Easter has officially arrived in London, and the city’s cultural calendar is in full swing. This April promises a month of irresistible food collaborations, wholesome Spring days out and plenty of new openings to keep you well fed. From rooftop taco parties and Guinness pizzas, to the iconic annual Boat Race and Little Venice Film Festival, here is our guide to all the unmissable events and pop-ups that this Easter has to offer:

Dine with Charlie Chaplin at The Ivy

On April 16th, The Original Ivy on West Street will be commemorating Charlie Chaplin’s birthday by hosting an immersive night complete with a curated menu and entertainment all night long.

Guests can expect to be transported back in time in a celebration of the legendary star of the silver screen. With tickets costing £75 per person, diners can dive into a bespoke three-course meal, accompanied by live jazz performances, and even an appearance from Chaplin himself.

Where: 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ
Website: www.theivy.com

Try the ultimate Irish pizza

Another foodie collaboration to add to your April hitlist, Crust Bros and Daffodil Mulligan will be serving up the ultimate Irish pizza all month long. Available across all Crust Bros venues, the pizza reimagines Daffodil Mulligan’s culinary signature in a limited-edition dish made up of Guinness rarebit, Pater Hannan sugar pit cured bacon, and Guinness BBQ sauce.

Celebrate Irish flavours with this irressitible pizza collaboration.

Where: Crust Bros venues across London
Website: www.crustbros.com

Tuck into this Spring restaurant collaboration

If you are looking for a Spring dining experience like no other, the Tate Modern Restaurant will be collaborating with The Newt in Somerset on April 17th. Head of Food at The Newt, Gelf Alderson, and Luke Benson, the hotel’s Cellar Master, will be joining forces with Tommy Boland, Head Chef at the Tate, for an exclusive one-night-only takeover.

Diners can expect a set menu brimming with seasonal flavours, from crisp spring cabbage to heritage British white beef. The meal will also be accompanied by four award-winning Cyders from the Newt’s orchards.

Where: Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Book here

Celebrate Easter with this film and lunch experience

The Brush East London Grand Café is celebrating Easter with a family-friendly film and lunch experience, taking place across the weekend. From April 4th to 5th, families are being invited to enjoy a two-course lunch while watching a festive classic.

Choose between Wonka or Peter Rabbit, while you dive into a traditional roast dinner, complete with a Kinder Surprise dessert. Situated inside the grounds of the Art’otel Hoxton, tickets are priced at £50 for adults and £20 per child.

Where: 84-86 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3JL
Book here

Enjoy the ultimate taco experience

This April, The London Taco Experience is coming to Brixton for the ultimate celebration of Mexican cuisine. Bringing together a selection of London’s best traders, including MexClub, Los Gordos and Taco Bros, visitors can expect a day like no other, complete with flowing tequila, live music and of course an abundance of tacos.

Taking place on April 18th at Freight Brixton, a new rooftop bar, taco prices will be capped at £4.50 to allow foodies to try as many as possible throughout the day.

Where: 33 Brixton Station Rd, London SW9 8PB
Book here

Treat the family to a Richmond easter escape

If you are looking for a day out that the whole family can enjoy this Easter, Scott’s Richmond is teaming up with leading childcare specialists TARKA, to offer just that. Running from April 7th to 10th, guests are being invited to enjoy stress-free lunches while their little ones are kept entertained by a curated programme of supervised, creative table-top activities.

Children aged 3 to 8 will be kept entertained on the first floor, while adults can relax downstairs and enjoy Scott’s iconic seafood menu while looking out at the Thames.

Where: 4 Whittaker Ave, Richmond TW9 1EH
Website: www.scottsrichmond.com

Head to Spitalfields to celebrate 10 years of this restaurant

This month, Som Saa will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary by returning to its 2016 prices. From April 20th until the 26th, diners will be able to enjoy its iconic Isaan-style deep-fried seabass at its original Climpson’s Arch price of £14.

A selection of dishes from its 2015 Climposn’s Arch residency will also be making an exclusive return to the menu, including the smoked chicken leg with tamarind jaew dip, and the grilled aubergine salad with soft-cooked egg and prawn floss.

Where: 43A Commercial St, London E1 6BD
Website: www.somsaa.com

Try a new burger collaboration

The team at Honest Burgers are serving up a new dish this month in collaboration with Sauce Shop. From March 31st until May 11th, it will be inviting guests to enjoy the spicy flavours of the south with its Maple Cajun BBQ Burger. The filling consists of smoky bacon, melted American cheese, buttermilk fried onions, crisp lettuce, homemade pickles, and is of course topped with a generous beling of Maple Cajun BBQ sauce.

Where: All Honest Burgers venues across London
Website: www.honestburgers.com

Watch the Boat Race from Fulham Pier

The bank holiday marks the return of the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge University, and there is no better place to watch the rivals take each other on than at Fulham Pier. On April 4th, it is inviting spectators to enjoy the iconic race at its newly renovated Riverside Market, where you can expect to be immersed in the heart of the action. Think live music, vibrant food stalls and even a pop-up rowing race simulation. From 4pm onwards, it’ll also be hosting a boat race after party that will run until 11pm.

