Woop-De-Doo, Here’s Some Weekend Plans For You
Oh hey weekend! We’re giving you the silent treatment because it’s been four days now and we still haven’t heard a word from you. And yet now here you are, promising all sorts of fun events out of the blue and, well, we just don’t have the time to pack them all in.
That said, we’re going to have a little scroll and see what you’ve got on offer… but don’t think you’re getting away with ghosting us!
National Geographic Traveller Food Festival
National Geographic’s inaugural food festival arrives in town on 20th July. Enjoy three days of ‘travelling’ without ever leaving London’s Business Design Centre, via the medium of great food. The main stage will be alive with chefs, including iconic French chef Raymond Blanc, jostling with an impressive roster of food personalities like John Torode and Andi Oliver as well as more top chefs, among them Gennaro Contaldo, Adam Handling and Zoe Adjonyo, all presenting live cooking demos as they go.
As well as chefs, punters can look forward to meeting authors, all experts in their fields, from journalist Felicity Cloake, who will be taking to the main stage to talk about her book, One More Croissant for the Road, to the likes of Kay Plunkett Hogge, Asma Khan, John Gregory Smith, Tommy Barnes and Theo Michael; all imparting their knowledge and advice on a range of foodie subjects.
2oth-21st of July
Where: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, The Angel, N1 0QH
Website: Get Tickets Here...
Fly Me To The Moon...
You’d be a luna-tic not to attend a week filled with moon-inspired cocktail masterclasses, talks headed by Margaret Atwood and more at, yep you guessed it, the Moon Festival! Taking place in Greenwich, fill your space-boots with all things art, music, politics, astronomy and gastronomy – all of which will be seen through a lunar lens.
Where: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Website: www.moonfestival.co.uk
Did Someone Say Gin Festival?
After a whopping refurb, The Waterfront in Wandsworth has decided to celebrate by holding a gin festival. Live music will excite the ears while gin experts will be on-hand representing big national names such as Tanqueray, Hendrick’s and Bombay Sapphire. Plus expect London gin favourites including Half Hitch, Hayman’s and Sipsmith for a festival that’ll make for some good old fashioned gin-infused fun this Saturday. There’ll be tastings galore, all housed on the new river facing terrace. Fancy a snack? Gorge on a seasonal, ethically sourced menu with highlights of grilled king prawns, smoked chicken and pea croquettes, and sharers of BBQ Dorset lamb and seafood platters.
Saturday 20th July from 12-5pm
Where: The Waterfront, Baltimore House, Juniper Drive, SW18 1TS
Website: www.thewaterfrontlondon.co.uk
Have You Ever Fancied Ice Cream Topped With Hot Sauce?
Ok, a bit of an odd one, but then again weekends sometimes require a bit of crazy, right? Fuller’s Kitchen part of Fuller’s pubs have just launched the whackiest ice-cream offering. Originally introduced for National Ice Cream day, they’ve decided to keep it running as a pop-up for the next couple of weeks. So what the heck is it? Well… imagine buffalo milk ice-cream meets fried chicken, chips and hot sauce and you’ve hit the nail on the head… and no, we’re not kidding! Located next to Farringdon’s Conductor pub, you’ll find this #foodporn-esque feast ready for the taking.
While vegetarians and vegans alike are probably shaking their heads wondering where their own weird ice-cream creation is, fear not! A vegan chocolate option made with coconut milk will also be available! If, however, you’re more of a Mr Whippy to-go type of guy or gal then rest easy knowing boozy ice cream floats and Build-Your-Own stations are also available.
Thank us later for giving you the inside scoop…
Running until the 31st of July
Where: Fleet Place, Farringdon
Website: www.fullers.co.uk
Summer of Limoncello
The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has shaken things up this summer, notably thanks to limoncello brand Pococello who are bringing nine new dishes and four new cocktails to the table! Basically, if you can’t get to the Amalfi Coast this summer despite refreshing Sky Scanner one too many times, then live vicariously through some lemon drinks in Mayfair – sorted!
Expect a limoncello etiquette guide, chef’s table experiences and a limoncello making masterclass, and a whole load of cocktails. All you have to do is find out more!
Until the 30th of September
Where: Piccadilly, Mayfair, W1J 7BX
Website: www.mercanterestaurant.com
Banksy Art Pop-Up Gallery
Art enthusiasts are invited to a unique Banksy show this weekend! Original pieces by the street artist will be on display at a special pop-up gallery, with visitors able to purchase gifts and memorabilia galore. Limited edition prints of some of Banksy’s most famous works will also be available to buy, and who knows, maybe he himself will make an appearance… although we’ll have no idea who to look out for!
