Anya Ryan

Could Marylebone be one of London's coolest neighbourhoods? Sure, Oxford Street is just around the corner, but here you'll find independent boutiques, destination restaurants, excellent cafés and leafy streets that feel a world away from the West End crowds. Regent's Park and the Wallace Collection are both within easy walking distance, making it an ideal base whether you're here for shopping, sightseeing or simply eating your way around. So, check into one of the best hotels in Marylebone and you'll soon see what all the fuss is about. Here is our updated list for 2026: ➡️ For more hotels in London, check out our other London hotel guides. Best hotels in Marylebone at a glance ♕ Best luxury: The Landmark London 🎸 Best for music lovers: The Cumberland Hotel 🏩 Best boutique:  Dorset Square Hotel 🍲 Best for foodies: The Churchill How we curate our hotel lists Headed up by editor Joe Mackertich, our team at Time Out London spends its 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 affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The best hotels near King’s Cross have three big things going for them: location, location, location. London’s gateway to Kent, the North and Europe – thanks to St Pancras International station and the Eurostar terminal – this area also has the best-connected tube station in London – all of which explains the proliferation of very good hotels in King’s Cross. Before you zip off away from the station, check out Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard, to the north, where you can play Snake in the fountains, brunch noisily at Caravan and sunbathe on the astroturfed steps down to Regent’s Canal. To the south is Bloomsbury, while Islington is just a hop, skip and a jump east. Check out below for our pick of the best hotels near King's Cross for 2026. 📍 Updated for 2026: We’ve added the grand dame Kimpton Fitzroy London and our brand-new review of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel – which, conveniently, is actually inside the station. 🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our list of the best Airbnbs in London Best hotels in King’s Cross at a glance 🥂 Best luxury: Kimpton Fitzroy London  🏊 Best pool: St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London 💰 Best budget: Clink261 Hostel 🌇 Best view: The Standard, 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

Planning a stay in one of the best hotels in the hip and trendy Shoreditch? With Brick Lane market, Boxpark, and regular street-art tours, east London’s Shoreditch is almost as busy during the day as it is by night, when some of the best late-night venues in London welcome hipsters and fashionistas until the early hours. Thankfully, there are cheap hotel options along with the boutique stylings of Shoreditch House and the Boundary. And once you're there, book into some of the local restaurants like Hoppers, Gloria or even brave the queue at Dishoom. So, without further ado, here's our pick of the best hotels in Shoreditch. We've even added in Art'otel Hoxton, South Place Hotel and One Hundred Shoreditch fresh for 2026. 🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our list of the best Airbnbs in London Best hotels in Shoreditch at a glance 🥂 Best luxury: Shoreditch House 💰 Best cheap: Shoreditch Inn 🏩 Best boutique: Art'otel Hoxton 🌇 Best view: One Hundred Shoreditch 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 affiliate l

If you’ve got cash to splash, there’s nowhere better to check in than Mayfair. London’s glitziest neighbourhood is packed with five-star hotels where Michelin-starred restaurants, marble bathrooms and impossibly attentive service come as standard. Step outside and you’ll find yourself within walking distance of Green Park, Bond Street, Piccadilly and Soho, plus some of London’s finest restaurants, bars and luxury shops. For London’s glamorous side, there’s nowhere better. Here are our favourite hotels.  📍 Updated for 2026: One of our favourite hotel openings of last year has made it into our top spot for 2026 – the very slick (and very green) 1 Hotel Mayfair.  ➡️ Looking for even more options? Check out our list of the best Airbnbs in London Best hotels in Mayfair at a glance 🥂 Best luxury: The Dorchester 💰 Best foodie: Nobu Portman Square 🏩 Best boutique: The Twenty Twenty Two 🌇 Best views: Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane 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 affiliate links. These links have no influence on our edit

