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February 7 2026

Queer Britain Has Reopened with New Displays Across Its Four Galleries

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Following its closure in mid-December, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain, has reopened on the 4^thFebruary with brand new displays across its four galleries. Just in time for LGBTQ+ History Month.

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2026

Queer Britain Museum in London

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To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, Queer Britain’s new collection tells stories of queer life, love, protest and artistry through six different themes. The themes have been informed by visitor feedback and individual stories, maximising the museum’s ability to represent diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.

Here are the six themes:

Resist!

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Co-curated by filmmaker Veronica McKenzie and a group of community members, this theme is focusing on the story of The Black Lesbian and Gay Centre which was an integral contributor to the LGBTQ+ activism against oppression in the 1980s and 1990s.

Club Kids

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Club Kids is celebrating the alternative ways of coming together. Co-curated with Club Kali, it welcomes and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s diverse South Asian heritage.

Queer Creativity

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This theme is focusing on artistic pursuits and tells the story of the Women’s Liberation music-making movement of the 1970s and 1980s.

Founded in 1972, Spare Rib was the best-known and the longest running publication of the Women’s Liberation Movement in the UK.

This display is featuring a number of editions of the magazine from 1978 – that features Jam Today -, 1981 and 1984.

Body and Mind

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‘Body and Mind’ discusses the narrative around LGBTQ+ experiences of health, illness and disabilities. The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt is also on display as part of the largest community arts projects in history.

Live, Laugh, Love

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This theme tells stories of domesticity and relationships. It focuses on group members Lytton Strachey and Dora Carrington whose tight, loving bond included comfortably sharing boyfriends.

The World Around Us

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This theme discusses the story of the world’s first black footballer who announced that he was gay in 1990 while exploring the wider place of queer life in society.

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This display presents two footballs. One of them is signed by Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay male player in top-level football – from the 1980s.

The second is the English’s professional football’s very first rainbow match ball. It was created by EFL (English Football League) and PUMA as part of the ‘Rainbow Goals’ campaign. This football was featured in EFL Championship, League One and League Two fixtures between 16^th and 24^th February 2024.

There are over 200 objects on display from such organisations like the National Football Museum, the Women’s Liberation Music Archive and many private lenders.

New Exhibitions in the First Half of 2026

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In addition to the collection gallery, two new exhibitions have opened at Queer Britain.

Queer Print

4^th February – 3^rd May

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Queer Print exhibition is displaying flyers, posters, magazines and more, donated by people across the UK. This exhibition is showcasing how LGBTQ+ community told their stories before the digital age.

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The Pink Paper was the UK’s first LGBTQ+ newspaper. It was founded in 1987, completely ad free, and was distributed fortnightly. Due to its popularity, it later was produced weekly. The printed edition ran until 2009. From 2009 the newspaper was available online until 2012.

The Pink Paper on display is the edition from the week ending 7^th July 1990 featuring Lesbian Strength and Gay Pride March. The March made its way from Embarkment all the way to Kennington Park with over 18,000 participants. That was a huge number in comparison to the first official pride march in 1972 when there were only 200 participants.

40 Years of BFI Flare

4^th February – 3^rd May

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Europe’s biggest queer film festival began in 1986 as a small season of films at the National Film Theatre. Its title was ‘Gay’s Own Pictures’. This exhibition is showcasing posters and charts and explores how the visual identities of the festival has evolved throughout the decades.

BFI Flare’s 40^th edition is taking place 18^th – 29^th March at BFI Southbank.

Practical Info

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Address

Queer Britain | 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH

(Nearest station: King’s Cross St Pancras)

Opening Hours

Mon & Tue: CLOSED

Wed – Sun: 12pm – 6pm

Tickets

Book your ticket here

General admission: £10

Under 30 – admission: £5

Or you can choose the ‘Pay what you can’ option: min. £1

How to Support Queer Britain

If you wish to support Queer Britain, you can make your donation within the museum using the donation panels provided. The staff is super friendly and always happy to help!

You can also make a donation online.

Or you can become a patron.

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BucketRace’s Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

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A 3-hour game jam-packed with Valentine’s Day challenges. Complete fun challenges, such as read out Shakespeare in front of Shakespeare, perform a song next to Hyde Park bandstand and take a perspective photo of the Big Ben.

