Kathryn Vann

London has a formidable roster of breweries and taprooms ready to service all kinds of booze connoisseur. One of the city’s best-loved breweries, however, has been missing from the area it was founded in for the best part of 18 months – that is, until now.  Meantime brewery in Greenwich shut back in May 2024, after its owner Asahi decided to move production to west London. This month the popular chain reopened in southeast London in a new-look venue.  The new drinking destination is called The Dial, and you’ll find it at North Greenwich. As well as serving up classic Meantime pints like Midnight Nitro Brew Stout, Dial Lager and Cutty Haze – which are brewed on site – the place also serves food and shows live sport and local music.    Meantime Brewery was founded by Alastair Hook in his Greenwich flat in 1999 as a venture to make beer for his neighbours. The brand became the staple brew both in the borough and throughout London before being acquired by Asahi in 2016. Photograph: Meantime Brewery Commenting on the opening, head brewer Sven Hartmann said: ‘Greenwich is where Meantime began. The Dial is our chance to honour that history while continuing to explore bold flavours and new beer styles.’ The Dial, Unit 3, Green Place, Peninsula Square, SE10 0PE. Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of

London’s transport network is always in the process of getting more accessible, from the new walk-through Piccadilly line trains to the increasing number of stations with step-free access. Next up in Sadiq Khan’s quest to make half of the London Underground step-free by 2030 is a station in north London, which is one of 17 tube stops proposed to next get accessibility improvements.  Willesden Green on the Jubilee line is among those most highly prioritised to get step-free access. Prioritisation of stations happens for a number of reasons, including assessing the benefits to customers, feasibility, how many lifts are actually needed and the depth of each tube station.  So what exactly is step-free access? It’s not as literal as it sounds, and you may have heard the term already in faint mumblings through your headphones while riding the tube. It basically means that, using lifts, ramps and level surfaces, customers can get between the street and platform.  Following Willesden Green station’s shortlisting, Brent Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Realm and Enforcement, Krupa Sheth, said: ‘This is an important moment for older residents, disabled residents, wheelchair users and parents and carers with prams and buggies who will all benefit from a fully accessible station.’ The station’s accessibility changes won’t be funded through TfL cash alone, with third-party funding footing part of the bill. Here are all the tube stations that have been shortlisted to next get step-free

There’s no denying that London loves pizza. Whether it's a hefty cheesy pull from deep pan pies, crispy New York bakes or an authentic Neapolitan slice from one of the world’s best pizza chefs, this city has a slice for every kind of ’za aficionado. But there’s been one place missing from the capital’s slice scene, only available at pop-ups or via a short commute to St Albans: Gracey’s Pizza. Now, however, Gracey’s New Haven style is available at a permanent spot right in the heart of the West End. Gracey’s, for the unacquainted, was born from owners Grace and James Newman’s love for East Coast pizza, specifically New Haven style. The couple began crafting their own take on the style during the pandemic, before opening a storefront officially in 2021. Since then, Gracey’s has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the UK’s top pizzas (according to the Times). New Haven pizza, if you’re wondering, developed from southern Italian immigrants in New Haven, Connecticut. It involves making pizza out of bread flour and coal ovens as opposed to wood-fired brick ovens, and is thin-cut and usually crispy and charred.  Following a residency at Arcade Battersea Power Station last year, Gracey’s will be opening a permanent shop at Arcade’s branch on Tottenham Court Road with a brand new menu.  Gracey's Pizza While their original shop in St Albans remains with their nine selections of red sauce pizzas, the new menu is switching things up with four new choices. Hungry customer

London has a formidable array of markets, for whatever your want or need – whether that’s nabbing a houseplant at Columbia Road flower market, grabbing a cheeky pastry from Borough or trying on leather jackets in Camden. Find a full lowdown of the best markets in the capital with this handy Time Out guide. While Londoners are spoiled for choice when it comes to markets, it’s always a treat to see communities putting together new ones (and even better with Christmas nearly upon us). In that regard, we have some good news: a new Saturday market has launched in Bethnal Green, east London, with six stalls selling an array of artsy goods.  The market is hosted in front of legendary cafe E Pellicci on Bethnal Green Road, and it’s the result of a project by E Pellicci, the East End Trades Guild, Oxford House and Newmans Stationary. It was crowdfunded by the century-old cafe and locals, who raised over £9,000 to kickstart the market. The Bethnal Green market is running for eight weeks, having started at the beginning of November. It’ll be open every Saturday from 9am to 4pm, until December 20.  Krissie Nicolson The market offers hand-crafted pieces from east London artists, featuring everything from one-of-a-kind crafts and pieces of vintage clothing to ceramics and even art made on the spot.    Bethnal Green market stalls Bethnal Queen: vintage clothes and original pieces Ceramasistas: nature-inspired ceramics  Control & Chaos: sustainable luxury candles  Fine Art and Fancy Thing