Whenever you dream of London, you’re probably thinking about Soho. The epicentre of the city, Soho has bars, shopping, theatres and excellent restaurants galore. And the same goes for its hotels – everything from cheap-and-cheerful pod rooms to glam hangouts frequented by celebs. Ready to experience the heart of London in all it’s glory? Read on, friends – here is our list of the best hotels in Soho, updated fresh for 2026.   Best hotels in Soho at a glance ♕ Best luxury: Hotel Cafe Royal 💰 Best cheap:  The Z Hotel 🏩 Best boutique: Broadwick Soho 🌇 Best view:  Courtyard Hotel London 🏘️ Looking for even more options? 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 affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London

When you think of London Bridge, you probably think of commuter central, swarming with people with somewhere important to be. But, despite the ever-busy train station, it also has plenty of places to explore including the famous Borough Market, The HMS Belfast and the many nearby theatres and museums. Standing in the impressive shadow of the Shard, the local bars and pubs offer watering holes for locals, tourists and thirsty workers who stream out of the area’s offices every evening. For foodies, there are restaurants aplenty, including the ever-tasty Rambutan and cheap plates of pasta at Padella. Here, our local experts give you the best things to do in London Bridge. Recommended: Our London area guides. 

Once upon a time, there was pretty much nothing in Stratford. But since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it has become a destination in its own right. Your shopping needs are covered by Westfield Stratford City, Europe's biggest shopping centre. You can pop on down to watch ABBA strut their stuff at ABBA Voyage, and even have a nosey around the V&A East Storehouse. Add to that some tasty restaurants and bars where you can drown your sorrows, and you've got yourself an up-and-coming area that would give its neighbours a run for their money.  Of course, the former Olympic venues are now open to the public for any sporting and fitness needs too, while thrill seekers can climb up the ArcelorMittal Orbit and ride the world's longest tunnel slide down. But, if you want a guide of what to do in 2026, Time Out have got you covered. Here are the best things to do in Stratford, as recommended by our experts.  RECOMMENDED: Our London area guide

Nowhere does Christmas quite like London. Come December, this city comes alive with dazzling festive lights, Christmas markets, theatre and endless shopping. Whether you’re venturing in from a nearby city or travelling from across the pond, there are endless reasons why a stay in the UK’s capital should be at the top of your list this festive season. Ready for some serious Christmas spirit? Look no further – we’ve handpicked the best hotels to stay in at Christmas in the Capital. And we’ve covered all the bases: hotels with Christmas markets on your doorstep, hotels that look out over ice skating rinks, and hotels that go all out for their very own festive offerings, with everything from bespoke Christmas packages to mega trees and blowout festive menus. And yes, you can stay on Christmas Day too. Ready to get festive? Us too. Read on for the best Christmas hotels in London this year.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London  The best hotels for Christmas in London at a glance 👪 Best for families: Claridges 🏢 Best views: Shangri-La The Shard ⛄ Best for snow lovers: The Berkeley 🎄 Best Christmas tree: Landmark London ☕ Best festive afternoon tea: The Dorchester Who makes the cut? 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

What makes a hotel ‘cool’? Well, a lot of it is entirely subjective, of course. But there are a few things we look out for in a cool hotel here at Time Out. Perhaps it’s design-led and perfectly aesthetic, or it’s situated in one of its city’s coolest neighbourhoods. It might have a hotel bar we actually want to spend time in, a proper sustainability focus, or a food and drink offering that’s second-to-none.  But sometimes, it’s just a vibe. A hotel that you love as soon as you walk in the door. A hotel where the staff feel like your best friends. A hotel that makes you feel like you’re ready to pack up and move to this brand-new city for good. Are you catching our drift? A hotel can be cool just because it was. So if you’re after a bit of inspo, these are some very cool hotels our writers and editors have stayed at recently, in some of our favourite cities ever. From Copenhagen to Berlin, here are the coolest hotels in Europe right now.  ➡️ Check out our ultimate guide to Europe’s best hotels Ella Doyle is Time Out’s Europe editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

