Anya Ryan

This weekend marks the first official days of spring. Finally, we’ve made it through the long slog of winter, and now the days are getting lighter, daffodils are popping up all over the city, and chocolate treats are lining the supermarket shelves. If you’re using the new season as a chance to inject some new energy into your life, we’ve got plenty of ways to spruce up your social calendar this weekend.  If you’re in search of ways to make the most of March, see British soul goddess Beverly Knight play Rosetta Tharpe – the godmother of rock and roll – in a new musical charting her life, go and look at more colourful works from David Hockney on display at the Serpentine North, and head to your nearest cinema to watch a brilliant performance from Ryan Gosling in the space epic Project Hail Mary. Get out there and enjoy!   Start planning: here’s our roundup of the best things to do in March.  In the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.

Amsterdam might be famous for its canals, world-class museums and endless bike lanes, but staying here doesn’t have to drain your travel budget. Look beyond the luxury canal houses and you’ll find plenty of well-priced places to stay – from stylish boutique hotels to laid-back hostels scattered across the city’s coolest neighbourhoods. For 2026, we’ve picked out the best affordable stays in Amsterdam, and leading the pack this year is Park Plaza Vondelpark Amsterdam, thanks to its leafy location and polished design at a relatively friendly price. Best place to stay in Amsterdam? Well, it depends on the kind of trip you’re after. If it’s your first visit, the historic canals and lively streets of Centrum put you right in the heart of the action. For museums and leafy walks, the elegant Museum Quarter is hard to beat, while trendy De Pijp is packed with cafés, markets and nightlife. Areas around Vondelpark offer a more relaxed, residential feel without being far from the centre. Wherever you base yourself, Amsterdam’s compact size and bike-friendly streets mean the city’s highlights are never too far away. What do we mean by budget? Prices can vary widely depending on the neighbourhood, the season and major events in the city, so finding a good deal often comes down to booking ahead and being flexible with your travel dates. For this list, we’ve focused on places where hotel rooms come in under €200 a night, with many dropping closer to €100 if you plan in advance or visit out

London has never exactly been known as a bargain destination. But the good news is that The Capital still has plenty of great places to stay without blowing your entire travel budget. Every hotel on this list has been picked by Time Out’s editors because it offers something special – whether that’s a brilliant location, standout design, or simply excellent prices. Book one of these and you’ll get the kind of buzz only a great deal can deliver. Then spend the money you’ve saved on the really important things. Like, erm… the pub. What do we mean by ‘budget’? In a city like London, ‘budget’ is always relative. Prices can vary hugely depending on the neighbourhood, time of year and even the day of the week, so finding a good deal is often about knowing where to look and booking smart. For this list, we’ve focused on places where rooms come in under £200 a night, with plenty dipping well below the £100 mark if you book ahead or travel off-peak. You’ll also find a few hostels offering dorm beds for as little as £12 per person, making them some of the cheapest ways to stay in the capital. 🛌 Our guide to the best Airbnbs in London What's the cheapest area to stay in London?  Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for! Budget hotels and hostels are scattered all over the city, so it often comes down to how far you’re willing to travel. Central areas like Shoreditch, King’s Cross and parts of the South Bank can still offer surprisingly good-value stays (which means you're in wal

  One of the joys of being London is that it's surprisingly easy to feel like you're somewhere completely different. This hodgepodge of a city is full of wooded corners, rugged hills and flower-filled fields, provided you know where to look for them. So if you're in the mood for a decent walk, there's no need to head off down the M5 in search of adventure. You can easily immerse yourself in nature for a few hours – without ever being more than half an hour away from a decent macchiato or a TfL station. Here are some walks that are perfect for enjoying solo, or with a gang who are equally ready to discover London's hidden wild side. Wear some sensible(ish) shoes, check the weather forecast, and make evening plans where you can show off the virtuous glow that only comes from exercising in the great outdoors. If London’s not cutting it at the moment, why not check out our list of ridiculously scenic walks near the capital? Or if you fancy a spot of forest bathing, here’s a load of walk suggestions that take in some of the best woodland around the city. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The best things to do in London London's prettiest walks at a glance: 🚂 Best for railway lovers: Parkland walk 🏢 Best for city views: Hampstead circular walk 🦌 Best for deer spotting: Wimbledon park to Richmond 💂 Best for seeing parks and palaces: Diana Princess of Wales memorial walk 🖼️ Best for culture lovers: The Line

