What To Do In London This Weekend: Easter Edition
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What To Do In London This Weekend: Easter Edition

Spend your treasured bank holiday weekend wisely

Happy long 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, with a healthy dose of chocolate for Easter, too.

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What To Do In London This Weekend: Easter Edition

Sucre Sunday Fire Dining Roast

1. Fire Dining Roast

Soho’s buzzy fire dining restaurant Sucre is launching its brand new Sunday roast this weekend – and it’ll be running for the entire Easter weekend, Friday to Monday, in celebration. Inspired by the Argentinian tradition of Asado (grilling meat over an open flame), guests can expect a meticulously curated menu of delicious meats and fish, flame grilled theatrically over an open fire in the heart of the restaurant. To start, chorizo criollo with chimichurri, crispy cauliflower florets with el hanout and tahini yoghurt, and castelfranco with chicory, pecorino, jalapeño and hazelnut will be on offer, while the mains are all about Asado, with sea bream, argentine beef and chicken up for grabs, with sides of roasted brussel sprouts with kale and chilli oil, honey roasted carrots and sweet potato. Top it off with a trio of delectable desserts, and wash it all down with bottomless Argentinian bubbles for the perfect indulgent Easter weekend treat.

Details: Sucre’s Sunday Fire Dining Roast is £45 per person and includes the ultimate three-course roast of grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, followed by indulgent desserts. Add bottomless bubbles for an extra £25 pp. It will be served from 12–4pm from 29 March–1 April 2024 at Sucre. After Easter, the Fire Dining Roast will be available every Sunday, 12–4pm. Book your table at sucrerestaurant.com

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A hot cross bun with bacon

The Laundry © Jack Lewis Williams

2. Snaffle Tasty Hot Cross Buns

With early Easter fast approaching, it’s high time to snaffle some hot cross buns before it’s too late. Our top picks? We’re going unique this year. Head to The Laundry in Brixton for a light and fluffy New Zealand twist on the classic, from Kiwi chef restaurateur Melanie Brown: Hot Cross buns with feijoa (an NZ alternative to guava), stem ginger and honeycomb butter, with the option to add bacon for an extra touch of enjoyment.

Or try BAO’s deep fried hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches. A bit of a mouthful in both senses, expect a fresh baked hot cross bun (brown sugar BAO dough with raisins) to be deep fried until golden and filled with vanilla ice cream.

Details: The Laundry’s hot cross buns are £6.50, or £9 with bacon (374 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PL). BAO’s special ice cream hot cross buns are £6.50 and available at all BAO restaurants.

A woman's hands with red painted nails

Nails by So.Shell

3. Special Easter Manicure

Getting your nails done is a special treat whatever the season – so how about 25 percent off? To celebrate the opening of their new Battersea Power Station salon, So.Shell are offering a special 25 percent off treatments for its first two weeks, starting from 29 March. So.Shell is a small brand of Ukrainian nail salons continuing to raise awareness of the crisis in Ukraine by hiring refugees; the whole London team are people from Ukraine. So, what will it be? Butter nails, Mini Egg nails, BB nails… The choices are endless.

Details: So.Shell opens on 29 March at Battersea Power Station (Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD). Book your appointment here, or visit the website: soshell.uk

The Little Egg Hunt

The Little Egg Hunt, Chelsea

4. Easter Egg Hunts

Not just for little ones, Easter Egg hunts put your beady eyes to the test, and there are plenty to enjoy in London this weekend. Our top creative pick is The Little Egg Hunt, presented by Elephant Family and Clarence Court in Chelsea, with a collection of eggs designed by leading figures in art, design, architecture and beyond – including the likes of Anya Hindmarch, Philip Colbert, Charlotte Colbert and more – waiting to be hunted down across Chelsea until 14 April. Elsewhere, London Zoo is hosting its annual Zoonormous Egg Hunt, while Marylebone will be embracing Easter’s luxurious side with a special hunt in collaboration with 180 Brasserie, with a private Pilates class at Exhale, a £75 shopping spree at Caroline Gardener and an overnight stay in the Terrace Suite at The Marylebone Hotel all up for grabs.

