Liv Kelly

It’s that time of year again – time for the legendary, heroic and what some are calling era-defining Time Out Christmas sandwich taste test. Our team have tirelessly trawled London’s high streets, foodie markets and bakeries for the mightiest seasonal sarnie of the year, leaving no chiller cabinet unturned. After all, the true meaning of Christmas is surely all about putting some vaguely festive fillings between two slices of bread. Let battle commence. RECOMMENDED: For more festive fun here’s our guide to the best Christmas markets in London.  And don’t miss the best Christmas events, either. 

Want a drink? Well you've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joint to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. The latest additions to our list include Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath the famous Soho deli, Moko hi-fi listening bar in Tottenham, Oranj's vertitable wine warehouse in Shoreditch, and Helgi's, a suggestively Satanic rock bar in Hackney. Now go forth and booze. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The most magical time of the year has a habit of transforming destinations around the world: cities get decked out in dazzling decorations, streets teem with local traditions and squares are taken over by pop-up festive markets. That said, some destinations are great to visit at Christmas for precisely the opposite reason: because you might not even realise it’s Christmas at all. Who hasn’t sometimes wanted to hibernate in the sun until the madness is over?  And so, when considering the best destinations to visit at Christmas, we haven’t just included places with quirky traditions or an unmissable festive atmosphere - there's plenty of Scrooge-appropriate destinations on here too. Dive into our festive travel list below and you’re guaranteed to find somewhere great to spend the season.  RECOMMENDED:💝The best Christmas markets to visit in Europe and worldwide❄️The best places to travel in December🎄The 50 best Christmas movies of all time🎊The 65 best Christmas songs of all time At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. 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, see our affiliate guidelines.

Love them, hate them, or just accept them as a sort of immutable fact of life, it's officially Christmas song season in 2023. And although there’s been a fair amount of disposable novelty rubbish written over the years, the reality is that a lot of Christmas songs are bangers. There are plenty of keepers from the ‘40s-‘70s heyday of the Christmas record as an art form, for example, but even more cynical later generations of pop have produced plenty of gold. Festive cheer has found its way into pop, hip-hop, R&B, metal, punk, indie… you name it. So as a gift, we've rounded up the very best Christmas songs going. Ho ho ho.  RECOMMENDED:🎅 The best places to go at Christmas 🎉  The best party songs🎤  The best karaoke songs🕺  The best pop songs of all time Written by Andrzej Lukowski, Oliver Keens, James Manning, Alim Kheraj, Ed Cunningham, Liv Kelly and Ella Doyle.

Summer's over, Halloween's been and gone, and the evenings are getting darker – but thankfully there's still something to celebrate before the year is out. That's right: it's time to whack on some Bublé and start dreaming of glühwein and tinsel.  From the chilly Swedish city of Gothenburg to the balmy Maderian capital, every corner of Europe's quaint streets and squares will be adorned with lights and alive with cheer. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, after all, and the best Christmas markets in Europe are spectacular celebrations of all things festive. Here’s our pick of the very best ones to go to this year.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️The best places in the world for winter sun🎄The best Christmas movies of all time💝The best Christmas songs of all time At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

New Year's Eve is a stressful one. There’s so much riding on it, and so much pressure to have a good time, you can often end up forgetting what’s really important: drinking too much and staying up past midnight! Here at Time Out, we thought we’d remind you exactly how you should be bringing the New Year in: by listening to songs about New Years, on New Years. In fact, we’ve got 30 of them. Here are the best songs about New Years to listen to on New Years. Cheers! Listen to these songs on Amazon Music RECOMMENDED:🎉 The best party songs ever made🎶 The best ’80s songs🎤 The best karaoke songs🕺 The best pop songs of all time🎅 The best Christmas songs Written by Andrzej Lukowski, Nick Levine, Christopher Tarantino, Liv Kelly, Ed Cunningham and Ella Doyle. 

