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Inside the new-look Ronnie Scott's jazz bar — and the Upstairs room shows to book first
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (337+ words) Inside the new-look Ronnie Scott's jazz bar " and the Upstairs room shows to book first'shortlist.com Following the refurbishment of Ronnie Scott's main auditorium, the "Upstairs at Ronnie's' space, which closed to the public in 2024, is relaunching on 6th February as…...
A new map shows the London pubs which are at the highest risk of closure
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (554+ words) Hermione Blandford is the Content Editor for Shortlist's social media which means you can usually find her scrolling through Instagram and calling it work, or stopping random people in the street and accosting them with a mini mic. She has previously…...
Step inside Azeroth Homes: World of Warcraft's virtual property comes to life in London
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (260+ words) From Friday, 30th of January to Saturday, 31st of January, visitors can wander through a pop-up estate agent on Bethnal Green Road that looks ordinary from the outside but is brimming with Azerothian charm once you step inside. The immersive space invites…...
Watch out, Sky! New Brit-made set-top box offers up Freely and TiVo — all completely subscription free
23+ hour, 15+ min ago (218+ words) If you have dared look at your bank statement recently then you would have, like us, been pretty shocked at the amount of subscription services you have signed up to. The Manhattan Aero is a box made by British tech…...
Art After Dark is back: London's West End set to light up with a free public art show
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (219+ words) West End glow up Brightening up your evenings and making your commute more cultured, the free seven-day celebration will bring art, music, and even a touch of nocturnal night life to the slightly gloomy city. Kicking off on Wednesday 3rd February,…...
London’s Courtauld Gallery is officially expanding with two new galleries
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (219+ words) More baroque for your buck Nestled in the magnificent neo-classical building of Somerset House, The Courtauld is London's one-stop shop for some of the best art collections in the UK. Now, it will be boosting its culture dosage with the…...
The UK’s top 50 Gastropubs have been announced – and 11 London spots made the list
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (224+ words) Pub grub for the win If there's one thing the UK does well it's got to be pubs. Whilst there are any number of experimental cocktail bars, dining experiences, fusion restaurants and more, sometimes a classic British pub hits the…...
The 2026 Bafta nominations are in! And it’s a record breaker for female directors
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (115+ words) Your official sign to practise your bathroom-mirror acceptance speech One of the up sides to the start of the year, apart from the complete and utter acceptability of doing nothing / staying indoors is the slew of great films and their…...
London Zoo is marking its 200th birthday with a year-long series of free behind-the-scenes tours
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (170+ words) From pop culture and architecture to pioneering vets Led by ZSL's expert Zoo Presenters, the 200th Anniversary Tours will explore everything from groundbreaking veterinary medicine and trailblazing women in zoology to the zoo's unexpected influence on film, music and architecture. There's…...
New LEGO Smart Play Star Wars sets revealed — and they are a must for Original Trilogy fans
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (465+ words) LEGO has revealed a whole host of new sets that are compatible with its Smart Brick technology, good news for Star Wars fans, as they are all based around scenes and characters from the Original Trilogy. The LEGO Smart Brick…...