What’s On In London This Weekend?
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The weekend is here – but how will you make the most of it?
It’s finally the weekend. How will you be spending it? Whether you’re in the mood for secret bars or exclusive pizzas, immersive exhibitions or pop-up experiences, there’s plenty going on in London to accommodate your desires. From new exhibitions to new activities (pasta making anyone?), here’s what to do in London this weekend.
This page is refreshed every week with the coolest new pop-ups, deals, events and more to enjoy on the forthcoming weekend. Most of the entries in this list have been tried and tested by the C&TH team, but it is not always possible to visit limited-time entries. In those cases, we include highly rated events, pop-ups and special menus from C&TH-approved brands and businesses.
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Best Things To Do In London This Weekend: 1–2 November 2025
Bacchanalia
Celebrate Halloween
Friday night Halloween? It’s a match made in heaven – and there are plenty of places to celebrate in spooky style in London. From Greek-infused revelry at Bacchanalia to the Mandrake’s surrealist decor, here are the top parties you’ll spot us at.
Día De Los Muertos
If you’re more culinarily inclined, why not celebrate Día de los Muertos this weekend instead? Falling on 2 November, the Mexican holiday is all about celebrating the technicolour lives of our loved ones who have passed away, prompting parades, parties and vibrant costumes across Mexico. But you don’t have to catch a flight to get involved: many London restaurants get involved by introducing special Day of the Dead menus and hosting themed nights. We’ve picked out the best of the bunch for 2025 here.
Firework Displays
And finally in this weekend’s seasonal festivities, with a mid-week Bonfire Night on the agenda, expect plenty of colourful sky-high displays both this weekend and next weekend. Ally Pally’s Firewood Festival is a big hitter every year, taking place on 31 October and 1 November this year, complete with music, an ice rink, a funfair, and a huge bonfire. Battersea Park will also be joining in on the fun this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday, while Richmond’s special family-friendly fireworks display will take place on Sunday. Here’s our full guide to the action.
JOIA in the summer. (© Matthew Shaw)
JOIA’s Rooftop Closing Party
In case you didn’t notice, summer is well and truly over. And while many of London’s rooftop bars and terraces have shut up for the season (ready to relaunch as cosy wintery spaces with heaters, blankets and fondue), JOIA in Battersea is about to go out with a bang. Expect an energetic evening of cocktails, music and sparkling views of the London skyline at JOIA’s Rooftop Closing Party this weekend – as well as one of the chicest vantage points for Battersea Park’s firework display nearby.
Details: Tickets are £50pp including two tokens redeemable for either one sandwich and one cocktail or house drink or two drinks of your choice.
Twilight Tea at The Savoy
Twilight Tea At The Savoy
One of London’s most storied hotels has a new tale to tell. Shifting the city’s afternoon tea fixation a few hours later, The Savoy is now hosting Twilight Tea until the end of October. Think Nyetimber fizz and elegant bites under the soft glow of all-day dining spot Gallery’s stained glass dome. There’s also a special installation to celebrate harvest season, inspired by Nyetimber’s West Sussex, Hampshire and Kent vineyards.
Details: Available from 7 to 9pm at The Savoy (Strand, London WC2R 0EZ). The menu is £49pp including a glass of Nyetimber.
Laithwaites’ Wine Festival
We’re sure oenophiles have had their calendars marked for months, but for any wine lovers who have missed it: Laithwaites’ Wine Festival is back in London this weekend, bringing more than 300 wines, guided tastings, talks and delicious paired morsels to Westminster. This year marks the 45th edition, with 80 producers from 17 countries making the journey to bring their wines to London consumers. Visit to taste a huge variety of wines and meet the people behind them, as well as accessing special discounts, rare wines and iconic bottles.
Details: Friday 31 October (5.30–9pm), Saturday 1 November (11.30am–3pm and 5.30–9pm) and Sunday 2 November (5.30–9pm) at Lawrence Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls (80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PB). Tickets from £45pp.
