Food & Drink
In London, you can tuck into tasty dishes and drinks from a variety of cultures. Here's some events to keep note of.
In London, you can tuck into tasty dishes and drinks from a variety of cultures. Here's some events to keep note of.
BocaChica is taking over the kitchen at Nancy Spains for 6 weeks only, combining Dominican spices with Irish pints of Guinness. The menu includes Oyster Mushroom Palmeritas, and The Cuban sandwich.
All Star Lanes have teamed up with Hash Hut, the original loaded hash brown spot, for seven mouth-watering specials. Tuck into Chef James Sharp's (ex Masterchef: The Professionals contestant) potato perfect dishes with a cocktail, bottomless brunch, or a game of bowling.
Award-winning cocktail bar Oriole are bringing a three-month pop up to the streets of Covent Garden, before they re-open their doors permanently. Open now, Prelude offers delicious small plates (with mushroom and raw egg yolks to duck with orange mole and dukkah), and new cocktail creations accompanied by daily live music.
Is this the hottest event of the year? London's largest celebration of hot sauce is back in Peckham, with a scorching hot line-up of over 40 independent hot sauce brands, live music, DJs, games, and plenty of craft beer and street food stalls to enjoy.
The pioneers of immersive dining Gingerliners are back, taking you on a culinary adventure with The Grand Expedition! This 100 minute journey will take you through four delicious courses and drinks, whilst you enjoy a performance transporting you around the world. Held at a top secret location in London, it promises to be an unforgettable night of mystery, where they promise 'gastronomy will meet theatrical wonder'.
One of the biggest wine festivals in London held annually, featuring over 350 different wines to taste, 'meet the winemaker' opportunities, and plenty of food stalls, fun workshops, tastings, and even unique sensory experiences, all under one roof.
Ain't no party like a sarnie party! This May, London's holding its first ever sandwich festival, featuring 20 of the best chefs and sandwich shops in the city all creating exclusive menus just for the event. Tickets include a pint of beer and THREE delicious sandwiches, from the likes of popular joints like The Black Pig, Dom's Subs, Ruben's Ruebens, and much more.
Isla, the lovely garden oasis restaurant at The Standard hotel in London, have partnered with chef and award-winning author Ixta Belfrage to create a special menu featuring some of her favourite dishes. Highlights include king prawn lasagne, guava roast duck tacos, and tropical cocktails like coconut old fashioned's on the side.
Get in loser, we're going for brunch! Kickstart your summer with a trip to Fulham's beach bar for a Mean Girls themed bottomless brunch, featuring 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink pink prosecco, classic brunch dishes, as well as a totally fetch show by their Drag Queen host.
Irish chef Paul Asher's Rice Paddy has taken over The King & Co, whipping up his Northern Thai-inspired dishes for six weeks only. The flavoursome menu consists of Smoked Whiskey Ribs, Chiang Mai Fried Chicken and a new curry every single week.
Taste Of London, the city's beloved food festival, will be back at Regent's park this June, ready to serve up delicious treats and drinks from London's best food and drink venues. This year they'll be celebrating 20 years, with the exciting line up featuring Circolo Popolare, Roti King, Flesh & Buns, Roka, and more.
Take brunching to the next level with a trip to Electric Shuffle. At their London Bridge and Canary Wharf venues, you can book an incredible bottomless brunch complete with flowing drinks, delicious food, and plenty of friendly competition.
If the Sherlock-themed escape experience still hasn’t quieted your inner detective, continuing to solve puzzles at this Sherlock-themed speakeasy might help. An immersive cocktail mystery experience by the same creators invites you to beat the maniacal mind of Sebastian Moran and whip up tasty cocktails as a result.
Hosted by the extravagant Chastity Belt, this bottomless brunch is one for the pop diva lovers! Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited pornstar martinis, prosecco, beer, and pizza while playing fun, interactive games and bingo - with plenty of prizes up for grabs.
Tuck into a taste of Spain this summer as San Miguel join forces with Jimmy Garcia at Somerset House. The new, riverside terrace bar will offer beer, tapas, and cocktails as well as a spectacular series of outdoor gigs, all surrounded by insta-worthy floral arrangements and cosy, festoon lights.
One of London's most exciting drinking festivals is back for the summer, bringing together 20 of the city's best bars in a beautiful Georgian garden. Enjoy live music, ice carving, silent discos, delicious street food, and more whilst sipping on mouth-watering cocktails in the sunshine.
Fowl is a beak-to-feet chicken shop pop-up, created by the same team who brought the iconic Fallow to London. It's a chic and modern bistro spot that only allows walk-ins, with an innovative menu almost exclusively focusing on chicken - including down to their desserts, with fun dishes like chicken skin profiteroles and chicken fat crème caramels!
Black Cactus BBQ are bringing their 500 gallon offset smoker and parking up at Exale for a huge six month residency this spring. Bringing their texas-style smokehouse cuts to East London, they'll be serving up all their classics like stacked BBQ trays, smoked brisket burgers, and even a few veggie and vegan delights too.
For their second residency, the intimate izakaya KOYN is being joined by Milan's renowned aperitivo bar, Camparino in Galleria. Ranked no. 27 in the World's 50 Best Bars list, they'll be concocting and introducing two special edition cocktails for the night, both included in the ticket price.
Looking for a venue for your next Christmas party or a night out before the end of the year? Then Favorita's next Supper Club might just be the answer! Enjoy mouth-watering festive food, a welcome cocktail and an alternative Christmas playlist, with a percentage of all profits going to the Nourish Hub charity.
If Japanese whisky sounds enticing to you, attend this tasting to discover more about this sophisticated spirit. Held in Map Maison's intimate setting, you’ll get to try Japanese whisky from two of the most notable distilleries, Nikka and Suntory.
Shantay, you stay! Sashay your way towards unlimited fizz and mimosas alongside fluffy bottomless waffles (both sweet and savory). Enjoy your drinks whilst their live DJ plays only party anthems, and join their drag host in some fierce musical bingo games, fully loaded lip-syncs, and more cheeky surprises.
Calling all cheese lovers! Join this weekly London Cheese Crawl to indulge in dairy delights and an interactive cheese trivia quiz all while visiting the best cheese spots in the city. From blue cheese at Fortnum & Mason to drunk cheese at Little Italy, it's guaranteed to satisfy any fans of fromage.
Crazy about all things chocolate? This is the ultimate chocoholic afternoon tea, with decadent treats like truffle tortes, luxurious triple choc mousses, and even a sinfully good chocotini chocolate cocktail to top it all off.
For the first time in recent history, the Natural History Museum are launching a delicious afternoon tea experience, aptly named 'Inspired By Nature'. Set in their gorgeous Anning Rooms, the tea will feature a range of classic sweet and savoury treats, including fun themed nibbles like a dinosaur-footprint macaron and ammonite cookie - the perfect treats to enjoy amongst their fossils, skeletons, and gemstones!
Described as a cross between an escape room and a food walking tour, Gourmaze is a fun adventure helping you uncover London's hidden foodie gems whilst solving a serious of riddles and puzzles. From taco tours to mysterious sweet treat trails, their various experiences are also suitable for vegans and vegetarians - perfect for any foodie in the city.