What To Do This Weekend 12.06.25

Coq d’Argent has had a sparkling summer makeover. In partnership with Piper-Heidsieck, the City rooftop has been transformed into a dreamy champagne garden – complete with parasols, panoramic skyline views and a menu of elegant French plates. There’s plenty to toast: Piper’s full champagne range is available by the glass or bottle, including the 2013 Rare Millésime Brut and 2018 Essentiel Blanc de Blancs. Pair your fizz with truffle arancini, oysters, Devon white crab or a jaw-dropping fruits de mer platter. There’s also a £40 three-course set menu on Fridays through Mondays, and DJ sets every Friday from 5pm until sunset.

Coq d’Argent, 1 Poultry, Bank, City of London, EC2R 8EJ; until 31st August

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Fortnum & Mason has teamed up with legendary seafood chef Rick Stein and his son Jack to celebrate 50 years of their iconic Padstow site, The Seafood Restaurant. At Fortnum’s bar and restaurant inside The Royal Exchange, diners can tuck into a new limited-edition menu featuring five nostalgic dishes that span Rick’s five-decade career. Think: a classic Provençal-style fish soup, perfectly poached turbot with hollandaise and a rich chocolate fondant to round things off. The space itself is elegant and atmospheric, with views across the historic Royal Exchange courtyard. After lunch? Head downstairs for a spot of shopping in Fortnum’s jewellery, wine and beauty departments.

Fortnum & Mason At The Royal Exchange, 4-7 The Royal Exchange, City of London, EC3V 3LR

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The Lanesborough has opened a chic new champagne bar in its palatial Great Hall – and it's already drawing a glam crowd. Created in partnership with Ruinart, this opulent spot offers a selection of prestigious cuvées including Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013 and Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009. Sip your bubbles under the hall’s glass-domed ceiling and enjoy small plates like truffle fries, mini smoked salmon bagels, and luxe charcuterie. It’s open throughout summer and makes the perfect pre- or post-dinner stop if you’re dining in Knightsbridge.

The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, SW1X 7TA

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In celebration of its centenary year, Le Creuset is opening a one-of-a-kind pop-up in Covent Garden. Fans of the iconic cookware brand can browse and shop rare and discontinued colourways – many of which have never been available in the UK before. Alongside collectible pieces like Zodiac mugs and heritage casserole dishes, the shop will showcase Le Creuset’s new Flamme Dorée collection and a limited-edition coffee table book made in collaboration with Assouline. 

25 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8LU; until 3rd July 

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Newly opened in the West End, Courtyard Wine Cellars is a sprawling subterranean bar hidden beneath Covent Garden’s Market Building. With over 1,000 bottles available by the glass or bottle, it’s already attracting serious interest from wine experts – as well as casual visitors keen to explore the vaulted historic cellars. You’ll find an international list spanning Bordeaux to Barossa, as well as generous sharing platters of cheese and charcuterie. 

Courtyard Wine Cellars, 17 The Market Building, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RB

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Back by popular demand, By Rotation is hosting another sample sale at the House of ByRo in Mayfair this weekend. The sustainable fashion rental platform is offering up more than 1,000 pre-loved designer pieces from as little as £20. Expect big names like Jacquemus, Pucci, Chanel, Aje and more – plus wardrobe gems from fashion insiders including Candice Brathwaite, Chrissy Rutherford and Sophie Hermann. 

House of ByRo, 31 Brook Street, W1K 4HF; 13-14th June

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Back by popular demand, London Road returns to the National Theatre for a limited run. Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork’s genre-defying verbatim musical is based on real interviews with residents of Ipswich, following the 2006 murders by the so-called Ipswich Strangler. Set to haunting choral music, it explores how a community comes together in the wake of tragedy. Visually striking and sonically unusual, it’s part of outgoing artistic director Rufus Norris’s final season and is still unlike anything else in British theatre. Tickets start from £20.