Details: Learn all about these cracking egg hunts and more in our full guide.

Cake Shop at The Landmark London

5. Cake Shop At The Landmark London

Guests and passersby can enjoy a special Easter Cake Shop pop-up at chic Marylebone hotel, The Landmark London this weekend, with sweet treats and delicious pastries carefully crafted by Chef Mauro Di Lieto and Sous Pastry Chef Daniel Schevenels, winners of Bake Off: The Professionals 2023. They’ll be whipping up playful Broissants (a delicious combination of both brioche and croissant) filled with the likes of Valrhona chocolate pastry cream and hazelnut praline, eggnog mascarpone cream, salted pistachio and praline custard, raspberry gel and Madagascan vanilla custard, and Valrhona chocolate cremaux with caramel sauce. On the chocolate side of business, visitors can scoop up bespoke Easter eggs stamped with The Landmark London’s hallmark, alongside a playful chocolate and meringue ‘sheep’ egg for little ones, a love inspired egg crafted with raspberry and strawberry chocolate, and a striking painted art egg, with contrasting sides of white and dark chocolate. Scrumptious indeed.

Details: 19–31 March 2024 in the Marble Hall at the back entrance of The Landmark London (222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ). landmarklondon.co.uk

Donutelier Easter Collection

6. Easter Donuts

Tired of Easter eggs already? How about a special Easter donut? Our favourites are Donutelier’s show-stopping range of Easter treats, including:

  • Gilded Cocoa, featuring chocolate coffee ganache, mascarpone Chantilly, chocolate hazelnut crust, a cocoa almond sable disk and cocoa powder, topped with a golden dark chocolate egg
  • Dulcey Banoffee with banana, toffee, fleur de sel ganache, a chocolate hazelnut crust, and topped with a cocoa almond sable disk and a cocoa dark chocolate egg
  • Earl Grey Tonka, starring earl grey-tonka ganache, mascarpone Chantilly and white chocolate hazelnut crust, topped with an almond sable disk and a cocoa dark chocolate egg

Be quick: there will certainly be a queue round the block this weekend.

Details: All three Easter donuts are priced at £7 each and are available in-store and for collection from 20 March–14 April 2024. Donutelier can be found at 48-50 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BB.

Inside Anya Mart

7. Anya Mart

Ever dreamed of burning a Coco Pops candle? Now’s you moment. Ever a fan of the playful creation, Anya Mart is the latest pop up concept store from Anya Hindmarch – and this weekend is the perfect time to visit. A tongue-in-cheek love letter to the beloved British corner shop, expect household brands elevated into charms, totes and even pyjamas.

Details: 2 March–7 April 2024 at The Village Hall (11 Pont St, London SW1X 9EH). Open 10am–6pm Monday to Saturday, and 12–5pm on Sundays. Anya Mart will be operating with reduced hours over the Easter weekend and will be closed on Easter Sunday. anyahindmarch.com

World Class Cocktail Festival

8. World Class Cocktail Festival

Thirty of London’s top bars are mixing up a range of limited edition cocktails in celebration of the inaugural World Class Cocktail Festival. Each bartender’s bar will shake up and serve at least three new cocktails using Tanqueray No. TEN, The Singleton 12-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky and Seedlip. The hub of the action is The Bar At Home, where guests can enjoy a complimentary World Class cocktail after completing a fun and interactive Flavour Masterclass hosted by in-store experts, all free of charge.

Details: The World Class Cocktail Festival is running from 9 March–30 April 2024. See the full list of participating bars at thebar.com

Lamb roast from Dishpatch

9. Order An Easter Feast

Fancy a weekend off cooking? Dishpatch has you covered with its special Easter offering, which includes an array of chef-prepared dishes which you just need to heat up at home. Choose from the likes of slow-roasted lamb by Georgina Hayden, duck parmentier by Michel Roux, suckling lamb by Jose Pizarro, and hake and cep casserole by Rick Stein. You can tailor the delivery to suit your group size, and it will arrive with easy-to-follow instructions.