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Valentine’s Cooking Experience: Handmade Heart Ravioli & The Blindfolded Cannoli Challenge

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Skip the ordinary dinner plans and dive into an immersive cooking experience designed for couples.

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January 26 2026

Date Idea in London: Under the Sea Afternoon Tea

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Escape from the gloomy British weather and make Sundays extra special with a sweet ‘Under the Sea Afternoon Tea’ at a modern seafood restaurant, Sea Garden & Grill.

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Under the Sea, Sweet Afternoon Tea

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Forget the January blue and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon at a seaside-inspired restaurant.

Sea Garden & Grill Norbury, London

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Sea Garden & Grill is a sea-inspired, atmospheric and intimate venue in Croydon. As their name suggests, they’re specialised in sea food and on every Sunday, they serve a sea-inspired afternoon tea, called Under the Sea, Sweet Afternoon Tea.

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The afternoon tea contains all your favourite sweet treats and more.

Expect seasonal cheesecake, mini toffee pudding, chocolate mousse, milk tart shots, white chocolate sea stars dusted with edible glitter and served on real sea shells, rose-flavoured sorbet and more.

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The afternoon tea is only £25pp and you can choose from a glass of Prosecco or bottomless mocktails.

Practical Info

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Address

Sea Garden & Grill Norbury | 1447A London Rd, Norbury, London SW16 4AQ

Under the Sea, Sweet Afternoon Tea Availability

Sundays only

12pm – 4pm

Restaurant Opening Hours

Mon – Wed: 5pm – 10pm

Thurs: 5pm – 11pm

Fri: 1pm – 11pm

Sat: 12pm – 11pm

Sun: 12pm – 7pm

Ready for your next adventure? Click here for more fun, romantic and quirky date ideas in London.

January 4 2026

Permanent Jane Austen Experience is Opening in London this Spring

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A permanent Jane Austen exhibition and experience is opening in London this Spring! The Jane Austen Centre in Bath is about to open their second venue in London promising to bring all the wit, charm and romance of the Regency England.

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Jane Austen Gift Shop and Experience London

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Although, the opening of the highly anticipated Jane Austen experience is months away, the stylish gift shop is already open on the ground floor selling jewellery, quills, mugs, tea towels, T-shirts, candles and items from the Jane Austen 250^th anniversary series.

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The London shop opened on the 15^th November 2025 and it also has the most beautiful Pride and Prejudice merch, decorations, book lights with romantic floral design and – of course – all the special edition Jane Austen books and book sets.

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If you live farther than a carriage drive way from London or Bath, you can always visit the Jane Austen online gift shop.

Jane Austen Experience London

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Dive in the world of Jane Austen, full of romance, charm, and intrigue!

The Jane Austen Experience will open at the end of February or the beginning of March and promises to bring you back in time to experience the Regency England like never before.

Expect a huge exhibition (even bigger than they have in Bath) in three floors telling the story of the life of Jane Austen and the birth of her novels. You will also learn about the author’s favourite places in London she often visited when she was in town to visit her brother, Henry.

Visitors will have the opportunity to dress up like their favourite Jane Austen character and take photos and take part in workshops to learn how to write with quill and ink just like the author did. There will be lots of surprises and endless other opportunities to fully soak up your favourite Jane Austen novel.

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The gift shop will be extended too, and new lines will be added to their current product range.

Make sure you keep an eye on Jane Austen Experience Instagram profile for updates about the opening of the experience.

Practical Info

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Address

Jane Austen Experience London (only the gift shop is currently open) | 11 John Prince’s St, London W1G 0JR

(2 minutes walk from Oxford Street Station)

Opening Hours

Mon – Sat: 10am – 7pm

Sun: 11am – 7pm

Tickets

At the moment only the gift shop is open. The experience will open in Spring 2026 (either at end of February or the beginning of March). A gift shop is free to visit during its opening hours.

Jane Austen in London

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Although, Jane Austen spent much of her life in Hampshire and several years in Bath, London held a special place in her life.

She often visited her beloved brother, Henry Austen who lived in London. During her visits, she loved exploring theatres, drawing rooms and book shops that shaped the society she portrayed in her books.