Brighton’s restaurant scene is one of the finest in the UK, where new openings (like Redroaster, which opened May 2023) help to push old-school favourites to even greater heights. The result is a city that has put food at the top of the agenda, with something to cater for everyone, whether you're a committed carnivore or diehard vegan. If you want fine dining with wine to match, a food market replete with local options right on the beach or a brunch spot to ease yourself into the day, then you won't leave Brighton disappointed. Plus, with so much to do in between meals, you’re guaranteed to work up an appetite. Hungry? Read on for our pick of the best restaurants in Brighton right now. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Brighton☕ The best coffee shops in Brighton🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Brighton🏨 The best hotels in Brighton This article was recently updated by Liv Kelly, a writer from Brighton. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Christmas shopping season is looming. Yes, you could be ruthlessly efficient about it and grab all your presents online, months before the big day. But why not support small businesses and have a fun time all in one go, by visiting one of London’s many markets? There are year-round faves like foodie paradise Borough Market or houseplant haven Columbia Road Flower Market. But, at Christmas? Well, that’s when London’s markets really come into their own. Every year, throughout November and December, the city fills up with markets where you can buy the kind of handcrafted, unusual festive pressies you’d never get on the high street. They're perfect for browsing as the big day looms, your spirits kept high by mulled wine stalls and an endless soundtrack of Christmas songs.  Vintage furniture, ceramics, cool cards or handknitted woollens... you’ll find everything you need to make someone’s Christmas Day memorable at London's pop-up markets. Or keep things simple by rocking up to that oh-so-touristy Southbank German-style chalet market and doing your Christmas shopping in one chaotic swoop on the 24th, and having a bit of fun into the bargain.  Recommended: Our complete guide to Christmas in London.

Even if you think Christmas is a load of consumerist claptrap, you can’t deny that London looks a whole lot better when it’s hung with strings of glistening lights and glittering Christmas trees decorating every corner. And London is never in short supply of some thoroughly excellent festive light displays. From the classic angels that beam over Regent’s Street to the snazzy, themed displays over Carnaby Street, a trip to one of these gleaming streets will flutter the heart of even the most Scrooge-like of souls. Whether you want to explore the annual favourites that pepper the centre of town, or travel out to some of London’s lesser-known displays, you’ll find all the best London illuminations in this list.  RECOMMENDED: sign up to our excellent, free London newsletter. It's full of great suggestions.  What dates do the Christmas lights go on in London? London's Christmas light displays kick off each year with Oxford Street's decorations, which are illuminated on Thursday November 2. Covent Garden will follow suit on Tuesday November 7, Carnaby Street will be illuminated on Wednesday November 8, while, Regent Street and St James's are illuminated on Thursday November 9. Then, Marylebone will follow on Tuesday November 21, along with countless local displays across London.Recommended: ❄️ Find out about the most Christmassy events in the city. 🎄 Check out London's very best Christmas markets. 🌟 See our full festive guide to Christmas in London.

Can you hear the distant tinkle of sleigh bells? No, us neither. But all the same, Christmas is on its way, and it's preparing to conquer London in a festive whirlwind of fir trees, fairy lights, and glittering opportunities to blow your hard-earned cash. Adorable Christmas markets in quaint wooden huts? They’re back. Ice skating rinks outside pretty much every big London attraction. Check. Not to mention the obligatory Christmas pantomimes, the wholesome carol services, the  ‘Alpine’ private dining pop-ups, and OTT light displays – they're all gearing up to dazzle you in 2023.  Frankly, you'll be overwhelmed with options if you're looking for things to do in London this festive season. So don't give up and reach for the reassurance of your slanket and sofa. Get out there! Here are some highlights of 2023's festive line-up. We’ll be updating this page with events for Christmas 2023 as they are announced. RECOMMENDED: 🎅Check out our full guide to Christmas in London🎄Discover the best hotels in London for unforgettable Christmas stays

Pubs, glorious pubs. Whether you're after somewhere for a cosy evening with some pals, or a massive celebration with all your nearest and dearest, the Scots certainly know what they're doing as Glasgow's many gorgeous pubs are ideal for any occasion.  There are traditional joints, up-and-coming hotspots, spaces that double as music venues, and places that are all about the scran. Glasgow will definitely cater to your needs, with that charming local patter firmly in tow. Here’s our list of the best pubs in the city right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍸The best bars in Glasgow right now🍔The best restaurants in Glasgow right now🏩The best Airbnbs in Glasgow🚞The best road trips to take in the UK🚴The most beautiful cycle routes in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

