Leicester Square
I Went to the World's Biggest Lego Store to Take Back Control of My Life
I built a haven from Brexit Britain in London's massive new toy shop.
Rising Rent Prices Are Destroying Soho’s Restaurant Scene
With restaurant rents rising as much as 50 percent in some areas of central London, the city is in danger of losing iconic Soho establishments like Quo Vadis and The French House, as well as Chinatown's independent eateries.
Britain’s Dim Sum Trolleys Are Making Their Last Rounds
With the pressures of modern ordering systems and less restaurant floorspace, Britain’s Chinese dim sum restaurants are abandoning the traditional trolley service that sees small hot plates wheeled around dining rooms.
Meet the British DiCaprio Fanatics Who Celebrated His Oscar Win at 5 AM
About 10,070 people who like sleep didn't show up, but those we found were committed to the Leo dream.
Friday Night in London's Shittiest Tourist Trap
We sent Theo Cottle to Leicester Square—London's prime destination for fans of cheap souvenirs and overpriced steak restaurants—to drink cheap booze and point his camera at strangers.
I Spent a Night Pretending to Be a Tourist in London
I spent a night seeing what London nightlife looks like for tourists. As it turns out, it's full of tacky pubs and overpriced transportation.
Things I Learned as a Shot Girl
Look as sociable as possible. Dilute the shots just a little. And always head straight for the bankers and bachelorette parties.
The M&M's Store in London Is Really Odd
M&M's World in Leicester Square seems oddly incongruous, even nestled between the Ben & Jerry’s flagship store and tourist traps selling Kate Middleton shot glasses. How and why does it continue to exist?
The Sad Death of London's Weirdest Tourist Attraction
The London Trocadero is now the home of invasive souvenir hawkers and chain gift shops displaying a level of bad taste that borders on satirical performance art. It's become a gravestone for the 1990s.
Confessions of an Ex-Pickup Artist
Trying to pick up girls at "Pester Square" wasn't as glamorous as you'd think. At least I got out at the right time. Some take it too far and become embittered and alienated.
A Big Friday Night in... Leicester Square!
Meeting the lost souls trapped in the cul-de-sac of Western culture.