13 Unmissable Things To Do In London This Weekend
Spring has officially arrived in London, and with it comes an exciting new array of activities to keep our weekends booked and busy. As the city gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day, there is plenty to add to your itinerary. Whether you plan on toasting to trailblazing women, exploring a new photography exhibition, or are eager to hunt down the city’s latest limited-edition sarnie, here is our ultimate guide on how to spend this March weekend.
Visit this empowering exhibition
This weekend, Green and Stone is celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing a new collection of oil works by portrait artist Caroline de Peyrecave. Entitled Empowering Her, the exhibition honours eight incredible women shaping Britain today across culture, sport, science, and public life.
Among the women being portrayed in this new collection is campaigner and former political prisoner, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, as well as actor and comedian Sally Phillips. It is running from March 4th to the 14th.
Where: 251-253 Fulham Rd., London SW3 6HY
Website: www.greenandstone.com
Tuck into a limited edition focaccia sandwich
The cult London bakery Dusty Knuckle has teamed up with popular salad spot Atis to serve limited-edition focaccia sandwiches. Commencing March 2nd, the collaboration will see 25 irresistible sarnies made each day, dished out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inspired by Atis’s much-loved, best-selling Caesar salad, the Buffalo Caesar focaccia sandwich will combine perfectly baked Dusty Knuckle bread with crisp romaine, sliced avocado, blackened chicken, grated parmesan and crispy shallots.
Where: Across all London venues
Website: www.atis.com
Try this late-night drinking spot
The newly opened Kiyori is inviting guests to enjoy an evening of refined mixology and Japanese craftsmanship in its sultry, underground bar. Nestled in the vaults below Aki London’s Marylebone dining room, Kiyori is the city’s hottest late-night opening, complete with gilded ceilings, mirrored surfaces, and a dedicated dancefloor.
Among the cocktails on offer is the Fuji-san, a coconut oil-washed mezcal layered with mango, and the Sakura, which mixes Roku gin, vermouth and lychee.
Where: 1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA
Website: www.akilondon.com
Browse this art fair
The Other Art Fair is returning to London this weekend and will see over 175 independent artists flock to Shoreditch to showcase their work. Visitors can expect to browse art from an array of emerging artists, as well as see immersive installations and performances.
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
Enjoy traditional Georgian cuisine
This Sunday, modern Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar, Dakadaka, will be launching its first Supra. This weekend dining event honours Georgian tradition in a celebration of its wine, food and culture. Read our full restaurant review here.
This is traditional food subtly adapted to pulse to the sometimes rigid heartbeat of London.
Mallory, Food & Lifestyle Writer/Creator
Where: 10 Heddon St, London W1B 4BX
Website: www.dakadaka.com
Celebrate British Pie Week in style
With British Pie Week well and truly upon us, this weekend marks the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warming winter classic. 14 Stories is celebrating the culinary event by serving up its unique new take on the iconic dish.
In a refined love letter to the East End, the restaurant will be dishing up a Minced Black Angus Pie, served with truffled potato mousseline, smoked eel and parsley sauce.
Where: 14th floor, 120 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 5AL
Website: www.14stories.com
Pay a visit to Postcard Teas
If you are looking for an alternative activity to add to your weekend itinerary, I would recommend paying a visit to Postcard Teas on New Bond Street. The store is inviting shoppers to discover all the different varieties of Japanese green tea, offering a welcome switch-up from the classic Sunday matcha.
If you want to brush up on your knowledge and learn about all the different varieties of tea ahead of your visit, read our definitive guide here.
Where: 9 Dering Street, New Bond Street, W1S 1AG
Website: www.postcardteas.com
Shop this International Women’s Day collection
To commemorate International Women’s Day this year, Boux Avenue has teamed up with women’s cancer charities, CoppaFeel! and The Eve Appeal From Friday 6th to Sunday 8th, 10 per cent of the sale proceeds from its Softest Ever collection will go directly to the charity, in a bid to continue their mission of looking after women’s health from top to bottom.
With sizes ranging from 6 to 18 and up to a G cup, this collection promises fabrics that feel like a second skin for those who prioritise comfort. You can shop the collection both in-store and online.
Where: Across all Boux Avenue stores
Website: www.bouxavenue.com
Dive into an Italian feast
This weekend, enjoy a leisurely Italian feast complete with rich lasagne, slow-roasted porchetta and an indulgent Parmigiana.
Sartoria at Launcestone Place is inviting guests to enjoy an alternative Sunday roast which combines the comfort of the beloved British classic with the flavours of traditional Italian cuisine.
Available every Sunday from 12pm to 5pm, this spot makes for the perfect foodie addition to your weekend itinerary.
Where: 1A Launceston Pl, London W8 5RL
Website: www.sartoria.com
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
If you are looking for a new exhibition to visit, the National Portrait Gallery boasts the perfect weekend billing. Catherine Opie: To Be Seen will showcase an array of portraits by acclaimed American artist Catherine Opie.
Her photographs question representations of home, intimacy and family, politics, identity and power structures. This exhibition will showcase Opie’s earlier works, namely Being and Having (1991), through to Baroque-esque portraits and portrayals of queer communities.
Where: St. Martin’s Pl, London WC2H 0HE
Website: www.npg.com
Tokii sushi class
If your weekend itinerary is in need of an alternative activity, TOKii restaurant’s Sushu Masterclass is well worth considering. Learn the ancient art of sushi preparation from certified master chefs with this intimate experience. During the class, you will learn how to prepare sashimi and nigiri while sipping on sake and miso soup.
Learn the anicent art of sushi from certified master chefs.
where: 50 Great Cumberland Pl, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD
website: www.tokii.com
A Current Affair
This weekend, A Current Affair vintage market is making its European debut. After countless sell-out events in the US, the market is coming to 18.01London to showcase a curated array of vintage sellers.
The globally renowned market will feature an impressive lineup of vintage dealers, including James Veloria, Amacord Vintage, Mae Vintage, The Find and Miriti Vintage.
Where: 18.01 London LTD, 2 Glebe Rd, London E8 4BD
Website: www.acurrentaffair.com
Attend this International Women’s Day event
This Sunday, five trailblazing female chefs will be joining forces to create a one-off collaborative lunch at Cavita. Tickets are £80 and include five courses, a welcome drink, Q&A and a donation to Refuge.
Those in attendance can expect to enjoy a range of cuisines spanning Mexico, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South Asia. Adriana Cavita, Maria Bradford, Ayesha Kalaji, Keshia Sakarah and Sabrina Gidda will each be dishing up some of their favourite plates. Think snapper ceviche, spiced chickpea chaat, venison meatballs and Labneh mousse.
Where: 60 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2RZ
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