Zurbarán and the art of 17th-century Spain at the National Gallery

  Zurbarán Until 23 August 2026 Sainsbury Wing Enter the spellbinding world of visionary Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán. Spend time with his paintings, celebrated for their vivid naturalism and deep emotional power. Move between soaring altarpieces and exquisite still lifes in the first major UK exhibition of this great… more

Christie’s arts sales – whats coming up summer 2026

LONDON – This June, Christie’s will present its Post-War to Present sales as part of the London Summer Season, an annual celebration of the city’s dynamic cultural scene. Bringing together exceptional private collections alongside a vibrant programme of exhibitions, collaborations and creative initiatives across our galleries, Christie’s Summer Season is… more

Fine dining is edgy and wonderful at Smith’s Bar & Restaurant in London’s Paddington

  Smith’s Bar and Grill is described as a traditional British and modern-European eatery with a modern edge. Located in Paddington Basin overlooking the Grand Union canal. It has a large light-filled restaurant and an all year terrace with outdoor heaters. We visited in the evening after sunset, when Paddington… more

The Harcourt pub Marylebone opens after refurbishment

The Harcourt on Harcourt Street in London’s Marylebone, has reopened with newly refreshed interiors and menus by chef-director Henry Harris, in collaboration with head chef Kimmo Makkonen. The Harcourt, which opened in 2016, was the first site from Harcourt Inns, a collection of five pubs, founded by James McCulloch. Originally… more

David Baddiel – My Family: The Sitcom – save £22 on tickets

Following a critically acclaimed, complete sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, David Baddiel: My Family: Not The Sitcom comes to the Playhouse theatre! My Family: Not the Sitcom is a massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. It’s a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives,… more