The Best Things To Try In London

Paintbrushes and pals at the ready! TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar is teaming up with Pinot & Picasso for a one-night-only sip and paint experience at Battersea Power Station. On Tuesday 7th July from 6.30pm  – 9.30pm, enjoy a citrus-inspired painting session on the terrace, alongside an evening of cicchetti,  cocktails, and creativity.

After a complimentary summer spritz and cicchetti sharing board of Italian favourites, guests will be guided  step-by-step to create their own zesty masterpiece – with all art materials included and a masterpiece to  take home at the end of the session. How irre’zest’ible. 

Where: TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar, art’otel, Battersea Power Station, 3A Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
How: Find out more and make a booking via tozibattersea.co.uk

Forget GBBO. CAKE PICNIC, the beloved global cake-sharing phenomenon, returns to London this summer for an unforgettable day of sweetness, connection, and creativity, this time teaming up with the iconic and beloved kids’ brand Strawberry Shortcake, from WildBrain.

Set against the rolling green backdrop of Greenwich Park, one of London’s most beautiful royal parks, this summer’s London CAKE PICNIC invites bakers across the city to bring a cake, share a story, and experience the simple joy of gathering. Bakers of every level, from first-timers to seasoned pastry artists, are welcome, as long as they bring one whole cake to join.

The day unfolds across morning and afternoon picnics, each featuring 250 cakes, with a berry special opportunity for kids to join in a Strawberry Shortcake Berry Beginners cake decorating class. Hosted by renowned Cake Artist Ashley Holt, little bakers will learn simple piping techniques and decorate their own berry-inspired cake and become part of the CAKE PICNIC celebration!

CAKE PICNIC is about joy, community, and the beautiful chaos of gathering with cake. Whether you bake from scratch or boxed-mix magic, all are welcome, as long as you come ready to share.

When: Sunday, July 5, 2026. Morning and afternoon sessions, each featuring 250 cakes.
Where: Greenwich Park, London
How: Find out more and book tickets via cakepicnictour.com/london. Private event. All guests must bring a whole cake and reserve a ticket in advance.

Did someone say brunch? Aethos London has announced The East London Social, a one-off collaborative brunch event taking place on Sunday 19th July 2026. Bringing together two of East London’s most celebrated independent drinks brands, The Pickle House and East London Liquor Company, the afternoon promises a laid-back yet vibrant celebration of the neighbourhood’s creative spirit.

Held in Aethos London’s members’ space, open to the public for the occasion, The East London Social will offer guests an afternoon of indulgent comfort food, Bloody Mary cocktails crafted in collaboration with The Pickle House and East London Liquor Company, and a DJ set to set the tone for a relaxed Sunday session in the heart of Shoreditch.

Highlights from the menu include Jersey Oysters with The Pickle House mignonette, Devilled Eggs with sourdough crumb, Fried Chicken & Crispy Potato Waffles with gochujang hot honey, and Eggs Benedict with cured beef pastrami and pickle hollandaise – rounding off with a Tomato Sorbet with strawberries, basil and olive oil. Priced at £45 per person, the menu includes two welcome drinks, sharing starters, a main and dessert.

The East London Social reflects Aethos London’s ongoing commitment to championing local makers and fostering community-led experiences that go beyond the traditional hotel offering, bringing guests, creatives and neighbourhood brands together under one roof.

When: Sunday 19th July 2026
How: Find out more and make a booking via sevenrooms.com/experiences
Where: 10-50 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH

If you can’t resist cute doggies, we have just the event for you. On Sunday 5th July, the disruptive new premium freeze-dried pet food brand, RAWR, is hosting The RAWR Market – the ultimate festival for dogs and their humans in Victoria Park. Inspired by the belief that what goes into a dog’s bowl matters, the event is a celebration of our four-legged friends and a vibrant day out for the local community.

What Attendees (and four-legged friends) Can Expect:

• A Doggy Picnic on RAWR: A bespoke picnic setup featuring free samples, premium treats, and exciting prizes all day long.
• Dog Food Done Properly: A chance for pups to taste the good stuff – made with premium prime-cut meat, freeze-dried, and never kibbled.
• Interactive Activities: Dog-friendly obstacle courses, interactive games, and Polaroid photo ops to capture the memories.