  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

As much as we at Time Out all love London, from its restaurants and boozers to its theatre, art and museums, sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city for a bit. And while, sure, you could limit that city-escape to a swift day trip (find all the inspo you need for that here), there are also plenty of options for a longer getaway. The UK’s capital city is, naturally, extraordinarily well-connected to the rest of the country. Whether it’s a happening city like Glasgow, Bristol or Manchester or a rural idyll like the Cotswolds, Peak District or Lake District, very few places are more than a few hours’ travel away. And Time Out has definitive travel guides for all those places. From restaurants in Edinburgh to Stratford-upon-Avon’s RSC programme, we’ve got you covered wherever you pick for your weekend jaunt.  This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here. Best weekend trips at a glance 🎭 Best for theatre lovers: Stratford-Upon-Avon ⛪ Best for history buffs: Cambridge 🛁 Best for literature fans : Bath 🐴 Best for hikers: Scottish Highlands 🏖️ Best for seaside fun: Cornwall RECOMMENDED: 🇬🇧 The best places to visit in the UK in 2026.📍 The best new things to do in Britain in 2026.🌊 The best seaside towns in the UK in 2026.🎤 The best music festivals in the UK to book for 2026..

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:71d6b288-c88a-4520-89ca-7454fcda89e0-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> You’ve decided you’re heading to London. Transport? Sorted. Tube map? Downloaded. Now comes the tricky part: where to stay. And, let's be honest, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. London is a huge patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own personality and pace. From the leafy, laid-back corners of Chiswick to buzzing cultural hubs in Camden, where you base yourself can shape your whole trip. So, before you panic-book a pricey hotel in the West End, take a breath. There’s a whole city beyond the tourist core, with fantastic places to stay that might suit your style (and budget) even better. If you're after local living in 2026, hit up Leyton or Walthamstow, or Brixton has an endless array of cheap eats, bars and culture on every corner. Whether you’re after lively nightlife, easy access to gorgeous green spaces, culture on your doorstop, or serious dining, you’ll find it here. Ready to get booking? Read on for our guide to the best neighbourhoods and places to stay in London.  ➡️ READ MORE: The best Airbnbs in London – with expert local tips Where to stay in London at a glance 👶 Best for first-timers: Covent Garden, S

What is it? The world's last surviving tea clipper, now restored to be a venerable attraction. More than a century ago the ship was the fastest and greatest of her age, now, perched on her glass pedestal on the water's edge in Greenwich, she’s still a great sight for those visiting London.  Following a fire in 2007 the ship underwent extensive renovation, and a visit now includes the chance to stand directly underneath all 963 tonnes of her, thanks to the having been raised three metres above ground. Visitors can also discover the ship's history and explore the many cargoes that have filled the lower hold, from tea and whisky to wool and buffalo horns. The attraction also holds the world's largest collection of merchant-ship figureheads, which were donated to the Cutty Sark Society back in 1953.  Why go? At Cutty Sark you get the opportunity to voyage through 150 years of seafearing history. There's films, photos and interactive maps to have a look at. For sailors in the making there's even the chance to grab the ship's wheel and imagine riding the waves.  Don't miss: Keep an eye out for special events and occasions too, including afternoon tea, ‘toddler time’ shanty sing-alongs at 'musical mayhem' and meets with the Cutty Sark 'characters', where actors play crew from the Cutty Sark's past.  Time Out tip: The Cutty Sark is one of the attractions clustered as the Royal Museums Greenwich: the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House complete the ga

What is it? London’s oldest food market that dates back to the 13th century. This historic bazaar is a sprawling cornucopia of gourmet goodies. It has been in its current location since 1956 and now boasts over 100 stalls. While its history is in British produce, nowadays you can find a global smorgasbord of traders. You might recognise it from films like Bridget Jones and Harry Potter, too.  Why go? To try some of the best food sellers London has on offer and soak up the hustle and bustle of this historic market. It’s best to visit Borough Market on an empty stomach so you have room to snaffle samples of the bread, cured meats, cheese, olives and pastries on offer.  And if you’re after something a little more substantial, its street-food vendors offer all manner of top quality dishes; everything from succulent and salty French confit duck sandwiches, aromatic Ethiopian stir-friend stews, Spanish chorizo sarnies, Tuscan porchetta-inspired spit roast and even the humble scotch egg (elevated, of course). Don’t miss: The Italian sandwiches from the Black Pig are among some of the best in London. Their signature is the honey truffle and parmesan pork ciabatta.  Ticketing info: No ticket needed, just turn up.  When to visit: 10am-5pm Tues-Fri; 9am-5pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun The market is closed on Mondays, except during December when it’s open seven days a week for Christmas shopping. Not all traders are there all the time.  Time Out tip: Being London’s best and most famous food ma

