What to do:
London Fashion Week
On 16 September 2016, designers, models and influencers from across the globe will be descending on the capital for London Fashion Week. This year, the five-day fiesta will showcase the talents of Charlotte Olympia, Anya Hindmarch and Antonio Berardi to name a few. Seats at the annual invite-only event are strictly reserved for the fashion world’s elite figures, however digital billboards in Canary Wharf, Holland Park roundabout, Two Towers West (between London and Heathrow) and Westfield will also be streaming the footage.
16-20 September 2016
www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
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Meatopia
Calling all carnivores! The legendary Meatopia festival will be celebrating all things meaty this September in Tobacco Dock. Expect an array of delicious meat cuts cooked over ethically sourced wood by some of the world’s top chefs. Each day, chef teams will prepare one unique meat-based dish drawing from their backgrounds in America, Asia and Europe. The weekend-long event will also offer street theatre, art installations and live music.
2-4 September 2016
Tabacco Dock, E1W 2SF
www.meatopia.co.uk
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Where to eat:
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea
Decadent golden eggs, blueberry brioche and candyfloss clusters are among the tempting treats that make up One Aldwych hotel’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea. The luxury 5 star hotel in Covent Garden has created the chocoholic tea to reflect the wit and wonder of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. A selection of award-winning loose leaf teas and infusions from Canton Tea accompany the delicate delights. The Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea is available from £39.
One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
www.onealdwych.com
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Osteria 60
Sitting just a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, this cosmopolitan eatery boasts laid-back excellence in the heart of Kensington. Head Chef Ivan Simeoli and his kitchen team masterfully combine the rich flavours of Italy with seasonal ingredients sourced from the Great British countryside. The hidden gem is accessed via the five-star Baglioni Hotel and offers an eclectic menu featuring dishes such as Carpaccio of wild sea bass with sea urchins and Steak tartare tossed with a roasted shallot mayonnaise.
Baglioni Hotel, 60 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5BB
www.osteria60.com
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Where to drink:
Punch Room
Nestled at the back of boutique design hotel The London Edition is Punch Room, a fumed-oak panelled den. As the name suggests, the main focus in this nineteenth-century inspired bar is the humble Punch Bowl. Guests can order one of ten carefully crafted specialty punches including the gin infused EDITION Punch with jasmine tea and oak moss. Carefully curated music from vintage soul, ragtime and blues complete the experience along with impromptu musical performances.
The London Edition, 10 Berners St, London W1T 3NP
www.editionhotels.com/london/restaurants-and-bars/punch-room
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The Goring Gin Garden
Make the most of the summer sunshine and head to secluded oasis that is The Goring Gin Garden. The hotel has teamed up with emerging British spirits brand Hepple Gin to create a one-off living bar and gin safari, bringing a taste of the soul-restoring English Moors to Belgravia. A delicious array of English juniper, Douglas fir, lovage and blackcurrant gin cocktails will be available, paired with carefully selected canapés.
The Goring Hotel, 15 Beeston Pl, London SW1W 0JW
http://www.thegoring.com/food-drink/the-goring-gin-garden/