When: Sunday 5th July 2026, 9am – 5pm
Where: Victoria Park, Royal Gate West, Grove Road, London, E3 5TB
Wallet: Free (registration required)
How: Find out more and make a booking via eventbrite.com

One for the yoghurt lovers. Go Greek Yogurt, the LA-born yogurt café, bar and lifestyle brand, will make its UK debut on London’s South Molton Street on Saturday, 11th July.

Imported Greek yogurt sits at the heart of the menu, handcrafted using traditional recipes and inspired by the Greek concept of meraki – creating with passion and purpose. More than a traditional Greek yogurt brand, it champions nutrient-dense, functional food guided by the Mediterranean philosophy of intentional living and eating. It offers a range of fresh and build-your-own frozen Greek yogurt bowls, including vegan options, finished with more than 30 sweet and savoury toppings.

Founded in LA in 2012 by Tanja Murgel-Subotic, her husband David Subotic and business partner Jonathan Williams, Go Greek Yogurt was inspired by Tanja’s experiences in Greece and a desire to bring the country’s culture of natural ingredients, mindful eating and community to the US. The brand has since grown across the United States and the Middle East, earning a loyal following that includes celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Aniston and the Kardashians. Its London opening marks an exciting new chapter for the brand as it brings its Mediterranean-inspired menu closer to its roots for the first time.

PLUS: To celebrate the opening, on Saturday, 11th July and Sunday, 12th July, the first 100 customers will get free frozen yogurt complete with their choice of toppings.

Where: Sponsorship House, 34 S Molton St, London W1K 5RG
How: Find out more via gogreekyogurt.com

Make it Marylebone’s ‘Summer in the Square’, London’s much-loved free community festival brought to you by Baker Street Quarter Partnership, returns to the usually private Portman Square Garden in Marylebone from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 July 2026.

Now in its 13th year, the six-day event combines big-screen Wimbledon coverage with a curated programme of food, cultural pop ups, a free wellness programme – bringing a festival to the heart of the city.

For one week only, Portman Square Garden is once again transformed into a sun-dappled retreat. Deck chairs line the lawns, pathways lead visitors through pockets of activity, and the pace of the city gives way to a relaxed, joyful village atmosphere.

Open to the whole community, this free-to-attend, week-long extravaganza brings big culture to this rarely accessible central London oasis.

Live Wimbledon screenings, and a varied programme highlighting Marylebone’s independent suppliers, artists, hotels and restaurants including:

• Botanical scent-blending workshops with local Chiltern Street apothecary anatomē,
• A ‘creative prompt’ writing workshop with Author and Poet Cecilia Knapp
• Artist Andrea Tierneyleading musical legacy watercolour sessions inspired by musical history
• A cocktail mixology masterclass by The Churchill Bar
• A creative theatre workshop inspired by “The Tempest”, William Shakespeare’s magical tale of shipwrecks, mystery and enchantment by Marylebone Youth Theatre Workshop
• Physical wellness sessions featuring mat Pilates by Nobu Pilatesand grounding breathwork hosted by Home House.
• And outstanding celebrations of food with The Guest Kitchen, presented by Portman Marylebone, hosting a rotating line-up of standout chefs and restaurants across the week, while a vibrant street food village will serve global flavours, comfort dishes and indulgent sweet treats.

Poet, author and former Young People’s Laureate, Cecilia Knapp will host a creative writing session. With other highlights ranging from fun-filled children’s theatre workshops to botanical scent-making. Visitors can also enjoy cocktail masterclasses by The Churchill Bar & Terrace, restorative breathwork and watercolour sessions and a Latin American inspired food, culture and music night on the Friday.

When: Summer in the Square takes place from 7–12 July, open daily from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Portman Square Garden, Marylebone, London W1

Have you ‘bean’ to a coffee rave before? Swap your snooze button for the dancefloor this summer as The Folly by Drake & Morgan hosts the first-ever Begin Again Coffee Rave on Wednesday 22^nd July, from 7am – 8am. Expect pumping playlists, freshly brewed coffee and feel-good energy as the growing trend for morning socialising comes to the heart of the city.