What is it? A romantic and beautiful old cemetery, home to legends like Karl Marx, George Michael, George Eliot and more.  Following an 1832 Act that encouraged the building of private cemeteries outside of the City of London, seven major cemeteries were built – including Highgate, in 1839. Originally run by a private company, the cemetery fell into disrepair in 1970 which led to its new carers ‘The Friends of Highgate Cemetery’ taking over the day-to-day running of things, from 1975 up to the present day. Today, you can go and witness Highgate Cemetery in all its crumbling glory. Several of its catacombs are Grade II-listed (English Heritage has even pronounced the site as a whole Grade I-listed) and architect Stephen Geary's graves are just as impressive as ever. Why go?  A day out at a cemetery may not seem like everyone’s cup of tea, but for Highgate Cemetery, you might want to make an exception. Not only does it have status as a nature reserve and is a haven for birds and foxes, but it is the burial place for many historical figures including poet Christina Rossetti and architect Sir Lawrence Weaver.   Don't miss: The cemetery is perhaps most famous for being the final resting place of Karl Max. His tomb is Grade I listed and not to be missed.  When to visit: It is open daily, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, from 10am-5pm. Ticket info:  Tickets are available from the website or in person.  Adults £10; Children 8-17 £5; Children 0-7 Free; Members Free.  Time Out

This review is from 2024. Tender returns for 2026 with a brand new cast of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers and Nadi Kemp-Sayfi Eleanor Tindall’s new play hangs on a chance meeting. Ash and Ivy bump into each other outside a nightclub, when Ivy asks for a light. But then, their paths cross again – first in a coffee shop, and then in ways that get more implausible over time. Their interactions move from awkward exchanges, through to something like friendship and then into full-throttled romance. This is their love story; unexpected, all-encompassing and like letting out a held breath.  But things couldn’t possibly be as simple as a meet-cute fling. Ivy is supposedly happy with her boyfriend Max and is trying hard to bury the feeling that something isn’t right. Ash has just left her husband-to-be Cas at the altar, but he is refusing to leave her alone and let go. Her phone is constantly ringing, her flat is overflowing with the flowers he sends to her daily. Ash and Ivy’s lives play out next to each other, merging only in the frustratingly short seconds that they do. In their own way, both are lonely and hiding big secrets. Their real selves struggle physically from beneath their skin, fighting for a way out of hiding. Tindall’s dialogue crackles and pops, although at times the multi-rolling muddies the clarity of the narrative. Annabel Baldwin plays both Cas and Max, as well as Ivy, so in scenes of quick paced conversation, their identities sometimes get confused. As Ivy and Ash th

Fancy a craft beer? (Or two, or three, or four?) Well, there's no better place in Stratford to sink a few than Mother Kelly’s. With 20 beers on tap plus cans and bottles from breweries around the world, there’s plenty of scope to discover a new favourite – or completely forget who you arrived with in the first place. There’s food, too: generous charcuterie boards piled high with meats and cheeses, alongside toasties so gooey they'll send you into a cheesey dream state. Better still, there’s WiFi, making this one of east London’s finest spots to WFB (work from the bar) and make the day go by a little faster. 

