22 Brilliant Pop-Ups Kicking Off The Festive Season This November

Discover This Free Art Exhibition 

If you’re seeking a fresh cultural twist this November, The Curatist Residency is taking over Noho Studios near Oxford Circus from 3rd to 6th November, and it isn’t one to miss.

The four-day immersive gallery will bring together five contemporary artists who have transformed sculptural ceramic rum bottles into vibrant, one-of-a-kind canvases. Beyond the visual art, visitors can explore how aroma and texture translate into taste via four specially curated tasting cocktails designed around the artworks. General admission is completely free to wander, with optional advance tickets available for cocktail flights and canapés or dedicated rum tastings.

Where: 67 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7PT
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Shop luxury winter outerwear at this Notting Hill pop-up

Outerwear devotees can upgrade their cold-weather wardrobe this season as London label DUCIE takes over 2 Blenheim Crescent from 3rd to 9th November.

The exclusive Notting Hill pop-up showcases the brand’s new AW26 collection alongside its best-selling classics, featuring statement faux fur coats, plush shearling jackets, and butter-soft leather essentials. Beyond perusing the rails, visitors can get involved in an enticing calendar of in-store activations throughout the week, from Matcha Mornings with Jenki and wellness gatherings to an evening wine session hosted by Amie Wine. It’s an unmissable destination for West London style lovers looking to wrap up warm in serious style.

Where: 2 Blenheim Crescen, London W11 2NN
Website: www.ducie.com

Kick off the festive season at this Christmas lights switch-on

London’s most glamorous shopping district is officially welcoming the holidays on Thursday 12th November as Bond Street hosts its dazzling annual Christmas lights switch-on.

From 4pm to 8pm, the street will go entirely traffic-free, culminating in a live brass band countdown before the iconic Crown Jewel lighting scheme illuminates at 7pm for its final festive run. Visitors can stroll pedestrianised avenues packed with exclusive luxury activations, from Montblanc calligraphy sessions to festive treats and seasonal drinks courtesy of fashion powerhouses like Burberry, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, and Sketch. It’s the ultimate evening to admire spectacular, Instagram-worthy seasonal façades and kick-start your luxury holiday shopping in style.

Where: Bond Street
Website: www.bondstreet.com / www.newwestend.com

Discover new art over a glass of rosé at amie wine

For a relaxed cultural evening, head to Belgravia’s amie wine studio in Eccleston Yards. Launching on 10th November and running through to 18th January 2027, the wine bar and gallery space is hosting for me, for you, an uplifting new solo exhibition by East London-based artist Niamh Birch that explores the beauty and intimacy of giving and receiving flowers.

The opening night offers the chance to meet the artist over wine, get involved with interactive painting, and enter raffles for original artwork, with sales supporting both the artist and a clean-water charity charity. It’s an ideal spot to sip a chilled glass with friends while uncovering exciting, new British artistic talent.

Where: 13 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ
Website: www.amiewine.com

Browse this butter knife pop-up in Islington

Cult kitchen knife brand Allday Goods is opening the Allday Mini Mart, a two-day pop-up on Upper Street in Islington on 14th and 15th November.

Part British off-licence, part old-school grocer, it’s launching a limited-edition collection of butter knives made with the likes of Bold Bean Co, Pip & Nut, Ottolenghi, Maldon Salt and Kerrygold. Each handle is made from melted-down plastic waste from the partner brand, paired with a Sheffield-made steel blade, which makes for a colourful and very giftable set of kitchenware.

Where: 264 Upper St, London N1 2UQ
Website: www.alldaygoods.com

Discover Le Creuset’s immersive Harrods pop-up

Iconic French cookware brand Le Creuset is bringing a world-first immersive pop-up to Harrods, transforming the department store’s Linley Kitchen on Level 3 from October 20th through November 13th.

The interactive experience uses AI-powered camera technology to track movement and sentiment, matching your instinctive reactions with Le Creuset’s legendary rainbow of cast-iron shades to reveal the colour that is truly “Made to Be Yours.” After finding your culinary match, you’ll receive a bespoke piece of digital artwork as a keepsake to take home or add to the in-store Community Canvas.

Where: 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
Website: www.lecreuset.com

Book into this one-night farm takeover

On Monday 9th November, The Waterman’s Arms in Barnes is welcoming Coombeshead Farm into the kitchen for one night only.

Executive Head Chef Sam Andrews will team up with the farm’s team, who’ll be bringing their commitment to ethical farming, careful treatment of ingredients and nose-to-tail cooking to the pub’s menu. With expansive river views and plenty of neighbourhood charm, it’s a cosy way to spend a November evening.

Where: 375 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9PY
Website: www.watermansarms.com

Try an alternative take on Michelin dining

Two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table is ditching its signature tasting menu on 11th November for Off Menu: Chappett’s, the first in a new three-part series with culinary platform Sera.

