Deptford-based Sam works on the writing, editing and SEO side of things at Secret London, and before working here he was a writer and editor at Lonely Planet, FutureLearn, Booking.com and Secret Escapes. When he's not working, he's often doing research by trying out new pubs, restaurants and bars in the capital or catching the latest gig.
There’ll be plenty of curling up on the sofa to be done between Christmas and New Years Eve, so pre-December 25, we’re all about getting out and about… and curling up somewhere just a little more fancy...
They’re back once again this year, and with classic sing-along tunes, panto dames, tight and bright costumes and drag queens aplenty, 2023’s crop of pantos in London are a real humdinger. From classics such as ‘Pe...
Ok, so it might not quite be December just yet, though it’s just around the corner and we like to be ahead of the curve here at Secret London. So, if you’re already planning on where to cop your Christmas tr...
However, many still haven’t quite ventured their way down to this unsung borough of South London. We can’t really see why if we’re honest – after all you’ve got everything here from wine bars and farmer’s markets to cra...
A big claim here – Kanishka by Atul Kochhar might just be the best Indian restaurant in the big smoke! Here’s why… The Venue Photo: @samhoppie This absolutely fantastic restaurant is helmed by none other tha...
Let’s face it dear reader – Christmas is probably the only time that us Londoners actually want to listen to a group of people loudly singing outside Charing Cross tube station… and that’s because carolling is basically...
Finding love in London can often be an absolute minefield – I for one can tell you that – but us singletons still keep onnnnn trying. But in a world of apps and major competition at every turn, where exactly do you take...
Okay, so if you aren’t a Torvill or Dean or Tonya Harding, then ‘gliding’ might be an exaggeration. Nevertheless, London’s finest ice skating rinks are still in business, so you can cautiously in...
After long-enforced closures due to venue capacity limits and social distancing rules – *ahem* hello 2020 and 2021 – nightclubs in London were finally back in 2022 with a big and booming bang. There are more than enough...
Ladies and gentlemen – the ‘Rock DJ’ himself is returning to London Town with a special, one-off gig in London’s Hyde Park for everyone’s favourite festival BST....