National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PX

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One for foodies and philanthropists alike: Too Many Critics returns this June, with some of the UK’s top restaurant critics trading pens for pans. For one night only, they’ll cook a five-course dinner at Roe – the slick new restaurant from the team behind Fallow and FOWL – to raise money for Action Against Hunger. Expect dishes like Devon crab with kaffir lime, and a ‘surf & turf’ of grilled lobster tail with aged beef fillet, followed by a silent and live auction of once-in-a-lifetime foodie experiences. Past events have raised over £140k – and this year’s line-up looks set to do the same.

Roe, 5 Water Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5GX; 16th June

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If you're looking to inject some joy into your summer wardrobe, make a beeline for Pink City Prints’ seasonal pop-up in Chelsea. Open until mid-September, the space is currently showcasing the Spring/Summer 2025 collection – a riot of colour, artisanal craftsmanship and romantic silhouettes. Expect signature block-printed florals, hand-embroidered mushroom motifs, scalloped hems and statement bows across floaty dresses, kaftans and separates. The King's Road boutique also houses a selection of exclusive pieces not available online, including vibrant table linens, men’s shirts, boxer shorts and adorable baby clothes.

Pink City Prints, 324-326 King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UH; until 13th September

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Wes Anderson fans, you’ll love this. The famous Red Room at Bob Bob Ricard has been transformed into Marseille Bob’s – a sultry cinematic cocktail bar inspired by Anderson’s new film The Phoenician Scheme. It’s all velvet booths, pink coasters, staff in red fezzes and a drinks list as eccentric as the cast (Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson). Order the ‘Tycoon on the Rocks’ – a colour-changing margarita with poison-pipette – or go dry with ‘The Norwegian Tutor’. Anchovies and giant salted pretzels come as standard.

1 Upper James Street, Soho, W1F 9DF; until 22nd June

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One for serious foodies – JOIA, the Iberian rooftop restaurant at art’otel Battersea, is hosting a one-night-only live-fire cooking event this June. Taking place on Thursday 19th June, Chef’s Flaming Feast will bring together four of London’s top open-fire chefs, each cooking a signature dish over the iconic Big Green Egg. The line-up includes Henrique Sá Pessoa (JOIA), Robbie Jameson (HUMO), Jack Godik (Sucre) and Luca Mastrantoni (Ekstedt at The Yard). Dishes include everything from pine-smoked beef with aubergine purée to chicken heart skewers with Malbec and chocolate glaze. Guests will enjoy one dish from each chef, plus cocktails, wine, city views and DJ sets. Tickets are £50 and include four dishes. 

JOIA Rooftop, art’otel Battersea Power Station, 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, SW11 8BJ; 19th June 

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Back for another summer, Anya Hindmarch’s cult Ice Cream Project is returning to the Village in Belgravia. This offbeat ice-cream shop serves up limited-edition scoops inspired by classic British store-cupboard staples – think Heinz Baked Beans, Bird’s Custard, PG Tips and Branston Pickle. Each one is made using artisanal techniques and high-quality ingredients, creating a surprisingly delicious twist on nostalgic flavours. The colourful interiors are a draw in themselves, and once you’ve tried a few samples, you can also take home pints in the brand’s signature packaging. 

The Village, 11 Pont Street, Belgravia, SW1X 9EH

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Stormzy’s buzzy nightlife concept House Party is celebrating its first birthday in serious style – and this weekend’s one-night-only event is set to be the highlight. On Saturday 14th June, the Soho townhouse is throwing a Beyoncé x SirDavis karaoke takeover to mark the final leg of the singer’s London Cowboy Carter tour. Hosted in the venue’s cult karaoke room, it’s a playful love letter to Queen Bey, complete with sing-offs, social media votes and no-judgment mic moments hosted by House Party’s resident cowboy. Designed in collaboration with Beyoncé herself, the signature Texas Bucklin SirDavis cocktail will be available all night – and anyone who brings their Cowboy Carter tour ticket to the door will get one for free. 

House Party, Poland Street, Soho, W1F; 14th June

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