Nobody loves football quite like the UK does – and in 2028 the sport will officially come ‘home’, as the European Championships (or just ‘Euros’, for short) are being held in the UK and Republic of Ireland.  Footie fans have known that the Euros would be coming to the British Isles since 2023, but this week we’ve had an exciting update. It’s been confirmed exactly which stadiums will host games in the summer of ’28. 2028 may seem a fair way off for most people, but to football fans it couldn’t come any sooner. Following England’s crushing defeat in the final of Euro 2021 at Wembley – as well as the team’s solid run at Euro 2024 – hype over the Three Lions in particular is at fever pitch.  The final will, as expected, take place at Wembley – but what about the rest of the games at Euro 2028? Here’s what you need to know about the venues for the 2028 Euros, and when tickets might go on sale. Which stadiums will host Euro 2028 matches? The matches will take place across eight stadiums, with each home nation potentially playing a home game at their national stadium. If England, Scotland and Wales all qualify, this would be the first time the three countries have been in a major tournament together since 1958.  The first match will take place on June 9 in Cardiff at the National Stadium of Wales. Wembley will host not just the final (on July 9) but both semi-finals too on July 4 and 5. Here are the rest of the venues Cardiff: National Stadium of Wales (Principality Stadium) Dubl

If you grew up within (or just outside) the M25, you may recall a school trip to Southwark to take part in a living history experience on the Golden Hinde. Being guided by staff dressed in historic costume on the replica vessel and learning how the original Elizabethan galleon became the first English ship to circumnavigate the globe is a core memory for many Londoners.  After 30 years of sitting in the docks of Southwark, the ship is getting a makeover. The galleon will have its starboard repaired so everything remains shipshape, as part of a wider £4 million refitting project that began back in 2017. Refurbishment will include mostly local materials such as wood from English oak, elm and ash trees, with the exception of Congolese iroko.  The museum is also planning a series of events to honour the ship called the 30 Years in the Dock Memory Project. Photos and personal stories from crew members, alumni, local residents and visitors will be gathered to commemorate the ship’s story since its docking in 1996. While the project is more of a reflection on the ship’s legacy to the community, the refurbishments ensure the ship will remain in the dock to educate future generations. Roddy Coleman, the Golden Hinde’s director said: ‘This anniversary is a moment to reflect on that legacy – but more importantly, to ensure the ship remains here for future generations to enjoy.’ Not familiar with the Golden Hinde? Sitting on the Thames between Southwark Bridge and London Bridge, it’s a

Did you know that Clapham Junction is one of the busiest train stations not just in London but in all of Europe? By number of services going through it (but not by number tapping in and out), Clapham Junction’s 2,000 daily trains make it among the busiest around.  As a result of its busyness, Clapham Junction can get pretty overcrowded – but those hectic crowds could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to plans from Wandsworth Council. The council has revealed refurbishments at the station that are aimed at tackling commuter traffic and improving passenger connections.  Working with Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and the Greater London Authority (GLA) and others, council authorities have shortlisted three options to combat congestion. While all three suggestions include new station entrances on either side, two of these possibilities include a new overbridge to link passengers across the railway from the eastern or western end of the station (replacing the current overbridge). The third possibility suggests a subway running under the railway from the eastern end of the station.  Photograph: Shutterstock The refurbishments couldn’t come at a better time. Thousands of new homes, shops and infrastructure are currently in the works in the area around Clapham Junction, all arriving in the next decade.  Now the next phase is in action. The council is exploring how these three ideas will impact the surrounding area, and the project is set to progress to its next stage i

Glasgow is packed with reminders of the city’s long, eventful history. Industrial sites like the Finnieston Crane are among the city’s best-known attractions, while the likes of the Riverside Museum celebrate the many facets of Glasgow’s rich past.  Scotland’s biggest city has never shied away from its roots in industrialisation and maritime trade, but soon part of that history will get special focus. A new project is being launched to specifically address Glasgow’s colonial past and links to slavery.  The new scheme isn’t a museum or a monument but an interactive tour of historic sites related to the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. Titled the ‘Slavery and Colonial Legacy Trail’, the path will guide visitors down Glasgow’s streets with QR codes revealing more information about key sites.  Information on the tour will be based on research by the University of Glasgow’s Dr Stephen Mullen, who is author of a work titled Glasgow, Slavery and Atlantic Commerce: An Audit of Historic Connections and Modern Legacies. The trail’s development is being overseen by charity Glasgow Life and the local council.  The new trail is part of collective efforts from Glasgow council to ensure the city’s colonial past is ‘acknowledged, understood and remembered,’ according to a council paper. In 2022 Glasgow’s council issued an apology to the descendants of enslaved people and the nations they had affected.  Glasgow won’t be the first city using walking trails to address links to slav