How do you even begin to pick the top hotels in Europe? Impossible, right? There are hundreds of grand dames, design darlings, and barefoot-luxe beach retreats all vying for your attention. For us, it’s about places that deliver much more than just a bed for the night. On this list, we've got harbour-front balconies where you can watch boats drift past in Valletta. Belle Époque rooftops in Nice, basically made for Champagne. Cycladic hilltops in Mykonos with private infinity pools and yacht-dotted views. Or 500 acres of Irish coastline, where Kerry mountain panoramas are what you'll wake up to. Some are planted steps from buzzy nightlife; others are full-immersion escapes with spas, beach clubs or Michelin-starred restaurants built in. One thing is certain: all of them offer their guests that goosebump-inducing feeling that you're part of something really, really special.  Discover our ultimate guide to hotels in Europe Who makes the cut? Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. That means that every hotel on this list has been individually reviewed and selected for a reason: we’ve been there, we think it’s great and we’d genuinely recommend it. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

If there’s one thing—just one thing—you’re coming to New York City for, it’s got to be the views. There are few spectacles more iconic than the twinkly Manhattan skyline, after all, but housed inside many of those towering skyscrapers are hotels with magnificent views. With brand-new coverage from our local writers on Equinox Hotel, The Shelburne Sonesta and the Park Terrace Hotel, as well as many, many more.  Which area is best to stay in New York? Manhattan’s dense concentration of high-up, high-end hotels means you’re blessed with options for up close and personal views of The Big Apple, but heading over to Brooklyn is also a great option for more sweeping city vistas. Have a read of all our guides to all NYC’s neighborhoods, to help you decide.  New York’s best hotels with a view, at a glance: 🌃 Best view: Ritz-Carlton Central Park 👙 Best pool: Equinox Hotel 👛 Best budget: The Shelburne Sonesta 💎 Most luxurious: Mandarin Oriental 🤩 Most iconic: The Plaza 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes

Barcelona is a city with serious style. The Catalan capital is home to stunning architecture, stylish boutiques and tapas that, frankly, we consider to be a work of art in its own right. Ok, it’s already nearly perfect, so how about making it totally perfect with a stay in one of the city’s very best Airbnbs? There are some serious gems here, whether you're looking for somewhere chic, cheap or the kind of place you’ll want to spend the rest of your days, you’ll find it in Barcelona. We’ve discovered neoclassical villas, close-to-the-beach lofts and an art nouveau haven in Gracia. You can thank us later when we cross paths in the restaurants and bars of Barcelona. Happy hunting! Welcome to the best Airbnbs in Barcelona. What’s the best place to stay in Barcelona? The truth is, you're spoilt for choice in Barcelona. So, it comes down to the kind of city break you're after. For grand boulevards and modernist eye candy, check into Eixample. There you'll find grid-patterned streets, rooftop terraces and walking all the Gaudí icons. But if you want something more residential, El Farró (a pocket of Sant Gervasi) delivers village calm, just uphill from the buzz. For views, gardens and golden-hour magic, base yourself around Montjuïc, where museums, leafy paths and city panoramas replace traffic noise. And if you want space, value and great transport links, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat offers modern apartments and easy metro rides into the centre. ➡️ READ MORE: Ultimate guide to where t

London’s weather is unpredictable, so it’s good to know that there are spas to help you chill out (or warm up) when needed. If you’re sick of the rain, you can relax in the hot tubs, saunas and pools of these luxurious hotel spas instead. And while you’re at it, why not treat yourself to a massage? These lovely London hotels all have their own distinctive on-site spas. So whether you fancy a hammam treatment or a relaxing swim, there’s a place for you.  What do we mean by a spa hotel? A spa hotel in London isn’t quite the same as a spa resort – you won’t find sprawling grounds or week-long wellness retreats here. Instead, these city boltholes combine stylish accommodation with exceptional spa facilities, so you can slip from sightseeing to a sauna in minutes. On our list, you’ll find the London hotels we’ve visited with standout spas – places that make it worth checking in just for the treatments, pools and pure relaxation. 🏘️ Check out our list of the best Airbnbs in London How we curate our hotel lists Headed up by editor Joe Mackertich, our team at Time Out London spend their time reviewing hotels all over the Capital – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. Along with our pool of trusted hotel experts, every hotel on this list has been individually reviewed and selected for a reason: we’ve been there, we think it’s great and we’d genuinely recommend it. By the way, this article includes affilia

