What To Do This Weekend: 5th – 7th May
OK so it may not be a 3-day weekend (sigh) but that doesn’t stop a number of new brunches, a cheese festival, rum celebration and Cinco De Mayo festivities. Let’s just say this weekend you won’t be going hungry…
Taste of Barbados
Three Days of Cooking and Rum
So, the forecast said that it was going to be sunny this weekend but right now we think they might have got that one wrong…but that’s OK because we can pretend we are in warmer climates at the Taste of Barbados. Taking place on South Molton Street, it’s three days of celebrating Bajan culture, cuisine, music, art and of course rum. There’ll be cookery demonstrations from top Barbadian chefs such as Michelin trained Jason Howard and Anthony Cumberbatch. There’ll be a rum masterclass with Mount Gay Rum ambassador, Miguel Smith, and mixology classes hosted by Global Rum ambassador, Ian Burrell. There’ll also be live music from the likes of Arturo Tappin & Band. Nikkita and Jazz and Calypsonians Red Plastic Bag.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th May
Where: South Molton Street, W1K 5QE
Website: Get Tickets Here
No 32 The Old Town
New Spring Menus
If you were in South London last weekend chances are you headed to No 32 The Old Town for a bank holiday drink or two… This weekend things are going to be a little calmer and, to give you even more of a reason to visit, they’ve just launched brand new menus for Spring. Think coconut pancakes with caramelised banana, slow cooked short rib of beef and white chocolate creme brûlée. Oh, and it’s not completely dry – opt for the Rhubarb Julep or Smoked Charcoal Margarita and relive your carefree 3-day weekend.
Available now at No 32 The Old Town, No 1 Duke Street, No 11 Pimlico Road and No 197 Chiswick Fire Station
Where: No 32 The Old Town, The Pavement, London, United Kingdom
Website: www.no32theoldtown.co.uk
The London Cheese Project
Two-Day Cheese Festival
The London Cheese Project is a free 2-day festival at Camden Market, home to The Cheese Bar, aka London’s most popular cheese toastie destination. Guests can buy cheese directly from producers and taste various cheesy dishes for themselves – you’ll find everything from cheese toasties to fried Swiss cheese balls and we. can’t. wait.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May
Where: Camden Market, North Yard, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AH
Website: www.londoncheeseproject.com
The Perception at W London
Retox Brunch
Brunch, it can either be a healthy affair or it can be the most indulgent meal of the week, but what do you do if you can’t choose between the two? Then you go to the new brunch at W London. There’ll be serving unlimited food which you can both retox and detox on. There’ll be a smoothie bar, fresh fruits and brunch staples like smashed avocado and eggs benedict but then there’ll also be cocktails, bottomless Champagne if you fancy it and Oreo cheesecakes, matcha and toffee panna cottas and desert rose gateau. Add into that DJs and live music and you’ve got yourself a great Sunday brunch.
Sunday 7th May and then every Sunday
Where: 10 Wardour Street, Leicester Square, London, W1D 6QF, United Kingdom
Website: www.theperceptionbar.com
STK London
Ibiza-Style Brunch Party
STK London know how to host a party. This Sunday they are teaming up with sister restaurant, STK Ibiza, to help celebrate the start of the summer season in the best way possible: Veuve Clicquot, a decadent brunch and Ibiza-standard DJ’s. VIP tables are available too, if you want to really get in the spirit of the white isle.
Sunday 7th May
Where: ME London, 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
Website: Get Tickets Here
The Hyde Bar
Book Ahead: Whisky Tasting
Being a connoisseur of any spirit is fairly high up on our bucket list, and while we like to think we know a fair bit about gin, the world of Scotch is a whole ‘nother ball game. The Hyde Bar are unlocking the secrets of Scotch by teaming up with Speyside distillery, Macallan, for a Scotch whiskey tasting masterclass that we hope will turn us all into pros. Learn about the history of the drink’s production after cocktails and canapés and, of course, get to try the stuff – Macallan Rare Cask, The Macallan Reflexion, Macallan M Decanter and Macallan Oscuro will all be on offer. Guests will also receive a very special personalised bottle of Macallan Rare Cask signed by Master Blender at the Macallan Distillery.
Friday 19th May – book tickets now
Where: The Hyde Bar, Westbourne Terrace, London, United Kingdom
Website: www.roseatehouselondon.com
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