Where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
Website: www.fulhampier.com

See the tulips at Hampton Court Palace

There are few better ways to celebrate Spring than by paying a visit to Hampton Court Palace for its annual tulip festival. It will be back in full bloom on April 3rd, and will feature a display of tens of thousands of tulips and other colourful flowers.

There are few better ways to celebrate Spring than by paying a visit to Hampton Court Palace for its annual tulip festival.

Where: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Website: www.hamptoncourtpalace.com

Visit this Champagne pop-up

Piper-Heidsieck is celebrating Easter in style this year with its lineup of Champagne screenings in Covent Garden. It will be hosting an extensive programme of sporting events, films, and award ceremonies, including the Boat Race and the Olivier Awards, and of course, these screenings can be enjoyed with a glass or bottle of Champagne.

It will be running from March 30th until April 12th, between 11am and 8pm each day.

Where: 17B and 18B The Marketplace, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RB
Website: www.piperheidsieck.com

Shop this Notting Hill popup

To celebrate its first-ever physical pop-up store, Sassy Squid have a host of exciting events lined up this April. The shop itself will be open from April 11th to 19th, and invites guests to browse its collection of linen pieces spanning dresses, blouses and trousers. During the launch weekend, shoppers will also be offered cocktails, nibbles and goodie bags, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

It’ll also be hosting a run club led by elite athlete Anya Culling on the 12th in partnership with Zigi Swim, and a supper club on the 15th hosted by private chef Susie Flory. It’ll be concluding celebrations on the 19th with a Sunday brunch entitled A Yoghurt Bowl Affair.

Where: 2 Blenheim Cres, Notting Hill, London, W11 2NN.
Book here

Get a matcha-inspired manicure

Calling all matcha enthusiasts. On April 9th, Forest Feast will be hosting the ultimate pop-up to celebrate the launch of its new Matcha Chocolate Almonds, made in collaboration with PerfectTed. Beauty lovers will be able to book in for a free ‘matcha glazed’ almond-shaped manicure. This can be enjoyed while sipping on a complimentary iced matcha and snacking on the Forest Feast treats.

Enjoy a matcha inspired manicure while snacking on Forest Feasts latest almond treats.

Where: 5 French Pl, London E1 6JB
Book here

Experience this arts festival

This April marks the return of the Roundhouse 360 Festival, and this year it will be celebrating its 20th birthday. It will be showcasing an eclectic lineup of music, theatre, dance, and community events all month long. From April 8th to the 29th, the space will become home to a theatrical celebration of world-class talent.

Among the programme highlights is the prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam final, and performances from the likes of Kae Tempest and Femi Koleoso from Ezra Collective.

Where: Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8EH
Website: www.roundhouse.com

Celebrate independent cinema at this film festival

Another cultural billing for this month is the Little Venice Film Festival, which will be taking place from April 22nd to the 28th. This annual showcase of independent UK and international cinema aims to amplify underrepresented voices and support the filmmaking industry. This year, it will be screening over 100 films, in a bid to celebrate new cinematic voices.

This annual showcase of independent UK and international cinema aims to amplify underrepresented voices and support the filmmaking industry.

It will be taking place in a mix of locations across London, spanning a range of traditional cinemas through to more unconventional spaces, like tube stations and cafes.

Where: venues across London
Website: www.littlevenicefilmfestival.com

Catch this new musical

Coming to the RSC on April 29th, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind is a bold new musical that tells the true story of William Kamkwamba. Based on his memoir and the film by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this world premiere has been dubbed a “stunning” and “life-affirming” tale of hope and defying expectations.

It is running from April 29th until mid-July at Soho Place, with tickets available to book now.

Where: 4 Soho Pl, Charing Cross Rd, London W1D 3BG
Website: www.rsc.com

Explore this new landmark exhibition

From April 10th onwards, The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, will be inviting the public to discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, will track ten decades of the late royal’s life from birth and childhood through to her impressive reign as Queen of England.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, will track ten decades of the late royal’s life from birth and childhood through to her impressive reign as Queen of England.

Featuring approximately 200 items, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II to date. Highlights include her christening robe, wedding dress, coronation gown and the ensemble worn for Princess Margaret’s wedding.

Where: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Book here

Be transported to the world of David Bowie

On April 22nd, a new installation will be coming to the Lightroom, which will celebrate the life and legacy of a British rock legend. David Bowie: You’re Not Alone is a multimedia spectacle that documents iconic performances and interviews as well as never-before-exhibited material from the visionary artist.

Projected across 11-metre-high walls, the exhibition offers a multisensory experience like no other.

Where: 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, King’s Cross, London
Website: www.lightroom.com

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