Planning the perfect date can make or break how well your time together goes – choose the wrong activity and you could be ditched in less time than you spent working up the courage to ask your companion out in the first place. Luckily, London’s bars, restaurants and places where you can do stuff make for great date spots, whether you want to sit and gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes over a glass of vino or prefer to get active with your chosen paramour. Soothe your sweaty-palmed anxieties about meeting a stranger from the apps with our great big list of ideas: from cosy fire-lit pubs and intimate Italian bistros to quirky rock-climbing venues, open-air film screenings and peachy picnic spots. If things don’t go to plan, at least you’ll have a tried-and-tested place to take your next prospective partner. RECOMMENDED:😍 The most romantic restaurants in London. ❤️ How to spend Valentine's Day in London 💘 The best alternative romantic things to do in London.

From top-tier off-licences to under-the-radar vintage shops, specialised delis, plant havens and everything in between, we’ve shopped (and dropped) our way through the capital’s retail offering. You really can buy whatever you want in this city – you just need to know where to look. That’s why we’ve put together this definitive list of the capital’s 50 best shops for 2025.  Featured in the list are a selection of excellent independent shops, some unmissable department stores, and a few delightfully quirky places you might have never known existed. Plus, for 2026 there’s an exciting pop-up from one of the world’s most beloved brands in one of London’s most renowned venues. This is our ultimate guide to shopping in the capital. Just don’t blame us if you get a little carried away next payday.  Rosie Hewitson is Time Out London’s Things to Do Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED:London’s best secondhand shops, picked by expertsThe best markets in London for shopping and browsingThe best car boot sales in London London’s best shops at a glance 📚 Best bookshop: Daunt Books 🏬 Best department store: Liberty 🍴 Best vintage shop: Blackout II 🥪 Best deli: Salvino 🎁 Best gift shop: Botanique

We all know travelling with the kids can be tricky, so finding a hotel that keeps everyone happy is key. From splashable pools to free breakfasts for little ones, London has plenty of spots that make family life on the go a whole lot easier. Here’s our pick of the best family-friendly hotels in the city, where parents can relax and kids can be… well, kids. The hotels we’ve selected all make travelling with kids as smooth possible. We look for places that are close to London’s top attractions, so you can zip from Hamleys to the park, without having to spend your whole day on public transport, as well as having the resources to keep the whole family entertained. How we choose our family-friendly hotels A family-friendly hotel is about thoughtful touches for children. Perhaps, there are extra cots, kid-friendly menus, splashable pools, and little surprises that make young guests feel welcome. These are hotels that go the extra mile, from milk and cookies at bedtime to a designated kids concierge services. We include luxury stays and budget-friendly finds. Finally, we consider atmosphere and accessibility: helpful staff, close to attractions and safe play spaces, and a vibe that makes both little ones and grown-ups feel at home. 📍 Looking for your own space? Check out our guide to the best Airbnbs in London London’s family friendly hotels at a glance 💰 Best for a cheap deal: Good Hotel 🗓️ Best concierge service: The Berkeley 🧠 Most iconic: The Ritz ☕ Best afternoon tea for

We all know that London is full of options when it comes to general nights out, with pubs, clubs and quirky events for miles. If you’re looking for something a little more spicy than your average night down the boozer, though, you’ll find plenty of choice in the capital, too. London hosts a range of adult nights out for every taste, from fetish to kink, BDSM to queer sex, and everything in between. So, if you’re in search of a grown-up club or party in London, try out one of the picks on our list. We can vouch for them as fun, friendly and full of surprises – you’re in for a memorable night. RECOMMENDED: 🥳 The best festivals in London📌 The best things to do in London this weekend⭐ The 50 best nights out in London🎵 The best London gigs and concerts this month😈 The not-so-secret new wave of London’s sex-positive parties