Jane Austen also published many of her novels through her brother’s London connections.

There are lots of Jane Austen locations in London, but here is a list of key highlights:

Twinings’ Tea Shop

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Twinings’ Tea Shop is London’s oldest tea shop that Jane Austen often visited when she was in London. In one of her diary entries she mentions that her mother and sister asked her to pick up some Twinings’ tea for them.

In the 18^th century, Chinese teas were very popular, especially Gunpowder Green, Souchong and Congou.

St Clement Danes Church

This was the church where Lydia Bennet and Mr. Wickham’s secret elopement took place in Pride and Prejudice.

10 Henrietta Street

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Covent Garden was a very fashionable area in Jane Austen’s day and still is today. This is where Jane Austen’s brother Henry lived with his wife and Jane also lived here between the summer of 1813 and March 1814.

The Dashwood sisters from Sense and Sensibility also had lodgings here; and Royal Drudy Lane Theatre is also nearby which played a key role in the novel.

Brunswick Square

In Emma, the title character’s older sister, Isabella and her husband, John Knightely live at a Bloomsbury address.

Although, most of the houses have been demolished, Brunswick Square remains a public park where you can easily imagine famous couples from a Jane Austen novel sitting on a bench, enjoying the warmth of a sunny afternoon.

Kensington Gardens

In Sense and Sensibility, Elinor Dashwood takes a walk in Kensington Gardens when she is interrupted by Anne Steele, the sister of her love rival Lucy Steele, with a gossip about Edward Ferrars.

Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail

Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail

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If you wish to dive deeper into Jane Austen’s life, why not book a 2hrs 30min history trail in Bath?

The Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail in Bath is a guided tour through which you will explore the city’s iconic locations, including The Jane Austen Centre, Bath Abbey, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Queen Square and others by an expert guide fluent in English and German.

You’ll discover the timeless beauty of the city that inspired many of Jane Austen’s novels, the rich history and stunning architecture of Bath, and you will even have the opportunity to experience the unique charm of Britain’s only natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa.

Ready for your next adventure? You still have time to visit the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at V&A South Kensington. The exhibition explores how the famous French Queen shaped fashion, culture, design, music and literature over the centuries.

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December 28 2025

Family Day Out in Bad Whether? No Problem! – Welcome to Babylon Park, London’s First Indoor Theme Park

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Maybe Christmas is over but not the school holiday for the kids. London weather is famously unpredictable making it difficult to find an activity both little ones and their parents can enjoy. Babylon Park is London’s first indoor theme park that has 7 epic rides to explore (including a roller coaster!), arcade games, VR experiences, plus 2 soft play zones for the youngest explorers.

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Babylon Park is the first-of-its-kind indoor interactive amusement park packed with exciting rides, retro arcade games, claw machines, VR experiences and more that kids will love, and adults can feel like kids again.

Babylon Park is an alien-themed amusement park with all the rides and games you love but all indoor making sure bad whether cannot overshadow your day out.

A Galactical Wonderland

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Embark on an exciting galactical adventure with the little ones in London’s first ever underground theme park. The three-storey venue is packed with your favourite rides and games and more!

Step into the venue and let yourself transported to the outer space.

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Zoom through the galaxy with London’s only indoor roller coaster, jump in a bumper car and spin, bump and laugh or brace yourself for the ultimate free fall on the Drop Tower.

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There are tons of arcade games to play with, including Mario Cart, motorcycles, super-size Packman, claw machines, pinball and more.

You can even travel to another dimension with one of the galactical VR experiences!

Soft Play Areas for the Youngest Explorers

Visiting with toddlers?

Babylon Park has two adorable soft play zones where mini explorers can embark on their own adventures, run, jump, roll and spin, and even play interactive games.

Food and Drink

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Now, that you enjoyed all the rides and won tons of prizes, you must be starving.

Head to the Mezzanine where you can find a variety of food and drinks, including pizza, hamburger, ice cream and shakes. Vegetarian options available.

How Does Babylon Park Work?

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Book your ticket or gift card with FEVER (use code ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF your gift card) and have your QR code scanned at the tills near the entrance. You can choose from unlimited access for 1.5hrs or 2hrs, unlimited access for soft play only or unlimited access for groups.

