A Cheapo's guide to London
It’s a new year (and cuffing season), so you’ve made a resolution to get out and start dating again. You’ve re-enabled your Ok Stupid profile, and decided that Tinder isn’t so bad after all. But wait, it’s February, it’s miserable […]
Eating out can be pricey but when there is a whole brood to feed, things get even more expensive. Here are some fabulous family restaurants that are affordable too. Cubana Waterloo The vibrant colours and Cuban décor make this a […]
Only thing these cheapo-friendly restaurants skimp on is the price.
Put your mind to the test in our favourite escape rooms.
Our guide to Open House London—your chance to (legally) nosey around some of the city's coolest buildings.
Whether you’re over for a Christmas vacation or sticking around for festive staycation, we’ve got you covered.
From parades to art fairs to light festivals—all designed to brighten up your January and keep you entertained!
This time, our Exploring Hidden London series takes a look at some of Londoners’ favourite spots.
Bargain hunters can snag vinyl, vintage clothes, or thrifted homeware and antiques at our favourite London flea markets.
Your guide to free, cheap and fun things to do after dark in London.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with our guide to some of the best craic in London. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is believed to have converted its people to Christianity in the fifth century. Although not born […]
Julia, one of our Tokyo Cheapo writers who relocated to London has written this guide for foodies and Japanophiles who want a great sushi experience without breaking the bank.
From flea markets to boutique homeware stores in London, here's a list of good places for cheap and sustainable homemaking
London’s tolerance for barbecues varies wildly depending on which borough you’re in. Only two boroughs, Camden and Islington, have sweeping pro-barbecue byelaws. Here’s a few of our favourite green spots to bbq in London: Barbecuing in Camden In theory, all […]
Skip the Upper Street chains, and try these independent and family-run restaurants - our picks for Best Italian in Islington
Get to know the neighbourhood with our top things to do in Islington. It might surprise you just how much is going on.
LPs and records are very much in vogue again! seek out rarities or grab an LP by your new favourite band – here’s where to buy vinyl in London
‘Traditional’ may not be the first word that springs to mind when describing London Cheapo but, when it comes to traditions as delicious as a Sunday roast lunch, I think we can agree we’re all in. Get involved with British […]
There's a wide variety of Supper Clubs in London, from Vietnamese to Indian, Japanese to American South. Here's our guide to the best.
You might be putting the flex into flexitarian for Veganuary but why would you want to eat somewhere that only bothers to put vegan dishes on the menu once a year? We’ve got a selection of casual dining gems that […]
February 11th 2024 sees the biggest event on the USA’s sporting calendar: get ready NFL fans, it’s Super Bowl Sunday. We’ve rounded up some venues across London where you can catch the action live from Las Vegas. Traditional pre-match entertainment […]
Wouldn’t it be fabulous if you could shake off city stress for a couple of hours and get back to nature, boosting your mental wellbeing, reducing anxiety and feeling more connected to your community – all without leaving London and […]