  It's no secret that Kent's popularity has soared over the last couple of years, and Margate is largely to thank. The shabby chic seaside town has bags of character, from its trendy galleries to the old-school beachfront arcades, and the crowds continue to roll in.  The picture-perfect streets are packed with restaurants, vintage shops, plus cracking bars and pubs. There's also a thriving contemporary art scene, meaning the whole place strikes the perfect balance between trendy and twee. We've curated the perfect day in this lovely seaside town, with everything from where to eat to where to stay, so have a look at the best things to do in Margate right now.    RECOMMENDED:🐠The best things to do in Whitstable⛪The best things to do in Canterbury 🌤️The best things to do in Kent🌊The best seaside towns in the UK At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The charming hall of the Round Chapel in Clapton will once again become a wine-tasting oasis, this time with a festive twist. That's because after the immense success of their first instalment, the creators of Wineyard have curated yet another wonderous culmination of wine importers and producers, offering talks and tastings all about the glorious stuff.  With more than 100 independently-produced bottles to sample, plus mulled wine, mulled cider, Punchy's non-alcoholic drinks, a charity raffle and family-friendly entertainment, it's the perfect December Sunday. Grab your tote bag, your tokens and your much-needed glass, and let the sampling commence!   

London's iconic Battersea Power Station will soon play host to The Prince's Trust's charming Festive Marketplace, a championing of independent businesses founded by Trust-supported young people. To mark the 40th anniversary of the enterprise scheme, Turbine Hall A will transform into a Christmassy pop-up, where you can shop for stocking fillers till your heart's content, while supporting young entrepreneurs. There's bags of cracking skincare, hand-poured candles, stationary and homeware, plus much, much more. 

Classical music impresario Raymond Gubbay presents his annual handpicked selection of music for the festive season. Highlights include the Christmas carol singalong (Dec 17), Love Actually with live orchestra (Dec 21), Beethoven's Ninth (Dec 28), and the New Year's Day Proms. All set to take place in the Barbican's lovely hall, these musical picks are a classy, Christmassy way to spend an evening. 

London's tallest building is set to dazzle proudly over the city this year, but its light display has an intriguing twist. The 20 highest storeys will be aglow with mosaic-inspired snowmen, candles and patterns, breathing quirky Christmassy life into the skycraper every evening until New Year's Eve. The 30-minute animation was designed in partnership with the London School of Mosaic, and can be visible from over 60 km away — it's sure to brighten up a whole lot of  evenings!

East London's historic, vibrant Spitalfields Market will this year be opening it's arms to London's first ever zero-waste theatre. The Greenhouse, which began life at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, is hosting a charming winter pop-up to debut a brand-new play. The Lost Library of Spitalfields Market will run throughout December until Christmas Eve at 8 Market Street, alongside some marvellously festive activities like board game nights and carol sing-alongs, wreath-making and festive cooking.  Eco-conscious events like a second-hand shop, free sustainable gift wrapping and a zero-waste bar are on offer too, so it'll be easier than ever to shop sustainably. 

The only thing better than celebrating Christmas is celebrating Christmas sustainably. Thankfully, London will have a marvellously festive and (literally) green Christmas pop-up, in the form of Tipis on the Green. Alpine bar? Delectable food? Wreath-making? A bottomless margarita brunch? It's got them all. What's more, local businesses, community groups and charities from the Parsons Green area will deliver a programme of fantastic free events each morning, all with sustainability in mind.  Who says a conscious Christmas has to be a hassle? When you can gorge on mulled wine, tequila and delicious food, while being warmed by electric generators, knowing the containers will be properly recycled, surely that's even better?

Christmas at Angel Central this year is taking the shape of a carnival, all kicking off with a big-old light switch-on. The evening will feature puppets, live music and elves, obviously, so head to the heart of Islington for the big switch-on at 6.30pm on Friday November 17, which is only the beginning of the celebrations. Have a look at their website for more details on all the free events at Angel Central Christmas, all in the glow of their fabulous lights. 