You’ll get your wristband which will provide you access to ALL the rides and games in the park. All you need to do is scan your wristband at the rides or games you want to do and you’re free to go.

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With your unlimited access wristband, you can even play with all the claw machines as many times as you like until you win something.

Perfect birthday (or a ‘just because I love you’) gift for kids.

Practical Info

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Address

Babylon Park | 8 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8QU

(Nearest station: Camden Town Station)

How does the gift card work?

Select Babylon Park gift card on the FEVER app
Select the amount you wish to add to your gift card and purchase it
You will receive a unique code that you can send to your special someone
Once they have the code, they can redeem it in the FEVER app
The code is valid for 1 year, so they have plenty of time to use it

TIP: Purchase your gift card with Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF until 31^stDecember 2025.

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 10am – 9pm

Sat: 10am – 10pm

Sun: 10am – 9pm

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December 25 2025

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7. Neon Moves

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This one-day-only modern dance show features glow-in-the-dark costumes and props to create a kaleidoscopic show that leads you through worlds of moods, jungles and city nights.

8. SENSAS – A Unique Multi-Sensory Experience

SENSAS – A Unique Multi-Sensory Experience Gift Card

This 2hrs experience brings you for a multi-sensory journey where you will navigate in total darkness and experience ultra-colourful sensory workshops. You and your team will face challenges that push your limits, unlock your superpowers and wake up your sixth sense.

9. 7 Wonders of the World: An Immersive Exhibition

7 Wonders of the World: An Immersive Exhibition Gift Card

Travel through space and time to visit the ancient and the modern 7 wonders of the world!

Visit The Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza, the Colosseum, the Colossus of Rhodes, the majestic Hanging Gardens of Babylon and all the other wonders without leaving London.

Enjoy a thrilling VR experience, stand on the shoulder of the Christ the Redeemer statue and see thousands of lanterns floating above The Great Wall of China.

10. AVORA: New World Cocktail Experience

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Travel to a magical planet, called AVORA and sip cocktails surrounded by bioluminescent plants and flowers. Meet the Avorians and help them save their planet.

Want more? There are over 30 gift cards available on FEVER. Discover them here.

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September 21 2025

The Only Place to Get Totoro and Miffy Pastry in London – Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

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Traditional Japanese seating, cute pastry and manga to read for free. Welcome to Mitsuba, one of London cutest Japanese restaurants.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] This Japanese restaurant sells Totoro and Miffy pastry 🌱🐰🥐 @Mitsuba三葉 If you’re a fan of My Neighbour Totoro or the iconic bunny, Miffy or simply love spending your time at a relaxed restaurant and read manga, Mitsuba is a must-visit 🍵 Mitsuba is a traditional Japanese Restaurant with a modern twist 🥢 It’s the only place in London where you can get Totoro and Miffy-shaped bread. They are freshly baked and available from around 1pm from Friday to Monday 🌱🐰🥐 Traditional Japanese breakfast and bento boxes are also available 🍱🥢 Plus, there is a manga self you can take any manga from and read it while in the restaurant 📖 📍Mitsuba | 92 North End Rd, London W14 9EX 🕰️ Mon – Thu: 9:30am – 6pm Fri – Sun: 9am – 6pm #japanesefood #totoro #miffy #japaneserestaurant #studioghibli

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Totoro and Miffy Pastry

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If you’re a fan of My Neighbour Totoro or the iconic bunny, Miffy or simply love spending your time at a relaxed cafés and read manga, Mitsuba is a must-visit.

Mitsuba is a traditional Japanese Restaurant with a modern twist.

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It’s the only place in London where you can get Totoro and Miffy-shaped bread. They are freshly baked and available from around 1pm from Friday to Monday.

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They are both made of fluffy sweet bread and the Totoro pastry is filled with delicious, sweet red bean paste while the Miffy head is filled with the same red bean paste, plus sweet and chewy mochi.

Lunch Bento Boxes

Bento box for lunch? Yes, please!

Mitsuba offers wide range of delicious Japanese-style bento boxes, including vegan and vegetarian options.

