17 Glorious Ways To Spend This Weekend In London and Beyond
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your autumn wardrobe, dive into world-class art, or indulge in some of the city’s finest pop-up dining, London is bursting with things to do this weekend. From candlelight concerts to mouthwatering guest chef takeovers, we’ve rounded up the very best ways to spend your days off. Grab your coat, bring your appetite, and get ready to make the absolute most of your weekend in the capital.
What should I do?
Treat yourself to a spooky sweet treat
Halloween is just around the corner, and luxury iced-biscuit maker Biscuiteers has unveiled its new seasonal collection.
Perfect for gifting, the limited-edition range features hand-iced creations including haunted house biscuit tins, gingerbread skeletons, and detailed monster biscuits. Handcrafted in London, each sweet treat comes beautifully packaged in the brand’s iconic keepsake tins or illustrated gift boxes.
Marvel at Hokusai’s iconic masterworks
Art enthusiasts can witness a piece of history this season as Dulwich Picture Gallery hosts the UK’s first-ever exhibition displaying Katsushika Hokusai’s complete Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Opening this week, the show unites all 46 prints from the famed Iuchi Collection, including iconic masterpieces like Under the Wave off Kanagawa and an extraordinarily rare monochrome blue impression of Clear Day with a Southern Breeze. With tickets expected to sell out fast, advance booking is recommended for this once-in-a-lifetime landmark exhibition.
Where: London SE21 7AD
Website: www.dulwichpicturegallery.com
Catch a performance at The Actors’ Church
Music lovers seeking an enchanting evening in Covent Garden shouldn’t miss Lamplight Concerts, bringing its final autumn show to St Paul’s, the Actors’ Church, this Thursday.
Created by mezzo-soprano Rachel Payne alongside piano duo Duo Atlantis, the immersive live performance transforms the historic 400-year-old venue into a luminous landscape filled with bespoke colourful lamps and dynamic pools of light. Guests sit right inside the installation to enjoy an intimate, raw, and unamplified hour of classical art song and storytelling.
Where: Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED
Book here
Discover the ultimate coffee pop-up
South Kensington is getting a plant-based upgrade this week, as Oatly gears up to take over The Lavery with a free, immersive pop-up celebrating its new Future of Taste Report.
Visitors can head to The Diplomat’s Café for complimentary signature drinks and drop-in barista masterclasses, browse oat-inspired art at the Museum of Modern Oats, or relax with chess and knitting sessions in the Ambassador’s Lounge. Early birds will want to arrive promptly, with the first 100 guests each day winning an Oatly Embassy Passport, unlocking free oat drinks across 21 partner cafés nationwide.
Where: 4 Cromwell Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2JE
Website: www.oatly.com
Shop luxury knitwear at this Marylebone pop-up
If you are looking to upgrade your autumn wardrobe, head straight to Marylebone for THEGATHER’s pop-up this weekend.
The premium knitwear label has just opened its first physical pop-up through 25th October to celebrate its AW26 collection. The store features the brand’s staple knits alongside curated independent labels like Kitty Joyas and Tenth Muse, plus a limited-edition launch bonnet available while stocks last. It’s the ultimate seasonal boutique stop for anyone looking to discover independent UK design under one roof.
Where: 3 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QD
Website: www.thegather.com
Recharge with an urban wellness session
Overlooking the Thames, The Westin London City has unveiled an expert-led wellness lineup designed to help Londoners step back and restore balance.
The riverside hotel is hosting monthly yoga sessions with Active Pada founder Mickey Monroe to ease stress through mindful breathwork and movement. Guests can also experience unique floating sound baths guided by practitioner Joseph Evling-Taylor in the Heavenly Spa pool, or join NHS dietitian and marathoner Charlie Watson for a complimentary scenic morning run. Whether you’re stopping by for a mid-week stretch or a sensory plunge, it’s the ultimate autumn sanctuary in the heart of the Square Mile.
Where: 60 Upper Thames St., London EC4V 3AD
Book here
Sip on this new luxury coffee collaboration
Iced coffee lovers are in for a treat this weekend, as JOE & THE JUICE is set to team up with Bentley Motors to launch Bentayga Fuel by Bentley.
Available from 21st October across UK stores, this limited-edition functional vanilla iced coffee combines speciality espresso and rich vanilla with a brain-boosting lion’s mane mushroom blend. The partnership brings together luxury craft and premium coffee culture, complete with co-branded cups, exclusive merch, and the iconic pink Bentley vehicle roaming the streets of London.
Where: Venues across London
Website: www.joejuice.com
Sip free Fibre-tinis here
Naked Smoothies is taking over 15 Bateman Street in Soho this Saturday for a one-day-only pop-up, The Fi-Bar.
Open from 11am to 5pm, the event aims to make gut health fun with free “Fibre-tini” mocktails made from their new Fibre Machine smoothie, delicious treats provided by Acai Girls, and chilled music. Guests can snap a picture in the custom photobooth, pick up a complimentary goody bag, or answer the ringing “Fibre Phone” for a chance to win fitness passes and flight vouchers.
Where: 15 Bateman St, London W1D 4AQ
Website: www.nakedsmoothies.com
Dine alongside world-class art
Calling all culture lovers. This weekend, consider pairing iconic art with elevated dining by paying a visit to Searcys’ National Gallery branch.
