12 Fun Things To Do This Weekend

All Roads

After three years of sold-out supper clubs, chefs Malika Green and Paschelle Brown have finally opened a permanent home for All Roads in Brixton. Designed to feel like an extension of the pair’s much-loved events, the restaurant is warm, intimate and rooted in bringing people together over good food. The menu draws on their Caribbean heritage, London restaurant experience and travels further afield, resulting in vibrant, flavourful dishes designed for sharing. Expect everything from torched mackerel toast and sweet black tea-marinated wings to slow-cooked oxtail, buttery pork chops and nostalgic puddings, with DJs adding to the atmosphere at weekends.

44 Atlantic Road, Brixton, SW9 8JN

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MA/NA

The group behind Los Mochis and Luna Omakase has turned its attention to Mayfair with MA/NA, a glamorous new Japanese restaurant inspired by the idea that every ingredient carries its own energy and story. Inside, the space blends polished dining with a more playful late-night feel, thanks to resident DJs and a cocktail list inspired by 1970s Tokyo nightlife. On the menu, expect elevated takes on Japanese favourites – from tiger prawn tempura and robata-grilled vegetables to richly marbled Wagyu seared tableside on Himalayan salt stones.

30 Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, W1K 7PH

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Magnolia Bakery At Raffles London

New York institution Magnolia Bakery has officially arrived in London – at least for the next few weeks. The cult bakery, best known for its famously indulgent banana pudding and old-school American bakes, has taken over Café Ciel within the grand courtyard at Raffles London at The OWO. Stop by to enjoy takeaway treats from the outdoor kiosk or settle in properly with coffee and cake inside.

Café Ciel, Raffles London at The OWO, 7 Horse Guards Ave, SW1A 2EU; until 10th June

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Banquet 88

The team behind Good Fortune Club and Chinatown favourite Tao Tao Ju have opened a sprawling new Cantonese restaurant overlooking St Katharine Docks. Banquet 88 is built around the idea of celebratory dining, with large round tables, waterfront views and a menu made for sharing. Handmade dim sum is a big focus, alongside whole Peking duck, roast suckling pig and impressive seafood dishes designed for group feasting.

Unit 2, Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, E1W 1AZ

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Jumi x Newcomer Wines: Cheese & Wine Disco

A cheese-and-wine disco in Dalston? Say no more. For one night only, Newcomer Wines is teaming up with cult toastie spot Jumi for an evening of excellent cheese, low-intervention wine and DJ sets spanning Latin, jazz and funk. Expect rare bottles poured by the glass, plenty of melted cheese and a buzzy crowd spilling onto the terrace. 

Newcomer Wines, 5 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3DF; 30th May, 5pm-10pm

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Mighty Hoopla

After Field Day last weekend, Brockwell Park is once again hosting one of London’s biggest festivals as Mighty Hoopla returns for two days of pop nostalgia, drag performances and feel-good chaos. This year’s line-up is especially strong, with performances from Lily Allen, Jessie J, Scissor Sisters, JLS, Five and Estelle, alongside appearances from drag stars Gottmik and Violet Chachki. Expect karaoke, comedy, over-the-top outfits and an atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Brockwell Park, London SE24 9BJ; 30th-31st May

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HOLY POP! At Somerset House

Somerset House’s latest exhibition takes a fascinating look at modern-day idol worship and the objects, rituals and communities that shape pop culture fandom. HOLY POP! explores everything from celebrity obsession to collective mourning, examining how contemporary society creates its own versions of shrines and symbols. Through artworks, installations and cultural artefacts, the exhibition references figures including David Bowie, Princess Diana and Andy Warhol, alongside less expected icons such as Harry Potter’s Dobby the Elf. 

Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA; until 9th August

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Linda Farrow X DeMellier Sample Sale

If your wardrobe could do with a refresh, make a beeline for The BOX this weekend, where DeMellier, Linda Farrow and Asceno are joining forces for a major two-day sample sale. Expect timeless bags from DeMellier at up to 80% off, alongside Linda Farrow’s cult sunglasses and resortwear from Asceno. The first day is ticketed, while the second is walk-in only – so it’s worth arriving early if you’ve got your eye on something specific.

THE BOX, 4-6 Ram Place, London E9 6LT; 29th-30th May

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Barry’s United We Barry’s Challenge

To mark Pride month, Barry’s is launching a month-long fitness challenge designed to celebrate community and connection across its London studios. Running throughout June, the United We Barry’s challenge invites participants to sign up solo or in teams and complete a set number of classes in exchange for prizes, including Barry’s credit, merch and bonus rewards. There’ll also be live leaderboards, special 90-minute classes at the end of the month and fundraising initiatives supporting both AKT and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. 

Across Barry’s London studios; 1st-30th June

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Samantha Cusick London Liverpool Street

Samantha Cusick has unveiled her most ambitious salon to date with a new Liverpool Street flagship – and it’s less traditional salon, more futuristic members’ club for hair. Marking a decade since launching her first Notting Hill space, the new opening signals a shift towards a more elevated, lifestyle-led direction for the brand, where beauty, tech and design sit firmly side by side. Designed by Cusick herself, the interiors move away from maximalism in favour of a calmer, gallery-inspired aesthetic: think limewash walls, walnut joinery, stainless steel detailing and sculptural marble finishes. The experience is equally considered, with digital self check-in, collaborative consultation screens and interactive mirrors allowing clients to browse inspiration and visualise colour in real time. It’s all been built with the modern client in mind – from communal styling areas to quieter mezzanine.

13 Old Broad Street, Liverpool Street, EC2N 1DW

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The Newt X Claridge’s

Two of Britain’s most iconic luxury names have come together for a Chelsea Flower Show-inspired collaboration, as Somerset country estate The Newt takes over Claridge’s for a limited-time residency. Stepping into the hotel, guests are greeted with large-scale installations designed to transport a little bit of Somerset into the heart of Mayfair – think sculptural willow displays, fragrant floral details and even a hallway lined with hundreds of apples. Beyond the visual transformation, ingredients from The Newt’s estate are also appearing across Claridge’s menus for the duration of the partnership, making it worth booking in for lunch or drinks while you’re there.

Claridge’s, Brook Street, W1K 4HR; until 31st May

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Wembley Park Family Weekend

Wembley Park is putting on a full weekend of family-friendly entertainment, with free creative workshops, arts and crafts sessions and plenty happening around Boxpark Wembley. Friday sees the return of The Kids’ Table – designed to keep little ones entertained while parents grab lunch nearby – while Saturday’s line-up includes Yes Gurl: Paint Your Mate, where guests are invited to paint portraits of each other over cocktails and popcorn.

Boxpark Wembley, Olympic Way, Wembley HA9 0JT

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