Each bento box has a balanced selection of food inside: one protein, one or two veggies of the day and white rice or furikake seasoned onigiri rice balls to support healthy balanced diet and provide all the nutrition your body needs.

From beef to teriyaki chicken to Miso salmon to tofu, everybody can find something they like and suitable for their diet.

Brunch Menu

Tokyo Salmon Breakfast

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The brunch menu is available all day from 9am to 5:30pm.

Each food on the menu is super healthy and made using home-style cooking method, meaning they’re full of flavour and taste just like in a restaurant in Japan.

The brunch menu includes Nagoya Onigiri set which comes with unlimited Miso soup, Kyoto Breakfast which contains all the nutrition your body needs to start the day: grilled Salmon, tamago egg, onigiri rice balls and vegetables.

Egg Royal is toasted Shokupan (Japanese milk bread) with two eggs of your choice, smoked Salmon and fresh salad.

Check out Mitsuba’s brunch menu and lunch bento menu here.

We tried the Tokyo Salmon Breakfast which is a traditional Japanese brunch and comes with a 100g grilled salmon, two onigiri rice balls, a boiled egg, Miso soup with seaweed and tofu, vegetables and Matcha mochi.

Drinks Menu

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Mitsuba offers a wide range of Matcha drinks, including the Insta-worthy Iced Levander Matcha Latte and Coconut Cream Latte.

Bubble tea and other hot and cold drinks also available.

Other Desserts

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All desserts are made in house by Mitsuba’s pastry chef to make sure you get the freshest and most delicious cakes every day.

If you love anime and manga, you will surely recognise the iconic Strawberry Cake with juicy fresh strawberry slices visible in each layer.

Matcha Basque Cheesecake is also a very popular choice by customers at Mitsuba because the cake is made with premium Matcha powder. It’s not just delicious, but super TikTokable and good for your health.

Yuzu Basque Cheesecake is made with real Japanese Yuzu juice, so if you want to try something very authentic that Japanese people love, Yuzu cheesecake is definitely a choice.

Please, take off your shoes

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If you really want to feel like you were in Japan, try the traditional Japanese seating area with tatami.

As this is a very traditional seating area, customers are encouraged to take off their shoes before entering. That’s not just a kind bow to Japanese traditions but it also can make your dining experience more authentic and special.

Free-to-Read Manga

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There is even a small shelf full of the most different manga titles.

Customers are free to pick any of them to read while at the restaurant.

Practical Info

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Address

Mitsuba | 92 North End Rd, London W14 9EX

Opening Times

Mon – Thu: 9:30am – 6pm

Fri – Sun: 9am – 6pm

Booking

Book your table using this form or simply walk-in

When is the best time to get the Totoro and Miffy pastry?

The Totoro and Miffy bread are freshly made around 1pm from Friday to Monday.

They are very poplar and often sell out quickly, so make sure you arrive around 1pm to avoid disappointment.

Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a fan of Japanese culture and history, Japan House London is a must-visit. Their new exhibition: ‘Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs’ is completely free to visit. Plus, Japan House has a lovely café and shop selling special Japanese sweets, Matcha drinks and high-quality gifts straight from Japan. Japan House London is only a 16-minute journey from Mitsuba by bus.

September 14 2025

This London Pub Looks Straight Out of The Lord of the Rings – Waxy O’Connor’s

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Waxy O’Connor’s is London’s biggest Irish pub. It’s a labyrinth of four unique bars over six levels, all linked together by a warren of staircases, hidden corners, and alleys.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] This pub looks like it was stright from The Lord of the Rings 🏰👁️🔥💍 🍺 The pub’s name is Waxy O’Connor’s and it’s a labyrinth of four unique bars over six levels, all linked together by a warren of staircases, hidden corners, and alleys 🕯️ It’s named after a real person. Finbar O’Connor was a famous Irish candlemaker born in 1788 in Dublin, hence the name 🪾In the centre of the pub stands a 250-year-old Irish Beech tree 🏰 The four different bars provide four different atmospheres. You feel like you were in a scene from The Lord of the Rings at one bar, but climb one of the staircases, squeeze through a small alleyway and now it’s like you were at a medieval banquette 📍 14-16 Rupert St, London W1D 6DD #lordoftherings #irishpub #magicalplaces #londonpubs #irishculture

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Waxy O’Connor’s – A Labyrinth of Four Unique Pubs

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At Waxy O’Connor’s you might get lost…in the best way!

