10 Ways To Spend This Chilly January Weekend
January has a charm all on its own. The festive crowds have thinned, the city feels calmer, and we’ve even gotten a bit of snow this week. All of these winter vibes have got us thinking about London’s best gastropubs, restaurants and winter terraces. Whether you’re looking to stay warm indoors or brave the outdoors, the capital offers plenty to see and do. Here are ten inspiring ways to spend this January weekend:
Try this limited-edition drinks menu at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
The sake brand Akashi-Tai has teamed up with Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay to launch a limited-edition winter drinks menu, available until mid-February across London and Manchester. Enjoy authentic Japanese sake and innovative cocktails like Ginjo Sparkling Sake with caviar, Tokubetsu Junmai with sashimi, and Umeshu with Lucky Cat’s spicy fried chicken, plus curated pairings to showcase the depth of Akashi-Tai’s award-winning sakes.
where: 10 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6JP
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Book tickets for Dracula
Three-time Oscar nominee and Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo will star in a blood-pumping reimagining of the immortal gothic horror, Dracula, directed by Kip Williams. Interestingly, Eriva will play all 23 roles in the show, so you can expect a truly incredible night of theatre. The strictly limited season begins in February 2026, but book your tickets now to secure the best seats before they sell out.
where: Noël Coward Theatre, 85-88 St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4AU
website: www.draculawestend.com
Three-time Oscar nominee and Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo will star in Dracula.
Visit the Wild Nutrition pop-up at Liberty
Running from 8 January to 8 February 2026, Wild Nutrition has taken over Liberty’s iconic Atrium with Rooted in Wellness, an immersive space designed as a pause from the usual January “reset” narrative. The pop-up brings the brand’s Food-Grown approach to nutrients, formulated to be recognised and absorbed like real food, into the heart of Regent Street, with complimentary 1:1 consultations from Wild Nutrition’s registered nutritional therapists most Wednesdays and Thursdays. Over the weekend, you can look forward to sessions with The Poetry Machine’s Beth, who turns your intentions into verses typed on seeded paper you can take home or plant.
Where: Liberty, Regent Street, London W1B 5AH (Head to The Atrium and Beauty Hall)
Website: www.wildnutrition.com
Try this winter menu
Café Biltmore is about warmth, comfort and quiet indulgence. The newly launched winter menu features dishes like the house-baked potato and thyme sourdough served with cultured salted butter and the lovely sweet potato dashi miso soup, or you can go for bolder flavours like the crispy chicken tikka cheese croquettes, teriyaki salmon Donburi with sticky rice and soy ginger bok choy or an aromatic Hyderabad chicken biryani. Finish on a sweet note with the sticky toffee pudding with butternut squash sauce or the chocolate brownie with miso caramel.
where: 44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP
website: www.thebiltmorehotels.com
Watch Paul Mescal’s Hamnet in theatres
Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao returns with her newest film Hammet, based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell and starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. A fictionalised historical drama, it’s set during the late 1500s and centres around William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes as they grieve the loss of their young son, Hamnet. The film is finally out in theatres on 9th January, and going by the early reviews, this one’s going to be a real tear-jerker.
in theatres across london
Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao returns with her newest film Hammet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Enjoy this sky brunch
Turn a winter weekend into something extraordinary with the Sky Brunch at Sky Lounge, Shangri-La The Shard, London’s elevated take on the classic weekend ritual. The experience features a curated brunch menu alongside free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Champagne, creating the perfect balance of indulgence and celebration—ideal for shaking off the January blues. Whether catching up with friends or marking a special occasion, Sky Brunch offers a weekend escape without leaving the city.
where: Sky Lounge, Level 35, Shangri-La The Shard, London, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU
website: www.skylounge-shangrila.com
Shop at The Giant London Flea Market
London’s largest indoor flea market is back this weekend with over 100 traders of vintage home decor and more. If you’re looking to find some new pieces for your home, this is the place to do it – the traders here bring together a wide selection of furniture, crockery and lots more – you’re bound to find things you never knew you needed.
where: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E20 1JN
website: www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
Go out for dinner and live music
For a weekend that balances indulgence and atmosphere, Smiths Bar & Grill is a go-to January destination. Friday and Saturday nights come alive with live violin performances alongside a DJ, creating a stylish soundtrack to dinner. Come daytime, Saturdays are all about luxurious bottomless brunch with live saxophone performances from 11am to 4pm, followed by indulgent Sunday bottomless roasts every Sunday, perfect for easing into the week ahead with great food, flowing drinks and a lively yet relaxed vibe.
where: Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
Discover London through these walking routes
This January, 2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia has introduced Lost Epoch, a collection of walking maps. Starting and finishing at the hotel, each route explores Belgravia, Knightsbridge, or Chelsea through overlooked streets and historic façades, which take you to London’s most interesting spots that go far beyond the must-see lists.
where: 2 Chesham St, London SW1X 8DT
website: www.2cheshamhotel.com
This January, 2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia has introduced Lost Epoch, a collection of walking maps.
Treat yourself to a luxe brunch
For a fun brunch experience that you can dress up for, head to Sexy Fish this weekend. The luxurious brunch experience takes place every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm where you can enjoy music from live DJs alongside a buffet experience starting at £58 per person, which includes shared starters, unlimited hot and cold buffet selections, featuring sushi, sashimi, and Robata grill dishes, and concludes with desserts for the table.
where: Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BR
website: www.sexyfish.com
