31 best things to do in London this weekend: 28 - 30 June 2024 (2024)

When searching for the best things to do in London each weekend, it’s hard not to end up more confused and indecisive than when you started. While it’s never a bad idea to secure a booking at one of thebest restaurantsin the capital, spend an evening in one of the latestinnovative barson the scene, or even explore an iconicLondon attraction, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting pop-ups, openings and events. Each week, we get the inside track on exciting things to do inLondonfor the upcoming weekend to help us discover a new area of the city or explore a new address in a neighbourhood we (thought) we’d already uncovered.

31 best things to do in London this weekend

1. Boogie at a new bar

Amble down Carnaby Street and enter The Little Violet door to experience the West End’s hottest house parties. The new venue, which opened recently following the success of others, including Soho’s Scarlet Door and Fulham’s Blue Door, sees discerning partygoers step inside a lounge with cosy furniture, with bartenders shaking and stirring craft co*cktails. Head downstairs to the subterranean club space, where DJs play pop and dance tracks till the early hours.

Address: The Little Violet Door, 9 Kingly Street, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
Website: thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk
Dates: Open now

2. Celebrate Pride

Pride in London returns this Saturday, transforming the capital’s streets into a kaleidoscopic blur of parade floats, performances and dazzling attire. While much of the action happens around central London and Soho, many of this week’s most exciting events pay homage to the event. Lío London is the place to carry on the party after a jam-packed day; expect DJ sets from Joshua James and Joel Mignott, plus specially curated Pride sets and performances for the ultimate night out. Alternatively, continue the ce The Table on Battersea, where a performance by Carmen Emissions follows a game of bingo (with a twist).

Address: Lío London, 3-4 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BL; The Table, 35-37 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG
Website: liogroup.com; thetablecafe.com; eventbrite.co.uk
Dates: Lío London, Saturday 29 June; The Table, Sunday 30 June

3. Tuck in for barbeque season

Join the Big Green Egg team for a summer Sunday lunch masterclass at one of London’s tastiest riverside hangouts this weekend as Gaucho Richmond hosts a smokey, flavoursome feasting day. Kick things off with a masterclass in all things steak, experiment with seasoning and learn invaluable tips while sipping on Whispering Angel Rosé as supper sizzles away on the state-of-the-art grills. Al fresco season is in full swing in these leafy suburbs – stick around and check out the new secret garden at Scott’s Richmond, launched in collaboration with Silent Pool Gin.

Address: Gaucho Richmond, The Towpath, Riverside, Richmond TW10 6UJ; Scott’s Richmond, 4 Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1EH
Website: gauchorestaurants.com; scotts-richmond.com
Dates: Gaucho session Sunday 30 June; Scott’s secret garden is open now

4. Head high for breakfast

Elevate your breakfast experience at Los Mochis as the Notting Hill and Liverpool Street restaurants roll out new menus. Kickstart summer days in style in the cosy confines of the West London site or feast on fresh acai bowls and spicy chorizo shakshuka on the sparkly East London terrace. Dishes are 100 per cent gluten-, nut- and celery-free, whether light and healthy or sweet and naughty.

Address: Los Mochis Notting Hill, 2-4 Farmer Street, London W8 7SN; Los Mochis London City, 9th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT
Website: losmochis.co.uk
Dates: Available now

5. Scan the sales

Bag a bargain at Rixo’s biggest-ever sample sale in Hammersmith this weekend. The four-day pop-up begins at 9am on Thursday and runs until Sunday evening. Sift through unseen pieces and discover last-chance looks between sizes 6 and 22. There’s no need to book a ticket; the team replenish stock hourly to avoid an initial rush.

Address: 1 Dimes Place, London, W60QP
Website: rixolondon.com
Price: Free to enter; card payments only (no Amex)
Dates: Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 June

6. Check out a new exhibition

45 Park Lane’s latest exhibition, The Art of Transformation: Ephemera Elevated, is a curated showcase by seven artists who see beauty everywhere, questioning the meaning of physical objects and subsequently encouraging visitors to unravel the layers of meaning hidden within. Reconsider the objects decorating the gallery space, from Pippa Charlesworth’s vintage Monopoly board canvases to the posters and magazines that form Christian Gastaldi’s creations.

Address: 45 Park Lane, 45 Park Lane, London W1K 1PN
Website: dorchestercollection.com
Dates: Open until Sunday 18 August

7. Tuck into a fusion feast

Akoko’s executive chef, Ayo Adeyemi and JÖRO’s chef patron, Luke French, unite for a one-off ‘four hands’ supper club on Monday evening, treating discerning diners to a 13-course tasting menu. Expect West African and Asian flavours to come together using a range of international cooking techniques and the freshest British ingredients – dishes include ox tongue suya with smoked bone marrow and ramson capers and tartlette of raw beef ‘ma-la’ and grilled scallop.

Address: Akoko, 21 Berners Street, London, W1T, 3LP
Website: sevenrooms.com
Price: £200 per person
Dates: Monday 24 June; 6pm and 7.45pm

8. Dine and dance at a Thai pop-up

Thailand Showcase returns to the Canopy Market in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, this weekend for a food-fuelled three-day celebration. This year’s theme is Unleashing Thai Creativity, so expect a unique showcase of the country’s culture courtesy of the Royal Thai Embassy. Tuck into flavoursome dishes, watch electric dance performances, and enter the raffle for a chance to win getaways, round-trip air tickets and exclusive merchandise.

Address: Canopy Market, Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross
Website: kingscross.co.uk
Dates: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 June

9. Sip away on Mondays

Trivet, Bermondsey’s two-Michelin-starred neighbourhood restaurant, has launched a brand-new bar concept. Labombe Wine Bar is open on Monday evenings, serving an exclusive selection of tipples by the glass, curated by sommelier Isa Bal. Sample rare wines, including vintages from Georgia, Armenia and Turkey, and enjoy a selection of small and large plates such as focaccia with salume rosa, asparagus with anchovy cream and scallop roe, and breaded veal cutlets served on the bone with white cabbage and salsa agrodolce.

Address: Trivet, 36 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU
Website: trivetrestaurant.co.uk
Dates: Open Mondays

10. Learn about a London landmark

Explore an icon of the capital’s skyline as Tower Bridge launches a new summer-long exhibition, Launching a Landmark: The Unseen Opening Weeks. The free, open-air exhibition features never-before-seen photographs of the workers before the 1894 opening, brought to light to celebrate the landmarks’ 130th anniversary. Scan the images and travel back in time thanks to a unique augmented reality experience on the Bridge – learn more on the dedicated microsite.

Address: Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP
Website: towerbridge.org.uk
Price: Free
Dates: Until Tuesday 1 October