Located in the very heart of Soho, Waxy O’Connor’s is actually four different bars under one roof. The pub spans six levels, connected by narrow alleyways, mystical wooden staircases that lead you all directions and hidden corners to explore.

The four different bars provide four different atmospheres. You feel like you were in a scene from The Lord of the Rings at one bar, but climb one of the staircases, squeeze through a small alleyway and now it’s like you were at a medieval banquette.

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Follow another wooden staircase, and suddenly you’re at a traditional Irish pub with true Celtic vibes with atmospheric lighting, carved wooden archways, stone fireplaces and iron chandeliers.

A 250-Year-Old Irish Beech Tree in the Centre

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In the centre of Waxy O’Connor’s stands a 250-year-old Irish Beech tree.

The tree was planted 2.5 centuries ago in Midlands Ireland and died naturally in 1994. The tree was shipped to London the following year to be ‘planted’ in the centre of Waxy O’Connor’s. A local woodworker who had played under the tree as a child helped hew and treat the tree.

Since then, the tree has stood tall and proud in the middle of the pub. Guests love sitting under its branches enjoying a pint or two discussing, sport, the weather or other important subjects.

Named After a Real Person

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Waxy O’Connor’s was named after a real person. A famous Dublin candlemaker, Finbar O’Connor was born in 1788 and – following his father’s footsteps – became a candlemaker at the age of 16.

His candles were legendary, just like his appetite and thirst. O’Connor, who was a big man, soon became known as ‘Waxy’ and gained fame for not just his candles but his incredible capacity for hard liquor and his ability to consume a lot of beer and whisky.

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The excuse for consuming such an amazing amount of liqueur was the fact that candlemakers at that time had to work in extreme heat that stole their bodily liquids and drain their energy.

Waxy O’Connor allegedly was once heard to say: “Such heat doth parch a man and a parched man is a barren man – Beer is the only cure – us lads could put away gallons in a day”.

Great Bar Menu

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Waxy O’Connor’s has an amazing bar menu, even Waxy himself would lick his fingers after tasting.

Big plates for friend groups, such as ‘Waxy’s Fry’ (Cumberland sausage, bacon, black pudding, white pudding, potato scone, tomato, mushroom, baked beans, poached egg and toast & butter), small plates, sharers and burgers & sides are all on the menu, ready to satisfy your tastebuds.

Sunday roasts and buffet menu, including bruschetta, wraps, waffle fries and croquettes are also available.

The pub is specialised in Irish whiskey, craft beers and the best Guinness in London.

The Best Place to Celebrate St. Patric’s Day or Watch Sport

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What could be a better spot to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in London than the capital’s biggest Irish pub? It has the perfect atmosphere, the friendliest bartenders and the best people to meet and make new friendships with.

Waxy O’Connor’s is also a go-to spot for sport lovers.

There are eight big screens for major sporting events, so no matter where you’re at within the pub, you won’t miss the best moments.

Plus, there’s live music seven nights a week.

If you’re looking for a truly unique pub in London, Waxy O’Connor’s is definitely a must-visit. Book for drinks, dinner or simply walk in.

Practical Info

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Address

Waxy O’Connor’s | 14-16 Rupert St, London W1D 6DD

Opening Times

Mon & Tue: 3pm – 12am

Wed – Sat: 12pm – 12am

Sun: 12pm – 11pm

Ready for your next adventure? Love themed bars? Famous London bar, Bunga Bunga has re-opened after a complete makeover. Its new name is Bunga 90 and it’s a multi-sensory celebration of the 1990s. Expect cocktails served in a Nokia 3310 or a Britney Spears head, bathroom rave, a giant cocktail claw machine, a PEPSI time machine and free-to-play retro arcade games.