The Coffee Rave is in collaboration with Begin Again – the chart-topping podcast hosted by Davina McCall which focuses on personal growth and new beginnings – and will be led by Rant & Ramble who are known for their York-based viral Coffee Raves that took social media by storm, with the July event marking a London first.

Early risers are invited to meet at 7am for a 30-minute walk designed to spark meaningful conversation before returning to The Folly for 30 minutes of music, movement and, of course, caffeine. It’s the perfect high-energy alternative to the usual pre-work routine, offering Londoners a chance to reset, recharge and start the day on a high.

Because, while the conversation around loneliness and connection has never been louder, one generation keeps getting left out of it – the ones who grew up on the dancefloor, who know exactly how to have a good time, and who are quietly finding that making new friends is harder than it’s ever been.

Hosted at The Folly – moments from Bank/Monument station – the event forms part of Drake & Morgan’s commitment to creating memorable experiences that bring people together in unexpected and engaging ways.

Wallet: Tickets are priced at £11.55 inclusive of entry and one coffee.
When: Tickets on sale now
How: Find out more and make a booking via eventbrite.com

This summer, Coppa Club will open its newest flagship location on the banks of the River Thames at London Bridge, bringing its all-day café, bar, restaurant and workspace concept to one of the capital’s most sought-after riverside destinations.

Opening this July, Coppa Club London Bridge occupies a prime position between Tower Bridge and The Shard, with uninterrupted views across the Thames towards Tower Bridge. The venue offers one of the most iconic dining views of Tower Bridge in London, creating a destination equally suited to breakfast meetings, long lunches, after-work drinks and weekend celebrations.

Set across two floors with a wraparound riverside terrace, the venue has been designed to evolve throughout the day. Guests can drop in for a morning coffee, meet colleagues for lunch, work remotely during the afternoon, enjoy drinks on the terrace at sunset or settle in for dinner overlooking the river.

The opening builds on the success of Coppa Club Tower Bridge, located directly opposite on the north bank of the Thames. Since opening, it has become one of the group’s most successful venues, demonstrating the strength of the Coppa Club proposition in one of London’s most vibrant and visited neighbourhoods.

The design follows Coppa Club’s signature aesthetic, combining warm timber finishes, soft natural tones and considered lighting to create an atmosphere that feels both welcoming and refined.

When: Coppa Club London Bridge will open on Thursday 23 July 2026
Where: Coppa Club London Bridge, 2 More London Place, London SE1 2JP
How: Find out more and make a booking via coppaclub.co.uk

COMO The Halkin is launching its weekend Brunch. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm, the new offering brings together the refined simplicity and unhurried hospitality for which the hotel has long been celebrated, now extending its welcome into the weekend morning.

The menu has been designed in the spirit of COMO Hotels and Resorts’ broader culinary philosophy: seasonal, sustainably sourced, and built on close relationships with small-scale farmers and fishermen across the United Kingdom.

Guests begin with lighter starters: a seasonal fruit salad dressed with yuzu, a chia pudding with coconut, rhubarb and berries, or an açaí bowl that reflects COMO Shambhala’s long-standing commitment to nourishing, ingredient-led cooking.

From there, the menu moves through a selection of eggs and classics, Eggs Benedict on a homemade English muffin, Lobster Benedict for those who wish to indulge a little further, shakshuka with whipped feta, or truffle scrambled eggs on brioche, before arriving at a set of signature dishes that speak to the breadth of the kitchen’s ambitions: a double Wagyu beef smash burger stacked with Spanish ham, cheese and a hash brown; buttermilk fried chicken and waffle with maple syrup; steak and eggs with chimichurri. The meal ends sweetly with brioche French toast or buttermilk pancakes with Chantilly cream.

When: Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) from 11.00am to 4.00pm
Wallet: From £45 per person
How: Find out more and make a booking via comothehalkinbrunch.resos.com/booking
Where 5-6 Halkin St, London SW1X 7DJ

Willett’s, the recently opened neighbourhood bistro and bar set within The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel in Chelsea, has launched a new set lunch menu and ‘Willett’s Hour’ £8 cocktails, £6 lagers and £1 oysters and sausage rolls from 6pm – 7pm.

Named after William Willett, the daylight-saving pioneer who once lived in the building, the restaurant focuses on seasonal cooking, thoughtful sourcing and a relaxed, all-day format that moves from coffee and light lunches through to dinner and drinks. Herbs are grown on-site, while both food and drink champion produce sourced from across the UK.

