17 Must-Visit Popups Coming To London This March

Enjoy an elevated Mother’s Day roast

This Mother’s Day, STK London is inviting guests to celebrate the women in their lives with an irresistible Sunday spread. Available exclusively on March 15th, it will be serving up an indulgent Family Roast Board, complete with wagyu beef, lemon and rosemary roasted chicken, and slow-cooked lamb. It will also be served with all the traditional trimmings and port gravy.

All mother-figures will also receive a complimentary bouquet of flowers to make the day that extra bit more special.

Where: STK Stratford, The Gantry, 40 Celebration Ave, East Village, London E20 1DB / STK Strand 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA
Website: www.stklondon.com

Attend The Other Art Fair

The Other Art Fair is returning this year from March 5th to the 8th. The event will see over 175 independent, emerging artists flock to The Truman Brewery, Shoreditch, to display their work. As well as this, visitors can also expect to see immersive installations, performances, DJ’s, and, of course, a fully stocked bar.

The fair prides itself on variety, with a range of oil paintings, photographs, neon lights, textiles, and mixed media pieces on display. Prices also range from £100 to £10,000, so those on a tighter budget can also access high-quality art.

Where: Number 1, Ely’s Yard, 15 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR
Website: www.theotherartfair.com

Celebrate Mr Bao’s tenth birthday

This March, Peckham’s neighbourhood favourite, Mr Bao, is celebrating its 10th birthday, and it plans to pull out the stops to mark the occasion. Exclusively available on March 5th, the team will host Mr Bao’s 10th Birthday Feast. For one night only, it’ll offer a set menu, complete with a line-up of the restaurant’s greatest hits, from crab and prawn dumplings to black miso salmon bao.

Other dishes to feature on this limited edition menu include grilled lamb chops and mushroom tempura. Your meal will also be rounded off with an irresistible slice of yuzu drizzle birthday cake.

Where: 293-295 Rye Lane, London SE15 4UA
Website: www.mrbao.com

Attend an inspiring summit

London’s biggest International Women’s Day event is set to take place on March 6th this year, and with an impressive line-up of guest speakers, it isn’t one to miss. Now in its sixth year, Allbright’s Step Forward summit promises to be bigger than ever, bringing together a host of inspiring women shaping the future of wealth, entrepreneurship and health.

The lineup features Jill Scott MBE, Angela Scanlon, Amber Rose Gill and Anna Whitehouse. Attendees will gain access to panel discussions, workshops, a networking lunch and lots more.

Where: 52 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SD
Website: www.stepforward.com

Explore this fashion exhibition

After months of anticipation, Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art will finally be arriving at the V&A museum at the end of this month. The exhibition marks a UK first, tracing over 100 years of Elsa Schiparelli’s work and influence.

Open to the public from March 28th onwards, the exhibition will showcase some of the acclaimed fashion house’s most iconic pieces in a celebration of its boundless creativity and ongoing influence in the fashion industry under the directorship of Daniel Roseberry.

Where: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
Website: www.V&A.com

Browse this affordable art fair

From the 4th to the 8th of March, the Affordable Art Fair will be taking over Battersea to showcase the works of over 900 artists spanning 115 different galleries. The fair’s spring instalment will aim to shine a light on contemporary female artists, womanhood, and the power of art as a means of connection.

Visitors will be able to browse an array of specially curated exhibitions, including “finds under £500,” with pieces on sale from £100.

Where: Evolution London, Queenstown Road, Chelsea Bridge, London, UK
Website: www.affordableartfair.com

Spend Mother’s Day at Fulham Pier

The newly opened Fulham Pier is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a bottomless brunch offering at its Riverside Market.

It is inviting guests to enjoy a relaxed dining experience with a curated selection of its best-selling dishes from its food vendors.

Your meal can be paired with either 1.5 hours of bottomless Prosecco or Mimosas, while a live DJ will create the perfect atmosphere to supplement your experience.

Where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
Website: www.fulhampier.com

Catch a screening at BFI Flare

The BFI’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is returning for its 40th year from the 18th to the 19th of March. In a celebration of queer cinema, the BFI Southbank will host a vast programme of screenings, talks, special events, panels, and DJ sets.

This year, BFI Flare will be divided into four thematic programme strands: Hearts, Bodies, and Minds, alongside a new strand to commemorate the 40th edition, Treasures. It will also present 31 world premieres of different features and short films.

