Sam Barker, Author at Secret London

A Staff Writer for Secret London, Sam hails from Australia, but doesn't sound like it. He splits his time between trying out the latest coffee place or craft beer taproom, or climbing up walls covered in brightly coloured holds.

Culture

This Impressive Exhibition Explores The Careers Of Legendary London-Based Artists Gilbert & George – Exploring Their Larger-Than-Life Artworks And Debuting All-New Pictures

London is simply full of outstanding and exciting exhibitions at the moment. From the first-of-its-kind to the upcoming and the ending-soon , London's galleries and have something for everyone to check out. And now t...

Renting In London Is Now 37% More Expensive Than It Was Five Years Ago, With Londoners Paying An Average Of Almost £12,000 A Year – Here’s Where Rents Are Rising The Fastest

If you've moved house recently in , or are looking to make the jump and live in our fair city, you've probably noticed something glaringly obvious: it's very expensive to live here. Sometimes it feels like rents have go...

Food & drink

39 Truly Terrific Soho Restaurants To Tempt Anyone In The West End

Holding a strong claim to being the heart of London, has a little something for everyone - and that's doubly true for the food. The restaurants found here are inventive, award-winning (even !) and endlessly pleasing, a...

This Temporary Paddington Statue Has Found A Permanent Home In Connaught Village – And You Can Take A Seat With Him On A Bench To Enjoy A Marmalade Sandwich

Back in of 2024, a delightful visitor arrived in Marble Arch to raise awareness of his , Paddington in Peru. At the time, you could find him just as a temporary display in Connaught Village. But such is our city's and...

Food & drink

A Charming New Italian Trattoria Has Opened Inside An East London Hotel – With Playful Italian Dining, Giant Tiramisu, And Late-Night Negronis

Over in East London, an eccentric has opened up inside The Hoxton hotel, ready to whisk you away from London to the shores of Italy. Il Bambini Club has landed in London, following success in France, to provide a place...

Culture Things to do

11 Things To Do To Commemorate Black History Month In London This October

From , the UK and Ireland commemorate Black History Month. The month-long observance has its roots in the United States and has been marked in the UK since 1987. While Black history should be championed for more than ju...

Food & drink

This Late-Night Pasta Bar In Soho Is The Perfect Spot For Nocturnal Spaghetti-Scoffing And Wine-Sipping – And They’re Open Until As Late As 1 In The Morning

While London's has plenty of options for those who know where to go, finding a bite to eat late at night can be a challenge. And while there's nothing wrong with a tipsy or , sometimes you want something a little more...

Food & drink Top news

A Two Michelin-Starred Chef Has Opened Up Some Ultra-Special Smash Burger Spots In London – And You Can Even Add Caviar To Your Burgers

On the list of the world's most dependable and reliable foods, the has to rank pretty high. It's the sort of food that has been tinkered with, stacked to unimaginable heights, and blown apart and put back together. But...

Food & drink Top news

Dishoom Is Marking Its Fifteenth Anniversary This Month With 15 Days Of Free Food Giveaways – And There Are Only A Few Days Left To Celebrate

is all grown up. What started in 2010 as a paying tribute to the dying tradition of Irani cafes in Bombay has become a legend of the dining scene around the world. After 15 years of nourishing diners with its black da...

Sports Things to do Top news

A Striking Trail Of Giant Red Roses Has Surrounded The London Eye – Celebrating The Monumental Achievements Of The England Women’s Rugby Team

This weekend is set to be a momentous time for our country. - in front of a record-breaking crowd - as they look to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil. And in honour of their impressive display throughout the tournam...