There’s about to be a huge mirrored box in Covent Garden. Yes, you read that right. That’s because world famous fashion brand Marc Jacobs is about to open their first-ever pop-up store (inside this box) to launch their all-new Resort Collection. And don’t be surprised if Covent Garden tube station looks slightly shinier than usual. The platforms, plus a nine-foot tall tote-bag swing, and an immersive installation at Tottenham Court Road, are all also part of the new campaign — it sounds like the area will be glistening even more than usual for the festive season. Shiny is the designer's favourite colour, after all.

Last year, Bond Street shed its traditional peacock feathers in favour of some brand new decorations that paid homage to the monarchy. They took inspiration from the crown jewels, with over 90,000 LEDs hanging in tiara-like strings. The details for this year's lights are still to be confirmed, but watch this space for more information, as they're sure to be absolutely dazzling.  Have a look at all the best Christmas lights in London. 

What better way could there be to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the family than a Sunday afternoon of making, dancing, and storytelling. Well, that's what you'll get at Museum of the Home. Expect an enchanting, kid-centred day of celebration with Bollywood Magic's dance workshops, PiNS 'Patchy Rangoli' activities, and a guide through the art of painting Diya lamps thanks to Sunshine and Smiles. Plus, head to the garden roof to see the all-new commission by Chila Burman.  

The fifth edition of this Diwali celebration is back at Devonshire Square on Wednesday November 8. To celebrate all the vibrancy of Indian culture and cuisine, there'll be classical and contemporary dances, Rangoli art, and Diwali sweets and canopes are on offer to all attendees. Dance n Beats dance school are on the programme, as is incredible food from the internationally acclaimed Vivek Singh, and the best part? It's all free to attend. Make sure you sample the deliciously velvety 'odyssey rose nectar' made with Indian rose milk — yum. 

Christmas can be a super frantic time, but one way to decompress from the stocking fillers and relatives could be to take up something calming and creative. Enter printmaking. Dulwich Picture Gallery this year are hosting two workshops with Alex Booker, an artist and printmaker, where you'll get to learn all about the traditional tools, woodblocks and types of paper used in the Japanese craft. Grab some family photos, patterns, books — basically, anything that might inspire you — and book your place to get stuck in. 

Though Thanksgiving is very much an American holiday, the shopping bonanzas that follow it – Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now Travel Tuesday – have become a bit of a global phenomenon, which have seeped into pretty much every industry.  Travel is no exception, and with the cost of going on holiday only set to rise, the last weekend in November can be a crucial time to bag some cracking travel bargains. We’ve covered everything from hotel stays to cruise packages, so check out our round-up of the very best travel deals available on Black Friday this week.  Flight deals Qatar Airways From November 16, Qatar Airways customers can enjoy huge savings off premium and economy class flights to a whole bunch of locations across the US, Canada and Brazil. The offer applies to dates between December 30 and October 31, 2024. Expires November 24. Here's some more info.  British Airways BA is yet to announce their Black Friday deals, but it might be worth keeping an eye out for the announcement. 2022’s sale was predominantly on flights to the US, but who knows what we’re in for this year. In terms of early deals, there’s currently a sale on Business Class seats – have a look at their website here.     easyJet Holidays easyJet are offering £100 of when you spend £800, or £200 off when you spend £2,000. There's also a tonne of offers on all-inclusive breaks, and package holidays for summer and winter next year, and even the year after. Make sure to use the code BLACKFRIDAY when booking. Ex

It’s a tough time to be working in the aviation industry. Faced with staff shortages and huge levels of disruption, many workers at airlines and airports are facing long, stressful hours and poor working conditions. And, thanks to the cost of living crisis and pandemic pay cuts, loads of them are doing it all for lower wages, too. Needless to say, it’s no wonder that so many staff at airports and airlines have been going on strike. From Italy and Belgium to Greece and France, airports across Europe have seen thousands of flights delayed and cancelled by industrial action. Strikes can, obvs, have a serious impact on your holiday, so it’s best to be as informed about them as possible. Read on for our guide to who’s going on strike in Europe right now, where and when those strikes will happen – and whether you need to worry about them. French air traffic control strikes Industrial action, which started at 6 pm on Sunday November 19, is set to continue all day throughout Monday November 20, and up to a quarter of trips at Paris-Orly, Toulouse-Blagnac, Bordeaux-Mérignac and Marseille-Provence airports might be cancelled.  Strikes in Spain Jet2 has issued a warning to all its customers who are planning a trip to Spain, specifically Alicante, sometime during the rest of the year. Ground handlers have announced a series of strikes from September to January, for one hour in the morning and the evening, on the following dates:  November — 21, 24-26, 28December — 1-10, 12, 15-17, 19, 22

