Articles by Hermione Blandford, Content Editor

Hermione Blandford is the Content Editor for Shortlist’s social media which means you can usually find her scrolling through Instagram and calling it work, or stopping random people in the street and accosting them with a mini mic. She has previously worked in food and drink PR for brands including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Gordon's, The Singleton, Lagavulin and Don Julio which means she is a self confessed expert in spicy margaritas and pints, regularly popping into the pub in the name of research. She loves hearing about the latest booze releases, and is always scouring the city for the best places to go out. Sometimes, she is let loose to write articles and covers all things lifestyle including: alcohol (surprise surprise), tech, books, fashion, film, and music.

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“No one does shows about this!”: Laura Linney on her theatrical new feel-good show American Classic

Introducing The Cockroaches: Are the Rolling Stones about to play a surprise gig?

10 London restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide in March

Old St Records are giving away free drinks this month to celebrate old school vinyl

Setbacks, tribute acts, and all-time best rap tracks: James McAvoy and the cast of California Schemin spit bars on their new film

London is officially home to 9 of the best steak restaurants in the world

This new London bar is giving away 5,000 free cocktails – but you need to know a secret password

The new Supergirl trailer has finally arrived – Here are five things we spotted

Sharon Horgan, Russell T Davies, Sophia Bush and more announced as SXSW 2026 keynote speakers

London is getting a brand new lunch spot inspired by Mediterranean Blue Zones

Common as London’s Country music festival Country on the Common returns to Tooting for 2026

Dua Lipa is officially curating Southbank’s London Literature Festival

O2 is doing another huge giveaway – including 50,000 free Greggs breakfasts

Sir Paul McCartney is releasing new music – and it’s his first solo album in six years

From pints to pizzas: All the freebies you can get after running The London Marathon

This new bar snack from one London spot might take the title for the UK's poshest crisp

One London brewery is bringing back 2013 prices to celebrate its 13th birthday

London’s largest free flower festival is returning to the capital this summer

The London Marathon could be extended to two days according to new plans

We’re getting a shocking new Disney+ documentary all about Duffy — and why the rising star disappeared

This London wine bar is serving up £5 glasses of Rosé every time the temperature hits 16 degrees

Now You See Me re-imagined for London theatre live shows — but can it capture the magic of the film series?

The UK’s 50 best bakeries have been announced – and 10 are in London

Trainspotting: The Musical is officially heading to London’s West End this summer

All the artists rumoured for the next Bond theme song