Co-founders James Knappett and Sandia Chang are serving the Taiwanese and Chinese home cooking they eat themselves, including turnip cake with scallop and bacon XO, prawn crackers with beef tartare and rice bowls with Mama Chang’s lu rou. Dishes will be passed around from different corners of the room to a casual, standing crowd, with James and the team cooking, pouring and hosting throughout.

Where: 70 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QG
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at this Chelsea pub

The Surprise is serving up a one-day-only Thanksgiving menu on 26th November, pairing classic American dishes with the best of British produce.

On the menu, roast Creedy Carver turkey crown and a Tennessee whiskey and honey roasted ham, both served with all the trimmings. For dessert, think Pumpkin pie with bourbon whipped cream and pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy all this and more in one of London’s prettiest pubs this November.

Where: 6 Christchurch Terrace, London SW3 4AJ
Website: www.thesurprise.com

Try this festive feasting menu

Cafe Kowloon is giving Londoners a reason to ditch tradition this Christmas with a festive feasting menu designed for sharing, available from 24th November.

It starts with a spread of dim sum for the table, including Wagyu ox cheek curry puffs and mushroom dumplings, followed by a choice of two sharing plates such as duck crown with sour plum sauce, steamed market fish or mushroom claypot rice. Set beneath the railway arches, with banquettes for up to ten fitted with lazy Susans and live DJs every Friday and Saturday, it’s an easy pick for a big group celebration.

Where: 392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH
Website: www.cafekowloon.com

Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day here

To mark Beaujolais Nouveau Day on November 19th, Hackney canal-side restaurant Sune is teaming up with Will Gleave, Chef-Patron of Margate’s acclaimed Sargasso, for a celebratory feast that you won’t want to miss.

Lunch kicks off with a three-course Lyonnaise set menu, complete with half a carafe of Nouveau straight from the barrel and optional snacks like fresh oysters and charcuterie. Afterward, the party spills outdoors for Sune’s annual barrel-bottling bash, barbecue-grilled Lyonnaise hot dogs, and an oyster stand from Fin & Flounder, wrapping up with an à la carte dinner service packed with regional specials.

Where: 129A Pritchard’s Rd, London E2 9AP
Website: www.sune.com

Indulge in caviar and white truffles at Frog

Chef Adam Handling MBE is spotlighting two of the culinary world’s ultimate luxury ingredients with a pair of tasting dinners at his Michelin-starred Covent Garden flagship this month.

On November 17th, the six-course Ahrelia Caviar Dinner will celebrate six expressions of caviar, including Oscietra, Kaluga, and Beluga, across dishes like BBQ scallop and a decadent caviar waffle. A week later on November 24th, Handling will team up with Wiltshire Truffles founder Zak Frost for a six-course White Truffle Dinner featuring chestnut custard, ‘Frog fried chicken’ sweetbreads, and aged beef with bone marrow. Both evenings are priced at £300 per person, and you can always pop downstairs to Eve Bar for a nightcap afterwards.

Where: 34-35 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HG
Website: www.frogbyadamhandling.com

Book into this Thai fine dining collaboration

Three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is welcoming Chef Tam Debhakam of Bangkok’s two Michelin-starred Baan Tepa to Chelsea from 12th to 14th November, for a collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Kim Ratcharoen that runs across just five services.

The two Thai chefs will cook side by side on an entirely new tasting menu rooted in the food they grew up with, with dishes including Kanom Krok with crème fraîche and caviar and turbot with kaeng som, turmeric and kachai.

Where: 68 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HP
Website: www.restaurantgordonramsay.com

Visit an alternative ice cream pop-up

Cult dessert makers Big Kid Ice Cream are bringing another dose of delicious chaos to South London on November 21st with the second instalment of their one-day-only ‘Meal Deal’ pop-up series.

Taking over their Peckham to mark Godzilla Day, the event celebrates founder Harry Webb’s obsession with the iconic monster alongside the launch of a new three-tub drop of Asian-inspired ice cream flavours. Walk-ins are welcome, and every purchase helps raise funds for youth and community charity the Big Kid Foundation.

Where: Unit 2, Print Village, Peckham, SE15 4PU
Website: www.bigkidicecream.com

Book this Southeast Asian supper club

For an inventive dining experience, look no further than this one-night-only collaboration between Southeast Asian supper club Jiran and British kitchen icon Lyle’s Golden Syrup.

Taking place on Friday 6th November at Amor’s Cafe in Fulham, founders Lip and Zoey are hosting an intimate dinner showcasing how the sweet syrup can elevate traditional Southeast Asian dishes. Guests will be treated to a bespoke menu featuring golden syrup woven into everything from savoury glazes and aromatic marinades to decadent desserts.

Where: 512 Fulham Rd., London SW6 5NJ
Website: www.jiran.com

Book ahead for a star-studded anniversary feast at Theo Randall

To mark a milestone 20 years of his acclaimed Mayfair dining room at the InterContinental London Park Lane, Theo Randall is closing out his celebratory chef series with a phenomenal one-night dinner.