What is it? London’s royal HQ, even though Queen Eliabeth II lived at Buckinham Palace until her death in 2022, it’s not actually where the King resides. Elizabeth’s successor King Charles has decided to remain at home in Clarence House. His royal business, however, is still conducted at the Palace.  Also, did you know that London’s fanciest residence hasn’t always had the iconic façade that most Londoners and tourists will be familiar with today? In fact, up until 1633, the palace wasn’t even royal – it belonged to Lord Goring, who was forced to hand over ownership to the Royal Family (under King George III) due to a flaw in his contract. Whoops! The frontage of the grand structure at the end of the Mall that we see in 2026 then wasn’t added until 1913.  Still, if it weren’t for Lord Goring’s poor knowledge of residential law in seventeenth-century Britain, who knows where the Mountbatten-Windsors would be shacked-up. And as for greeting great hordes of onlookers from that renowned balcony, they have Queen Victoria to thank for that. She requested a large balcony from which she could send off and welcome back her troops. To this day, this is where the Monarch and Royal Family appear for a wave on big occasions. However, it’s not just major events that’ll see the Royal Family at work here. Buckingham Palace is the genuine head office for the Monarchy and meetings take place daily here, as well as ceremonial occasions with international heads of state. Why go? There is still

What is it? Much like the Millennium Dome – or, as its known to those who don’t remember the 20th century, the O2 Arena – the London Eye was built to celebrate the year 2000. But unlike the ill-fated Dome, the Eye was a resounding success, and it’s hard to picture London’s skyline without it. At the time the attraction was supposed to only be a temporary fixture in the Big Smoke, but its astonishing popularity has meant it’s been allowed to stick around. In fact, London’s great ferris wheel boasts a mouthful of a title: the highest cantilevered observation wheel in the world. It’s hardly any surprise that tourists arrive in their hordes to climb on. The ovular pods each carry a maximum of 25 people to a height of 135 metres. It rarely ever comes to a full halt – except for upkeep and to allow visitors who are elderly or have mobility issues on – so you won’t be standing on ceremony when you get on! The pods themselves are surprisingly spacious, which means you’ll be able to roam and find a decent view. And on a clear day, you can even catch sight of Windsor Castle in the distance.  Thirty minutes later you’ll find yourselves back on the ground as the wheel completes one full rotation. The ride is smooth and steady, so people of any age will enjoy the trip – so long as they don’t have a fear of heights. The wheel is also entirely wheelchair accessible. Why go? Within fifteen minutes you're sky-high, taking in the sweeping views of the Thames and London.  Don't Miss:  The pop

The search for truth lies at the centre of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s Pulitzer-nominated play, which follows archivists at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum as they study, dissect, and agonise over a mysterious photo album donated in 2007. The images in the album show Nazis at Auschwitz not as overt monsters, but laughing, relaxing, and picnicking – the suggestion is that, in private, they were, unsettlingly, just like us. What follows is a forensic unpicking of history, as the archivists attempt to identify the faces in the photographs, grapple with the moral implications of exhibiting the album in a memorial museum, and reassess how we confront and interpret the legacy of the Nazis. But, sitting in the audience, I can’t help but wonder: is a play the best place to hash all these big ideas out? Based on real-life events and told in documentary style, the narrative unravels like a puzzle being slowly put together. The facts are presented statically, in a new UK production also directed by Kaufman, but some of the much-needed momentum is lost along the way. Projected across the theatre’s back wall, the photographs function as visual evidence – figures are circled, details enlarged, and key faces isolated for scrutiny. Set primarily in the back room of a museum, with desks glowing under sterile light, the staging moves at the slow pace of a genuine investigation. Perhaps that is the point. But after 90 minutes, the structure begins to wear thin. For much of the running

Ciao ragazzi! Celebrate the end of your January health kick in style at the London branch of Eataly, with a two-day celebration of the bougie Italian food hall chain’s nineteenth birthday. Expect tasting stations, regional Italian dishes, wines, cocktails and live food demos, all designed for grazing rather than sitting still. Tickets get you a festival glass, a pouch and a pocketful of tokens to spend as you please. It’s relaxed, family-friendly and built for wandering. Come hungry, and leave planning your next trip to Italy.

