19 Unmissable Pop-Ups To Check Out This October

Savour classic French cooking at this pub residency

Following the success of its debut, Bistro Sablé is taking over the first floor of The Princess of Shoreditch for an intimate, limited-time residency running from October 1st through the end of the year.

The 32-seat Parisian-inspired dining room will serve up traditional French fare like Rotisserie Chicken with Vin Jaune and Girolles, alongside Cassoulet au Confit de Canard. For a more casual bite, you can also drop by the ground-floor pub space to sample a pared-back blackboard menu featuring bistro-inspired dishes paired with your favorite pint.

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Where: The Princess of Shoreditch, 76 Paul St, London EC2A 4NE
Website: www.bistrosable.com

Celebrate Georgian Wine Month here

To mark Georgian Wine Month this October, South London wine bar Peckham Cellars is hosting Georgia On My Mind, a guided tasting in collaboration with Sager + Wine on October 12th.

Kicking off at 7pm, the event sees co-founder Luke West-Whylie pitted against Sager + Wine’s Marianna Fonseca in an “old school” versus “new wave” showdown. Guests will sample six distinct pours, spanning white, orange, and red styles, before voting on their favourite, all while learning about Georgia’s 8,000-year winemaking heritage. Plus, the restaurant will feature Georgian wines by the glass all month long, including £7 pours on On the House Tuesdays.

Where: Peckham Cellars, 125 Queen’s Rd, London SE15 2ND
Website: www.peckhamcellars.com

Try this champagne omakase crossover

For the month of October, Los Mochis’ intimate omakase counter, Luna, is teaming up with heritage Champagne house Dom Perignon to host a limited edition pairing menu.

Combining Luna’s signature 12-course experience, designed around the phases of the month, with a handful of exquisite glasses of fizz (called ‘expressions’), this is the ultimate foodie experience to book.

where: 9th Floor, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT
Website: www.luna-omakase.com

Feast for a cause at this Diwali supper club

London’s South Asian supper club scene is coming together on October 22nd for Under The Same Moon, a one-off 12-course Diwali feast celebrating food, community, and the spirit of seva (giving back).

Hosted by Priya Bowry (Maji Drinks, Vegetarian Brown Girls), the evening unites 12 talented chefs, including Nour Elnono, Homies Kitchen, and 3rd Culture Kat, to dish up vibrant plates like sweet potato and kale chaat bites, pumpkin koftas, and Palestinian ouzi vegetable rice. Best of all, 100% of ticket profits go to the Nour Foundation to support people in Gaza.

Where: The Exchange W9, 1-13 Fernhead Rd, London W9 3EU
Website: www.theexchange.com

Dine at Sipsmith’s Sipper Club

On October 21st, Sipsmith’s iconic Chiswick distillery is opening its doors after dark for an intimate, theatrical supper club experience. Priced at £90 per person, the evening begins with welcome drinks aboard the Sipsmith gin bus before guests sit down surrounded by gleaming copper stills for a three-course menu.

Designed by Chef Giuseppe Trezza, the dinner features bold Mediterranean flavours alongside paired gin cocktails, an interactive drink-making workshop, and a gift bag to take home.

Where: Sipsmith Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, London W4 2LJ
Website: www.sipsmith.com

The George

Fitzrovia favourite The George is marking its fifth birthday with an epic five-week lineup of chef-led toastie collaborations, launching October 12th. Each week features a new creation from a top restaurant or chef, including Shaun Searley’s truffle and three-cheese ‘TCO’, Rambutan’s Sri Lankan seeni sambol and Ogleshield toastie, and Black Bear Burger’s beef-fat Patty Melt Sando.

With only 25 made each day, you’ll need to move fast to grab one before the series concludes with the return of the pub’s famous Turkey Keema festive toastie.

Where: The George, 55 Great Portland St, London W1W 7LP
Website: www.thegeorge.com

Try this seasonal sweet treat

Covent Garden neighbours Floozie Cookies and Fatt Pundit are joining forces this autumn to dish up the ultimate seasonal treat: “The Double Date”.

