Secret Guides

It's been many, many years now since the Hogwarts Express set off from , bearing a young Harry Potter to his first year of school. In that time, Pottermania has exerted an ever-tighter grip on the country, inspiring nea...

We all know how the adage goes - 'there's no such thing as a stupid question'. But while this is a nice sentiment - it's not entirely true, is it? Sure, it's a good mindset to have in an educational setting or to foster...

Portuguese cuisine has become increasingly popular in recent years – no doubt due to the rise of  and as weekend destinations for both foodies and culture vultures alike. Luckily for us, London offers some of the best...

Doner or shish , kofte, delectable spices, olive oil and lots of eggplants... if hearing all these ingredients was enough to get you hungry for some 'yaprak dolma' or 'baklava', then we have just the thing! The city of...

Despite being on opposite ends of the world, we're pretty good at Thai food here in London Town. From fancy restaurants to cheap and cheerful pubs, and beyond, you'll find a sizzling array of eateries across the city t...

A wet and windy country, the UK looks more like Paul Atreides’ home planet of Caladan than the brutal desert sands of Arrakis. Yes, we have recently watched Dune: Part Two, could you tell? And if you're here to live out...

There's a never-ending list of songs about our beautiful city, London. Narrowing them down to a select few is quite the challenge, but it's one we accept with honour and integrity here at Secret London. From rock and ro...

London's craft beer scene goes unmatched, with a plethora of pubs, bars, and taprooms serving up some perfect pints to prove it! Whether you prefer a tropical brew under London's grey skies or a hearty stout to keep you...

A rambling, wild-feeling deer park on the outskirts of south-west London, Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London and is positively overflowing with Nature Stuff. Designated as a special conservation area,...

A romance drama that tugs on the heartstrings always has the potential to get people talking, not least when it's based on the fine source material of One Day by David Nicholls. Dropping last week on Netflix, the show o...