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London & Yak
Beloved colourful brand Lucy & Yak has launched its very first London pop-up in the heart of historic shopping area Spitalfields. Spread over two floors with changing rooms and recycle and repair facilities, visitors can shop the brand’s latest consciously designed collections, which utilise ethically sourced, eco-friendly materials, including the recently launched L&Y arm which offers more muted, tranquil tones.
Details: London & Yak is open now at 14 Lamb Street (London E1 6EA), and is expected to remain open for six months.
Blank Street Pop-Up
One of London’s favourite cafes is launching a cute post office pop-up this weekend, fit with a vintage inspired photobooth for capturing passport photos, a letter writing station to write to your future self as well as all important post office lockers in partnership with In-Post – all intended to help us glamourise our lives more. And when you do send something, you can be rewarded with a little treat: a complimentary iced matcha or coffee, choosing between the fan-favourite Banana Bread Matcha, the refreshing Iced Daydream Latte or the signature Matcha Latte.
Details: 30 October to 2 November at 59 Greek Street (London W1D 3DZ). Open midday to 8pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. No ticket required, just walk-in.
TEN Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Luxurious Morning Rituals
Looking to elevate your morning routine? Here’s how: zoom up to Four Seasons Park Lane’s 10th floor penthouse spa and indulge in one of the two new spa packages: Rise and Relax or Rise and Recharge. The former is all about tranquility, starting with an indulgent breakfast: think avocado, smoked salmon and poached egg tartine, sliced fruit, a fruit smoothie and a hot beverage of your choice, all enjoyed with a marvellous view of the city’s skyline from the tranquil TEN Lounge. Then you’ll have time in the spa with its mesmerising vitality pool, soothing steam room, cocooning relaxation pods and wood-clad sauna with its window peering over Hyde Park, before indulging in a 60 minute massage or deep cleansing facial. The latter meanwhile makes the most of the Four Seasons’ fully equipped state-of-the-art gym with its breathtaking views across London (including the London Eye and The Shard) with the help of an expert personal trainer who is all yours for a 50 minute session. Then refuel with a breakfast wrap, banana bread, a peanut butter and banana smoothie and more, before soothing sore muscles in the spa. Then get ready to face the weekend in the spa’s pleasingly comprehensive changing rooms, with all the hair tools, lotions and potions you could need at your disposal.
Details: Rise and Relax (from £270pp) and Rise and Recharge (from £190) are available everyday from 9–11 am at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane (Hamilton Pl, Park Ln, London W1J 7DR).
Casa de Sueños At Lucky Cat
Luxury nightlife is booming, so Casa de Sueños has landed in London just at the right time. This upscale house music experience is taking over Gordon Ramsay’s new Lucky Cat restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate for five weeks, transforming the sky-high venue into a high-energy late-night playground every Friday. With the Menendez twins on the decks, expect energy and rhythm galore plus a thrilling atmosphere.
Details: 11pm to 3am every Friday until 24 October at Lucky Cat (22 Bishopsgate, London). Entry is free, though you need a guest list reservation which you can apply for here.
The Modern Muse will be displayed in The Dandy Bar at The Mayfair Townhouse.
Art & Paired Cocktails
A new exhibition showcasing six works by renowned British artist Claire Luxton is launching at The Mayfair Townhouse, running for the whole of October in The Dandy Bar on the hotel’s ground floor. Utilising the multi-disciplinary artist’s signature and distinctive self-portrait mode, The Modern Muse is made up of six powerful works drawing on women’s roles across history and mythology – think sirens and succubi to Medusa and Lilith. This is all paired with a poem and special cocktails masterminded by the in-house mixologist. Find out exactly what to expect here.
Details: The Modern Muse is on display at The Dandy Bar (The Mayfair Townhouse, 27-41 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BG) throughout October, you just need to book a table.
Jazz Brunch
On the last Saturday of every month, The Marylebone’s 108 Brasserie hosts a delightful Jazz Brunch. Expect champagne on arrival, bottomless appetisers and a pie room filled with decadent desserts – plus live jazz all afternoon.