This philosophy is beautifully captured in their brand-new set lunch menu (priced at £32 for two courses and £36 for three courses).

To complement the new offering, ‘Willett’s Hour’ runs daily from 6pm to 7pm on the terrace and at the bar. Celebrating those extra hours of daylight, it offers £8 signature cocktails (usually £14), alongside £6 lagers and £1 oysters and sausage rolls. The drinks list leans heavily into British flavours with a seasonal edge, including Yorkshire rhubarb, smoked pear, Granny Smith apple and Isle of Wight tomato.

Where: 75 Sloane St, London SW1X 9SG
How: Find out more via belmond.com

Driscoll’s, the UK’s leading berry company, is teaming up with London’s cult-favourite all-day matcha destination, How Matcha, for a limited-edition collaboration that’s bringing seriously delicious summer energy to Marylebone from 17-26 June.

How Matcha’s Marylebone store will be transformed into a berry-filled summer takeover serving a menu of four vibrant iced drinks that bring together Driscoll’s sweet, juicy berries with How Matcha’s premium Special Reserve Matcha. 

Sourced from renowned matcha farms in Kagoshima, Japan, How Matcha’s Special Reserve Matcha is celebrated for its smooth, creamy profile and delicate umami notes. Paired with Driscoll’s premium strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries – hand-picked at the height of British berry season – the result is a collection of drinks bursting with bright flavour, natural sweetness and refreshing complexity. 

STRAWBERRY BLOOM
Driscoll’s fresh strawberries, elderflower cordial, rhubarb & raspberry tonic, special reserve matcha 

BLUEBERRY CHEESE
Driscoll’s fresh blueberries, agave, blueberry cordial, choice of milk, special reserve matcha, topped with goat cheese foam (Dairy). 

RASPBERRY BLUSH
Driscoll’s fresh raspberries, lemonade, Japanese yuzu, special reserve matcha, candied yuzu peels 

BLACKBERRY ORCHARD
Driscoll’s fresh blackberries, honey, peach puree, coconut milk, ube powder, special reserve matcha 

Wallet: All drinks are £7 and iced.
Where: Available exclusively at How Matcha Marylebone
When: From 17- 26 June
Where: 47 Blandford St, London W1U 7HQ

As Wimbledon continues to evolve beyond a sporting event into one of the UK’s defining summer moments, audiences are increasingly seeking experiences that immerse them in the tournament both on and off the court.

Park Hyatt London River Thames is uniquely positioned as the closest luxury hotel to Wimbledon, offering an elevated base for guests looking to stay close to the action as well as offering a series of Wimbledon-inspired experiences.

From 28th June to 31st July, guests can enjoy a specially curated Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Nine Elms Bar & Lounge. The menu features playful seasonal creations including; Tennis Ball filled with strawberry compote, Ivoire chocolate mousse; Matcha Lemon Battenberg served with strawberry jam, matcha & lemon sponge; Elderflower Strawberry Choux with strawberry crémeux, elderflower-infused strawberry; Lemon Verbena Blueberry Tart and Plain & Strawberry Scones using Park Hyatts’ Signature raspberry lychee rose jam, lemon curd and clotted cream.

For those looking unwind on their sun-soaked terrace pre or post championship, two Wimbledon-inspired cocktails will be available; the Wimbledon Spritz, a refreshing blend inspired by strawberries and cream featuring British honey liqueur, fresh strawberries, mint, and prosecco; and the Centre Court Highball, combining sloe gin with fresh cucumber to reflect the crisp, green character of the tournament’s iconic courts.

When: 28th June to 31st July 2026
Wallet: The experience is priced at £58, with an additional £15 option including a choice of Wimbledon-inspired cocktail or a glass of Champagne
Where: 7 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW8 5PH

On Thursday 18th June, the UK’s first deliciously sustainable spoon, eddys, and cult-favourite brand, The After School Cookie Club, are teaming up for a FREE soft serve giveaway.

Available from 4.30pm at The After School Cookie Club’s Shoreditch bakery, the first 75 visitors will receive a complimentary soft serve, served with a tasty eddys spoon – use it, nibble it, crunch it, then gobble it up! The complimentary soft serve is also part of The After School Cookie Club’s brand-new nut-free soft serve range, making it accessible to even more ice cream lovers this summer.

