8 Cool Things To Do This Weekend 19.02.26

If Only If x Pink City Prints Sample Sale

Two much-loved British brands, If Only If and Pink City Prints, are joining forces for a charity sample sale. Expect to browse archive pieces, samples and one-offs from both labels, with prices starting at just £10 and topping out at £125 – perfect for stocking up on signature block prints, dreamy nightwear and throw-on everyday staples. Even better? Part of the proceeds will be donated to Harmony House, making this a feel-good fashion moment.

Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 5EE; Fri 20th Feb (12pm-7pm), Sat 21st Feb (10am-4pm)

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Cato

Already shaping up to be one of 2026’s most exciting openings, Cato arrives in Seven Dials this January, blending New York bar energy with British produce and a boundary-pushing cocktail philosophy. Created by Bart & Taylor in partnership with award-winning bartender Angelos Bafas, the venue unfolds across three distinct spaces. Upstairs, The House of Julep reimagines the cocktail that made its namesake famous, using mint and herbs grown on site. Downstairs, the main bar centres on Colour Has Flavour – a synesthesia-inspired menu of 14 cocktails spanning seven hues, each crafted exclusively using British spirits and produce. Completing the experience is The Study, a creative lab for masterclasses and experimental serves, alongside elevated American comfort food – from fried oysters to indulgent toasties.

17 Mercer Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9QJ

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Café Kowloon 

Hot on the heels of Wonton Charlie’s, hospitality group 6 of 1 is opening Cafe Kowloon – a modern Cantonese kitchen tucked just behind its sibling site. The new spot takes cues from Hong Kong’s dai pai dong stalls, dim sum houses and cocktail bars, with counter seating, booth dining and a menu designed for sharing. Expect everything from grilled curry fish balls and wok-fried cheung fun to Iberico secreto char siu and prawn toast topped with crispy heads and chilli oil. Inventive cocktails – including a banana-and-chocolate absinthe-spiked Kowloon Classic – sit alongside a low-intervention wine list curated by Theatre of Wine.

392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London Fields, E8 3PH

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Anua x EL&N: The Glass Skin Dessert Drop

From 17th February to 3rd March, cult Korean skincare brand Anua is teaming up with Instagram-famous café EL&N for a limited-time collaboration that blends beauty, glow and dessert. Inspired by Korea’s coveted “glass skin” trend, the partnership centres on the EL&N x Anua Honey Glaze Cake – a glossy, layered creation of coconut frangipane, honey, peach jelly glaze, peach mousse and white chocolate ganache. Buy the cake, and you’ll receive a free Anua skincare duo worth £46, featuring the Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner and 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum.

Available at EL&N flagships in Birmingham, Wardour Street, Brompton Road & Park Lane

Visit ANUA.GLOBAL & ELNLONDON.COM

DCYPHER Beauty Concierge Pop-Up

Award-winning British brand DCYPHER is bringing its hyper-personalised approach to complexion to life with The Beauty Concierge – a limited-time pop-up in the heart of Covent Garden, running until 5th March. Using proprietary AI-powered skin tone analysis and precision in-house mixing, DCYPHER creates a fully bespoke foundation in under two minutes, tailored exactly to your tone, coverage and finish preferences. With over 72,000 unique matches created to date, every formula is made-to-order in the UK, vegan, cruelty-free and designed to reduce waste. The pop-up also features a tightly curated edit of brands, including RUM Beauty, Klira and Reeson Beauty – but the real draw is leaving with a foundation that finally feels made for you.

29 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8NA

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MATIERE PREMIERE Flagship

French perfume house MATIERE PREMIERE has opened its first-ever London flagship in Covent Garden, bringing its cult, ingredient-led fragrances to the capital. Founded by master perfumer Aurélien Guichard, MATIERE PREMIERE is all about celebrating one exceptional raw material at a time. The 708 sq ft space mirrors that philosophy, with a clean, minimalist design split between fragrance discovery and a dedicated olfactory zone exploring the house’s hero ingredients. Standouts include rose centifolia, tuberose and lavender, all organically grown by Guichard himself in Grasse – a rarity in modern perfumery. There’s also a fragrance bar where visitors can build personalised discovery sets using 6ml bottles.

31 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JD

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Abbey Road Studios X Souwax 

One of the world’s most legendary recording studios is about to do something entirely unexpected. This February, Studio One – where iconic film scores were brought to life – transforms into a dancefloor for an after-hours rave hosted by Soulwax. Expect 2manydjs, an unannounced line-up of friends and the full force of the DEEWEE sound system echoing through the space. Even better? Brand-new Soulwax material, recorded in Studio Two just the day before, will be played for the very first time. Access is strictly via hotline only – making this a once-in-a-lifetime collision of music history and contemporary club culture.

3 Abbey Road, NW8 9AY; 21st February

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Ramadan At Dishoom

As Ramadan begins, Dishoom invites guests to gather, reflect and break fast together with a thoughtfully curated Iftar offering. From sunset each day, groups of six or more can enjoy a £38 per person feast – available in non-vegetarian, vegetarian or vegan formats – featuring favourites like okra fries, house chaat, chicken tikka and chole. Alongside the set menu, Dishoom is introducing a special celebratory dish: lamb korma with khamiri roti (£24.90). Slow-cooked until meltingly tender, the lamb is enveloped in a rich, smoky Mughlai sauce with cashews and silken onions – designed for sharing at the table. Medjool dates will also be offered to those breaking their fast, whether dining inside or queueing outside.

All Dishoom cafés & Permit Rooms; until 18th March

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