15 January Pop-Ups To Look Forward To
January in London is a great time to reset. The excess of December fades, routines re-emerge, and the city groans back to business again after the holidays. If you’re feeling a bit lost about what to do this month, we’ve got you covered from winter terraces to visit, exciting restaurant takeovers and other ways to shake off the winter blues.
Wine & Dine at Sam’s Riverside
Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith and Sam’s Waterside in Brentford are launching a ‘Wine & Dine’ January offer. From 5th January to 13th February, guests will be able to enjoy a two-course lunch or early evening dinner for two, paired with a carefully selected bottle of wine, all for £75.
where: Hammersmith & Brentford
website: www.samsriverside.co.uk
Mindful Chef’s smoothie bars
Mindful Chef, a food service that delivers recipe boxes with fresh, quality ingredients to your home, is getting on the road this month, with its first pop-up smoothie bar. Whether you like yours fruity, like their Berry Gut Boosting, packed with cultures and fibre-rich blackberries and blueberries, or rich and nutty like their Peanut Butter Protein with sweet dates and banana, there are plenty of options. And all their smoothies are dairy-free and contain no refined sugars. Once more, for the rest of their pop-ups, they will be giving away free smoothies to a number of customers.
where: across london
website: www.mindfulchef.com
Lost Epoch at 2 Chesham Hotel, Belgravia
2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia has introduced Lost Epoch, a collection of walking maps, offering an interesting way to get to know the city. Starting and finishing at the hotel, each route explores Belgravia, Knightsbridge, or Chelsea through overlooked streets and historic façades. The walks are all about discovering places that go beyond the must-see lists – just remember to bundle up and stay warm while you brave the outdoors.
where: 2 Chesham St, London SW1X 8DT
website: www.2cheshamhotel.com
Wild Nutrition at Liberty
Running from 8 January to 8 February 2026, Wild Nutrition takes over Liberty’s iconic Atrium with Rooted in Wellness, an immersive space designed as a pause from the usual January “reset” narrative. The pop-up brings the brand’s Food-Grown approach to nutrients, formulated to be recognised and absorbed like real food, into the heart of Regent Street, with complimentary 1:1 consultations from Wild Nutrition’s registered nutritional therapists most Wednesdays and Thursdays. Alongside consultations, there are a handful of events and moments built into the programme: a free live performance by spoken-word artist Sophia Thakur on 14 January, and weekend sessions with The Poetry Machine’s Beth, who turns your intentions into verses typed on seeded paper you can take home or plant.
Where: Liberty, Regent Street, London W1B 5AH (Head to The Atrium and Beauty Hall).
Website: www.wildnutrition.com
Hotori at Sanderson
Hotori is arriving at Sanderson from 30th January to take over every Friday and Saturday with bold flavours, beautifully crafted dishes and an electric dining atmosphere. The immersive pop-up experience combines standout food, cocktails and late-night energy – expect dishes like A4 Kagoshima wagyu, lobster Yuzu-Kimizu, glazed yakimono, sushi and more.
where: 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Expect an immersive pop-up experience where standout food, cocktails and late-night energy collide.
Badiani’s gelato & wine tasting menu
Head to Badiani in Chelsea, and indulge in a guided gastronomic journey through the art of gelato, including four savoury flavours which have never been served in the UK before. Taking place on 21st January, 18th February and 18th March, look forward to small tasting dishes from starters to dessert, each featuring a gourmet gelato with five Italian wines/bubbles paired with each course and a Sgroppino to finish the evening.
