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Every guide we publish, newest first. London restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, afternoon tea, spas and nightlife, each one checked against the venue's own published information rather than against other guides.

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A rooftop infinity pool overlooking a city skyline
Hotels

Pan Pacific London: Children Can Only Swim at Set Hours

The infinity pool has narrow children's hours and an under-16 supervision rule. Where the kids eat free, and where the discount stops.

6 min read
A grand hotel bar beneath a stained glass dome and chandelier
Hotels

Kimpton Fitzroy London: Its Own Pages Disagree on Dog Size

The FAQ caps dogs at 35kg and the pet page says any size. No pool, no spa, no parking, and a 2pm same-day cancellation.

4 min read
A lit riverside terrace on the Thames at twilight with the London skyline behind
Hotels

Sea Containers London: The Rooftop Is Over 18s All Day

12th Knot admits nobody under 18 at any hour. The 20lb dog limit, the missing pool and the 6pm cancellation deadline.

4 min read
Clear glass cubes suspended in blue light
Things to Do

The Cube London: Book as Two and You Play With Strangers

Games run in fours, so a pair gets paired up. The seven day rescheduling rule, the no refund policy and the flashing light warning.

6 min read
An ornate theatre auditorium of red seats facing a closed gold curtain
Things to Do

Lyceum Theatre London: The Cloakroom Will Not Take Your Coat

It takes suitcases and rucksacks but not coats. Ages for The Lion King, the strobe warning and the access dates, which are all in 2027.

6 min read
Empty theatre seats in front of a closed red curtain
Things to Do

Mrs Doubtfire Is Not in London Any More

The West End run closed in April 2025 and the tour has no London date. Where it is instead, and the Lyceum that is not the London one.

4 min read
An indoor fitness competition with a sled push station and spectators
Things to Do

Hyrox London: No Time Limit, and No Way to Move Your Entry

2 to 6 December at ExCeL. The refund rules, the Flex Add-On you can only buy once, and the bag drop with no showers.

6 min read
An art deco auditorium with decorated proscenium and a lit stage curtain
Things to Do

Troxy London: No Queueing Before 1pm, and No Perfume

The A4 bag limit, the chewing gum ban that protects the carpet, and why Front Stalls tickets are not step-free.

6 min read
A retro diner interior with vintage coffee signs and warm lighting
Things to Do

The Friends Experience London Has Closed

It ended on 4 January 2026, but its website still invites you to come before it closes. What was there, and what is at the venue now.

4 min read
A dark industrial corridor of pipes and metal walkways lit by bare bulbs
Things to Do

Crystal Maze London: The Access Page Contradicts Itself

It says it has no access shows, then tells you to book one. Prices, the age rule, the six strobe points and who cannot play.

5 min read

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