Nicky Rampley-Clarke

Think you know sailing? Think again, because the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix – the sport’s pinnacle championship known as ‘SailGP’ to those in the know – isn’t just about adrenaline-pumping competition (although there’s plenty of that). It’s also a day of music and festivities by the water’s edge. And who doesn’t like the sound of that on a hot summer’s day?For one weekend only from July 25-26, the most exciting race on the water heads to Southsea Common in Portsmouth – home of defending 2025-season champions Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team – before moving to Germany, Spain and Switzerland later in the summer. Over the Saturday and Sunday, no less than 13 national teams will go head-to-head on the choppy waters of the Solent in identical F50 catamarans. It’s quite the picture. Short but fierce, each race will give the world’s best waterborne athletes the chance to battle it out for glory (and gold) with the Waterfront Grandstand playing host to awe-inspiring views of the whole damn thing for up to 20,000 cheering fans. The atmosphere? You can almost cut it with a knife. SailGPSailGP It’s a proper day out, too – whether you go for just one of the dates or the whole weekend – with race stadium hosts providing live commentary and large screens meaning you won’t miss a beat of the action, interactive games like the SailGP simulator stoking competitive spirits and family-friendly activities that means the kids are kept more than entertained. But the best bit? Après

It's game, set and match as the annual Wimbledon Championships return to south London from June 29-July 12, bringing with them a host of world-famous players and a lot of nail-biting from the crowds (usually a who's-who of A-list celebrities and high-society, no less). Tickets sell like gold dust and are priced accordingly, naturally – especially if you want a prime position in Centre Court for the finals – but we've got a better idea: catching all the action of the best matches from brilliant pubs in south London. Sure, you don't get to see the sweat on the brows of Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Aryna Sabalenka up close, but you'll be served much-needed refreshments a hell of a lot quicker, while watching everything on the screen unfold much closer than you would perched atop Henman Hill. Luckily, Greene King offers some of the best watering holes near Wimbledon for catching the matches as close as possible. Could there be a more quintessentially British way of kicking things off?

Ah, June and July, when the mercury begins to rise and the UK comes alive with things to do – from foodie happenings and musical extravaganzas to cultural goings-on and sporty shenanigans, plus loads more besides. But with a calendar positively bursting at the seams with stuff to do, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Good news, then, that we’ve teamed up with our pals at American Express to bring you the cream of the crop with lucky Cardmembers enjoying rewards and experiences at many of them.But how does it work? By using your Amex® Gold Card for everyday purchases, you bank a point for every pound you spend, which can be used towards purchases on your app including gig tickets, subscriptions, hotels, you name it. Alternatively, you can visit the website to convert your points into flights and upgrades, But how does it work? By using your Amex® Gold Card for everyday purchases, you bank a point for every pound you spend**. In the Amex app, you can put points** towards purchases including gig tickets, subscriptions, hotels, you name it. Alternatively, you can visit the website to convert your points into flights and upgrades, or even select a gift from the hundreds of retailers listed in the Rewards Catalogue. Sure to make this seasonal hit-list that little happier. Just call it the Gold Standard of summers.

Summer is here – and what a summer it’s turning out to be. With the World Cup in full swing, the sun shining and Wimbledon just around the corner, it’s set to be a belter of a season.And if you’re looking for more ways to spend your days this summer, look no further than Regent Street and St James’s. This iconic stretch of central London is home to some of the city’s best places to eat, shop and unwind – not to mention a programme of seasonal events from June through to September. With Pride flags bringing all the colours of the rainbow to these world-famous streets, it really is the place to be.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the Royal Pop collection, featuring viral pocket watches that Swiss maker Swatch collaborated on with luxury brand Audemars Piguet last spring. It’s proof that Swatch – founded in Switzerland in 1983 and known for its colourful, playful and affordable creations – has earned its rightful place as a cult name and its pieces collectors’ items. But did you know that they’re opening a new immersive experience downstairs at their store in Covent Garden this summer?Exploring the brand’s artistic legacy, the AI-DADA Lab will launch on July 1, running to July 31, and provide watch aficionados and Swatch fans alike to dive into Swatch archive pieces that include truly iconic collaborations with the likes of Vivenne Westwood, Jeremy Scott, Spike Lee, Pigcasso and Alfred Hofkunst, amongst others. Visitors will also be able to discover the timepieces produced at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, an artist residence and creative hub in Shanghai where selected artists live and work in exchange for leaving a trace of their talent. SwatchSwatch But the best bit? Londoners will be able to design their very own Swatch using the innovative AI-DADA platform, a ‘design partner’ that turns your idea into a reality using ‘artistic intelligence’ (see what they did there)? With no design skills required, just your imagination, you simply use prompts to create your dream watch in a matter of minutes, whether it’s a minimalist idea or something

