting and ending near the Emirates Stadium, down Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road, Green Lanes, Essex Road, Upper...