September 12 2025

A Multi-Sensory Celebration of the 1990s – Bunga 90

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Interactive bar famous for being visited by celebrities, Bunga Bunga, closed their doors for a complete overhaul a few months ago. The bar has undergone a complete reimagining and has re-opened this September as London’s boldest multi-sensory bar, Bunga 90.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] This bar is dedicated to celebrate the 1990s 🛼👾📼🎮🍹✨ BUNGA 90 is a multi-sensory celebration of the neon-soaked 1990s ☎️💅✨ The entrance looks exactly like an old-school video rental shop from the 90s stocked with VHS tapes and SEGA Megadrives 📼 The actual entrance to the bar is a PEPSI vending machine that instantly teleports you to a 90s family home and a teen’s bedroom ☎️ 💅 Expect walls plastered with boy bands posters, fairy lights, retro arcade games and cosy sofas 🛋️🕹️ The menu is a teen magazine and the cocktails are served in iconic 90s vessels, like a Nokia 3310, Home Alone Kevin and Britney Spears 💃🏻 There is a super-sized cocktail claw machine 🍸, bathroom rave in ever 30 minutes 🪩 💃🏻 and a rare Jurassic Park pinball machine 🦖 Tag someone you want to bring! #retrobar #1990s #londonbars #hiddenbar #retrovibes

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Bunga 90

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The original Bunga Bunga was known for its karaoke brunches, metre-long pizzas, crazy cocktails and live shows. Bunga Bunga welcomed A-listers, including Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne and Prince Harry.

Bunga Bunga closed its doors earlier this year and has now returned with a complete transformation.

The bar’s new name is Bunga 90 and it’s a multi-sensory celebration of the 1990s. Think of retro cocktails, arcade games, a PEPSI Time Machine, bathroom rave, Jurassic Park pinball and old school cult ads being played on CRT TVs.

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Bunga 90 is officially open from the 18^th September, but if you book between 11^th – 13^th and 16^th – 17^thSeptember, you’ll get 50% off your final bill! Simply go to their website and make your reservation for one of those days.

Bunga 90 – The Interior

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Your 1990s experience with Bunga 90 starts right on your arrival. The façade of the venue looks exactly like an old-school video rental shop from the 90s stocked with VHS tapes, SEGA Megadrives, and old movie trailers being played on the loop.

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Once you’ve taken your selfies here, a PEPSI Time Machine will teleport you back in time right in the glorious neon-soaked 1990s.

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Step in and get whisked into an Anglo-American teen’s bedroom. Wall plastered with boy bands posters, fairy lights, dial-up tones and physical photographs.

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From here, you’ll reach the actual bar area with pinball machines, free-to-play arcade games, karaoke stage (you can let your inner Ginger Spice out in front of a potential crowd of 300 people!) and retro vibes.

If you’d rather grab the mic and sing your heart out with your bestie, book a private karaoke room (bookings for up to 10 people).

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Make sure you visit the bathroom because a mini rave is held in every hour with UV lights, smoke and light sticks!

Opps!…I Sipped it Again

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Bunga 90’s drinks menu is full of nostalgic cocktails.

Think 90s classic ‘Lip Smackers’, such as Watermelon Margarita, Appeltini or Woo Woo.

Sip your drink from an extravagant 90s icon vessel, including Britney Spears, Home Alone Kevin or a Nokia 3310.

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Want more…?

How about a super-sized repurposed claw machine to create your own cocktail? The Claw Cocktail Machine works exactly like a real claw machine: simply step up, take control, watch your cocktail being built, grab it and sip a blast of the past.

Fuel the Night

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Keep the night going with 12’’ or mega 20’’ pizzas loaded with your favourite toppings. Build your pizza exactly how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles like or pile up on up to six toppings per pizza and keep the squad’s energy high all night.

Still hungry?

Nachos, ‘Chicken in Basket’ and Garlic Twists are also available (and more!)

90s Brunch Every Saturday

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It’s brunch. But make it Britney.

Mic in one hand, cocktail in the other. Relive your 90s dream – or discover the vibe for the first time if you don’t have memories.

90s Brunch is designed for 2 guests: a giant 20’’ pizza to share, bottomless cocktails and beers for 90 minutes (non-alcoholic options available), karaoke and live singers.

What are you waiting for? Book your spot, grab your bestie and a mic and enjoy the Wannabe girl vibe because Bunga 90 was born to make you happy.