Living in London can mean that it’s basically impossible to get your friendship group in one place at the same time, unless someone’s getting married or born – but what if we had a foolproof way for you to round-up the troops?To celebrate the opening of the brand new speakeasy-style Bootlegger Covent Garden on 26th June, we’re offering two lucky winners the chance to win a £250 bar tab for you and three friends, plus welcome cocktails on arrival, plus a private area for your group, plus a night of live music, for you and all your mates. If they don’t all come flocking for a prize like that, you might need to rethink your group-chat members. All you need to do is enter your details at the bottom of the page for a chance to be among the first to visit Covent Garden’s newest late-night hotspot. Bootlegger Bars aren’t known for doing things by halves: they’ll be coming in hot to the West End with a fun Prohibition-style aesthetic (all the better for wearing your gladrags and taking a few pics for the apps…), live swing, blues and rock ‘n’ roll bands every night from Wednesday to Saturday, dancing, and interactive cocktail masterclasses. Bootlegger Covent GardenBootlegger Covent Garden Speaking of cocktails, Bootlegger Covent Garden, located just moments from the iconic Piazza, also promises daily two-for-£16 cocktail happy hours (which run until 8pm, including on Saturdays), making their drinks some of the best value-tipples in central London. The menu includes expertly crafted

As summer graces us with its glorious presence and the UK finally starts heating up, there's never been a better time to test your limits and try out some of London's boldest and spiciest dishes. It goes without saying that the Big Smoke is filled with incredible chefs pushing the boundaries of spice and flavour every day – and now you can grab a slice of the action with Uber Eats, delivered straight to your door.We recently had the chance to sit down with eight top chefs – aka spice connoisseurs – to get the lowdown on the fine art of balancing spice and flavour across their dishes and restaurants.Keen to learn more about the spicier side of life? Read on to find out more about London's hottest chefs and the memorable dishes they're bringing to the streets – and your living room with Uber Eats – every single day.

You can’t do summer in London without M&S picky bits. Whether it’s a picnic on Hampstead Heath that makes you feel like you’re in your very own Richard Curtis rom-com, your mate’s Bank Holiday birthday barbecue, an impromptu trip to the Costa del Margate over a balmy weekend, or simply a well-deserved mid-week treat because you were in the office until late and it’s too warm to turn the oven on, summer in the city is built on a foundation of cocktail sausages, pimento olives and mini quiches, glued together with a variety of delightfully fancy dips. In fact, so great is our nation’s love of a picky tea that everyone’s official favourite purveyor of picky bits – in a recent YouGov survey, 44% of UK consumers voted M&S Food top for picky bits overall, with a clear 33 percentage points lead – has declared a national day celebrating our fondness for grazing on fun-sized pastries and crudite platters. Taking place on Saturday, June 27, National Picky Bits Day basically demands that you go ham on (or jamón?) a buffet in celebration. And to help you plan the perfect feast, we’ve curated some delicious themed selections of M&S’s quality picky bits. All you need to do is text your pals, grab a picnic blanket and add these to your basket…

Dreaming about the food, culture and fun in far-flung destinations this summer – but then hit with the crushing reality that your bank balance doesn’t quite match up to the vision board? We’ve all been there.Luckily, you and your family don’t have to fork out a fortune to get away from it all, as the UK is home to some amazing staycations on your doorstep, from Bristol and Edinburgh to Bicester and Liverpool.But whether city or coast, they’re all places that deserve to be explored for more than just one day, which is where IHG® Hotels & Resorts - the group behind Holiday Inn® and Holiday Inn Express® - comes in. From June 16, IHG One Rewards members can enjoy 15% off at hotels in conveniently located spots across the UK. Kids aged 12 and under can stay and eat for free at Holiday Inn, while breakfast is complimentary at Holiday Inn Express to help fuel the day ahead - so there’s no reason why the whole crew can’t enjoy a UK staycation over the summer holidays.  Here, we round up the best places to escape with your family – with tips on where to stay and what to do in each destination – so all you need to do is round up the troops. Wish you were here! 