Alongside the soft serve giveaway, which comes at the perfect time for the returning summer weather, the very first arrivals will get their hands on exclusive eddys merchandise including tote bags – helping customers swap single-use wooden cutlery for a more sustainable edible alternative, one spoon (and shopping bag) at a time.

When: Thursday 18th June only, available from 4.30pm
Where: Unit 8, Unit 33 Boxpark Shoreditch, 10 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6GY
How: First 75 visitors only

Five-star hotel, The Landmark London, invites guests to step into an oasis in the heart of Marylebone with its new Palmaráe x Winter Garden Afternoon Tea, created in partnership with luxury gin brand,Palmaráe.

Available from 15^th June to 20^th September beneath the palm trees of the hotel’s iconic eight-storey atrium, the experience draws on Palmaráe’s signature tasting notes with a quartet of beautifully crafted patisserie from Head Pastry Chef Matteo Sargentelli.

Designed to echo the gin’s aromatic flavours, highlights span a citrusy mandarin and caramel pavlova; a Medjool date financier; a Valrhona dark chocolate choux bun with charred apricot and rosemary; and an English strawberry tartlet with spearmint-infused custard cream.

Alongside the patisserie, a cake selection includes raspberry & candied lemon drizzle; Valrhona chocolate & vanilla ‘Gugelhupf’; and a softly spiced carrot, walnut, rum & raisin, while delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones and considered tea pairings complete the offering. Guests can opt to elevate the experience further with the signature ‘Spirit of the Oasis’ cocktail, which blends Palmaráe gin, Seedlip Garden 108, Creole Shrubb, elderflower cordial, lime juice, orange bitters and mint to add a subtle sense of escape.

When: Available from 15^th June to 20^th September, between 2:30pm-5pm on Monday – Friday, and 1pm-5pm on weekends.
Wallet: Priced at £79 per person or £89 with the signature Palmaráe cocktail, reservations can be made at landmarklondon.co.uk or by emailing reservations@thelandmark.co.uk
Where: The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ
How: Find out more via landmarklondon.co.uk

Sipped, not stirred. With martinis continuing to have a serious moment in London right now, The Lobby Bar at The London EDITION has just launched a new ‘Tiny Tini’ flight – giving guests the chance to try three different martinis for £26.

In celebration of Martini Day (19^th June), they have launched a fun martini flight, which includes a classic Grey Goose martini with Mancino Secco and orange bitters, a Tomatini with clarified tomato water and spiced basil oil, and The Spring EDITION with strawberry, rhubarb and champagne air.

At a time when a single cocktail in a luxury hotel can easily set you back £18+, it feels like a fun way to sample a few different styles in one sitting without committing to a full-sized version of each. Bottom’s up!

Where: 10 Berners Street London W1T 3NP
How: Find out more via editionhotels.com

With the World Cup kicking off on 11th June, Portuguese bakery Santa Nata is celebrating every Portugal victory with a special offer for football fans.

Every time Portugal wins a match, customers can enjoy 2-for-1 on all pastel de nata for one hour only the morning after the match*. Led by star player Cristiano Ronaldo playing his sixth and final world cup, Portugal is expected to make a strong run in the tournament.

Portugal’s group-stage fixtures are:

• Weds 17th June, 6PM – Portugal v DR Congo
• Tues 23rd June, 6PM – Portugal v Uzbekistan
• Sunday 28th June, 12:30AM – Portugal v Colombia

The offer will be available across all Santa Nata London stores for the first hour of opening after each Portugal win, including Battersea, Borough, Spitalfields, and Covent Garden New Row, and Covent Garden Piazza.

When: 2-4-1 Pastel de Nata will be offered the following morning, after any Portugal World Cup match win – 10am – 11am all sites except Spitalfields which opens 9:30am.
Where: Various locations
How: Find out more via santanata.com

On 3rd and 10th June, Spiritland King’s Cross will host the first two editions of Toki-O Nights, a new series inspired by Japan’s kissaten listening-bar culture and the growing appetite for more intentional, hi-fi-led nights out in London. Both events are free to attend and centre on the idea of slower, more immersive social listening, with Technics providing the sound set-up and Toki Japanese Highballs (the traditional drink served in Tokyo listening bars) served across the evening.