Practical Info

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Address

Bunga 90 | 167 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PG, United Kingdom

Booking

TIP: Book your table between 11^th – 13^th and 16^th – 17^th September and get 50% off your final bill! Simply make a booking for one of those days on Bunga 90’s website.

Ready for your next adventure? Prison-themed theatrical cocktail experience! Sentence yourself and your bestie for an unforgettable immersive cocktail experience with live actors. Smuggle your own liquor and enjoy 4 bespoke cocktails (or mocktails) tailored to your taste. Get involved in an exciting immersive theatre play with live actors at Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar.

September 12 2025

TOP by Claye Bowler at Queer Britain

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New mayor exhibition opened at Queer Britain, the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum. TOP by Claye Bowler documents the artist’s 7-year journey to get his gender-affirming top surgery.

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TOP by Claye Bowler

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Photo Credit: Rahil Ahmad

TOP by Claye Bowler opened on the 10^th September 2025 and follows Bowler’s incredible 7-year journey through the UK healthcare system from the very beginning.

The display is disguised as a museum store and documents the artist’s whole journey from his first visit to a GP, his actual surgery and stages of healing to his recovery revisions.

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Photo Credit: Rahil Ahmad

There are sculptures, drawings, photos, letters and other collected objects on display to bring Bowler’s incredible journey – and what a transformation like this means to a trans person – closer to the audience, not just physically but emotionally.

About Claye Bowler

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Photo Credit: Rahil Ahmad

Claye Bowler is a London-based artist. He uses sculptural practices to highlight and document stories that are not historically collected, preserve meaningful memories and the remnants of humanity. He often works with narratives of queerness and disability.

Bowler has a strong connection to sound and music which he often integrates into his works using field of recording and traditional British folk music and songs.

Bowler debuted at the Henry Moore Institute in 2022, and different elements of TOP are now in the collections of Arts Council England and the Wellcome Collection.

The exhibition of his artworks is now open for everyone thanks to the Weston Loan Programme, the UK’s first funding scheme that enable smaller and regional museums to borrow artworks and artefacts from national collections.

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Photo Credit: Rahil Ahmad

Claye Bowler said: “When creating Top, I initially thought it was about dysphoria, but through sharing it and engaging with visitors during its first showing, I realised it’s actually a celebration of being trans and overcoming struggle. I’m excited to share the work again with Queer Britain visitors, allowing people to experience this joy again. The work also comments on queerness in a museum context, of the purpose of museums, and of collecting objects. As the first museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories, Queer Britain offers the perfect context for this work to resonate and question these ideas.”

Vistors to TOP exhibition can also see a display from the Museum of Transology, the UK’s most significant collection of objects representing trans, non-binary and intersex people’s lives.

About Queer Britain

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Queer Britain is the UK’s one and only museum dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, their lives and their history. The museum’s mission is to reclaim and preserve queer people’s stories and objects to educate about what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community today and how this community impacts our culture.

Queer Britain is an independent museum that relies of the generosity of its supporters through donations, memberships and corporate sponsorships.

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Queer Britain is proud to be supported by iconic singer, songwriter and pianist, Elton John and David Furnish as patrons.

How to Support Queer Britain

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Anyone can support Queer Britain by becoming a patron or through donation.

If you wish to become a patron, you can choose from different tiers (bronze, silver, gold or platinum) best suit to your budget.

You can make a donation, starting from a minimum donation of £0.30 by simply filling out the form on Queer Britain’s official website.

Another easy way to support the museum is to book a ticket and pay any amount you can at the checkout. The recommended donation is £10 but you can choose a smaller or bigger amount. It entirely depends on your budget and what you can afford.

Queer Britain is a UK registered charity (no. 1180240)

Queer Britain Shop

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Make sure you visit the cute little shop within the museum before leaving because they have an amazing selection of exclusive products and unique gifts.

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Queer Britain also supports independent artists from the LGBTQ+ community, including candle makers, painters and other artists whose incredibly unique products are being sold at the museum shop.

Practical Info

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Address

Queer Britain | 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH

Opening Times

TOP by Claye Bowler – 10^th Sept – 23^rd Nov 2025

The museum is open Wed – Sun: 12pm – 6pm

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