Think of yourself as a foodie? Of course you do. Think you know all about pairings? Naturally! But did you know Muscadet has been considered one of the world's classic oyster pairings for centuries? It’s just that many of us are only just discovering it! Yep, there’s a fresh new flavour combination in London Town and it’s calling your name at Wright Brothers with seafood eateries in Borough, Battersea Power Station and South Kensington – as well as delivering to your door.Indeed, the restaurant group – which specialises in the freshest seafood and fish expertly prepared by talented chefs – is teaming its molluscs with Muscadet thanks to its signature freshness and vibrancy. The crisp, light-bodied white produced near the Atlantic coast in the Loire Valley – one of France’s most diverse wine regions, no less – is made exclusively from the Melon Blanc grape and serves up subtle citrus notes, high acidity and saline character alongside distinctive minerality (to use wine speak). But why are oysters and Muscadet such perfect bedfellows? “It’s because the dry, crisp wine complements rather than competes with the delicate, briny taste of oysters to avoid overpowering them,” explains Leonie Cooper, food editor at Time Out. “Better still, it’s the traditional pairing from the same region of western France where Muscadet is made and where the pairing has been enjoyed together for centuries.” Wright BrothersMuscadet and oysters At Wright Brothers, you can see what all the fuss is abo

It’s summer holiday season! Unfortunately, for loads of us, this means it’s also “looking through our phone contract’s fine print to find out just how much we’re going to get stung for using data roaming abroad” season. We’ve all been there: one minute, you need to use a map on your phone because you’re lost in a pretty Spanish neighbourhood, and the next, you’re looking down the barrel of a pretty hefty bill once you get back. O2 customers, however, don’t have to worry: O2 is the only major network that still offers free EU Roaming up to 25GB*, meaning that their customers can search for local recommendations, find directions, and make the most of their holidays, without any hidden charges on their return. But the good stuff doesn’t stop there: O2 customers also get access to the Priority app**, where there are currently plenty of exclusive rewards and experiences (including a Time Out Market voucher!) to take your trip from good to great.And here at Time Out, we’re all about using roaming to help you discover hidden gems and make the most of your travels. So while you’re taking full advantage of O2 Roaming and  Priority rewards, we at Time Out also wanted to arm you with our top recommendations for the best things to see, do and explore in four of our favourite European cities this summer – where you can also watch the beautiful game in beautiful places, of course. Consider these recs the cherry on top of your next adventure. Photography: ShutterstockBudapest, Hungary Bud

The only thing better than a long, boozy lunch with the best people? A long, boozy brunch with the best people. There are loads of reasons why we prefer it to dinner or lunch. A) You can indulge in cocktails and Champagne for hours and still be tucked up at a reasonable hour with no hangover in the morning – it’s almost like it never happened. And B) In the summer, it’s a chance to soak up the sun and work on your tan while chewing the fat – talk about multi-tasking!That’s why we’re particularly excited about The Main Event at The Gun. The recently refurbished tavern and restaurant in Spitalfields is serving up a brand-new brunch menu every Saturday from 12-5pm complete with indulgent dishes cooked up using the very best ingredients and all the vibes. The Breakfast Burger is the stuff of dreams with a butter croissant loaded with a Herefordshire chuck and rib beef patty, crispy bacon, gooey American cheese, spicy jalapeños, habanero mayo and a rich egg yolk running straight through the middle. Loud, messy and absolutely the right decision before midday. Elsewhere on the new menu, there’s the French toast – thick-cut brown butter brioche with cinnamon whipped cream, maple syrup and bursting mixed berries – as well as the burrata and peach salad. WIth creamy burrata, sweet peaches, parma ham, peppery rocket and toasted walnuts finished with balsamic glaze, it’s summer on a plate. Sides are by no means sideshows, either – you’ve got to try the spiced tater tots,  padrón peppers,