How To Spend This Easter Weekend

Enjoy a Sunday roast at The Ivy West Street

There’s nothing like a lovely Sunday roast on Easter weekend, and The Ivy is definitely one of our favourite spots for it. The menu includes a 21-day aged Herefordshire sirloin with red wine gravy and roasted corned chicken for two, or go for the roast breast, truffle-stuffed leg ballotine, and watercress with matchstick potatoes. Your roasts are served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, green beans, carrots and savoury cabbage, making a fabulous Easter lunch.

where: 1-5 West St, London WC2H 9NQ
website: www.ivycollection.com

Shop at this vintage market

A paradise for vintage lovers, this market is the perfect place to discover mid-century furniture, retro home décor, and timeless fashion from the 1920s to the 2000s. Whether you’re looking to add a statement piece to your home or refresh your wardrobe with unique finds, this is a must-visit shopping destination this spring.

when: 19th april
where: Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 1LT
website: www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk

Explore this South Asian art exhibition

Curated by Salima Hashmi, one of South Asia’s most renowned curators, alongside her co-curator Manmeet K. Walia, this exhibition brings together 26 emerging and established artists from six South Asian countries. The show explores the region’s shared history and resilience through contemporary art, featuring new works created for the exhibition and pieces never before shown in London, spanning painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, video, and installations.

When: 11th April to 21 June
where: The SOAS Gallery, SOAS University of London, Thornhaugh Street,
Russell Square, WC1H 0XG
website: www.soas.ac.uk

Head to this fun night out

Stork, one of London’s best African restaurants, is an exciting spot to head to this Easter weekend. The celebrations can take you from day to night, starting with a delicious lunch menu (think jumbo prawns, traditional curried goat and Tomahawk steak). Later in the evening, don’t miss Stork’s afrobeat DJ sets every Friday and Saturday night from 8 pm until midnight.

If you’re looking for a spot to head out to for dinner, drinks and some great music, don’t miss Stork’s afrobeat DJ nights

where: 13-14 Cork St, Mayfair, London, W1S 3NS
website: www.storkrestaurant.com

Visit this Spanish-Mexican restaurant

Decimo at The Standard will host a late-night Sobremesa, a Spanish tradition of relaxed conversation, connection, and dancing to toast the long weekend.

Look forward to a menu of contemporary Spanish-Mexican plates and late-night drinks and dancing. Special guest Coco Maria, a globally recognised DJ from Mexico, will spin a curated set of Brazilian, South and Central American, and Caribbean vinyl for what looks like a very special evening.

when: 18th april
where: 10th Floor, 10 Argyle St, London WC1H 8EG
website: www.decimo.london

Watch a film on the rooftop

London’s open-air cinemas are opening again for the season, and if you’re looking for a spot to cosy up with some popcorn and your favourite film, we’ve got our eyes on the Rooftop Film Club. This weekend they’ve got some great films on from Wicked on Friday night to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on Saturday and Love, Rosie on Sunday.

where: stratford and peckham
website: www.rooftopfilmclub.com

Take the kids for indoor cricket

If you’re looking for a place to keep the kids entertained, head to Sixes for some indoor cricket (plus, with their special offer, kids can eat for free). Expect batting challenges powered by world-class sports tech that’s all about testing your power and speed (but it’s also super easy to catch on, even if you haven’t played before). For the adults, there’s craft beer and cocktails and plenty of nibbles.

where: across london
website: www.sixescricket.com

Visit this immersive London bar

For something a little different, head to Avora, a first-of-its-kind cocktail experience that brings together beautiful theatrical sets and delicious cocktails with a cast of talented actors set to entertain you. Wander through a magical land, with bioluminescent interiors and extraordinary entertainment, for a truly special experience – this is no ordinary drinks destination.

where: 5C, 127 Hackney Rd, London E2 8GY
Website: www.avora-experience.co.uk

Check out this gorgeous garden

The Isabella Plantation is a beautiful 40-acre woodland garden set within a Victorian plantation. Hidden within Richmond Park, you’ll find the most beautiful floral-filled woodland, home to over 500 species of plants. And best of all, it’s free to visit.

The Isabella Plantation is a beautiful 40-acre woodland garden.

where: The Old Police House, Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom W2 2UH
website: www.royalparks.org.uk

Challenge your friends to shuffleboard

The cocktail and shuffleboard bar Electric Shuffle is kicking off the bank holiday season with an Easter brunch that promises some serious party vibes and a bottomless brunch. Expect some great tunes from the resident DJ, a bottle of prosecco (or four beers) for every guest, endless sourdough pizza (it will keep coming for the full two hours) and an hour of high-tech shuffleboard.

where: across london
website: www.electricshuffle.com