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London's best waterside pubs and bars: from canalside spots in Hackney to old-time boozers on the Thames

London is without the sea, but there are plenty of pubs and bars close to water, whether river, canal or boatyard

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024

Love beer, hate footy? Here are London's best pubs not showing the Euros

Sick of footy fans spoiling a perfectly good afternoon boozing? Here’s where to head instead

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

Liverpool's best restaurants and bars - an insider's guide

The best restaurants and bars in Liverpool as chosen by our writers

Liverpool Echo · May 11, 2023

Why I live in Poplar: designer Lola Lely on life in her ‘diverse, community-focused’ corner of east London

After moving three times in a year, the artist and maker had all but given up on feeling settled. Here’s why Poplar proved to be the answer

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

Early Doors co-creator speaks out on third season as hit show returns to BBC

Fans of the classic Manc comedy series are demanding a new series from the BBC - there's even a petition

Manchester Evening News · Dec 29, 2022

Liverpool 'could lose its heart' as pubs 'weathering the storm'

The Grapes' owner Anna Slater said the cost of living crisis is "untenable" for many businesses

Liverpool Echo · Dec 26, 2022

McCooley's issue statement after grandad claims he was refused entry

McCooley's denies Anthony was turned away due to his age

Liverpool Echo · Aug 10, 2022

Grandad invited out for a pint after he was 'turned away' from McCooley's

Anthony Severs said he was left "shell shocked" and wants an apology

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

Grandad 'turned away' from Mathew Street bar for being 'too old'

Anthony Severs said he was left "shell shocked" and wants an apology

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

The city centre pub standing defiant in the face of cost of living 'body blow'

Anna Slater said The Grapes "will still be here in another 100 years"

Liverpool Echo · Aug 7, 2022