What To Do This Weekend 09.05.24
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ADDIE CHINN
HIT THE DANCEFLOOR:
STEREO x Diplo
Covent Garden live music and cocktail bar STEREO is celebrating its one-year anniversary on 24th May. To mark the occasion, it’s secured an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated DJ Diplo from 10pm to 3am. On the same night, guests can sample STEREO’s new spring cocktail menu. Tickets start from £35.
35 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE
Visit RA.co
PLAN A WEEKEND AWAY:
The Macallan x Cirque du Soleil
In celebration of its 200th anniversary, single-malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan has joined forces with Cirque du Soleil to create a theatrical experience like no other. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Macallan estate in Speyside – a picturesque 485-acre stretch of land in the Scottish Highlands – the event promises to be immersive and unforgettable. Daily performances are at 8:30pm, excluding Sundays, from 9th-31st May. Tickets cost £200pp.
Speyside Estate, Easter Elchies, Aberlour, AB38 9RX
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ENJOY SOME RETAIL THERAPY:
Diptyque New Store
Luxury fragrance and candle brand, Diptyque will open a store in the heart of Mayfair next Wednesday. Maison Diptyque will be an immersive retail concept on New Bond Street, stocking all of the brand’s scents, as well as offering some yet-to-be-announced sensory experiences.
107 New Bond Street, Mayfair, W1S 1ED
Visit DiptyqueParis.com
DRINK WELL:
Sibin
Tucked away within the Great Scotland Yard hotel, Sibin is a speakeasy-style bar that’s just had an overhaul. Formerly celebrated for its vast collection of 170 whiskies, it’s said goodbye to half of them, so guests can now discover a more refined assortment of spirits, fine wines and champagne, along with five newly crafted cocktails and a bar food menu. Enter through a hidden bookcase, and count on live music every Thursday and Friday evening from 8:30pm.
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, Embankment, SW1A 2HN
Visit HyattRestaurants.com
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW:
Taste of London Festival
Taste of London is returning to Regent’s Park for its 20th anniversary celebrations in June. It’ll be showcasing dishes from London's most in-demand menus, delicious drinks and great entertainment over five food-filled days. Attendees can expect artisanal produce stalls and food trucks from some of the city’s most booked-up restaurants, as well as live cooking classes, drinks pop-ups and live music
Outer Circle, Regent's Park, NW1 5HA; 12th-16th June
FANATIC/JOSHUA ATKINS
GET DATE NIGHT RIGHT:
Embassy Gardens
An American drive-in cinema experience is coming to London this Saturday. In Nine Elms, The Embassy Gardens Drive-In Cinema will be screening back-to-back blockbuster films – from a James Bond to The Lion King – from 10am to 10pm. To up the ante, you can hire a spectacular classic or supercar – each with its own wireless speaker – or you can bring your own vehicle or deckchair. Food and drinks will be served by The Alchemist – think classic popcorn, burgers, beers and cocktails – and can be delivered straight to your car.
3 Viaduct Gardens, Nine Elms, SW11 7AY
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REBECCA HOPE
TAKE THE GIRLS:
JOIA
JOIA Rooftop – the lively bar and terrace on the 16th floor of art’otel London Battersea Power Station – is back for its second season of sunshine, small plates and sundowner cocktails. Throughout the summer, guests can enjoy a curated line-up of menu exclusives, live entertainment and bank holiday barbecues, courtesy of partnerships with Portuguese tinned fish specialist Minerva and Big Green Egg. The latter is putting on a Solicito Sunday series on 26th May and 25th August, when a creative menu of dishes will be cooked exclusively on the Big Green Egg.
art’otel London Battersea Power Station, 15th Floor, 1 Electric Boulevard, Battersea, SW11 8BJ
Visit JOIABattersea.co.uk
@HEARTZEENA
SHOP PRE-LOVED:
Heart Zeena Summer Sale
This Friday and Saturday, there’s a rare chance to shop the wardrobes of one of our favourite influencers, Zeena Shah. Known for her eclectic and colourful taste, shoppers will be able to shop Zeena’s pre-loved clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery, as well as some beauty products and homewares, too. The sale will take place in Hackney on Friday 10th May from 10am-7pm and 11th May from 10am-7pm.
Hangar 6, Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, E8 2BT
Follow @HeartZeena on Instagram.
ROBSON MEDIA
TRY A NEW MENU:
Hithe + Seek x James Sharp
Part of The Westin London City hotel, Hithe + Seek has announced a collaboration with James Sharp – MasterChef: The Professionals contestant and co-founder of Palette Dining and Hash Hut London. Together with Hithe + Seek head chef Fabio De Paolis, he’s put together a menu of punchy, flavour-packed dishes that will be available on 7th-11th May. Look out for elevated hash browns infused with brown butter and beef tartar, seared queen scallops and poached oysters, and a mini-venison saddle wellington
60 Upper Thames Street, Mansion House, EC4V 3AD
Visit HitheAndSeek.com
ELEVATE YOUR HOME:
Affordable Art Fair
Following its Battersea run, the Affordable Art Fair returns to Hampstead Heath this weekend, showcasing the best in contemporary art from £50 a piece. New this year is the University of the Arts London Made in Arts London’s showcase, as well as work from finalists in the Jackson’s Art Prize 2024. Visitors can also browse a range of bars, cafés and food trucks, with live DJs and drinks until 9pm – plus, a family hour at the weekend.
Lower Fairground Site, Hampstead Heath, NW3 1TH; 8th-12th May
Visit AffordableArtFair.com
DAVID STUDWELL
BOOK IN:
The Regency Greenhouse
Got a big birthday coming up? Luxe event space, One Marylebone, has unveiled a new private dining room: The Regency Greenhouse. With room for to 30 guests, the space is filled with hanging greenery and florals, making it perfect for hosting birthdays, weddings or intimate celebrations. As for the food, an indulgent Middle Eastern themed menu includes dishes like harissa cabbage and Persian chicken, alongside a specially curated drinks offering.
1 Marylebone Road, Marylebone, NW1 4AQ
Visit TheGreenhouses.London
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