Tooting’s turning up the heat for 2026’s Valentine’s weekend with the launch of the Tooting Food Festival, a two-day celebration of global flavours, local legends and proper community vibes. Taking over Tooting Market and Broadway Market, the festival brings together the neighbourhood’s best traders for tasters, street eats and stories behind the dishes. Expect live music from afternoon to evening, guided tours exploring Tooting’s rich food heritage and plenty of chances to graze your way around the world. Entry’s free – just grab food tokens and follow your nose. A tasty new highlight of Wandsworth’s Borough of Culture year.

Scottish scran purveyors Auld Hag return to Lock Warehouse this weekend with an all-singing, all-stomping celebration of Robert Burns. Expect live poetry, theatre and songs woven through the night, building to a full-throttle rendition of Tam o’ Shanter. A piper leads the Address to a Haggis, followed by a feast of haggis, neeps and tatties, then a ceilidh that keeps the floor busy till late. Wee pies are also served throughout the night (expect cotch, smoked haddock and macaroni) and there’s a headline set from Katie Gregson-Macleod, plus plenty of whisky and gin cocktails, as well as the beer and cider from top Scottish breweries at the bar. Wear tartan and bring your dancing shoes.

Burns Night gets a polished London spin at The London EDITION, where Jason Atherton’s restaurant the Berners Tavern hosts its annual salute to Robert Burns. The room is dressed in tartan, thistles and heather, setting the scene for a hearty feast of Scottish classics: on the menu is gin-cured Loch Duart salmon, haggis with neeps and tatties (with a vegetarian option), and Cranachan to close. Live piping and a ceilidh band keep things lively throughout the evening, while a Burns Night–exclusive whisky and lemon sherbet cocktail adds to the revelry. If you miss it, the food continues throughout the weekend, too.

East London’s getting its cinematic glow-up as PictureEast Film Festival returns with two weeks of bold, brilliant and totally free screenings. Hosted by The New Black Film Collective, the festival brings indie gems, global hits and must-see previews to screens across east London. On the line-up are prison drama Wasteman, Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut feature film My Father’s Shadow and a gala closing with Palestine Comedy Club, with screens popping up everywhere from Stratford to Barking, turning libraries, hotels and cinemas into buzzing film hubs. Film fans can also expect comedy, kids’ screenings, director Q&As and panels led by local creatives.This has proper community energy. So, grab a seat and some popcorn, obviously.

Let’s start with the positives. The performances in Al Miller’s revival of Lyle Kessler’s 1983 play Orphans are absolutely tremendous. Fred Woodley Evans completely inhabits the childlike Phillip; his hands tremble as he addresses his older, more violent and streetwise brother, Treat, and he gazes with wide-eyed wonder out of the window of the little row house they inhabit in North Philadelphia. Treat (Chris Walley), too, is sharply drawn as spiky and hostile, often clutching a small penknife to heighten his menace. The trio is completed by Forbes Masson as Harold, the elusive businessman whom Treat kidnaps in the hope of an easy robbery, only to discover someone far more unsettling; his performance is suitably dark, jittery and inscrutable. And yet, despite the talent on show here, it feels as though there are plenty of plays far more worthy of revival in 2026. The two brothers live alone and parentless, though their mother’s coats and shoes still decorate the space like relics. While Treat ventures out to make ends meet through theft and intimidation in the neighbourhood, Phillip is ordered to stay inside, dressed in pyjamas like a child, secretly reading and watching television. In form, it could best be described as a poor man’s Pinter or Shepard. The play leaves us with more questions than answers. What happened to Phillip and Treat’s parents? Who, exactly, is Harold — a gangster or a man who deals in stocks and bonds? And how does he manage to convince these two grown-u

What’s funnier than watching things go wrong? Honestly: not much. Building on the theatrical mishaps of the previous Goes Wrong hits (notably West End long-runner The Play That…), Mischief Theatre’s proper laugh out loud spin on A Christmas Carol sees the hapless Cornley Amateur Dramatic Society return with a new Christmas show. And while the slapstick and mayhem that ensues is hardly new ground for the company, the endless stream of slip-ups is what we’re here for. Things begin in the audition room, as steely director Chris sets about casting the play. From the start there’s disaster upon disaster – prospective performers read scenes from films rather than the actual play, the resident dimwit Dennis (Jonathan Sayer) insists Bob Cratchit is actually a frog, and Robert (Henry Lewis) will do just about anything to play Scrooge. To no one’s surprise, though, Chris – who shares some striking qualities with Scrooge himself – casts himself in the leading role. But surprise, surprise, everything that could possibly spiral out of control absolutely does. Written by Mischief’s co-founders Lewis, Sayer and Henry Shields, many of the big gags are set up in the early rehearsal section of the play, with the payoff coming later. It’s a script that leaves no loose end – every single line has a worthwhile, deliciously funny purpose. The play within the play follows Dickens’ story closely: Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Marley, and then the three spirits who aim to show him the error of

