15 of the Best June Pop-Ups and Supper Clubs
We can but hope that June has some very sunny days in store for us but one thing we can be certain of is that there are meringues, martinis, seafood, gin and all round feasting to be participated in so read on, plan ahead and get booking. It’s going to be a good one.
Juniper Manor
Immersive Gin Drinking
Sipsmith has teamed up with Gingerline to host an immersive gin and dining experience to celebrate World Gin Day. Curiosity and secrecy are key so details are thin on the ground but expect a sensory, gin-laced experience which whisks guests through the ages. A 4-course feast will pair Sipsmith-based drinks with each dish. Location TBC but somewhere between Highbury & Islington and New Cross on the East London Overground. Runs until early 2018.
Saturday 10th June – 31st January 2018
Where: Secret Venue - TBC
Website: www.junipermanor.com
Sanderson Hotel
Italian Cocktails
Sanderson is teaming up with the Italian liqueur, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, to create a range of special aperitivo-style Italicus Rosolio di Bergamot cocktails and give us all a taste of Summer. The drinks will be available every Tuesday and come with complimentary arancini, cured meats and tomato and mozzarella.
Until 1st September
Where: 50 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NG, United Kingdom
Website: www.sandersonlondon.com
The Last Days of Shoreditch
Small Plates Pop-Up
Chef Ben Spalding is hosting a pop-up restaurant at The Last Days of Shoreditch. Small Plate Sessions will serve ‘punk tapas’ in a buzzy but relaxed environment across the no-reservations terrace and bar, and the 50-cover mezzanine restaurant. Dishes include chicken salt sandwich and silky charcoal Holy F*ck Fudge drenched in rum and set on fire. Open 5-11pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays until the end of August.
Now until 26th August
Where: 288 Old Street, Shoreditch, EC1V 9LA
Website: www.benspalding.co.uk
Bordeaux Butterfly Bar
Bordeaux Wines' First Summer Pop-Up
For the first time ever, Bordeaux Butterfly Bar is coming to Broadgate for the summer. This is a unique event that gives the opportunity to try some of Bordeaux’s best wines, from dry whites to reds and sparkling wines. There will be speed tasting and wine advice from wine experts, wine pairing with street food snacks and traditional French boules games.
12th – 16th June
Where: Finsbury Avenue Square near Broadgate Circle
Website: www.bordeaux.com
Quaglino's
Martinis and Meringues
Quaglino’s is teaming up with Meringue Girls to host a pop-up cocktail and dessert bar for the month of June. The Head Bartender has created 4 different Martini cocktails and each will be served with a different flavour meringue kiss. The mezzanine bar will serve a sensory dessert menu with dishes like a deconstructed lemon meringue pie and beehive meringues served on a honey and thyme tart. £1 from every bill will go to The Gynaecological Cancer Fund’s Lady Garden Campaign.
1st June – 30th June
Where: 16 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AJ, United Kingdom
Website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk
Sprout
Al Fresco Supper Club
Author and Chef (and the man behind Duck & Waffle), Dan Doherty, will be at the Fifth Floor Terrace of Harvey Nichols hosting ‘Sprout’ a supper club that celebrate seasonal ingredients and greenery. The exclusive menu will consist of a complimentary Sipsmith cocktail on arrival matched to snacks, followed by playful sharing plates; an innovative main inspired by some of Doherty’s favourite British flavours and European cuisines; and a twist on a classic British dessert to finish.
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th June
Where: Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Terrace, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RU
Website: www.harveynichols.com
Floating Pocket Park
Floating Gin Bar
World Gin Day will be celebrated at the Floating Pocket Park with a botanical gin bar. The exclusive bar can hold up to 100 guests and will be open on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer. There will be a specially developed G&T menu with classic gins and mixers as well as cocktail making masterclasses and gin tasting events.
Thursdays and Fridays from 10th June to 19th August
Where: Paddington Basin.
Website: www.merchantsquare.co.uk
Banquet in Toad Hall
BOOK AHEAD: Window in the Willows Supper Club
The Literary Hour is back this summer with ‘A Banquet In Toad Hall’, a Wind In The Willows-inspired pop-up, held in a secret North London location. The immersive dining experience will see guests enjoy a 5-course banquet inspired by Ratty’s picnic on the riverbank and the banquet in Toad Hall itself. Expect the usual readings during the meal and added surprises. The Literary Hour’s previous events have sold out sharpish so get booking now!
22nd August – 3rd September 2017
Where: A Top Secret London Location
Website: www.theliteraryhour.com
