7 Cool Things To Do This Weekend 29.01.26

DakaDaka

Mayfair welcomes DakaDaka, a modern Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar from hospitality duo Giorgi Mindiashvili and Mitz Vora. The menu celebrates Georgia’s bold, underexplored cuisine, with open-fire cooking at its heart: think Khinkali soup dumplings, Khachapuri stuffed flatbreads, wood-grilled meats, and inventive desserts like Red Wine Soft Serve. The drinks list is equally impressive, featuring natural Georgian wines and cocktails infused with Chacha, the country’s fiery grape brandy. The space span two floors, blending Georgian folkloric textures with contemporary London style, and includes an open kitchen and Persian marble bar to a lower-level wine and cocktail lounge. 

10 Heddon Street, Mayfair, W1B 4BX

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Dumbo x Rita’s

Paris-born smash burger favourite Dumbo has joined forces with Soho institution Rita’s for a one-day-only collab that’s set to draw a crowd. On 1st February, Rita’s chef and co-founder Gabriel Pryce puts his spin on Dumbo’s cult smashburger, inspired by New Mexico’s green chile cheeseburgers. Expect a juicy patty topped with smoky chopped green chilli, plus fries tossed in Rita’s signature Wrong Way BBQ rub. Miss the Sunday? The special will also run as a lunch-only feature at both venues for the following week.

Rita’s, 49 Lexington Street, W1F 9AP; Dumbo, 119 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG

Visit RITASDINING.COM & DUMBOPARIS.COM

ALIGNE Sample Sale

Fans of ALIGNE’s modern, feminine aesthetic won’t want to miss this end-of-January sample sale. The brand is offering a rare chance to shop one-of-a-kind samples alongside signature and core styles, both in person and online. Expect elevated tailoring, everyday pieces and brand favourites – including designs that are never usually available to the public.

19 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8ED; 29th-30th January, 9am-7pm (online 29th January-1st February)

Visit ALIGNE.CO

Barry’s: Find Your Strength Challenge

Kickstart 2026 with Barry’s Find Your Strength, a month-long fitness challenge that turns your Red Room workouts into rewards. Complete 12 or 20 classes in 30 days and earn prizes including academy stars, branded merch, or retail gift cards – we’re eyeing up the Urban Decay one. Classes can be taken at any Barry’s studio worldwide and all fitness levels are welcome – modifications are encouraged.

Challenge runs from 26th January-25th February 

Visit BARRYS.COM

Yoga & Brunch at JOIA x lululemon

Start your Saturday with sun salutations and skyline views at JOIA’s Yoga & Brunch, created with lululemon. Taking place high above Battersea Power Station, the experience begins with a 60-minute yoga class led by a lululemon ambassador, followed by a leisurely Iberian-inspired brunch. Expect dishes such as Bacalhau à Brás, Eggs Royal with matcha hollandaise and caramelised blood orange French toast, plus smoothies or coffee.

JOIA, art’otel London Battersea Power Station; Saturday 31st January, 10am-12.30pm (£75pp). 
Future dates: 28th Feb, 28th March, 25th April.

Visit JOIABATTERSEA.CO.UK

These Girls Run: Light Up Clapham

Over 100 women will take to Clapham Common after dark for a powerful illuminated 5km run highlighting how poor lighting and safety concerns continue to limit women’s ability to exercise outdoors. Hosted by These Girls Run in partnership with For Goodness Shakes to mark the launch of its new collagen shake, Glow, participants will run fully lit to champion visibility, community and reclaiming the night. To get involved, the tickets are available on the CLIQ app, and meet at 6pm by the bandstand.

Clapham Common North Side, Clapham Common, SW4 0AB; Friday 30th January

Visit THESEGIRLSRUN.CO.UK

UKLASH Shoreditch Pop-Up

UKLASH brings hair, wellness and mindset together in Shoreditch for a three-day pop-up. Visitors can explore expert-led experiences including one-to-one scalp analysis with certified trichologists, yoga and Pilates sessions, and guided manifestation workshops. Sessions cost £10 each, redeemable against UKLASH Hair Growth products, while entry is free to browse, shop with discounts and win prizes. 

150 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, E1 6JE; 30th January-1st February, 9am-5pm

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