Les vacances d'estiu són l'escapada preferida per a molts de nosaltres, però potser és hora de repensar-les. La meitat d'Europa ha estat víctima d'incendis forestals horribles i temperatures insuportables. Així que potser la tardor sigui el moment de marxar de vacances. Les ciutats populars estan menys poblades, és probable que els preus siguin més baixos i moltes ciutats són encara més boniques a la tardor. Unes vacances després de l'estiu sonen molt més relaxants, i ara DiscoverCars.com ha posat fil a l'agulla i ha elaborat una llista de les millors ciutats europees per visitar els mesos de tardor. La seva anàlisi és força completa. Aquests són només alguns dels factors que van avaluar: aeroport més proper, nombre d'hotels econòmics, cost mitjà d'un lloguer d'automòbil per a una setmana i mitjana de precipitacions, temperatura i hores de llum per a setembre, octubre i novembre. Aquests factors van culminar en una puntuació de 120 per a cada ciutat i, segons això, Barcelona és el lloc ideal per visitar la pròxima tardor, ha obtingut una puntuació de 98. Fa poc, la ciutat ha estat qualificada com la destinació turística més popular segons Tiktok, així que res ens sorprèn aquesta elecció. Barcelona, ​​la reina de les escapades de tardor Amb més de 500 hotels "econòmics" i més de 1.700 restaurants assequibles, Barcelona promet unes estupendes vacances de tardor. Qui diu que no es pot gaudir d'una gerra de sangria quan les fulles dels arbres s'hagin posat marrons? Ni tan sols és

人の好みは世代によって決まることが多い。ユーモア、音楽、ファッションは全て、私たちが生まれた時代を示すものであるといえる。だから、世代の好みが旅行したい場所に影響を与えることも、まったく不思議なことではない。 アクティビティ、設備、美的センス、その土地の雰囲気は、休暇を過ごす上でどれも重要な要素だが、例えばZ世代と団塊世代とではそれぞれの人気スポットに納得するといえば、おそらくそうではないだろう。 アメリカン・エキスプレス・トラベルは最近、自社の予約データから、Z世代とミレニアル世代に最も人気のある旅行先を調査し、その結果を発表した。 その中で人気が急上昇しているのが、日本への旅行だという。2019年以降、Z世代とミレニアル世代による日本への旅行予約は1300％も増加しており、日本が若い旅行者に最も人気のある旅行先となっている。数字的には驚くが、まったく予想できなかったことでもないだろう。 言うまでもなく、日本には東京がある。同地は最近「デジタルノマドシティー」として急成長している都市にも選ばれた。モダンで革新的な建築物と歴史的建造物や寺院が魅力的に融合し、さらに素晴らしい食事や豊富な文化があることから、この都市が観光客をひきつけるのは理解できる。 しかし、大都市だけが日本の魅力ではない。2024年に訪れるべき4つの村があるほか、素晴らしい自然も豊富だ。さらに、新しい島まで誕生している。 日本政府は最近、オーバーツーリズム対策を実施する計画を発表した。 しかし心配はいらない。むしろ、日本の比較的知られていない地域にスポットライトを当てることで、日本がよりエキサイティングな場所になるからだ。 アメリカン・エキスプレス・トラベルによると、Z世代とミレニアル世代の間で急上昇したその他の旅行先には、オーストラリア（800％増）、インドのラジャスタン（600％増）、イタリア（500％増）、メキシコのサン・ミゲル・デ・アジェンデ（400％増）などがあるそうだ。 同社では、2024年の注目するべきあまり知られていない旅行先のリストも発表している。これは、2023年前半に発表した「2023 Global Travel Trends Report」で旅行者の89％が、行ったことのない目的地を訪れたいと考えていることが分かったことを受けたものだ。 2024年に注目するべきあまり知られていない旅行先（アメリカン・エキスプレス・トラベル） アデレード・ヒルズ（オーストラリア）ボドルム（トルコ）チェルボ（イタリア）セントクリストファー・ネイビスニセコ（日本）サンミゲル・デ・アジェンデ（メキシコ）サンタフェ（アメリカ・ニューメキシコ州）セーシェルウダイプール（インド）ツェルマット（スイス） イスタンブール好きであればの代わりボドルムを、アマルフィの混雑が心配であればチェルヴォを選択肢として捉えるなどというように、アメリカン・エキスプレス・トラベルではリストの旅行先を人気観光地の代替として考えることを提案している。次の休暇の参考にしてみるといいかもしれない。 関連記事 『This spectacular island country is the fastest-growing destination among Gen Z travellers（原文）』 『スカイスキャナーの人気旅行先ランキング、日本の3都市が10位以内に』 『今訪れるべき世界の村とは？ 日本からは4地域が選ばれる』 『2023年版「世界最高の国」ランキングで日本がトップ10入り』 『観光庁が日本の「オーバ