Details: 12.30 to 4pm on the last Saturday of the month at 108 Brasserie (108 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QE) – meaning the next instalment is this weekend, 25 October.
Five Points Brewery Tours
One of East London’s most beloved independent breweries is now inviting fans behind the scenes. Beer lovers and curious Londoners alike can step inside Five Points’ working brewhouse, learning the craft and character that make the brand a local institution, before tasting the goods with a expert guide. Complete your visit enjoying discounted food and drinks, and you’ll be a craft beer convert for good.
Details: Tours take place on Saturdays at Five Points (61 Mare St, London E8 4RG), lasting about 90 minutes. Tickets are £20pp.
The Grill at The Hero, Maida Vale
The Grill At The Hero
For a long wine-fuelled lunch that bleeds into dinner, The Grill at The Hero is our top pick this weekend, perched above the buzzy Maida Vale pub (where the elevated pub grub is also a big draw). Helmed by Public House (the same team behind dazzlingly successful joints The Bull in Charlbury and The Pelican in Notting Hill), The Grill is all white tablecloths and candles dancing in the wind, with speciality cuts of meat and fish cooked over an open fire and served with seasonal accompaniments collected from Public House’s Cotswolds farm. (The raw tuna with fresh cherries is delicately divine, while rich meats like beef short rib are elevated with revelatory freshness from green pickled cucumber.) Downstairs in the pub, the dishes are more British-nostalgic; think ham egg and chips, cheese and onion pie, steak and chips and more. Come Sunday indulgent roasts are served upstairs in The Loft.
Details: The Hero is open midday to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and midday to 10pm on Sundays at 55 Shirland Road, London W9 2JD.
New Listening Bar
London’s music scene is booming, and the latest listening bar on the scene is hidden beneath Virgin Hotels London Shoreditch. Seating up to 38, Hidden Grooves is a Japanese-inspired hi-fi listening bar celebrating the art of deep listening, offering music-themed cocktails, sharing plates and an extensive vinyl collection.
Details: Hidden Grooves (45 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PT) is open everyday from 8am to midnight, closing at 1am Thursday to Saturday.
Naomi Hobson, Delicate, 2024
See Aboriginal Art
While a solo exhibition wows audiences on the opposite side of the globe in Melbourne, catch work by Naomi Hobson, a leading light in contemporary Aborignal Art, at Rebecca Hossack Gallery in London this summer.
Details: Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm at 2a Conway St, Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6BA. rebeccahossack.com
Saturday Lunch Deal
Speaking of bargains, London’s loveliest group of wine bars, Humble Grape, has launched a special Saturday lunchtime deal, offering a burger and Bordeaux for just £20. Tuck into a delicious lamb burger with harissa aioli, cabernet sauvignon pickled red onion, rocket, and chunky hand-cut chips, whilst sipping on a fresh and full-bodied Bordeaux – as chosen by Humble Grape’s expert sommeliers.
Details: Available every Saturday from midday to 4pm at Humble Grape’s Battersea, Canary Wharf, Crouch End and Islington wine bars.
Installation view of Cartier at V&A South Kensington | 12 April-16 November 2025 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London
V&A’s Cartier Exhibition
The V&A’s latest exhibition for fashion lovers has landed: Cartier features more than 250 objects, tracing the evolution of the maison’s art, design and craftsmanship since the three grandsons of founder Louis-Francois set to create the first globally recognisable jewellery house at the turn of the 20th century. Plus, it features this impressive tiara. To celebrate the archival jewels on show, The K Bar at The Kensington has launched a Hidden Gems cocktail menu; try the four bejewelled cocktails before heading to the V&A around the corner.