Where: Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT
Website: www.bfiflare.com

View new work by David Hockney

From March 12th, the Serpentine Gallery will be exhibiting a collection of new and recent works by David Hockney. David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting will unveil a new collection by the acclaimed British artist, comprising five still lifes alongside five portraits that depict members of the artist’s close circle.

Accompanying the exhibition, the gallery will present a large-scale printed mural by Hockney in the garden at Serpentine North. The work highlights a scene from A Year in Normandie’s spring cycle, depicting a tree house.

Where: Serpentine North, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR
Website: www.serpentinegallery.com

Try this new restaurant opening

March marks an exciting new restaurant opening for Temaki on Mayfair’s Maddox Street. After first opening its doors at Brixton Market in 2021, Temaki quickly earned a cult following, with foodies flocking to try its famed handroll bars. Now, it is set to re-enter London’s dining scene with its new home being in the heart of Mayfair. Here, the emphasis will shift towards a broader selection of Japanese small plates designed for sharing. Think A4 wagyu sliders and crispy rice topped with premium cuts of fish.

The menu will also be accompanied by a curated wine list, Japanese sake and a cocktail menu.

Where: 11 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2QF
Website: www.temaki.com

Indulge in a limited edition afternoon tea

Bloomsbury Hotel is partnering up with accessories brand Elizabeth Scarlet this March to transform its Dalloway Terrace into a springtime sanctuary. Guests will be invited to enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea experience complete with rhubarb and hibiscus profiteroles and orange blossom madeleines.

For sandwiches, the fillings include marinated cucumber and cream cheese, harissa chicken mayonnaise and smoked salmon. The drinks menu also showcases Pomelle Apéritif, featuring a selection of sundrenched cocktails.

Where: 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN
Website: www.bloomsburyhotel.com

Celebrate Irish culture at this festival

The St Patrick’s Day Festival is returning on March 15th this year and promises to be London’s most joyous celebration yet. At the heart of the event is a vibrant main stage which will host an array of headline acts, including the Irish Culture Centre Choir, Nell Mescal, and the Cór Na nOg choir.

Expect powerful moments, uplifting music and the very best of Irish and London‑Irish talent throughout the day. Make sure to also catch the St Patrick’s Day parade, which will take over central London at midday.

Website: www.stpatricksfestival.com

Partake in the Margarita Mile

Running until March 16th, the Margarita Mile invited Londoners to enjoy a different kind of pub crawl. El Tequileño has taken over the city to bring a much-needed dose of Mexican sunshine.

With over 45 venues participating in the event, March marks the perfect time to have a margarita firmly in hand. Read our definitive guide to the event, plus our favourite spots to add to your hitlist here.

Where: venues across London
Website: www.margaritamile.com

Attend this IWD lunch

The Barbary Notting Hill is celebrating International Women’s Day this year by hosting a lunch in collaboration with Mary Portas OBE.

Portas will be interviewed by comedian and cultural critic Viv Groskop, with the talk offering a reflective look at her career as a renowned businesswoman, broadcaster, activist and author. Ahead of the talk, ticketholders will be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a lunch complete with signature dishes from the restaurant’s menu.

Where: 112 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RU
Website: www.thebarbary.com

Enjoy this spring-themed afternoon tea

Arriving at the Shangri-La Hotel this month, its St-Germain Afternoon Tea collaboration promises the ultimate, floral-inspired spring escape. It will arrive at The Shard’s iconic hotel on March 17th and invite guests to enjoy an irresistible, spring-themed afternoon tea.

The menu will feature classic scones with jam and clotted cream, beautifully crafted pastries and, of course, St-Germain cocktails.

Where: 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
Website: www.shangrila.com

Try this Japanese green tea tasting experience

On March 7th, join Keiko Uchida for a relaxed and authentic Japanese green tea tasting experience at their Notting Hill studio. The team are inviting guests to discover the beauty and diversity of Japanese tea as their experienced Tea Master guides you through a tasting of three of Japan’s most loved green teas.

Read our definitive guide to green tea here.

Where: 120 Talbot Road, London, W11 1JR
Website: www.keikouchida.com

Visit this fashion-themed funfair

KOIBIRD is celebrating the launch of its SS26 collection with a fashion-themed funfair, complete with prizes, parties and lucky draws. On March 26th, guests will be invited to indulge in a little chaos and a lot of fun.

The event promises 20 per cent off its new collection, games and prizes, and a £1000 KOIBIRD voucher draw.

Where: 62 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2PB
Website: www.koibird.com