Londoners know Sushidog well. The grab and go sushi fushion brand has appeared all over the capital since it opened its first outpost seven years ago. Goody giveaways at locations in Westfield and the West End caused queues around the block, and there are now 11 Sushidogs in the capital.  Soon, however, it won’t just be Londoners getting to taste Sushidog’s fusion delights. In 2026, for the first time, the brand will open its first location outside the capital in Birmingham.  Brummies will know the shop’s future location well: it’ll be in legendary retail destination the Bullring, the UK’s oldest shopping centre and one of Time Out’s best things to do in Birmingham.  For those unfamiliar with the concept, Sushidog is grab and go sushi. The chain has three options: the titular Sushidog, which is essentially a burrito with the structural integrity of a sushi roll, a sushi bowl (rice, fish and fixings – the works), and a sushi salad (the sushi bowl with a base of greens).  SushiDog's co-founder Greg Ilsen said that the decision was made on account of the Bullring’s popularity and presence in the city: ‘Bullring’s right at the heart of the city, always lively, full of energy, and packed with people who love fresh, fun food – and Sushidog feels like a perfect fit.’ The Bullring Sushidog is due to open in January next year. The sushi-fusion chain’s London locations are at Baker Street, Bank, New Oxford St, Bishopsgate, London Bridge, Seven Dials, Soho, Strand, Warren St and Westfie

While the UK is in the middle of a northern lights boom, London hasn’t seen so much of the borealis this year. The capital’s southerly location is at a disadvantage when it comes to catching a glimpse of the phenomenon, and on the very rare occasion when the lights do make it down here they’re often obscured by light pollution.  But that could all change this week. Forecasters are predicting that London could be in for some spectacular shows of the northern lights this week, thanks to disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field from Coronal Mass Ejections and solar flares.  Keen to see this night-sky phenomenon with your own eyes this week? Here’s what you need to know about seeing the northern lights in London this November.  When will the northern lights be visible in London? Grab an afternoon coffee and scrape off any plans you had this evening because the best time to see the lights is at night. The lights will be at their peak from 9pm to 2am, Wednesday November 12 and Thursday November 13.  Tips for seeing the northern lights in London Elevated and unobstructed outdoor views are your go-to for seeing the northern lights – and you'll need to avoid light as much as possible. The only thing you'll need to have on you is a trusty pair of eyes and give them 30 minutes or so to adjust to the darkness. Cameras are also a helpful tool to capture the event, just remember to avoid using flash.  Best places in London to see the northern lights Think parks with little lighting at ni

Whether its on Lime and Santander bikes or good ol’ fashioned non-electric two-wheelers, London is truly in the age of the cyclist. And the capital getting more cycle-friendly all the time, with TfL delivering 51 kilometres of new cycle lanes this year and more than 1,500 new bike parking spaces.  Soon another London area will be getting easier to use for cyclists – this time it’s Holborn, right in the centre of town. Even more tantalising: the plans have been described as ‘mind-blowingly good’ by the London Cycling Campaign. Exciting, eh?  The project is called the Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood, and it began surveying Camden borough residents back in February 2024. This week the council revealed images of what the area could look like if new pedestrianisation and cycle lane ideas are approved and adopted.  The ideas could impact Bedford Place, Bloomsbury Way, Bury Place, Fisher Street, Catton Street, Great Ormond Street, Great Queen Street, Great Russell Street, High Holborn, Kingsway, Museum Street, New Oxford Street, Proctor Street, Drake Street, Southampton Place, Southampton Row and Theobalds Row.  Camden Council Among the most impactful plans could see Great Russell Street (located between Museum Street and Montague Street) become completely pedestrianised, thereby potentially opening up seating up for local businesses. Great Ormond Street could get one-way lanes for westbound traffic while prioritising larger pavements for pedestrians, and New Oxford Street could al

Ah, Balmoral. The royals’ beloved Scottish estate has plenty of reasons to visit, from its majestic castle and ornate gardens to its rugged grounds.  One of the more niche – but no less fascinating – attractions at Balmoral is Prince Albert’s Pyramid, a monument commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1862 to memorialise her husband which is one of 11 stone cairns visible to visitors at Balmoral. While the structure has stood strong for well over 150 years, recently an urgent restoration project has gotten underway to preserve it.  So, what exactly is wrong with the Pyramid? Well, tens of thousands of visitors entering the grounds has caused some erosion of the grounds surrounding the cairn. This means the soil supporting the stone is becoming unstable, and so there have been calls for an immediate repair of the grounds to stabilise the structure. Though the path won’t close to the public during the works, the estate issued a statement apologising for the inconvenience caused by ‘essential repair work’. Photograph: Shutterstock Nearly 70,000 visitors travel to view the stone monument at the Balmoral Estate every year. The estate’s popularity has also grown with tourists after King Charles III opened the castle doors to visitors following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.  ICYMI: For the first time in 2,000 years, Scotland is getting a new one of these medieval stone towers. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out UK newsletter for the latest UK news and the best stuff happen