Ever been strolling the busy streets of Shoreditch and thought: ‘God, I wish I was in Ibiza right now?’. That might be a bit of a stretch, but if you have, you’re in luck. Soon you won’t have to go too far for some Mediterranean vibes, as an iconic Ibiza beach club brand is set to soon open an outpost in the area.  Blue Marlin Ibiza, a luxury restaurant and beach club which already has locations in Gran Canaria, the UAE, Mexico, and – you guessed it – Ibiza, will soon be taking over part of the Mondrian hotel with a monster, three-storey location.  The private members club will feature a bunch of amenities including no less than a rooftop pool and terrace with city views, a sushi bar, spa, lounge space, gym, nightclub and, just to even out all the fun, a co-working area.  There’ll be bags of events, DJ sets and other bits of live music to christen the terrace, and plenty of boogieing to be had in the nightclub. The restaurant will be rustling a delicious fusion of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine – with all that to enjoy, it’s gonna take some real willpower to concentrate on answering emails.  Founder of Blue Marlin Ibiza Jelle Oomes said the opening of a branch in London is a ‘significant milestone’ for the brand, when speaking to the Standard. And even more excitingly, there’s not long to wait – Blue Marlin Ibiza London is due to open in early December. You can subscribe to news about it here.  Fancy getting an early peek at the building? You can find out more and book a

Earlier this year, Italy announced the launch of a series of vintage trains for tourists in a bid to encourage more sustainable travel, and excitingly, the first one is about to depart.  Given that ski season is right around the corner, there couldn’t be a better time for the launch of this sleeper train, which will take travellers from Rome to Cortina d’Ampezzo, a world-famous resort in the Dolomites. Departing from Rome Termini on Friday evenings, the Espresso Cadore train will carry travellers north through breath-taking mountain views, and arrive in the resort by Saturday morning.  The plan is for the 220-bed service to run every week from December 15, with tickets going live on the Trenitalia website tomorrow (November 18). And there’ll be a few options to choose from: first and second-class two-person carriages, or four and six-person sleepers for bigger groups.  The Italian rail operator behind all the new trains, Ferrovie dello Stato, is keen to encourage more sustainable travel by transforming the journey into part of the holiday. And with a restaurant car, all-night bar, scenic views and storage for all your ski equipment, it sounds like they’ve achieved just that.  But like we said, this is just one of some truly dazzling new routes that are in the works. Also due to depart are some luxury alternatives on already popular lines, as well as new slower-paced regional trains to spotlight lesser known areas.  You can read more about our coverage of the new vintage train