On Friday 6th November, Randall will step into the kitchen alongside culinary heavyweights Angela Hartnett, Phil Howard, Matthew Ryle, and Gennaro Contaldo for an unforgettable multi-course feast. Uniting five of the UK’s most respected chefs under one roof, this landmark evening promises exceptional Italian craftsmanship and peerless dining. Tables are extremely limited for this one-off culinary summit, so booking well in advance is essential.

Where: Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
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Celebrate the birthdays of two London institutions

Two of London’s heavyweight culinary favourites are joining forces for a massive joint celebration on Saturday 7th November as SMOKESTAK marks 10 years and manteca celebrates five.

Taking over Shoreditch’s Protein Studios, conveniently perched halfway between the two hotspots, the powerhouse teams will fire up the off-set smoker and wood-oven for a one-night-only “15 year” Blok Party. Guests can expect a street food feast spilling out onto the pavement until late, with all proceeds from the evening going directly to charity. It’s an unmissable autumn bash for East London food lovers looking to toast two neighbourhood icons.

Where: 31 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EY
Website: www.smokestak.com / www.manteca.com

Dine among the vines with Nyetimber

Nyetimber is opening its Manor Estate in West Chiltington to the public on 13th and 14th November, a rare winter opportunity to see behind the scenes at one of England’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers.

Evenings will begin with a sparkling reception and canapés, followed by a four-course seasonal menu from Executive Chef Steven Edwards, a former MasterChef winner. Each course is paired with a Nyetimber wine, building to the estate’s flagship 1086. At £195 a head, it’s a special-occasion pick for anyone willing to make the trip into the South Downs.

Where: Nyetimber Vineyard, Gay Street, West Chiltington, Pulborough RH20 2HH
Website: www.nyetimber.com

Head to Somerset for a Michelin-starred Champagne supper

Discerning food lovers looking for a luxurious countryside getaway should book ahead for the Ruinart Savoir (Re)Faire Supper Series at Michelin-starred Osip in Somerset.

Taking place on Friday 20th November and Friday 11th December, this intimate dining collaboration explores how sustainable agriculture and fine gastronomy adapt to a changing climate. Guests can expect to indulge in a hyper-seasonal, harvest-led tasting menu uniquely paired with Ruinart’s innovative Blanc Singulier cuvées. With seats strictly limited for both remaining dates, advance booking is essential to experience this masterclass in terroir-driven dining.

Where: 25 Kingsettle Hill, Hardway, Bruton BA10 0LN
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Head to the Cotswolds for a fire-led supper club with Theo Clench

For a luxurious countryside escape this autumn, The Lakes by YOO is hosting Chef Patron Theo Clench of Mayfair’s IGNI on Saturday 7th November.

Taking over The Lakes Bar & Kitchen for the estate’s Michelin Star Supper Club Series, Clench, famed for earning Cycene a Michelin star in just five months, will serve up a bespoke menu driven entirely by flame, smoke, and seasonal harvest produce. Guests can make a full weekend of it by booking an overnight Stay & Dine package in a private lakeside cabin, complete with morning woodland walks and spa access. Advance booking is essential for this exclusive one-night culinary getaway.

Read our full review of Lakes by Yoo here

Where: High Street, Lechlade GL7 3DT
Website: www.lakesbyyoo.com

Head out of town for a Beaujolais Nouveau feast

If you’re looking for an excuse to head north this November, celebrate the arrival of the season’s fresh vintage at Horsforth’s acclaimed neighbourhood bistro, Bavette.

On Thursday 19th November, Head Chef Sandy Jarvis (formerly of Terroirs and The Culpeper) is hosting a special Beaujolais Nouveau dinner paying homage to the culinary traditions of Lyon and Burgundy. The indulgent four-course feast features regional classics like Cervelle de Canut, Saucisson Brioché, and Halibut à la Bourguignonne, paired with pours of Beaujolais Nouveau, Moulin à Vent, and Crémant de Bourgogne. Advance booking is highly recommended for this comforting French celebration in Leeds.

Where: 4-6 Town St, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4RJ
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Escape to the Cotswolds for this supper club

On Wednesday 4th November, boutique countryside inn The Norman Knight in Whichford is hosting A Foraged Knight.

Head Chef Ray Pullen, formerly of The Bull in Charlbury, is layering foraged finds into dishes like Delica squash tortelloni, roast partridge with rosehip and nettles, and a choice of venison or hen of the woods with potato gratin. Each course comes with its own cocktail from Guy Chittenden, including a Fig & Sage Sour, a Dirty Sloe Martini and Chestnut After Dark. At £50 a head, and with boutique bedrooms and garden cabins if you fancy staying over, it’s an easy autumn escape.

Where: Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PE
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