Available from October 5th through to early November, this limited-edition mashup pairs Floozie’s cult cookirs with Fatt Pundit’s signature Indo-Chinese flair. Expect a warm, chewy date cookie infused with soft brown sugar and a touch of black coffee, served alongside a mountain of date and pomegranate molasses soft serve. Reminiscent of a rich sticky toffee pudding, it’s available at both Covent Garden locations.

Where: 15, The Market Building, Lower Ground, London WC2E 8RE
Website: www.flooziecookies.com

Experience a skyline chef takeover

On October 7th, concept chef Kenny Atkinson is bringing his Michelin-starred Newcastle restaurant, House of Tides, to the 25th floor of art’otel London Hoxton for a one-night-only takeover at Solaya.

Guests will enjoy a refined five-course tasting menu paired with panoramic skyline views. Highlights include Steamed Lindisfarne Oysters with bonito butter sauce and caviar, Pan-Roasted Sea Bass, and Slow-Roasted Highland Venison. It’s a rare chance for Londoners to experience one of the North’s most celebrated dining spots without leaving the capital.

Where: Solaya (25th Floor, art’otel London Hoxton), 1-3 Rivington St, London EC2A 3DT
Website: www.solaya.com

Win prizes during Champagne Month here

Chef Adam Handling MBE’s Covent Garden haunt, Eve Bar, is celebrating Champagne Month this October with a playful Champagne Scratch Cards giveaway.

Throughout October, guests will receive one of 250 limited-edition scratch cards revealable for prizes on their next visit, ranging from complimentary glasses and 20% bill discounts to a full magnum of Taittinger Prélude. The bar is also serving an exclusive By The Glass menu featuring rare pours like Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs from £15 a glass.

Where: Eve Bar, 34 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HF
Website: www.evebar.com

Try this limited-edition pizza collab

Fallow chefs Will Murray and Jack Croft have teamed up with Yard Sale Pizza to launch an exclusive collab pizza, The Pig’s Head, available across all Yard Sale sites through October 27th.

Celebrating the launch of Fallow’s new Sriracha Hot Honey, the pizza draws inspiration from Fallow’s iconic St James dish, topping a sourdough base with eight-hour braised pork cheek, bitter friarielli greens, crunchy pork crackling, and a generous drizzle of the sweet-and-spicy honey. Priced at £17.40 for a 12-inch or £33 for a massive 18-inch pie, it’s available for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery across 19 London neighbourhoods.

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

Catch this exclusive Michelin dinner

On October 12th, IGNI Executive Chef Theo Clench is joining forces with Michelin-starred Stuart Ralston (of Edinburgh’s LYLA) for an exclusive multi-course tasting menu in Mayfair.

Marking the latest edition of IGNI’s “At the Pass” series, the evening brings together Theo’s fire-led, instinctive technique and Stuart’s refined, seafood-focused expertise using British coastal produce. Created in collaboration with Krug, the experience pairs precision fine dining with curated champagne pairings for a truly exceptional seasonal feast.

Where: 12 St George St, London W1S 2FB
Website: www.ignilondon.com

Try this autumnal dining series

Maison François is launching Beyond the Big Smoke this autumn, a three-part dinner series welcoming some of Britain’s most exciting out-of-town restaurants to Frank’s, its downstairs bar. The Seahorse in Dartmouth will be taking over on 8th October with a seafood feast built around fresh Brixham fish. Later in the month, Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro Bavette will close the series on the 28th with a classically French menu for two at £65 per person.

Where: 34 Duke Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6DF
Website: www.maisonfrancois.com

Try this Halloween-inspired treat

TOZI Counter, the Italian-inspired deli at TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar, is launching two seasonal specials from October 12th through November 1st. The star of the lineup is the Halloween Bomboloni, a spooky spin on the classic Italian doughnut packed with rich caramel custard, a salted caramel glaze, and cocoa crumble. Pair it with their cozy Pumpkin Spiced Latte, infused with warming autumn spices, for the ultimate October pickup on your way through Battersea.

Where: 3A Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
Website: www.tozibattersea.com

Get spooky with Halloween biscuit icing

Famous iced-biscuit boutique Biscuiteers is getting into the Halloween spirit all month long with a lineup of hands-on, eerie-sistible icing events at its London icing cafes in Notting Hill and Belgravia.