If an homage to Gotham City tucked away under the streets of Soho wasn’t exciting enough, hold on to your cowls. There’s an all-new ‘Iceberg Lounge’ that’s just opened, courtesy of The Penguin himself.  London’s DC-inspired restaurant Park Row last Friday (November 10) launched a menu of Japanese cocktails and dishes inspired by the villainous Oswald Cobblepot, and it sounds rather luxurious.  Who says being a villain has to be a life of wretched food? At this place, you’ll gorge on grandeur – The Penguin does love seafood, after all.  The large circular bar in the centre of the restaurant has been transformed into an opulent spot to enjoy oysters and caviar, and there’s a new champagne counter at the front of the venue, too. Fancy.  Thanks to chef Raymond Steplin, the restaurant will be graced with a whole host of exciting dishes. Some Gotham-inspired highlights include mushroom umbrella-shaped parfait and ‘scare’ crow-croquettes with gochujang aioli. There’s even a truffle tuna tartare, but we’re not so sure about that.  Alongside some live music and desserts which reference the iconic likes of Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, Park Row sounds like a whole lot more than just your average dinner out. Fancy a trip to Gotham City? You can have a look at the website here.  Did you see that these are officially London’s most expensive Christmas menus? Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. 

Imagine having the best chefs, bartenders and little bits of culture from across your favourite city all under one dazzling roof. You wouldn’t have to traipse around hunting for the top places to eat and drink, as they’d all be at your fingertips.  Well, you don’t have to imagine. Time Out Market is already in action in a whole host of cities across the world, including Lisbon, New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago and Dubai, and excitingly, we’ve just opened another.  The seaside spot in question? It’s Cape Town, the vibrant, mountainous South African city. Time Out Market opens there today, just in time for summer (in the Southern Hemisphere, obvi). Time Out Market Cape Town is located in the bustling, beautiful V&A Waterfront, overlooking the sea. In fact, Cape Town’s culinary heritage has been influenced by its history as a trading port. At Time Out Market, the roster of 13 kitchens house some of the city’s most innovative chefs and restaurateurs.  There’s also a fantastic selection of bars, including Dry Dock Bar, a spot for premium cocktails, and great craft beer at Pumphouse Bar. If you want to find out more about the fantastic food and drinks that will be rustled up at Time Out Market Cape Town, you can do so here. Got some more questions? They’ll be answered here. Want to know more about how to order and pay? All that info is here.  Have we persuaded you to visit the city? Take a look at how to spend a week in Cape Town, or check out the best museums and galleries, the

Un viatge és una manera segura d'allunyar la malenconia estacional, i quin lloc millor per trobar inspiració per viatjar a l'hivern que el portal de referència de l'opinió pública? Així és: el lloc web de ressenyes en línia TripAdvisor ha publicat la seva 'Enquesta de viatges estacionals per a final de 2023'. Van analitzar algunes dades, principalment de la seva enquesta a consumidors i estadístiques de comportament del lloc web, i han elaborat una llista de les destinacions que seran més populars aquest hivern. Amb els seus mercats nadalencs i carrers bonics, no sorprèn que la destinació favorita de cap de setmana, Amsterdam, hagi ocupat el primer lloc. Foto: oliviadelahaye/ Shutterstock En segon lloc, la ciutat mexicana de platja, Cancún, sembla ser el lloc predilecte per al sol hivernal, amb les seves platges sorrenques i 'margaritas', té sentit. De fet, Mèxic, seguit de prop per Turquia, és la destinació més sol·licitada per a les escapades nadalenques del 2023, i dos resorts més de Quintana Roo, Tulum i Platja del Carme, també són al top deu. Rovaniemi a Finlàndia, la casa oficial de Santa Claus, ocupa el tercer lloc. Quan es tracta dunes vacances d'hivern, realment no hi ha un lloc més indicat. Però encara que els viatges nadalencs són populars, no sorprendrà que en realitat el gener es perfila com el moment més assequible per viatjar; podria valdre la pena endarrerir les vacances fins al 2024. Top 10 de destinacions de moda per visitar aquest hivern, segons TripAdvis