Details: Cartier runs until 16 November 2025 at the V&A South Kensington (Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL). Tickets start from £27 and can be booked at vam.ac.uk. Book a table at The K Bar at doylecollection.com
“NEST (II)” by Gabriele Beveridge at ‘Glassed in Dreams’ (© Isabel Infantes/PA Media Assignments)
Visit A Dreamy Art Installation
Brookfield Properties and The Association of Women in the Arts have teamed up to present a free-to-view installation in the heart of the city. Glassed in Dreams transforms the light-filled atrium of skyscraper 100 Bishopsgate with the dreamlike glass sculptures by conceptual artist Gabriele Beveridge, curated by Vassiliki Tzanakou. Blurring the boundaries between inside and out, the work explores perception, presence and collective experience.
Details: Glassed in Dreams is on display at 100 Bishopsgate until February 2026.
London’s Musical Theatre Bar
What is threatreland missing? A Broadway-worthy musical theatre bar – and our prayers have finally been answered. The Room Where It Happens blends old-world elegance in a transformed townhouse on Greek Street with the reckless, late night abandon of show tune lovers. Guests will sing and dance the night away from Thursday to Saturday, with professional actors as singing servers and a resident pianist igniting a singalong from 9pm.
Details: The Room Where It Happens is open Thursday to Saturday from 5pm to 2am at 5 Greek St, London W1D 4DD. Bottomless Brunch is served on Saturdays from midday.
Royal Gemmology Workshop
Fan of the Royals? This is the workshop for you. Hosted by the opulent Peninsula London, which opened just last year, the Crown Jewels Tour and Gemmology experience commences with a private guided tour of the magnificent crown jewels at their home, the Tower of London, where they have been guarded since 1661. Then return to the hotel and immerse yourself in the wonders of Garrard, the Royal family’s first Crown Jeweller. The Peninsula is home to a glimmering Garrard boutique brimming with beautiful gems, and guests can learn all about them in a masterclass led by the in-house gemmologist. After a chance to don replica Royal tiaras for yourself, end the experience with a delicious signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea to feel like royalty yourself.
Details: The Crown Jewels Tour and Gemmology experience is available for a maximum of three guests at a time, priced at £605 for groups of one to three.
Slow Sundays At Oren
Nothing says ‘winter’ like a warming stew. Head to Dalston’s beloved Oren this weekend to enjoy the three-course ‘Slow Sundays’ menu inspired by the slow-cooked stews and bakes of the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean. Start with a mezze of the restaurant’s classic small plates family-style, followed by warming mains and a pudding of spiced quince crumble.
Details: Available on Sundays at Oren (89 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London, E8 2EB), and priced at £32pp.
Build A Terrarium
Bring some brightness to your living space with your very own beautiful (and low maintenance) terrarium. If you fancy making your own, join Katie and Lucas in Tottenham for guidance and all the materials you need to craft your very own oasis.
Details: Sessions take place on Saturdays in Tottenham, priced at £70 per person. Find out more at wecandoo.uk
Marceline’s Champagne Cellar Raid brunch (Harriet Langford)
Waterside Champagne Brunch
Another weekend, another brunch – and this one is brand spanking new. Head over to Marceline in Canary Wharf this weekend to enjoy its delicious Champagne Cellar Brunch. Tuck into tasty treats (think croque monsieur, steak tartare, French toast and more) served alongside cellar price sparkling wines. Many bottles are reduced to less than half their usual list price, spanning a £35 Channing Daughters Bianco Pet Nat to £148 Dom Perignon and everything in between.
Details: Every Saturday and Sunday at Marceline (10 Water St, London, E14 5GX).
Hokusai Cakes at Rosewood London’s Art Afternoon Tea
Arty Afternoon Tea
Laze away a weekend afternoon with an arty afternoon tea at Rosewood London’s stunning Mirror Room. Carefully designed by chef Mark Perkins, the skill of renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is emulated across striking Art Cakes and dishes inspired by his landscapes and portraiture.
Details: Available every afternoon from midday to 5.45pm at Mirror Room (Rosewood, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN).
Visit The Lush Perfume Library
A trip to Lush is always a sensory experience. Even before stepping across the threshold, the heady scent of bath bombs, jellies and creams trickles out onto the pavement – drawing in shoppers by the nose. But the British label is expanding its fragrance empire with the arrival of the Lush Perfume Library, which has now officially opened its doors in Soho. Read more about the new concept store here.