The first night, on 3 June from 7–11 pm, features Nina Yamada, the Kamakura-born, London-based founder of Jazzy Sport London, whose sets move between deep house, Afrobeat, jazz, Latin and reggae, shaped by a lifelong connection to vinyl and a perspective that bridges Japanese and London music culture.

The second, on 10 June from 7.30–10.30 pm, welcomes Toshio Matsuura, a founding member of United Future Organisation, the collective widely credited with helping establish Japanese club culture in the 1990s. Since then, he has built an international solo career spanning clubs, festivals, remixes for artists including James Brown and Gotan Project, his jazz project HEX, and more recently the Toshio Matsuura Group, released via Brownswood Recordings.

The wider series is rooted in the traditions of Tokyo listening bars, where music, atmosphere and the Japanese Highball sit at the centre of the night. Across the Spiritland dates, guests will also have the chance to win complimentary Toki Highballs and Technics prizes.

How: The evening is free to attend and no need to rsvp, but we would recommend booking a table directly on the Spiritland website here: spiritland.com/reservations/
Where: 9 – 10 Stable St, London N1C 4AB
When: Wednesday 3rd June music from 7pm to 11pm, Wednesday 10^th June music from 7.30pm to 10.30pm

Sobe Burger, the fastest-growing burger franchise in the UK and 2026 National Burger Award finalist, has teamed up with cult-favourite Little Bao Boy to create two new mouthwatering menu items. Both available nationwide until mid-June, the Double Drip Hoisin Stack is available across 56 select QSR and delivery sites, while the SoBe x Little Bao Boy Cheeseburger Bao is available exclusively across select Little Bao Boy delivery sites.

The UK’s obsession with smashburgers isn’t slowing down anytime soon, but in an increasingly crowded market, exciting new flavours are key to success. The limited-edition Double Drip Hoisin Stack and Cheeseburger Bao specials are SoBe Burger and Little Bao Boy’s flavour-led spin on the ever-popular smash burgers and are there to offer something new to the burger lovers.

The Double Drip Hoisin Stack is made up of double-smashed patties with American cheese on a bed of pickled cucumbers, topped with Little Bao Boy’s signature hoisin pulled beef. Finished with lashings of hoisin sauce, chilli crunch mayo, crispy onions, sesame seeds and spring onions, all in a Japanese shokupan bun.

Meanwhile, the SoBe x Little Bao Boy Cheeseburger Bao entails a smashed beef patty, American cheese, dill pickle, SoBe’s signature house sauce, chives and crispy onions.

Where: Available across 56 select QSR and delivery sites
When: Available until mid-June 2026
How: Find out more via sobeburger.co.uk

Canary Wharf has a new reason to sing as Songbird Restaurant & Bar on Cartier Circle in Wood Wharf opens to non-theatre guests for the very first time, launching a dedicated à la carte offering for lunch and dinner. Expect seasonal British flavours, a thoughtfully composed cocktail list, striking interiors from the designer of The Hoxton, and views across the waterfront.

From midday meetings to long dinners over cocktails, the menu is inspired by the British Isles, finished with a little theatre. Striking a balance between comfort and indulgence, the menu opens with signature snacks and starters including crumpets & caviar; devilled eggs with miso mayonnaise & trout roe; braised beef rarebit and cheddar croquettes.

For main course, the pan-roasted cod in an English sparkling wine butter sauce is sure to be a crowd favourite, alongside the wild mushroom pot pie and the Wagyu burger with truffle mayonnaise, finished tableside with freshly shaved truffle*. Desserts lean into nostalgia with a playful twist, featuring the cherry & chocolate mousse and an interactive ‘build-your-own’ sundae experience, served with a generous array of toppings and sauces.

Songbird is elevating the working lunch too: step out of the office and enjoy a selection of standout sandwiches. Highlights include a 5oz dry-aged rump steak sandwich, the Songbird schnitzel, and an indulgent lobster roll.

