16 Summer Pop-Ups To Look Out For In August

The Savoir (Re) Faire Supper Series

London’s zero-waste restaurant Silo has partnered with Maison Ruinart to launch a monthly supper series that’s inspired by Ruinart Blanc Singulier champagne. The supper series is all about showcasing the restaurant’s response to the challenges of climate change, so you can expect sustainable gastronomy on your plate. Book now for the next dinner that’s slated for 7th August.

when: monthly until mid-november
where: Silo, First floor, Unit 7 Queens Yard, White Post Lane, E9 5EN
website: www.opentable.com/r/silo-london

Roberto Cavalli at Selfridges

If you’re looking for a new summer wardrobe, head to Roberto Cavalli’s exclusive pop-up store at Selfridges to shop the latest Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi Fall 2024 precollection. From bandana prints to denim, the collection is designed to take you from the office to the beach, with some stylish picks that are versatile, cool and perfect for a wardrobe makeover.

when: till 18th august
where: selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB
website: www.selfridges.com

An iconic pizza residency

If you’re craving some NYC-style pizza, this month is looking great for you. The team behind Jay-Z‘s favourite pizza spot, Lucali, is bringing the cult New York pizza joint Proper Slice BYGB to London for just a month. Some iconic slices include the New York (spicy vodka tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, stracciatella and basil) and the Mafioso (spicy meatball marinara, mozzarella, chillies and red onion).

If you’re craving some NYC-style pizza, this month is looking great for you.

Canary Wharf story stations

Book lovers, this one’s for you! Canary Wharf will now have Short Story stations, launched in partnership with Penguin Books so you can get yourself free stories, poems and extracts from novels. For South Asian Heritage Month, there will be some great picks available including Sathnam Sanghera ’s Empireworld, Naina Kumar’s Say You’ll Be My Jaan and work from Penguin-published authors like Salman Rushdie and Lavina Mehta.

where: Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Jubilee Place, canary wharf
website: www.canarywharf.com 

Riverside food halls for summer

The perfect summer escape – this riverside spot is serving up global food and drink across its two food halls. On the menu are grilled eel rolls with sweet BBQ sauce from Sushi Kamon, empanadas and hot bocadillos from Solis, classic smash burgers with American cheese and waffle fries from Manna and lots more. Plus, expect seasonal cocktails and live DJs enjoyed with riverside views.

when: till september
where: The Riverwalk, North Entrance, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8DD
website: www.arcadefoodhall.com/arcade-x

Team GB Fanzone

If you’re following the Paris Olympics (whether you’re in it for the sports or the memes), make a day out of it, and head to Grosvenor Square to watch free, live screenings. It’ll be a really sporty atmosphere, with appearances from Team GB athletes like British sailor Annie Lush and hockey gold medallist Shona McCallin MBE on the cards too.

If you’re following the Paris Olympics, make a day out of it, and head to Grosvenor Square.

when: till 11th august
where: Grosvenor Square
website: www.mayfairldn.com/team-gb-fanzone-grosvenor-square

Bocconcino’s Summer Parties 

What’s summer without an epic summer party? Head to Bocconcino Mayfair to enjoy some live music with special performances, exquisite Italian cuisine and great summer vibes in a chic setting, with music playing well into the night. The next events include the Into the Wild party on 3rd August, and the Carnival of Mayfair on 24th August – book early so you don’t miss your spot.

when:3rd and 24th august
where: 19 Berkeley St, London W1J 8ED
website: bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk

The Lobster Bar

If you’re looking for a little getaway out of London, The Swan at Streatley’s summer pop-up, The Lobster Bar looks like the ideal spot for a warm day out. With a riverside bar and BBQ that serves giant prawns, native lobster, and classic burgers, you can expect some gorgeous grills on the menu. Also on the cards is live music, a picnic vibe and stunning river views.

when: till september
where: HIGH STREET, STREATLEY-ON-THAMES, RG8 9HR
website: www.coppaclub.co.uk/theswanatstreatley

A luxe ice cream trolley

Summer makes the perfect excuse for a midday ice cream, and this is the perfect spot for it. Raffles London at The OWO has launched an ice cream pop-up that’s serving some delicious flavours with an assortment of toppings. Served from an ice cream trolley, you can choose between a cone or a cup of vanilla soft serve that’s crafted by the hotel’s pastry team, and choose between an assortment of accompaniments like fresh strawberries, meringue, raspberry coulis and more.