Details: Order at dishpatch.co.uk

10. Livat Spring Market

Sustainable fashion fans should head over to Hammersmith this weekend, where Livat’s Spring Market will be introducing the latest in sustainable fashion, independent small businesses and up-and-coming designers. Expect eco-conscious brands, circular fashion, and home goods and gifts. Better still, the traders will be on rotation, meaning there will be something new everytime you visit.

Details: 27–31 March and Thursday to Sunday from 4–21 April 2024 at Livat Hammersmith (King St, London W6 9HW). The Spring Market will be open 11.30am–6.30pm, and 11am–5pm on Sundays.

A woman getting a laser facial

11. Skin Refresh For The Weekend

Skincare lover wondering what to do in London this weekend? Cult skin clinic Skin Laundry is pioneering the non-invasive laser facial, and we’d highly recommend it. With a limited number of services available, expect high quality, clinically proven treatments delivered by warm clinicians, many with no down time at all and some with instant glowy results. Unsure what to go for? Book a consultation and step into the calming studio ready for a candid conversation with one of the friendly clinicians regarding your skincare goals. They’ll guide you through the whole process, explaining why the lasers work, and what results you can expect. And even though ‘laser’ might sound daunting, don’t worry: it doesn’t hurt in the slightest. Already sold? Join the Skin Laundry club for multiple monthly facials and exclusive discounts on all services and products.

Details: Skin Laundry is open everyday in Chelsea (69A King’s Rd, London SW3 4NX), Soho (9 Newburgh St, Carnaby, London W1F 7RL) and Hampstead (68 Heath St, London NW3 1DN), 10am–8pm with reduced hours on Sundays. Book your appointment at skinlaundry.uk

Small plates of food and aperitivo drinks

12. Get 40 Percent Off Small Plates

Fancy trying a new small plates restaurant this weekend? Of course you do. These Days’ Aperitivo Bar has just launched its brand new Kitchen in Bermondsey and, best of all, they’re offering 40 percent off food prices for the first month. Tuck into seasonal dishes such as Cured Trout with Blood Orange Ponzu, Jerusalem Artichokes with Wild Mushroom & Onsen Egg and Dark Chocolate Ganache with Blood Orange & Sage – delish. Wash it all down, naturally, with bright and bubbly spritzes.

Details: These Days Aperitivo Kitchen is open Wednesday–Friday 5.30–11pm and on Saturdays 2–11pm at These Days Aperitivo Bar (100 Druid St, London SE1 2HQ). Sign up here to get 40 percent off food from Wednesday–Friday. Offer ends 13 April.

Room service featuring breakfast dishes, orange juice and champagne.

13. Bed, Breakfast & Bubbles

Bottomless bubbles from the comfort of a hotel bed? Yes, please. Check into one of the premium rooms and suites at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane and you can sample the brand new Bed, Breakfast & Bubbles package: delicious breakfast dishes and pastries delivered to your room, plus 90 minutes of unlimited English sparkling wine.

Details: The Bed, Breakfast & Bubbles package is priced at £120pp and is available as an add-on for those staying in Premium Rooms & Suites at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. marriott.com

The Portrait restaurant

14. Dine Atop The National Portrait Gallery

If you haven’t visited the rejuvenated National Portrait Gallery yet, where have you been hiding? (Away from the crowds, no doubt…) If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit, this is it: perched atop the stunning, world-famous gallery is The Portrait, Richard Corrigan’s restaurant serving delicious British fare with stunning city views, from Big Ben to the London Eye. Gone are the days of stale bread rolls and lukewarm soups; this museum restaurant takes everything up a notch (or 10). The vibes are upscale yet super laid back, with pale wood interiors throughout and an open kitchen. Expect high quality artisan ingredients transformed into creative dishes, starting with the likes of duck heart, celeriac soup and an indulgent yet playful crispy slow poached egg. For mains, there are three pastas to choose from, or tuck into a hearty plate in classic British style; think Fillet of Beef, Lamb Rump, or the rich Guinea Fowl with nduja. Divine. Visit before a stroll through the gallery below or to refuel afterwards, resting your weary museum walked legs.