When: The restaurant is open Tuesday to Thursday from 12pm to 10:30pm, extending to 11pm on Friday and Saturdays. Sundays see a shorter service from 12pm to 4pm.
How: Reservations are now open, book via opentable.co.uk
Where: Songbird Restaurant & Bar, 2 Cartier Circle, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HF

Nela, the acclaimed live-fire restaurant from Amsterdam located at London’s landmark The Whiteley, continues its Saxually Active Sundays,  the monthly all-day party in collaboration with Saxually Active, the creative community from Active Artist Agency and Ben Barnett, aka The SaxMan.

Taking place on the last Sunday of each month from 12:30pm until late, the brunch series will bring together food, music and art to create a vibrant, multi-sensory experience. For the occasion, Nela will be transformed into an immersive art space, with Saxually Active curating a selection of artworks to decorate the venue.

From 1pm to 6pm, Nela will serve its weekend shared style dining brunch menu priced at £66 per person which includes artisanal starters like Sesame Frena with Tomato Matbucha and Charcoal-Kissed Mortadella, followed by a choice of sharing dishes including Taboon Roasted Yorkshire Pudding or 12-hour Flame-Grilled Picanha.

These mains are complemented by elevated sides such as Potato Mille Feuille and Fire-Kissed Wye Valley Asparagus, concluding with a bespoke selection of pastries. Guests can also enjoy delicious cocktails including the Sax Goddess made with Johnnie Walker, Cherry Syrup, Orange Bitter and Make Up Sax, with Zacapa 23, Coffee, Chocolate Liqueur. Roaming performers and DJs, curated by Ben Barnett and Active Artist Agency, will create a vibrant, high-energy brunch atmosphere.

From 6:30pm onwards, the venue transforms into an immersive creative space where music, fashion, art, and performance come together. Live hybrid saxophone sets take centre stage, alongside guest appearances.

When: Takes place every last Sunday of the month from 12:30pm until late.
How: To book a table, please visit nelarestaurant.com
Where: 163 Queensway, London W2 4BD

FRAMELESS, the UK’s largest immersive art experience, has opened its latest limited run residency, Stories – Brought to Life, featuring portraits from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection, which runs alongside its four main permanent galleries.

During the captivating 15-minute immersive experience, which is included in the FRAMELESS standard entry ticket, visitors will be transported into an intimate world where the sitters’ stories vividly come alive. 

Exploring the fascinating lives of some of the most iconic faces from the National Portrait  Gallery’s Collection, the stories of these cultural icons, past and present, unfold in an unforgettable journey that fuses the best of art, technology and powerful human storytelling. 

The limited-run residency in FRAMELESS’ Blank Canvas Gallery features Queen Elizabeth  II, Nelson Mandela, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse and Malala Yousafzai. Included  within the standard FRAMELESS entry ticket, the experience invites visitors to step into some of the stories that form part of the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection in a truly immersive experience. 

The FRAMELESS team has worked closely with the expert curators at the National Portrait  Gallery to tell the authentic, inspiring stories of some of its most loved sitters. The experience brings together a rich tapestry of media, from archival content and photography to excerpts from powerful speeches and original animation.

The new experience celebrates the power of portraits to tell stories we can all connect  with, offering an immediate and deeply human connection to the artworks through the  emotions and experiences of real people. As part of FRAMELESS’ mission to create new ways of experiencing art, Stories – Brought to Life uses new technology to bring visitors  closer to the action, encouraging wider engagement with art and culture. 

When: The experience is open to the public now, and will run until 12th September at  FRAMELESS London, free access is included with all standard tickets to the  immersive art experience when Blank Canvas is open to the public.
How: Visit frameless.com to buy tickets or for more information.
Where: 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP

One for the creative crowd. Paintbrushes and pals at the ready! TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar is teaming up with Pinot & Picasso for a one-night-only sip and paint experience at Battersea Power Station. On Tuesday 9^th June from 6.30pm – 9.30pm, enjoy a citrus-inspired painting session on the terrace, alongside an evening of cicchetti, cocktails, and creativity.

After a complimentary summer spritz and cicchetti sharing board of Italian favourites, guests will be guided step-by-step to create their own zesty masterpiece – with all art materials included and a masterpiece to take home at the end of the session.