At Bread Street Kitchen Stratford, part of the Gordon Ramsay stable, you can look down at the Olympic Park and dazzle in its beauty. This restaurant sits on top of some stairs (giving you the view to die for) but, on a clear summer's night, there's a terrace you can sit on, too.  The menu has all the Ramsey favourites, with influences from Britain, Italy, the States and beyond; there’s lots of fish, but also pork chops and ribeye (courtesy of the Josper grill) and the likes of oriental duck salad. It’s a nice place to eat, with plates that are forever reliable.  Roasted cod with capers, artichoke and a red wine sauce was hearty and rich, but a salad of couscous, cranberries, radish and mint was too much like an M&S takeaway pot. Sides include macaroni cheese and classy chips – fluffy interior, crunchy golden exterior. BSK also offers breakfast and weekend brunch, so turn up morning, noon and night for all the tasty goodies. If you've got lots of friends, you can make a reservation here for up to 600. Not sure you'll be getting that anywhere else in the city?

The team behind the very, very good Marylebone restaurant Jikoni have opened a second restaurant and café at the new V&A East Museum in Stratford. Come day or night (it is literally open all day), the menu features new recipes including macaroni dhal, turmeric and ginger chicken pie, and butter bean aglio e olio with zhoug, tahini and a pangrattato breadcrumb topping. There are also sausage rolls, crumpets and cakes for simpler snacking. This is a place that embraces global cuisine with open arms, and there’ll be something for every taste. Add to that the fact it’s set in a soft, cushion-filled kitchen space, with pictures of local women holding their favourite kitchen utensils on the walls, and you’ve got yourself a surefire winner.

Looking for a place in Stratford to wine down after a long day? (get it). Well, this wine bar has everything to solve your problems. Templar is snazzy. Templar is cool. Templar has wine to die for. What else could you want? Glasses begin at £5 a glass, so you don't have to fear breaking the bank and there's a menu full of tasty sharers, including chargrilled Asparagus, lemon sheep's milk ricotta, wild garlic and pangrattato and crispy calamari with a chive dip to die for. With space for private parties and group events and a £15 worker's lunch, it has wine ready for whatever you're after.

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You can arrive early at Tina, We Salute You. This café opens its doors at 10am, serving hot coffee and breakfast treats. Then why not stay for the whole day? Come lunchtime, there’s a menu packed with brunch favourites, from smashed avocado on toast to fried eggs with serrano ham and black garlic if you're after something with a little more punch. As evening rolls around, the cocktail menu emerges, helping you end the day in exactly the right way. The drinks list champions local suppliers, featuring East Ham’s Gaslight Gin alongside draught lagers and ales from Greenwich brewery Meantime. With a programme of drag shows and regular events, this is the kind of place that has something waiting for you whatever time of day you rock through its doors.

Fancy yourself a bit of a racer? Then buckle up for F1® Arcade, the Formula One-inspired gaming experience that opened in Stratford last summer. Tucked inside Westfield Stratford City, it gives speed demons the chance to go wheel-to-wheel without ever setting foot on a real racetrack. The experience centres around 12 state-of-the-art full-motion racing simulators, each equipped with giant 4K screens and designed to make every corner, overtake and collision feel as realistic as possible. Players compete head-to-head in a series of fast-paced races, with two back-to-back races packed into twenty-minute sessions. The combination of moving simulators, immersive sound design and cinematic visuals creates an experience that feels closer to a Formula One broadcast than a traditional arcade game. It’s fiercely competitive, too. Put in a strong performance and your score will be immortalised on the venue’s leaderboard, while the fastest drivers can climb onto the winner’s podium for the full champion treatment.  And guess what? You can do all of this right in the heart of Westfield.    

A sister site to Dalston’s beloved board game venue, this spacious spot in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a paradise for anyone who enjoys a bit of friendly competition. Shelves are packed with nearly 1,000 board games, ranging from family favourites and party classics to strategy-heavy titles for more serious players. Games can be hired for up to three hours for £7.50 per person, with discounted rates for younger gamers. But it’s more than just a place to roll dice and move counters. There’s a well-stocked bar pouring beers (as the name suggests), cocktails and soft drinks, while the food menu offers plenty of options for sustaining lengthy gaming sessions. The venue regularly hosts themed events and special offers throughout the year, including family-friendly celebrations and Father’s Day promotions. With its large tables and relaxed atmosphere, it’s also well suited to bigger groups, whether you're organising a birthday or big work social. Perfect for a rainy day game spot, or a night of competition. 

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