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The Ultimate Notting Hill Carnival Guide 2019

20th August 2019

London is a massive melting pot with people from all corners of the globe calling the big smoke their home. This magnificent mashup of cultures is what makes London so special and no event better signifies and celebrates this fact than the iconic Notting Hill Carnival. Every year since 1966 the streets of West London […]

The Best Outdoor Swimming Spots in London

9th August 2019

London never did strike me as a place for outdoor swimming, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the capital actually boasts several fantastic al fresco swimming spots. The trend first came about in the 1930s, which prompted councils to set up hundreds of outdoor pools (or as we call them lidos) across […]

What’s Happening in London: August

28th July 2019

Summer is in full swing in London, with so many activities and events for you to enjoy. To be honest, there’s so much going on that you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. So to help you cut through the noise in the big smoke, here are our must-attend events in London this August. Vegan Vibes […]

London’s Best Parks For a Picnic

26th July 2019

When summer finally comes around and the sun decides to grace us Londoners with its presence, you can count on us to take full advantage of the opportunity, and what better way is there than a good ol’ picnic in the park! Whether it’s a quick lunchtime bite, or a long day out over the […]

An Insiders Guide to London’s Notting Hill

10th July 2019

Ahhh the ever so famous Notting Hill, a huge household name thanks to the classic 1999 film starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. When non-Londoners think of London, I reckon that this picture-perfect neighbourhood is what springs to mind, and it has pretty much made it to the top of the list of anyone on […]

What’s Happening In London: July

4th July 2019

If you’re looking for things to do in London, then you’re in for a treat. July is the month where London truly comes to life, with so many amazing activities and events taking place. Check out our top picks for London this July. Wireless Festival July 5rd-7th Every year thousands of festival-goers descend on the […]

Faces Behind the Places: Christian Jensen, Jensen’s Gin.

27th June 2019

Over the last decade, Gin has seen a massive resurgence, with the spirit fast becoming a favourite after falling out of favour when Vodka was all the rage. Now if you go to any cocktail bar, club, rooftop or family BBQ, you’ll find a half-empty bottle of Bombay Saphire or beefeaters, and a crowd of […]

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How To Make A Cocktail – Near and Far London

The cocktail, a magical mixed drink universally loved and consumed by people looking to let loose and have a good time. We popped down to Near and Far, a Palm Springs inspired cocktail bar in London, to see how they make their signature margarita, the Cocorita. Near and Far is a new brand of cocktail […]

London’s Best Local Food – Farmstand

4th May 2019

When in a new city and looking for a place to eat, it’s become instinctive for people to search on google. However, the restaurants, cafes and bars that appear on top in the search results poorly reflect the identity of a city. The places you’re shown have the highest marketing budget and don’t correlate to […]

Secret London Cocktail Bars You Must Visit – Part 3

26th April 2019

Whether it’s a bloody mary, old fashioned or a creative concoction mixed by a mad mixologist. When it comes to letting your hair down, nothing beats sipping on a cracking cocktail in a chilled setting. At Like Locals, we’ve been searching for the most secret London cocktail bars for you to try. You’ve already had […]

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