How: Book your spot via pinotandpicasso.uk
Where: TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar, art’otel, Battersea Power Station, 3A Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
How: Find out more and make a booking via tozibattersea.co.uk
When: Tuesday 9^th June from 6.30pm – 9.30pm

This May, discover a different side of afternoon tea in Covent Garden with Tea Tales at Dim Sum Library – a playful Chinese-inspired afternoon tea experience where every tea has a story to tell.

Blending authentic Cantonese dim sum, premium Chinese teas and interactive storytelling, Tea Tales transforms the traditional afternoon tea into a fun, flavour-led journey through Chinese tea culture. Designed to be educational, delicious and a little unexpected, the experience introduces guests to legendary teas through curated food pairings, tea-inspired cocktails, mocktails and bubble teas – all served with a contemporary Yum Cha twist.

As part of the experience, guests are invited to begin the experience by rolling the Lucky Dice, which determines their tea destiny and introduces them to one of the five legendary Chinese teas. Each result reveals a unique tea story and pairing, before guests choose how they would like to enjoy it: as an alcoholic cocktail, non-alcoholic mocktail, bubble tea or traditional hot tea.

Presented in an elegant birdcage stand, the Tea Tales afternoon tea features Dim Sum Library signatures including the Wagyu Beef Puff with black pepper, Wild Mushroom & Beetroot Dumplings, Crystal Har Gau and Baked Barbecued Pork Puff, alongside specials such as Yu Xiang Crispy Pork Dumplings and Crispy Fried Purple Cabbage Rolls. Sweet finishes include classic Cantonese egg tarts for the perfect end to the experience.

At the heart of Tea Tales is the tea itself. The drinks menu explores five premium Chinese teas – from delicate Jasmine Pearls to rich, earthy Shu ‘Ripe’ Pu-erh – with each tea reimagined as a cocktail, mocktail and bubble tea. Along the way, guests discover the origins, flavours and folklore behind every blend, turning each sip into part of the story.

The five tea tales include Jasmine Pearls, a floral green tea rooted in a scenting tradition established more than 1,000 years ago during the Song Dynasty, when fresh jasmine blossoms were layered with tea leaves to naturally absorb their delicate floral aroma; Shu ‘Ripe’ Pu-erh, a warming, fermented tea historically linked to Yunnan and the ancient Tea Horse Road; Osmanthus Flowers, loved for their honeyed sweetness and association with the Mid-Autumn Festival; Iron Buddha ‘Tie Guan Yin’ Oolong, one of China’s most celebrated teas; and Chrysanthemum, a traditional floral tea with a history dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

Wallet: Priced at £25 per person, Tea Tales combines interactive dining, tea education and modern Cantonese flavours, offering one of London’s most unique afternoon tea experiences in the heart of Covent Garden
When: Launching on 18th May 2026
Where: Dim Sum Library, Covent Garden, 136 Long Acre, London WC2E 9AA

This summer, the French Riviera comes to Canary Wharf as Bōkan transforms its rooftop terrace into a sun-drenched Côte d’Azur escape in partnership with Citadelle Gin, the original French craft gin.

Set high above the city with panoramic views stretching from the Gherkin to Greenwich, expect azure and white styling, pillars draped with lemons and lavender, and a terrace made for long lunches, golden hour cocktails and late summer evenings.

Alongside Citadelle gin creations such as the Silky Attitude with zesty lemon, mango and creamy coconut and the Negroni Blanc with Lillet for a lighter take on the old favourite; Bar Manager Alex Muller has created a cocktail list inspired by the sprawling city below.

Standouts include the Golden Reel, a salted caramel twist on a daiquiri with popcorn-infused Altamura vodka, bright lime and a smooth indulgent finish, while Roasted Horizon brings sunshine in a glass with Adriatico amaretto, pineapple, yuzu and rhubarb, finished with Planteray OFTD rum for extra warmth. For low and no ABV options, Vanilla Cloud blends coconut, lime and vanilla with Everleaf and a smooth mango foam.

To match, finger-friendly bar food and sharing plates include slow-cooked beef tacos, BBQ chicken wings, and British cheese and charcuterie boards, alongside larger dishes such as the Wagyu Bōkan burger, basil pesto lasagna and chicken Caesar salad.

Where: Bōkan, 40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP
How: Find out more and make a booking via bokanlondon.co.uk
When; Bōkan bar and terrace is open daily, with late hours on Fridays and Saturdays