Details: The Portrait is open for lunch Tuesday–Sunday and dinner Wednesday–Sunday at National Portrait Gallery (St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE). Book your table at theportraitrestaurant.com

Pasta Evangelists in Harrods Food Hall

15. Bag Some Free Truffle

Truffle fans, you’re in luck: Pasta Evangelists’ prestigious Harrods Food Hall fresh pasta counter is gifting truffle products with all purchases from their fresh pasta counter. Containing the finest Umbrian truffles, choose between playful truffle grinders (the perfect topping for dishes from pasta to scrambled eggs) to truffle ‘tartufata’ sauce, perfect for filling pasta.

Details: Complimentary gifts are available to claim until the end of April with any Pasta Evangelists fresh pasta counter purchase in the Harrods Food Hall (Harrods Ground Floor, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL).

A bottle of Pomello beside a cocktail

16. Perfume Inspired Cocktails

Pomello has created a special trilogy of cocktails, inspired by the enchanting aromas of Jo Loves, are now being served at the BoTree Bar: the Pomelo Paloma, the Jo Loves Spritz and the Botanical Sour. Plus, with every purchase of a Jo Loves-inspired cocktail, guests will receive a complimentary 2ml Jo Loves fragrance to prolong the sweet-smelling experience.

Details: Now being served at The BoTree Bar (The BoTree, 30 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2DR), open everyday from midday to midnight. thebotree.com

Artist Jodie Carey's work on display at ‘Beyond the Matrix’, an installation put on by Brookfield Properties of two female-led sculpture exhibitions in partnership with The Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA) Members opens at 100 Bishopsgate, London, ahead of International Women’s Day

© David Parry/PA Wire.

17. See A New Sculpture

With only 13 percent of known sculptures in London attributed to women, Brookfield Properties and its new partner, The Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA), has unveiled the first of two consecutive exhibitions by women sculptors, curated through a female lens and timed to coincide with Womens’ History Month. ‘Creating visibility for female artists and valuing them through a commissioning and exhibition platform is vital to continue progress towards gender equity,’ explains Sigrid Kirk, co-founder of AWITA. Crafted by Jodie Carey and curated by Eve Miller, Beyond the Matrix is on display now.

Details: ‘Beyond the Matrix’ can be seen at 100 Bishopsgate (London EC2M 1GT) until September 2024.

Small plates of food at Morchella restuarant in London

18. Book A Table At Morchella

Love Perilla in Newington Green? You’re in luck: a second venture from the duo behind it has just opened. Founders Ben Marks and Matthew Emmerson have teamed up with Great British Menu alumni Daniel Fletcher to launch Morchella, a restaurant and wine bar in Exmouth Market. The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes like octopus luciana, salt baked poussin, and hake with sobrassada sauce. Why not give it a whirl this weekend?

Details: 84-86 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4QY. morchelladining.co.uk

Yoko Ono with Half-A-Room 1967 from HALF-A-WIND SHOW, Lisson Gallery, London, 1967. Photo © Clay Perry

Yoko Ono with Half-A-Room 1967 from HALF-A-WIND SHOW, Lisson Gallery, London, 1967. Photo © Clay Perry

19. See The Yoko Ono Exhibition

She may be best known for being married to John Lennon, but there’s a lot more to Yoko Ono than her Beatles connection. The Japanese musician and performance artist, now 90, has a fascinating body of work that spans over seven decades – which is being explored in an landmark exhibition at Tate Modern. The largest show Yoko Ono’s work yet, Music of the Mind will delve into some of the most talked about works of her career, from the 1950s to the modern day. Naturally, her London years (1966 – 1971) will be a point of intrigue: the period she became intertwined with a nonconformist network of artists and musicians, including Lennon. Her banned Film No. 4 (Bottoms) will be shown, and visitors will have the chance to participate in White Chess Set, a game with solely white chess pieces believed to symbolise Ono’s anti-war stance.

