The Latest Breaking News from Old Street

Appalachia, London N1: ‘The chicken is like Sunday dinner on performance steroids’ – restaurant review

This is no theme bar, and not remotely a joke: they really are doing proper Appalachian regional cooking on a side road near Old Street

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Tavern: Team behind Michelin-starred St Barts to open British bistro in Old Street

Look out for the crispy veal sweetbread burger

Evening Standard · Mar 13

The Prince, Old Street: Cheers to the black velvet, already the must-drink cocktail of 2026

Guinness and champagne is a potent, poetic mix, says Josh Barrie

Evening Standard · Jan 15

PPHE wins battle to build 15-storey hotel on site of abandoned petrol station in Lambeth

Park Plaza operator PPHE today ended a years-long battle to build a hotel on the site of an abandoned petrol station in London’s South Bank after it obtained planning permission from Lambeth Council. The firm, which recently completed work on a 27-story tower in Old Street, plans to construct a…

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024

Samsung’s 'folding' ad campaign is a nightmare for London tourists

Old Street station flips its identity.

Creative Bloq · Jul 25, 2024

Is Harland and Wolff set for a Titantic takeover?

Spy noticed that another ultra-rich American has docked a gigantic superyacht in Butler’s Wharf this week.   This time it’s James Berwind, a noted yacht enthusiast and heir to the Berwind Corporation, the American conglomerate founded by Edward Julius Berwind, a White Star Line director through the 1910s. His $86…

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2024

Deal signed for London’s first UFC Gym to open in 2023

Workers and residents near Old Street station will soon have a new place to do kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu and other classes, with a deal just inked for London to get its first UFC Gym.

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

Old Street roundabout safety upgrade finally set to open

A long-awaited safety upgrade to one of London’s most dangerous roundabouts in Old Street is set to be completed with the year, transport chiefs vowed on Tuesday.Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman and Head of Healthy Streets Helen Cansick speak to Ross Lydall, the Standar's City Hall and Transport Editor.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Old Street roundabout to open - three years late and over budget

A long-awaited safety upgrade to one of London’s most dangerous roundabouts should be completed within a year, transport chiefs vowed on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Cyclists form ‘human barrier’ in Old Street safety protest

Campaigners protested at Old Street on Thursday morning to highlight the dangers of the ‘Clerkenwell boulevard’ route on World Car-free Day.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022