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.

Sports Things to do

20 Exhilarating Places To Watch England Take On Spain In The Finals Of The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Championship This Weekend

Well, folks, football fever has returned to the city once again. That's because the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 championship is well and truly underway, and only one game stands between England and victory! After a nervy pen...

Food & drink

This Bougie Marylebone Restaurant Is Launching A Make-Your-Own Spicy Margarita Menu – Or You Can Spin The Wheel And Leave It Up To Chance

Come the summer time (), few drinks quite hit like an ice-cold cocktail. And for us on the Secret London team, that often means we're reaching for a when the weather warms up. But, much to our respective chagrins, the...

A Flock Of Hot Air Balloons Could Fly Over London This Weekend – But The Flight Has Been Cancelled Twice Already This Year

Every year in , a fleet of colourful hot air balloons rises up and flies over the city. Or at least, that's the plan. Because that unfortunately hasn't been the case for a while. While The Lord Mayor's Hot Air Balloon R...

Food & drink

This New Fitzrovia Spot Is One Of London’s Smallest Wine Bars – Serving Up Bold Latin American Flavours And Delicious Wine In A Stunning Peach-Hued Venue

If you're constantly on the hunt for charming intimate spots and 'if-you-know-you-know' venues to show off to your friends, then we've got just the new opening for you. One of London's smallest has just opened up in ,...

Food & drink Top news

This Traditional 1860s Pub Is Officially Home To London’s Sunniest Beer Garden – And It Serves Banging Sourdough Pizzas And Thai Food

Nothing beats a trip to a beer garden to soak up some rays (and some drinks), right? But many's the time, unfortunately, that I've turned up to find a packed with nary a square centimetre of sunlit seating or standing...

Food & drink Secret Guides

35 Of The Most Drool-Worthy Pizza Spots In London To Grab A Slice Of The Action

Ah, pizza. You've helped us through a lot. Hangovers, break ups, everyday -cravings. Is there nothing you can't cure? Thankfully, London is properly spoilt when it comes to slices (or entire pies, we'll never judge), an...

Food & drink Things to do

The UK’s First Ever Pizza And Cocktail Festival Is Landing In London This Weekend – Featuring Top Notch Slices For Just £3 And World-Class Cocktails For Under A Tenner

Calling all and cocktail sippers - the worlds of dough and distilled drinks are combining this weekend for a first-of-its-kind event here in London. The Slice-O-Mania pizza tasting festival is evolving for 2025, and re...

Things to do

This Rooftop Film Club Takes Movie Screenings To The Sky – Featuring Sensational London Views And Blockbuster Cinematic Events

Rooftop Film Club has returned to take your experience to new heights in 2025. Quite literally! The sky-high cinematic experience is back once again, and is popping up at two . It's your chance to experience an unforg...

Culture Things to do

An Enormous Free Sculpture Trail Has Turned London Into A Sprawling Art Treasure Hunt – Featuring Pieces From Ai Weiwei, Andrew Sabin, And More

One of the greatest joys of living in London is the sheer amount of art this city contains. Our city is packed to bursting with (many of which are !) that feature world-class art. Even our streets are stuffed with t -...

Secret Guides Things to do

30 Of The Best Places You Have To Check Out On Your Very First Visit To London – According To Londoners And Secret London Readers

We have a confession to make. While we at Secret London may have built up a reputation for being 'in-the-know' with top tips and recommendations for hot, new spots in London, we have a silly blind spot. When someone vis...