What’s On In August | London
01 Aug 2022
Groove to Summer Anthems at 100 Wardour Street – 4th August
Step into summer at London’s leading drinking, dining and dancing destination, 100 Wardour Street, where Summer Anthems takes place every Thursday evening, promising guests the ultimate party with delicious food and free-flowing wine. On 4th August, dance music superstar Kelli Leigh will take to the stage, performing hits such as the Grammy nominated ‘I Got U’ by Duke Dumont and Jax Jones, followed by dance legend Alex Mills on 1st September. Once the live music ends, the party doesn’t stop as DJs will take guests into the early hours spinning classic dance anthems from past and present.
Thursdays are free entry, for the special guest performances tickets cost £10pp (book here)
The Social History of English Afternoon Tea at 116 Pall Mall – 14th August
Celebrate the finale of afternoon tea week at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall as the venue hosts a special talk, The Social History of English Afternoon Tea, led by writer Gillian Walnes Perry, MBE. Taking place on Sunday 14th August from 1:30pm, enjoy a mouth-watering talk through history of this quintessentially British pastime, followed by a decadent afternoon tea featuring sweet and savoury delicacies, plus an optional glass of Searcys Cuvée Brut for extra indulgence.
£35 per person and £49 per person with a glass of champagne. Book here.
Ibiza Summer Party at Sky Garden – 19th August from 7pm – 2am
Transport yourself to sunnier climes for an epic one-off Ibiza Summer Party in London’s iconic Sky Garden, with music from the Ibiza Live Orchestra curated by the legendary ALR Music. Enjoy Balearic beats with DJs playing dance anthems from 7pm to 2am in the clouds overlooking the capital. Entry tickets come with a welcome cocktail whilst tables for up to six include entry, two bottles of Moët & Chandon Champagne and two sharing boards of cheese and charcuterie. Better yet, kick off the celebrations with a fine-dining experience at Fenchurch Restaurant or dine at the informal Darwin Brasserie.
Tickets from £55 for entry and £600 for tables of six. Book here
Al Fresco Summer Series at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane – Until 25th August
www.fourseasons.com/london/dining/restaurants/on-the-terrace/
Raise a glass to summer and enjoy Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane’s summer series this August. Enjoy live music every Thursday from now until the 25thAugust in its al fresco haven, On The Terrace. Indulge in a champagne tasting experience throughout August, courtesy of Dom Pérignon with every glass perfectly paired with a mouth-watering sweet or savoury canapé. Or for that Friday feeling, order a glass of Cloudy Bay or Whispering Angel and enjoy two complimentary oysters or opt for a bottle to receive half a dozen, expertly shucked and dressed at your table (offer available with Oyster Meister every Friday).
Prices vary. Book here
The Great Northern Hotel X The Botanist Gin, King’s Cross – Throughout August
The Great Northern Hotel has teamed up with The Botanist Gin to launch London’s hottest new alfresco sipping spot this August. A welcome escape from the bustle of the city, the spacious GNH Bar & Terrace in the heart of King’s Cross is complete with luscious foliage, plant-filled terrariums, bright blooms and limited-edition cocktails created with The Botanist Gin. Guests can also enjoy elevated dishes and small plates to accompany the cocktails or, for the ultimate summer city staycation, book an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms. Open now until 14th September.
Prices vary
Indulge in Cinnamon Kitchen City’s Al Fresco High Chai – Throughout August
www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/london-city/#the-restaurant
Acclaimed chef Vivek Singh has announced a brand-new High Chai menu at Cinnamon Kitchen City, which can be enjoyed al fresco on the all-weather, covered terrace on Devonshire Square. Bringing fire and spice to the traditional tea-time spread, the new menu, available 3pm-5pm Friday to Sunday, is inspired by Vivek’s roots in West Bengal, as well as his love of modern culinary techniques and British ingredients. Think samosa and watermelon chaat, kadhai chicken puffs and delicately spiced shrikhand cheesecake.
£28 per person
Devour Cinnamon Kitchen City’s new BBQ Brunch– Throughout August
www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/london-city/#the-restaurant
Make the most of the glorious weather by venturing to Cinnamon Kitchen City’s beautiful al-fresco terrace, where Vivek Singh has designed a nine-course sharing feast celebrating the noble barbecue! Priced at £29 per person and perfect for groups of two or more, the feast includes delicious dishes of grilled pink aubergine with mint labneh, char-grilled sea bass in a lentil and coconut sauce as well as Cinnamon’s famous dish of Welsh lamb Roganjosh, served with black lentils and pilau rice. Available Friday – Sunday, guests can also add on 90 minutes of bottomless beer for an extra £19 – cheers to that!
£29 per person
Feast on The Cinnamon Club’s Summer Tasting Menu– Throughout August
Executive Chef Vivek Singh has always looked to the seasons as a rich source of inspiration when cooking and curating menus, so this August, The Cinnamon Club will be serving a special Summer Festival Menu that brings together a selection of his favourite summer dishes from the past 21 years. Available from 1stAugust – 3rd September, expect decadent dishes of jackfruit and lotus root kebab with poppy seed; grilled New Caledonian Obsiblue king prawns in an alleppey curry sauce; and the showstopping clove smoked saddle of Romney Marsh lamb with corn and yoghurt sauce.
£50 per person
Pop-Up: Beef Shin Lobster Roll from James Cochran x Burger & Lobster – Throughout August
Fusing the best of land and sea, Burger & Lobster has teamed up with one of the capital’s most respected chefs, James Cochran (alumni of Michelin-starred Ledbury and owner of Islington’s Restaurant 1251), to serve up a one-of-a-kind lobster roll for a limited time only. Get ready for fresh chunks of lobster meat and juicy-as-you-like slow-cooked beef shin loaded into a pillowy-soft brioche roll and garnished up to the nines – this is surf ‘n’ turf at its best. Available at all nine Burger & Lobster London locations
£25 with fries. Book here
Issued by Roche Communications, 1st August 2022