Details: Lush is open 11am–6pm from Monday to Saturday, and 12pm–6pm on Sundays (67-71 Beak St, Soho, London W1F 9SW). Find out more at lush.com
Play D&D
Whether you’re a total newbie, a Stranger Things fan, or a veteran player, RPG Taverns is the place to be for Dungeons and Dragons fans. Book ahead or just turn up with all materials provided, from Gamemasters to dice, minis, electronic maps, and an immersive living world, with sessions lasting anywhere from two and a half to three hours.
Details: RPG Taverns is open Tuesday–Sunday at COLAB Tavern, 16 Harper Rd, London SE1 6A. Tickets are £15.
Doggy Brunch
How better to celebrate the weekend with your bestie than heading to doggy brunch? Head down to Marylebone with your four legged bestie to try The Cavendish’s brand new weekend brunch, pawfect for pooches. Furry friends can tuck into the likes of white fish, chicken and peanut butter, while their owners enjoy classics like a full English and eggs royale.
Details: 1–3pm every Saturday at The Cavendish (35 New Cavendish St, Marylebone, London W1G 9TR).
Nobu Sushi Masterclass
Learn the art of sushi making from the masters this weekend in an intimate class (10 guests max) at Nobu Old Park Lane. Begin with a chilled glass of Champagne and watch the experts at work, before you roll out your own mat and craft one cut roll, one hand roll and three pieces of nigiri. Afterwards, settle down and tuck into your creations, plus some bonus iconic Nobu dishes, before heading home with a goodybag to remember the experience and continue honing your skills at home.
Details: Last Saturday of every month at Nobu Old Park Lane (19 Old Park Ln, London W1K 1LB). Slots are £250pp plus service charge.
© Rusne Draz
INKO NITO DJ Nights
Fancy starting the weekend with a bang? Every Friday, tucked away on Soho’s Broadwick Street, INKO NITO hosts vibrant and bustling DJ nights offering a mix of funk, soul, hip hop and deep house music alongside the unconventional Japanese robatayaki and sushi dishes that the restaurant is known for. Special dishes bespoke for DJ Nights will also be available, including Portobello mushrooms with smoked butter, sea bream with salsa rosa, Salmon teriyaki, and Kimchi rice.
Details: Every Friday at INKO NITO (55 Broadwick St, Carnaby, London W1F 9QS).
Tuck Into West London’s Best Roast
Big words, but the Sunday roast at Chelsea’s No. 50 Cheyne is (rightly) the stuff of legend. Tucked away on Cheyne Walk – a stone’s throw from the River Thames and Albert Bridge with the King’s Road to the north – this light-filled brasserie is brimming with pretty flowers, bright interiors, and a buzzy atmosphere. Begin with a glass of fizz or treat yourself to a cocktail, before tucking into the legendary roast, choosing between 40 Day Aged Beef Sirloin, Roasted Cauliflower Heritage, Cumbrian Chicken or the restaurant’s prized 100 Day-Aged Belted Galloway Beef Rib Roast, with a limited quantity available. With Executive Chef Iain Smith inspired by a desire to first find and then cook London’s best roast, you’ll find all accompanied with perfectly roasted classic sides: roast potatoes (super crispy yet buttery soft in the middle, just as they should be), Yorkshire pudding (with a surprise stuffing ball nestled inside), huge glazed carrots and hispi cabbage, with a generous serving of gravy to boot. Divine. Best of all, this well-priced, in-demand roast is available on Saturdays as well as Sundays – but you’ll still need to be quick to cinch your table.
Details: Roasts are available every Saturday and Sunday at No. Fifty Cheyne (50 Cheyne Walk, London SW3 5LR), with prices starting at £25 on Saturdays and £28.30 on Sundays.