Where: Badiani Chelsea, 303 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9QH
website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Southbank Centre winter lights
If you find yourself missing the festive displays and London’s Christmas light displays, head to the Southbank Centre for their winter light display. The exhibition features work by artists Samia Halaby, David Batchelor, Rafaël Rozendaal, France Lise McGurn, Jakob Kvist, Nathaniel Rackowe, Squire & Partners, Liz West, Otecki and Tavares Strachan. The displays use art and colour in playful ways and touch on topics like individual and collective identity, the environment and technology. You can see the light displays until 18th January.
where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
GONG x Schweppes: The Art of Low & No
This January, GŎNG at Shangri-La The Shard is offering a limited-time collaboration with Schweppes that redefines alcohol-free and low-alcohol cocktails without compromising on flavour or complexity. You can try their two signature serves: Mori (Everleaf Forest, raisin and orange cordial, citrus, Schweppes Ginger Ale) and Asa Akumi (Kay Junmai Daiginjo sake, peach, kasu cordial, Schweppes Slimline Tonic Water) – it sounds like the ideal spot if you’re taking a bit of a January reset (with a great view).
where: Level 52, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
website: www.gong-shangri-la.com
Oui Madame
This evening-only restaurant nestled inside Sawyer & Gray is a stunning place to visit for a delicous wine dinner. The menu centres on modern European sharing plates, blending classical technique with seasonal ingredients. Dishes are designed to be enjoyed slowly alongside a carefully curated wine list drawn from Sawyer & Gray’s cellar. Whether you’re looking for a low-key date night, a long-overdue catch-up, or a quiet evening, Oui Madame is a lovely place for dinner this month.
where: 290 St Paul’s Road, London N1 2LH
website: www.ouimadame-restaurant.co.uK
London Art Fair
London Art Fair is returning this January with an exceptional line-up of modern and contemporary exhibitions, live performances, immersive installations and a great programme of talks and workshops. Taking place from 21st to 25th January, the London Art Fair is a great place to discover thousands of works by world-renowned artists, and also explore pieces by emerging names.
where: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
website: www.londonartfair.co.uk
Le Pont de la Tour
If you’re looking for a pretty winter terrace to visit, we’d recommend Le Pont de la Tour. Wrap up in cosy blankets, relax beside the fire pits and enjoy views of London’s iconic Tower Bridge, as you dig into their bespoke winter menu paired with the perfect wines. The menu can take you from mozzarella and truffle arancini to baked whole sharing Reblochon cheese and honey and mustard cocktail sausages with red wine sauce.
Where: 36D Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE
Website: www.lepontdelatour.co.uk
With views of London’s iconic Tower Bridge from your Thameside table, you’ll be treated to bespoke winter menus.
Chotto Matte
Chotto Matte promises the best of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine in a seriously cool atmosphere. This month, the restaurant has launched Love January, a 7-course Nikkei sharing menu paired with Three Spirit functional spirit alternatives, designed around balance and wellness. Available Monday to Friday for £50 per person, this one’s a good option if you’re doing dry January.
where: 11, 13 Frith St, London W1D 4RB
website: WWW.chotto-matte.com
Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World
This is your final chance to experience the extraordinary legacy of iconic fashion photographer Cecil Beaton at Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World. Bringing together more than 200 works, ranging from photographs and letters to portrait sketches, fashion illustrations, and costumes, the exhibition offers a vivid portrait of Beaton’s creative universe. On display are his celebrated images of some of the 20th century’s most iconic figures, from Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, as well as artists like Salvador Dalí.
WHERE: St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE
website: www.npg.org.uk
Burns Night at Chop House
Celebrate Burns Night at the Chophouse with a traditional menu inspired by Scotland’s great bard, featuring haggis with neeps and tatties and hearty winter dishes. Plus, add a Dalmore whisky flight to complete the experience and warm you up. Or head to At Butlers Wharf Chophouse & Tavern for traditional bagpipes – and the Ode to the Haggis will be performed on Sunday, 25th January.
where: Liverpool Street, 16A New Street, Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4TR
website: www.chophouse-restaurant.co.uk
Celebrate Burns Night at the Chophouse with a traditional menu inspired by Scotland’s great bard.
Winter Lodge at The Montague on the Gardens
Head to the Winter Lodge at The Montague on the Gardens for a unique pop-up dining experience, featuring traditional Swiss cheese fondue. Available until 31st March 2026, this cosy seasonal pop-up serves delicious Swiss cheeses like Emmental and Vacherin that you can dip crusty bread and new potatoes into for the perfect winter date.
where: 15 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BJ
website: www.montaguehotel.com
