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.

Secret Guides

The 23 Best Places With Ice-Y Cold Air Conditioning To Escape The Heat In London – According to Londoners And Secret London Readers

While we may dream of in the middle of a London winter, the recent heat waves (yes, heat waves plural!) have proven too much for most of us. While some of us have been able to escape to the seaside, most of us have bee...

Food & drink

This Stunning Japanese Steakhouse Treats Diners To Melt-In-The-Mouth Wagyu – And Your Meal Is Cooked Right In Front Of You At Your Table

If asked to picture a , you probably conjure up images of enormous slabs of meat, hard-seared hunks of steak, sharing porterhouses, and mountainous side dishes. But over in Soho, a is suggesting an alternative to the b...

Food & drink

This London Spot Is The Cheapest Place In The City To Try Michelin-Starred Food – And A Meal Here Is Cheaper Than Dining In Some Pubs

I know, I know - the entire premise of this article seems flawed from the very get-go. How on earth could a possibly be affordable? Well, if you know where to go, where to look, and when to dine, it is possible to . An...

Food & drink

This Craft Beer Just Beat Out Internationally Renowned Breweries To Be Crowned The UK’s Best Beer – And It’s Brewed Right Here In London

If you're eternally on the hunt for to enjoy next time you go to the pub, then you're in luck. That's because We are Beer, the company behind the acclaimed London Craft Beer Festival, has just unveiled its list of the...

Food & drink

This Pop-Up Sandwich Market Will Feature Exclusive Sarnie Creations From The Chefs Behind London’s Best Restaurants – And It’s Landing In London For One Day Only This Weekend

London is obsessed with . That much is wholly clear to anyone with even a passing interest in our city. All you have to do is look at how quickly the sandwich selection at Tesco runs out. But even beyond the beloved Mea...

Things to do

A Free Riverside Summertime Festival Has Landed In London Bridge – Complete With Live Performances, Outdoor Movie Screenings, An Aperol Spritz Bar, And More

When the sun shines in London, there's no better place to be than . Handily, our city is home to a three-month-long celebration of summer, right by the Thames at . Returning for another (hopefully) glorious summer of su...

Culture

These Brilliant Outdoor Cinemas In London Offer A Magical Movie-Watching Experience

Hollywood's cream of the crop is arriving at outdoor cinemas across London this summer, bringing the magic of film to , , and even . With a massive range of blockbusters, cult classics, and family-friendly films on offe...

Things to do

These Are All Of The Spots Where You Can Watch FREE Outdoor Film Screenings In London This Summer

There's something undeniably charming about an outdoor film screening. It's the kind of event that takes over London's and when the weather warms up - and for good reason! But do you know what's even better than an ou...

Food & drink

Shake Shack Is Teaming Up With A Michelin-Starred Chef For An Ultra Special Menu – But Act Fast Because It Will Only Be Available For One Day

Do you love ? What about ? What about knowing that simply by eating some delicious food, you're raising money for ? If you said yes to all of these (and who wouldn't?), then you're going to want to make a beeline for Sh...

Food & drink

This Thai Noodle Spot Has Teamed Up With A Rum Brand To Serve London’s Drunkest Dish – They’re The Booziest Noodles In Town

An intriguing new collaboration is about to land in London for a limited time only, which will appeal to lovers of and spicy . London's Slurp Thai restaurant is teaming up with SLY DOG Rum on a special dish to commemor...