MORE: London’s Very Best Roasts
© Emma Pharaoh
Eat Viral Pancakes
Apple Butter is a buzzy all-day dining spot and home to some viral pancakes that are worth going out of your way for. There’s the original branch in Seven Dials, or head to the newly opened venue on Langham Place – a stone’s throw away from Oxford Circus – for all the goodness in a slightly more tranquil spot. There’s a full menu of delicious, middle eastern inspired plates, plus an extensive menu of hot and cold coffees and speciality lattes; the cinnamon roll latte is a real treat. But the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the pancakes. There’s a daily special flavour of uber fluffy pancakes, spanning the likes of strawberry cheesecake, lotus and white chocolate, hazelnut praline and, if you’re lucky, sticky toffee pudding – a rich, gooey marvel with dates and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Divine.
Details: Find Apple Butter in Seven Dials (32-34 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9HA) and Langham Place (4-5 Langham Pl, London W1B 3DG). Tables are walk-in only. Good luck! applebuttercafe.com
Islington Square Saturday Market
Every Saturday, Islington Square is overtaken by a carefully curated weekly market in partnership with Urban Food Fest. Visit for mouth watering street food, unforgettable desserts and artisanal products alongside creative crafts for all the family.
Details: Every Saturday from 11am–5pm at Islington Square (116 Upper St, London N1 1AB).
Learn To Make Gelato
Say hello to warmer days with a gelato making session. Join Elisa and Fabiano in Wandsworth to learn all about the art of gelato and sorbet making, before tucking into your creation – 500g of it, no less.
Details: Sessions take place on Wednesdays and Sundays in Wandsworth, priced at £65 per person. See all of the details at wecandoo.uk
The Leo Green Experience
Live music and jazz fans should flock to QT this weekend, where The Leo Green Experience celebrates the best sax solos centre stage, putting a high-energy sax twist on the biggest hits of the last 30 years. Featuring table service delivering an array of small plates and cocktails, there’s an old school vibe with an easy breezy air: think drinking, dancing and eating while Leo and his band raise the roof.
Details: Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7.30–9.15pm and 9.45pm–1am at QT (Middle Eight Hotel, 66 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BX). Tickets are £25 for general admission, or £35 for seated table service.
Sound Healing At The Mandrake
Seeking some serenity? Experience the transformative combination of Reiki and Sound Healing every Saturday at The Mandrake Hotel, guided by skilled sound healer Maria Lodetoft. Expect Reiki healing amid the soothing soundscape of alchemy crystal singing bowls, producing tones and frequencies thought to align the chakras, calm the mind, and open the heart.
Details: Every Saturday at 11am at The Mandrake Hotel (20-21 Newman St, London W1T 1PG). Places cost £40pp.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Brighten the gloomy winter days with a trip to London’s premiere flower market this weekend: Columbia Road. Taking place every Sunday between Bethnal Green and Hoxton, it attracts people from far and wide in droves and for good reason, offering a glorious slice of unchanging London life, with reasonable prices across flowers and bulbs, succulents and houseplants. With a rainbow of vibrant colours, it’s hard to resist succumbing to the classic Instagram shots. Afterwards, head into Shoreditch, or grab a bagel on the ever-popular Brick Lane.
Details: Sundays, 8am–2pm at Columbia Road, Bethnal Green E2 7RG. Find out more at columbiaroad.info
Go Bowling
OK, OK, a generic weekend suggestion – but London’s bowling alleys are some of the nation’s best. Whether you’re looking to host a big birthday blowout, make plans with friends or you’re in need of new date ideas, you’ll bowl everyone over with these spots.
Learn To Make Pasta
Wondering what to do in London next weekend? Try your hand at the Italian art of pasta making at Pasta Evangelists’ Pasta Academy in Farringdon. Expect to learn all about the best ingredients and techniques, and eat your creation at the end, too. Read our review of the Beginners’ Class here.
Details: Pasta Evangelists’ Pasta Academy (62-63 Long Lane, Barbican, London EC1A 9EJ). These classes are extremely high-demand, so your weekend activity will inevitably be booking ahead for a future weekend.
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