Un viaje es una forma segura de alejar la melancolía estacional, ¿y qué mejor lugar para encontrar inspiración para viajar en invierno que el portal de referencia de la opinión pública? Así es: el sitio web de reseñas en línea TripAdvisor ha publicado su 'Encuesta de Viajes Estacionales para final de 2023'.Analizaron algunos datos, principalmente de su encuesta a consumidores y estadísticas de comportamiento del sitio web, y han elaborado una lista de los destinos que serán más populares este invierno.Con sus mercados navideños y calles bonitas, no sorprende que el destino favorito de fin de semana, Amsterdam, haya ocupado el primer lugar. Foto: oliviadelahaye/ Shutterstock En segundo lugar, la ciudad mexicana de playa, Cancún, parece ser el lugar predilecto para el sol invernal, con sus playas arenosas y margaritas, tiene sentido. De hecho, México, seguido de cerca por Turquía, es el destino más solicitado para las escapadas navideñas de 2023, y otros dos resorts de Quintana Roo, Tulum y Playa del Carmen, también están en el top diez.Rovaniemi en Finlandia, la 'casa oficial de Santa Claus', ocupa el tercer lugar. Cuando se trata de unas vacaciones de invierno, realmente no hay un lugar más indicado. Pero aunque los viajes navideños son populares, no sorprenderá que en realidad enero se perfila como el momento más asequible para viajar; podría valer la pena retrasar tus vacaciones hasta el 2024. Top 10 de destinos de moda para visitar este invierno, según TripAdvisor Ámste

イタリアの彫刻家、画家、そしてルネサンス時代の重要人物であるミケランジェロは、世界で最も影響力のある芸術家の一人である。そして、彼の素晴らしい才能を愛するファンの全てが喜ぶであろう、エキサイティングなニュースが入ってきた。彼の秘密のスケッチがある部屋の一般公開がスタートしたのだ。 「秘密の部屋」などと呼ばれるこの部屋は、フィレンツェにあるメディチ家の礼拝堂地下にある。発見されたのは、1975年。礼拝堂美術館の当時の館長の依頼で、美術館のための新しい出口を作ろうとしていた修復家のサビーノ・ジョバンノーニが、何層にも重なったしっくいの下に広がるスケッチを発見したのだという。 これらのスケッチは、1530年にミケランジェロがローマ教皇であるクレメンス7世による死刑宣告を逃れるため、この部屋に避難した際に描かれたと考えられている。彼はこの10×3メートルの部屋に約2カ月間滞在した。 批評家たちがまだスケッチを検証している途中ではあるが、ミケランジェロはこの壁に過去の作品を描き直していることも分かっている。また、彼がシスティーナ礼拝堂で描いた人物をほうふつとさせるものもあれば、メディチ家の墓の作品の要素を反映したものもあるという。 このミステリアスな部屋でミステリアスなスケッチを見たいなら、急いだ方がいいかもしれない。公開は2024年3月30日（土）までとなってる。見学は一度に4人、15分間だけだが、かなり驚くべき光景を目の当たりにできそうだ。まずは、フィレンツェ行きのフライトを予約しよう。 関連記事 『Michelangelo’s secret drawing room is set to open to the public for the first time（原文）』 『「日本中の美術館がまねするだろう」、村上隆の8年ぶり大規模個展が京都で開催』 『世界で最も人気のある村はどこ？日本も9位にランクイン』 『駐日イタリア大使に聞く、日伊のSDGs未来予想と日本の強み』 『東京、11月から12月に行くべきアート展』 『東京近郊の美術館20選』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

It might not surprise you to learn that at Time out, we think London is a pretty great place to live. However, with everything from the price of a pint to the cost of rent (especially in these five postcodes) only getting higher, living in the capital is just so expensive. And it feels like it’s always getting harder to afford living here.  And that’s why it’s quite surprising to hear that of all the boroughs across the city, only four witnessed an increase in property prices this year.  The west London borough of Ealing witnessed the largest hike, with property prices increasing by 7.5 percent in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, according to Halifax.  That increase means the average property price in Ealing is now £531,137, and it’s apparently largely thanks to billions of pounds of investment into new homes and amenities, and the fact that Crossrail has drastically cut journey times to central London. Dazzling new houses and a super-speedy commute? Yep, that’ll make somewhere more attractive to live.  Westminster and the City of London were the second place (after all, the City isn’t a borough) that has seen an increase in property prices, by around 7.4 percent. However, there aren’t actually that many homes here, so data on the prices can be pretty volatile and not reflective as a whole.  Prices in Haringey were up by 1.7 percent to £530,584, and Southwark saw a very small increase of 0.3 percent to £481,589.  Powys in Wales topped the overal