Food And Drink
All the best food and drink news, reviews and shortlists - including what gins, protein bars and cooking gadgets to buy.
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London just got a new Banksy mural – just in time for Christmas
That’s going to be a hard present to top
By Hermione Blandford Published
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The 9 weirdest Christmas traditions around the world, from pooping logs to mouldy potatoes
Ho Ho Holy Moly what's going on
By Jon Mundy Published
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I'm a drinks expert staying sober this Christmas: Here's my non-alcoholic advent calendar that's also perfect for Dry January
No and low go ho ho ho
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Quality Street, ranked from worst to best
Every wrapper has a destiny
By Morgan Truder Published
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Pokémon is teaming up with The Natural History Museum, and their new pop up is landing in London next month
Okay, this collab was not on our 2026 bingo card
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Four London Nightclubs have just been named some of the best in the world for 2025
Party time
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Rentable E-Bikes could soon be banned from one London borough
The cycle of life?
By Hermione Blandford Published
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The deepest bar in the UK is currently being built in London - and it’s going to be in a secret WWII bunker
How low can you go?
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Frites Atelier's Michelin-starred chips have arrived in London
Whey-hey for gourmet
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Feeling Fancy? London’s 13 poshest pubs have just been named
Because pints aren’t getting pricey enough
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Lidl launches croissant perfume and it's going viral on social media
Buttery base scent
By Andrew Williams Published
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Legendary Indian restaurant is bringing back its 2001 prices — £5 meals to celebrate 25 years of great London grub
If only the property market joined in too
By Hermione Blandford Published
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The 9 best jazz clubs in London
From legends to late-night improvisers, as picked by Shortlist's readers, alongside expert Sebastian Scotney...
By Andrew Taylor-Dawson Published
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This lesser-known London museum has just been named the best in Europe
Another win for London
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Claridge's bakery to open in January with superstar baker at the helm
Anyone for sourdough?
By Andrew Williams Published
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A new self-service Mezcal bar has opened up in London - and it’s perfect for any tequila lovers
*Paul not included
By Hermione Blandford Published
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From Murder on the Dancefloor to mulled wine in the market: Sophie Ellis-Bextor is coming to Richmond's festive foodie pop-up
Merry on the dancefloor
By Morgan Truder Published
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