Located right on Trafalgar Square, the restaurant serves seasonally inspired British menus, classic afternoon teas, and an exceptional sparkling wine list surrounded by historic masterpieces. Whether you’re dropping in for a post-exhibition lunch, an elegant dinner, or a luxurious glass of bubbly overlooking central London, it offers the perfect stylish pitstop during a culture-filled weekend stroll through the capital.
Where: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Website: www.searcys.com
Check out the newest addition to London’s jazz scene
Fresh from its legendary New York roots, Blue Note has officially landed in London, bringing its world-famous jazz heritage to the city.
A must-visit for live music lovers, expect exceptional performances, an electric atmosphere and a setting that feels every bit as special as the music itself. Whether you’re planning a chic date night or looking for somewhere new to spend an evening in the city, Blue Note is set to become one of London’s most exciting evening spots.
Where: 42, 49 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4EJ
Website: www.bluenote.com
What should I eat?
Celebrate this Islington favourite’s birthday
Islington’s beloved Essex Road wine pub Godet is celebrating its second birthday this weekend by going fully, unapologetically French for the evening.
Owner Sylvain Bertozzi is marking the occasion with an exclusive all-French wine list, house-made vin chaud, and craft beer on tap from French brewery Fauve all month long. Resident kitchen Ling Ling’s will cook up its most ambitious menu to date, blending French technique with vibrant Chinese flavours like seabass in a lemongrass-ginger beurre blanc and beef tartare on tapioca crackers. Add in an all-French vinyl soundtrack, and you’ve got the ultimate East London birthday knees-up.
Where: 382 Essex Rd, London N1 3PF
Website: www.godetlondon.com
Try out Mayfair’s newest steakhouse
Mayfair has officially welcomed a bold new culinary addition, and it is well worth getting your table booked.
Led by former Le Petit Beefbar Head Chef Jordi Sebastianelli, Cordelia’s centres around a striking open kitchen with bespoke charcoal grills. Diners can indulge in exceptional in-house dry-aged British beef alongside world-renowned heritage cuts. As night falls, the sleek marble bar comes alive with an agave-led cocktail program and resident DJs, making it an ideal new hot spot for late-night weekend dining.
Where: 6 Clarges St, London W1J 8AE
Website: www.cordelias.com
Feast on Ukrainian flavours at this takeover
Shoreditch favourite Tatar Bunar is hosting an exclusive one-night culinary celebration of Bessarabia, Ukraine, on Friday.
Ukrainian-born chef and Mamushka author Olia Hercules joins forces with food writer Anna Voloshyna to present a bespoke set menu spotlighting southern Ukrainian food culture. Guests will feast on Olia’s homemade ferments and whipped lardo on fresh sourdough, alongside Anna’s duck holubtsi with millet and an indulgent verhuny dessert paired with salted brown butter caramel.
Where: 152 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3AT
Website: www.tatarbunar.com
Try the ultimate Frozen Yoghurt collab
Two of London’s most beloved food brands have finally joined forces, and the result is exactly as good as their fans hoped. Yo-Chi, Australia’s cult frozen yoghurt brand, has teamed up with small-batch bakery Reemies to bring Reemies’ Dark Chocolate Chunk Banana Bites to Yo-Chi’s topping station in Notting Hill for two weeks only.
It’s the banana bread and frozen yoghurt combination that Notting Hill has been asking for since Yo-Chi opened its doors, and with just two weeks to try it, sooner rather than later is very much the move.
Where: 81-85 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
Website: www.yochi.com
Savour vibrant Jamaican flavours here
Taking place this Friday and Saturday, Half Cut Market’s Head Chef Aidan Richardson-Dawkins is partnering up with MasterChef 2026 winner Jhané Gibson for an exclusive two-night collaboration.
The duo has crafted a bespoke à la carte menu celebrating their shared Jamaican heritage. Highlights include Escovitch fish, curried goat dumplings, and a standout jerked smoked pork collar cooked over traditional pimento wood. It’s an unmissable weekend pop-up celebrating bold Caribbean flavours and culture, so be sure to pop in before tables fill up!
Where: 396 York Wy, London N7 9LW
Website: www.halfcutmarket.com
Treat yourself to one of these baked goods
Baking enthusiasts and sweet tooths alike should make a beeline for Astrid Bakery, the charming North London spot founded by pastry chef Charlotte O’Kelly.
Celebrated for its signature naturally leavened laminated pastries, the boutique bakery serves up everything from flaky cardamom knots and seasonal fruit tarts to decadent artisanal cakes and speciality coffee. Every batch is crafted in-house using premium British ingredients and traditional sourdough fermentation methods, making each bite light, golden, and deeply flavourful. It’s the ultimate weekend morning stop to grab a fresh pastry and a warm brew before a stroll through the neighbourhood.
Where: 118A Alexandra Park Rd, London N10 2AH
Website: www.astridsbakery.com
What should I do outside of London?
Go off-grid for the weekend
If you want to properly unwind and disconnect this weekend, an off-grid cabin is the perfect billing.
From treetop sanctuaries and clifftop hideaways to cabins that literally lock your smartphone away, check out our guide to the best countryside retreats to book yourself into now.
Read our guide to the UK’s best off-grid cabins here