Daily throughout October, families can drop in for spooky DIY icing sessions, complete with a complimentary hot drink for adults and a free spooky hot chocolate for kids. Young bakers can also join the dedicated Kid’s Halloween Icing Class on October 28th. Grown-ups don’t have to miss out either, with Halloween Icing Lates, the Halloween School of Icing, and a showstopping DIY Haunted House masterclass where guests learn to build and decorate their very own edible haunted gingerbread house.

Where: 194 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2ES
Website: www.biscuiteers.com

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Tucked away behind the bustle of the Piazza, St Paul’s Covent Garden, affectionately known as The Actors’ Church, is a peaceful sanctuary with a rich history deeply rooted in London’s theatreland.

Pop in during the day to soak up the historic atmosphere and tributes to British acting royalty, or time your visit for something truly special. Launching this October, the church is hosting the Lamplight Concerts series, a part concert, part immersive art installation that transforms the 400-year-old venue into a glowing landscape of dynamic light, featuring live music from classical duo Duo Atlantis, mezzo-soprano Rachel Payne and pianist Jack Tyndale-Biscoe.

Where: Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED
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Catch a Ronnie Scotts live music night

Pérola, the sky-high bar on the 15th floor of art’otel Battersea Power Station, is hosting a series of live music evenings in partnership with Ronnie Scott’s, with three dates remaining this autumn.

Each night features three live sets from Ronnie Scott’s rotating roster of Latin jazz artists, including Buena Vista Live on 15th October. Front-row tickets are £50, redeemable against your bar tab on the night.

Where: Pérola, art’otel Battersea Power Station
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Discover this new weekly vintage pop-up

Camden Market is going back to its roots this autumn with a brand-new, open-air Saturday Vintage Market in partnership with North London’s beloved Bootyfull Car Boot.

Running every Saturday from October 3rd through November 28th at Hawley Wharf, the free-entry pop-up gathers a curated lineup of independent traders stocking everything from rare vinyl records and original artwork to pre-loved fashion and retro accessories.

Where: Hawley Wharf, Camden Market, London NW1 8AA
Website: www.camdenmarket.com

Soak up the city views at a candlelit concert

Perched 35 floors above London, Sky Garden is kicking off the cosy season on October 7th with an intimate candlelit concert.

For one night only, the iconic glass dome will be transformed into a sea of soft light, illuminated by 600 candles set against 360-degree views of the capital’s glowing nighttime skyline. Set to host a special live musical performance, it makes for an unforgettable autumn evening out high above the London bustle.

Where: Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
Website: www.skygarden.com

Race through Wembley

London’s premier 10k is returning to Wembley on October 11th, bringing 10,000 runners together for a closed-road race through iconic North West London landmarks. Beyond the thrill of crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements at the official BOXPARK after-party featuring a live cover band.

Final ticket allocations are filling fast, but you can still secure your spot with a Basic entry or run for Alzheimer’s Research UK at a discounted rate.

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Discover Cliveden Literary Festival

Cliveden Literary Festival is returning to the historic Cliveden House in Berkshire on 10th and 11th October.

The lineup includes Kemi Badenoch in conversation with Simon Sebag Montefiore, Robert Harris discussing his new Roman Empire novel with Tom Holland, Patrick Radden Keefe on London’s underworld, and Candace Bushnell and Jay McInerney alongside panels on politics, history and the state of America. Described by Her Majesty The Queen as a perfection of a literary festival, it’s a very good reason to get out of London for the weekend.

Where: Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JF
Website: www.clivedenliteraryfestival.com

Escape to Cornwall for this chef series

Coastal retreat The Idle Rocks in St Mawes is launching an exclusive Autumn Chef Series this October, bringing top UK culinary talent to Cornwall for one-night-only collaborative dinners.

Executive Chef Guy Owen will host acclaimed guest chefs to celebrate seasonal Cornish produce, kicking off on October 17th with Mattia Ricci of London’s Sexy Fish, followed by Matthew Mawtus of HIDE on November 7th and Adam Smith of Woven by Adam Smith on November 28th. Foodies looking for a coastal getaway can also book the two-night Chef’s Table Weekend for exclusive behind-the-scenes access and intimate dining moments with the chefs.

Where: The Idle Rocks, Harbourside, St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5AN
Website: www.idlerocks.com