19th-21st of July
Where: The Old Fire Station Gallery, Market Place, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AG
Website: www.thesincuragroup.com
Enjoy Some London Restaurants With Remarkable Art
Do you often find yourself wandering around art galleries wishing you were really in a fine-dining restaurant tucking into caviar? No? Just us? OK then. But, for those who do get a little peckish during an exhibition then why not combine both? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite restaurants with awesome artwork and you can find them all here…
Website: Grab The Monet And Go
Catapult Into Gingerline’s Latest Immersive Dining Experience
Beware! You’re about to be catapulted through a tantalising taste adventure hidden in Gingerline’s secret headquarters. Yep, that’s right, the Gingerline creatives have been hard at work creating the next of their latest interactive multi-dimensional dining experience, Chambers_.
Returning to their secret HQ in Hoxton, Chambers_ returns with a brand-new dining adventure (and even a shiny new name!). In true Gingerline style, it’s super top secret so we’ve broken down the gist of the experience just for you. But shhh, don’t tell anyone!
If this tickles your fancy then know that tickets are on sale now! So, if there’s one thing you do this weekend, make sure it’s bagging yourself a Gingerline experience!
Website: www.chambersofflavour.co.uk
London’s Best Nightclubs
We’ve just done a guide to the best nightclubs. I know right, about time! But, as this is the case, we can’t wait to share it. So, check out where to shake your tail feather 2k19 style and come this way…
Website: The Party Is This Way...
The Mindful Drinking Festival
Boozers look away… Club Soda is hosting its sixth Mindful Drinking Festival this month in support of those who wish to rethink or revamp their drinking habits. Guests are invited to experience 40 of the best alcohol-free beers, wines, spirits and cocktails in the industry, some of which are brand new this year. The exciting drinks have replaced alcohol with various natural ingredients like sea kelp and rooibos, and attendees are welcome to enjoy them in the sun while they listen to live DJ sets and celebrate the mindful drinking movement. A cocktail masterclass will also be available.
Saturday 20th of July
Where: Spitalfields Market, Commercial Street
Website: www.mindfuldrinkingfestival.com
Midnight Swimming Is A Thing...
Ok, Ok, granted this image doesn’t exactly reflect a pool by night – but try finding people swimming about at midnight that doesn’t include some sort of Spring Break angle. Hampton Pool is in fact running midnight swimming lessons and we ain’t kidding! It’s in a heated pool, don’t worry, so you can butterfly yourselves silly and stay warm at the same time. Find out more here!
Where: Hampton Pool, High Street, Hampton, TW12 2ST
Website: Swim This Way...
Andaz London Presents: 'Temple Cinema'
Fancy watching classic horror The Blair Witch Project in an eerie hidden Masonic Temple? Of course you do. When City lifestyle hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street teamed up with the East End Film Festival we knew great things were on the horizon, or the screen if you will, and the dark art of horror filmmaking will be taking screen-centre. Snaking between old school classics to contemporary productions, the eerie experiences will this weekend turn to The Blair Witch Project. That’s #weekendgoals right there!
Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of seats to hide behind…
Screenings from 19.30pm – 22.30pm
Where: Masonic Temple, Andaz London Liverpool Street, 40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN
Website: www.andazlondonevents.com
8 Courtyards To Cool Down In This Summer
Sometimes you just need to escape people bumping into you with shopping bags. It’s fine. We all feel ya! So, saunter into one of these cool courtyards, far from the madding crowds, and grab yourself an Aperol Spritz – you deserve it! Here’s our pick of the best summer courtyards…
Website: Courtyard Lovers This Way...
The Berkeley
Oh yes, The Berkeley has been up to its old tricks again and this time it’s with the launch of brand new bar and terrace at The Berkeley. You’ll soon be feeling like a bougie connoisseur, indulging in a fine selection of rare wines, Champagnes and dark spirits, yippee! There’s a really intimate feel to this new bar, offering a sense of old-world glamour, plus it’s got its own terrace for the warmer evenings overlooking beautiful Belgravia. The space totally gives off ’70s vibes thanks to the decor, too (what’s not to love?). The bar is hewn from a stunning walnut wood, taken from a 300-year-old tree from the Fullback Estate, Lincolnshire and it’s coupled with a colour palette of soft corals, creams and pinks to offset its earthy richness.
So, given all of that, why not check it out for yourselves this weekend?
Where: Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom
Website: www.the-berkeley.co.uk