Summer makes the perfect excuse for a midday ice cream, and this is the perfect spot for it.

when: August, 12pm to 6pm
where: Courtyard at Raffles London at The OWO
website: www.raffles.com/london

UK’s first chaat championship

Executive Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond is hosting the UK’s first chaat challenge this summer. A staple on Indian restaurant menus, if you’ve ever wondered how many pani puris you can eat in one sitting, this is your chance to find out.

Executive Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond is hosting the UK’s first chaat challenge this summer.

when: weekends, till 1st september
where: Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond, 31 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NQ
website: www.cinnamon-bazaar.com

Mistletoe Mixer

It might be heatwave season, but Christmas has already come to London, folks! The Mistletoe Mixer at Merchant House is a nostalgic pop-up that’s got retro decor and a playlist that has all the classics on it. There’ll even be an eggnog-inspired drink garnished with toasted marshmallows and a Negroni-style cocktail made with Warners Christmas Cake Gin.

It might be heatwave season, but Christmas has already come to London.

when: till 17th august
where: Merchant House, 13 Wells Court, London, EC4M 9DN
website: www.designmynight.com

Brunch with an orchestra

For a very elevated brunch indeed, head to The House & Garage Orchestra Brunch at The Anthologist by Drake & Morgan and listen to some Garage classics by The House & Garage Orchestra. The two-course brunch includes a sharing board of vegan superstraccia cheese, hummus, aubergine dip, olives, tomato salsa, Suffolk rosemary salami and crispy sourdough, buttermilk chicken burgers with chipotle mayonnaise, shakshuka flatbread, eggs benedict with chips or truffle and a burrata tortellini.

when: 24th August
where: the Anthologist, 58 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BB
website: shop.drakeandmorgan.co.uk

Copenhagen’s cult-favourite burger

The sell-out smash burger restaurant Gasoline Grill will be popping up at Double Standard, at The Standard, London for summer. Some call these the best burgers in the world, so you don’t want to miss a chance to get your hands on them.  

These burgers are quite the showstoppers and will be available for the first time outside their hometown. 

when: 12th August to 15th September
where: 10 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EG
website: www.standardhotels.com

A limited-edition guava margarita slushy menu

Pastaio has relaunched its summer slushy series this year, and this time it’s all about this time bringing the spirit of aperitivo to London. Throughout the month, you can sip on guava margarita slushies from La Punta Expendio de Agave, one of Rome’s most exciting mezcal and tequila bars. The limited edited offering will be available alongside Pastaio’s range of seasonal antipasti and pasta that make a refreshing summer treat.

when: august
where: Pastaio, 19 GANTON ST, CARNABY, LONDON W1F 9BN
website: www.pastaio.co.uk

Bankside Hotel’s Summer Pop-Up

There’s nothing like an icy G&T on a hot summer’s day, and Bankside Hotel has just that, served from a cool vintage van. Plus, there are live acoustic performances, and cool, arty surroundings that make this a fun spot to head to after work for some summer coolers.

There’s nothing like an icy G&T on a hot summer’s day, and Bankside Hotel has just that.

when:  weekdays 4 to 8pm, august
where: 2 Blackfriars Rd, Upper Ground, London SE1 9JU
Website: www.artyardbarandkitchen.com/backyard/

Meatopia

Meatopia London is a legendary festival for fire-cooking lovers that takes place over four days.

Look forward to fire-cooked food, with drinks and entertainment to match, and some incredible chefs including Scotland’s youngest Michelin-starred chef, Sam Yorke and lead fire-cooking expert, Ana Ortiz.

When: 29th August to 1st September
Where: Tobacco Dock, London E1W 2SF
Website: www.meatopia.co.uk