Details: 15 February–1 September at the Tate Modern (Bankside, London SE1 9TG). tate.org.uk

The exterior of The William, Kensal Rise

20. Delicious Sunday Roast

Looking for the best Sunday roast in London? We’ve done the hard work and scoured the city streets for our favourites. North west London based? Try The William in Kensal Rise, perched on the edge of the historic Kensal Rise cemetery. This neighbourhood pub has recently been spruced up, with bright and airy interiors complemented by a deliciously warm temperature – the perfect setting for a delicious Sunday roast. And The William certainly delivers: succulent meat, buttery veg and the crispiest roasties all doused in gallons of gravy and topped with the perfect Yorkshire pud. Divine. Read all about it here.

Details: The William (786 Harrow Rd, London NW10 5JX) is open 8am–11pm Monday–Saturday, and midday–10pm on Sundays. Book your table at locipubs.com

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Otherworld: The Immersive David Attenborough Experience

21. Visit The Immersive David Attenborough Experience

Nature fan looking for a new immersive experience in London? We’ve found the perfect thing for you to try this weekend in London: OTHERWORLD’s David Attenborough Immersive Anthology. A three-part immersive journey narrated by David Attenborough, this stunning 8K virtual reality casts nature’s beasts and beauties into sharp relief, featuring carnivorous flytraps, majestic butterflies and towering pterosaurs, all brought to life by state-of-the-art 3D cinematography and computer graphics, spatial audio and tactile bass technology.

Details: OTHERWORLD has two London venues: Victoria (85 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0QJ) and Hackney (336 Acton Mews, Haggerston, London E8 4EA). Tickets are £35 per person for the 70 minute experience, including a 15 minute interval, and can be purchased at other.world

The moody interiors of a London bar

22. Sip Cocktails In A Secret Bar

Sotto is London’s latest speakeasy bar opening, hidden beneath Soho’s buzzy Bocconcino. It’s all about classic Italian elegance, expressed through chic interiors, soft lighting, and a cool menu of unique savoury cocktails. Everything has an Italian twist: think an Old Fashioned infused with wild mushrooms, or the Avocado Amore blending the favourite fruit with Italian lemons, Calabrian chilli and basil foam, or the Velvet Corvina mixing corvina wine with peach purée, wine cordial, crème de cassis and blood orange. Enjoy alongside a selection of small plates for the perfect intimate date night spot. Cheers!

Details: Sotto is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm–2am at Bocconcino Soho (59 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JY). Book at bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk

Sound Healing at The Mandrake

23. 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 £40 per person and can be booked at themandrake.com

24. 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. Book at middleeight.com

A table with two dishes and glasses of wine

25. Wine & Small Plates

Nothing says ‘weekend’ better than a heady mixture of delicious small plates washed down with a crisp glass of wine. If you’re looking for a new go-to in London, try Humble Grape, with six venues across London all somehow retaining the je ne sais quoi of a chic, neighbourhood wine bar. All dishes are sustainable, organic and seasonally inspired, with mouth-watering options like crispy chilli fried chicken, moreish burrata and rich baked camembert with a hunk of sourdough bread. Don’t miss the crispy cauliflower with chilli ketchup and aioli: you’ll be batting forks with your peers to snag the last bite. On the drinks side, Humble Grape is all about organic, sustainable wine, whether you’re a connoisseur, a casual wine drinker, or a newbie to the scene. It’s got the perfect low-key vibe for a pre-Valentine’s date, a gossip with your pals, or simply select a bottle from the shop and drink it in the bar for the chicest of weekend activities.

Details: Humble Grape has six London venues: Battersea, Islington, Canary Wharf, Fleet Street, Liverpool Street and Crouch End. humblegrape.co.uk

