Events

London Restaurant Festival

Until 31 October

London Restaurant Festival is a city-wide celebration of the London restaurant scene and has been for the last 17 years. It stands as a key pillar in the dining events scene for restaurants. The festival was established to celebrate and reflect the phenomenally vibrant London restaurant scene through exclusive experiences that inspire people to visit as many restaurants as possible throughout October.

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Oktoberfest

Until 31 October

Oktoberfest is an old tradition that originated in Munich 200 years ago. It all started with a royal wedding in 1810. In London we have been celebrating since 2011. Grab a stein and a giant sausage at these Oktoberfest 2025 taking place throughout the city. Some of the most popular venues are German Gymnasium, Albert Schloss and Delaunay Counter.

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Exhibitions

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Marie Antoinette Style

Until 22 March

A complex fashion icon, Marie Antoinette’s timeless appeal is defined by her style, youth and notoriety. Explore the lasting influence of the most fashionable (and ill-fated) queen in history – with over 250 years of design, fashion, film and art. Highlights of the exhibition include The Sutherland Diamonds alongside oil portraits of Marie Antoinette.
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Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s

Until 29 March

A major exhibition on the legendary Blitz club night that transformed 1980s London style, and generated a creative scene that had an enormous impact on popular culture in the decade that followed – from fashion and music, to film, art and design. Developed in close collaboration with some of the leading ‘Blitz Kids’ who were there, the exhibition will feature over 250 items.
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New Restaurants

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Kudu

Open Now

Amy Corbin and husband Patrick Williams have spent the last eight years helping to contribute to South East London’s amazing food scene Now they bring Kudu to Central London. It’s good news for Marylebone folk who’ll soon be enjoying Kudu’s South Africaninfluenced food and amazing cocktails on their doorstep.

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Lilibet's

Open Now

Lilibet’s is taking over a building in Mayfair that has historical significance. It was the birthplace of the late Queen Elizabeth. And it’s in homage to her that this new restaurant turns as a muse. There’s room for an oyster bar, a fireside grill, a heated terrace and a cocktail bar. The menu is about British produce but they’re happy to embrace flavours from further afield.

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Our Theatre Recommendations

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Hamilton

Ongoing

It’s clever, very clever. Don’t let the idea of a hip hop musical put you off: Lin-Manuel Miranda has produced a phenomenal piece of theatre. And it really is quite different. Fresh. New. The songs are sharp and witty, the choreography is exhilarating, and the talented cast, who are obviously loving every moment, are a joy to watch. In the UK the subject is little-known, but this takes nothing away from your complete enjoyment of the show. If you haven’t seen it yet you should.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Ongoing

Transferring from the National Theatre, this is a joyful, exuberant, camp re-imagining of the Oscar Wilde classic. And it’s got a fantastic cast including Olly Alexander, Hugh Dennis and Shobna Gulati. Oh yes, and Stephen Fry plays Lady Bracknell – now that alone has to be worth the price of the ticket! Some criticise its lack of insightful wisdom but life’s too short. Just be prepared to enjoy the outrageous fun of it all.