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A Dickensian retreat: Gordon's Wine Bar

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:32 GMT

Gordon's Wine Bar would have Dickens' seal of approval with its unique, old fashioned decor setting the scene for a relaxing drink.

The Black Lion raises the bar for gastros

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:38:32 GMT

The Black Lion has maintained its Victorian decor and is now one of the smartest gastropubs to grace Kilburn High Road.

A Dickensian retreat: Gordon's Wine Bar

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:20:31 GMT

Gordon's Wine Bar would have Dickens' seal of approval with its unique, old fashioned decor setting the scene for a relaxing drink.

The Black Lion raises the bar for gastros

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:20:31 GMT

The Black Lion has maintained its Victorian decor and is now one of the smartest gastropubs to grace Kilburn High Road.

Chris Brown lets screaming girls down

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:01:31 GMT

Whatever 19-year-old American Chris Brown's appeal, his 02 gig was an unsatisfactory experience.

Ulrika could be first out

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:24:25 GMT

Ulrika Jonsson is the first to face eviction from Celebrity Big Brother - despite being the highest-paid contestant to date.

Chelsea players wind up John Terry

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07:06 GMT

Chelsea star John Terry was left fuming when his team mates tried to make him be their waiter on a lad's night out.

Not loving the look, Courtney

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07:06 GMT

Courtney Love's appalling outfit wasn't helped by strong winds yesterday as she strolled along the street with a pal.

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:38:54 GMT

Tanja Liedtke's Twelfth Floor is a fitting tribute to a career cut short, don't miss The Family Reunion and book NME Big Gig now.

Opening in London this week

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:05:20 GMT

Cirque du Soleil comes to town, Hit Me! The Life and Times of Ian Dury opens and Slumdog Millionaire is on the big screen.

Manon is late show of virtuosity

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:05:20 GMT

There were huge cheers as the curtain came down, and rarely have they felt so poignant as in English National Ballet's Manon.

50 ways to have fun in 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:30:11 GMT

Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough we bring you the highlights of Londons arts calendar for the coming months.

Sleeping Beauty gets tedious

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:30:11 GMT

Amid all the confusion one can spot the kernel of a fine idea in Rosy Fordham's Sleeping Beauty and this is frustrating.

Mamma Mia! goes straight to No 1 in the records books

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:22:26 GMT

Mamma Mia! The Movie is the biggest-selling DVD of all time

I foresee Lena times ahead

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:22:26 GMT

New Italian restaurant, Lena, in Shoreditch serves perfectly good food but it has chosen the wrong place at the wrong time.

Let's get this party started

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:31:12 GMT

Still stuck for the best way of seeing out the credit crunch year? Heres our guide to whats on offer in London on New Year's Eve.

Le Pont de la Tour is a treat by the Thames

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:08:13 GMT

Le Pont de la Tour has spectacular views of Tower Bridge - and if you eat in the brasserie the excellent food is good value too.

Richard E Grant brings Carnage to Richmond

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:06:07 GMT

Richard E Grant, Juliet Stevenson and Antony Sher are among the stars of the new season at Richmond Theatre.

Chance to party on the cheap at credit crunch New Year

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:06:07 GMT

New Year's Eve partygoers are set to take advantage of discount tickets as promoters struggle to fill venues.

The best art house films for 2009

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:33:45 GMT

Critically and commercially, 2008 has been good for foreign movies and next year looks even better. From a Korean spaghetti western to a Danish war film, expect the unexpected.

Elbow win album of the year in 'poll of polls'

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:43:43 GMT

Elbow rounded off a breakthrough year with their album topping an annual "poll of polls" list.

Alexandra: I'm like Beyonce, Leona is like Mariah

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:53 GMT

Alexandra Burke feels there is room for her and Leona Lewis, comparing herself with Beyonce and Lewis with Mariah Carey.

Sun, sea and Sadie at Judes beach birthday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT

Jude Law was celebrating his 36th birthday playing happy families with his ex-wife Sadie Frost and their children in Brazil.

Oh no you don't, panto Linda is stuck in a jam

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:16:03 GMT

Linda Lusardi dialled 999 and asked if it she could use the hard shoulder on the M25 after a traffic jam threatened to make her late for her pantomime performance.

Best restaurants of 2008: Part 2

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:57:44 GMT

From haute cuisine to gastropubs our critic Fay Maschler concludes her round-up of the best and worst openings in London this year.

This is London channel feed

A Dickensian retreat: Gordon's Wine Bar

The Black Lion raises the bar for gastros

A Dickensian retreat: Gordon's Wine Bar

The Black Lion raises the bar for gastros

Chris Brown lets screaming girls down

Ulrika could be first out

Chelsea players wind up John Terry

Not loving the look, Courtney

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

Opening in London this week

Manon is late show of virtuosity

50 ways to have fun in 2009

Sleeping Beauty gets tedious

Mamma Mia! goes straight to No 1 in the records books

I foresee Lena times ahead

Let's get this party started

Le Pont de la Tour is a treat by the Thames

Richard E Grant brings Carnage to Richmond

Chance to party on the cheap at credit crunch New Year

The best art house films for 2009

Elbow win album of the year in 'poll of polls'

Alexandra: I'm like Beyonce, Leona is like Mariah

Sun, sea and Sadie at Judes beach birthday

Oh no you don't, panto Linda is stuck in a jam

Best restaurants of 2008: Part 2

Sun, sea and Sadie at Judes beach birthday