Deptford-based Sam works on the writing and editing side of things at Secret London, and before working here he was a Brand Copywriter at Lonely Planet, FutureLearn, Booking.com and Secret Escapes. When he's not working, he's often doing research by trying out new pubs, restaurants and bars in the capital.
You know the weird in-between time after Christmas and before New Year? Well, it’s called Twixmas – from the word betwixt which is an old-fashioned word for between – and here at Secret London, we’ve put tog...
If you’d rather not fight with strangers over cross trainers and free weights in the gym (which is always hellish in January), why not see if you can get into jogging? Luckily for you, our beloved capital is chock-a-blo...
We’re almost at the end of 2022, and what a year it’s been hey?! After a couple of years of cancellations because of – well, let’s not go there – celebrations are back with a bang (and we’re not just talking about...
But sky-high prices and hard-to-get-out-of contracts can often be off-putting especially in January – no wonder many of us decide against it and prefer to go running or…...
Who doesn’t like a bit of razzle dazzle and some magic in their life – particularly when the weather is so Baltic. Luckily for you dear reader, our beloved capital has plenty to choose from. Here’s a roundup of 12 of th...
As we get more and more conscious about the environment, how our clothes are made and where they exactly come from, there’s no better time to go shopping in charity shops. From exclusive designer gladrags at a knockoff...
They’re places where you can drink cocktails or a few pints, have a laugh, and forget about what’s going on in the world for an hour or two – which we can all do with sometimes. Here’s our rundown of 16 comedy clubs in...
Japanese restaurants seem to be opening in the city faster than you can say sashimi – and we’re certainly not complaining. So we thought we’d guide you in the right direction with a tried and tested list of fifteen of t...
Deck the halls! If you’ve taken a look around lately, you’ll have noticed that London is officially in full-on festive mode. There are several Christmas trees dotted about, the Christmas markets are back in...
Laying a strong claim to being the heart of London, Soho has a little something for everyone – and that goes double for the food. The restaurants found here are inventive, award-winning, and endlessly pleasing, an...