Unless you’re fluent in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Hiberno-English, John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World requires proper, eyes-wide-open concentration. And even more so in this NT revival, in which director Caitríona McLaughlin celebrates the lyrical language of the play in all its glory. At its best, hers is a production that rewards attentiveness, weaving in beautiful, affecting images of County Mayo folklore alongside some standout acting performances. But despite the play’s undeniable importance within the Irish canon, it feels like a strange choice for the National Theatre’s 2025 programme, and the production comes across as a hodgepodge of competing ideas.Not all of that is down to McLaughlin. There’s the rambling, stretched-out plot in which young Christy Mahon arrives at a small local pub, claims he has killed his father, and then, rather than being shunned, becomes something of a village celebrity. What follows are strings of repetitive scenes in which the truth about Christy’s story threatens to come out. Despite an assured, characterful performance, Éanna Hardwicke makes Christy a constantly wowed dufus. Which begs the question: could this really be a man who has hordes of women running after him?It is one of many confusing directorial decisions from McLaughlin, who attempts to lean into both the comedy and the pathos in Synge’s script. Crowds of mummers in traditional dress appear between the scenes, while mourners dressed all in black wail

At this point, Charles Dickens is basically a second Father Christmas. Every year, theatres across the country are engulfed in a blizzard of productions of A Christmas Carol. Jermyn Street Theatre have gone a little left field with their festive programming, then – but really, only a little. Scrooge has been ditched for an adaptation of Dickens’s ‘favourite child’, David Copperfield. And, in Abigail Pickard Price’s production, the reasons for this great honour shine loud and clear. With a small cast of three – Eddy Payne as David, and Luke Barton and Louise Beresford as, erm, everyone else – the diverse and sprawling world is pulled out bit by bit. Does it manage to include all the intricate chronicles and glory of the book’s 882 pages? Well, of course not. But good god, Pickard Price keeps Dickens’s irresistible richness intact. Much of that is down to Barton and Beresford, who must be dying for a lie-down after their final bow. The pair dash from one personality to the next, changing costumes, physicality, and accents at the rate of a runaway train. The speed alone is enough to impress you, but with every new face so sharply etched, it becomes a magnificent, character-exploding evening. As our narrator, David (also nicknamed Davy, Trotwood, Daisy, and Doady at various points), Payne exudes wide-eyed, open-hearted charisma. Occasionally, he slips away from telling the story to provide reflections from his future life; early on, he ponders the novel's iconic central question:

When it comes to blockbuster sporting events, few things come close to the Super Bowl. The NFL’s showpiece fixture is less a match and more a full-blown cultural phenomenon – and while the game takes place thousands of miles away, London will be very much awake for it.  In 2026 the Super Bowl heads to Santa Clara. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, around 45 miles southeast of San Francisco, the California city won a fiercely competitive bidding process to host the game (a privilege that reportedly costs close to $100m once security and production are factored in). It’s not Santa Clara’s first rodeo either, having previously hosted the Super Bowl 50 back in 2016. As ever, the action on the field will be joined by all the familiar Super Bowl trimmings: high-stakes drama and, most importantly, a globe-stopping half-time show. I mean, who could forget Beyoncé? And Rihanna? Prince? Pop-culture milestones one and all. So sure, you could watch it from your sofa with a multipack of crisps. But for anyone after a proper Super Bowl experience – big screens, booming sound systems, flowing pints and American food – London has plenty of late-night parties worth staying up for. These are the best places in the city to catch it. When is the Super Bowl?  Super Bowl LX takes place on Sunday February 8, kicking off at around 11.30pm GMT. Who is performing at the Super Bowl? Bad Bunny was announced as the headline performer for the Super Bowl Halftime Show back in September. Green Day are