bar des pres

26. Dinner Break From Shopping

If you’re looking for a chic spot to fuel up after a busy day of shopping in the city, Bar des Prés is the perfect answer. From acclaimed French chef Cyril Lignac, expect a thrilling blend of Franco-East Asian cuisines across meticulously crafted dishes, from California rolls to sashimi, gyoza to the signature Crunchy crab & avocado galette (you’ll see everyone ordering this; it tastes as beautiful as it looks). Sit barside for a front row seat to the cold kitchen show, plus watch the mixologists shaking up a storm, with a concise cocktail list catering to all tastes – the signatures are all delightful. There are some seasonal specials evoking perfect cosy vibes, from Beef Gyoza with Ginger and Soy to Miso Caramelised Aubergine to Roast Scallops with Potimarron Squash. But the signature dishes remain stunning as ever, including ever-delicious Black cod caramelised with miso, served with baby spinach (who knew spinach could be so delicious), plus perfect cubes of Wagyu and the ever-intriguing Vanilla wash (weird and wonderful). All this amid sophisticated, moody, intimate surrounds; if it’s just a cocktail you seek, venture downstairs for a subtly chic subterranean space.

Details: Bar des Prés (16 Albemarle St, London W1S 4HW) is open for dinner everyday from 6pm, closing at 11pm Monday–Saturday and 10pm on Sundays. bardespres.com

Brilliant Corners bar in Dalston

© Sam Harris

27. Live Music Bars

There’s only one thing better than live music: live music with a glass of something in your hand. London’s live music bar scene is thriving – it always has been – and from jazz clubs to hi-fi DJ venues, there are plenty to choose from. Our favourite this winter is Brilliant Corners, a vibrant yet moody spot tucked away in Dalston, serving natural wine, zingy cocktails and a delicious seasonal five-course set menu inspired by the izakaya of Japan.

Details: Brilliant Corners is open 5pm–1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays and 4pm–midnight on Sundays at 470 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AE. Book your table at brilliantcornerslondon.co.uk

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Temper Paddington

© @FoodphotographyLondon

28. Feast At temper

London’s renowned barbecue steak restaurant has a brand-new venue in Paddington’s shiny quayside district. With festive lights bouncing across the canal water, step inside temper for the restaurant’s signature dishes with Mexican flair: think Aged Beef Nachos, incredibly moreish tortilla chips with a generous dollop of Guacamole, and a tempting array of zingy tacos, spanning pulled pork, goats cheese and yellowfin tuna. There’s a bottomless brunch option on Saturdays, but of course, the star of the show is the famed steak, butchered in house and cooked over fire. You never know what will be available on the day, but rest assured that meat lovers are well accommodated for, with the finest, grass-fed cuts perfectly cooked and accompanied with your choice of seven sauces. Divine. Wash it down with a house margarita (the Lychilli Margariti has that perfect balance of sweet and spice), and please your inner child with dessert: the deep dish cookie topped with a scoop of ice cream is to die for.

Details: temper Paddington (Unit 53, 5 Merchant Sq, London W2 1BQ) is open from midday everyday, closing at 10pm on weekdays, 9pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays. temperrestaurant.com

29. Or At A Food Market

Foodie wondering what to do in London this weekend? We’ve found London’s coolest food market, and it’s tucked away in Battersea Power Station: Arcade Food Hall & Bar. With moody interiors drawing on the building’s art deco vibe with added diner details, curtains and a statement bar, pick from an array of dishes across 13 cuisines – from the Japanese Sushi Kamon (don’t miss the crispy rice and salmon or the moreish maki rolls) to American burgers at Manna to messy Mexican food from Mexa – with dishes delivered right to your table. It’s delicious, it’s classy, and it’s very buzzy come the weekend. Plus, there are two bars to quench your thirst: Tap Room with its wall of 36 taps, serving a host of beers from international and South London brewery alongside cocktails with locally sourced ingredients; and ABC Bar, serving a concise menu of the world’s most famous cocktails. For a little pick me up, opt for one of the £5 Boiler Makers, shot-sized classic cocktails.

Details: Open Monday–Wednesday, 11am–11.30pm; Thursday–Saturday, 11am–midnight; and Sundays 11am–9pm at Arcade Battersea (1st Floor, Boiler House, Battersea Power Station, 330 The Power Station, Circus Rd S, London SW11 8DD). The best entrance is the North/Riverside entrance of the Power Station. arcadefoodhall.com

30. 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. columbiaroad.info

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Five people holding bowling balls

31. 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.

Chef Roberta in action

32. 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. pastaevangelists.com

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