What To Do This Weekend 10.04.24
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Book Ahead:
L’Abysse X Pavyllon London
One for the sushi heads: Yannick Alléno is bringing his Paris restaurant L’Abysse to his Michelin-starred outpost in the Four Seasons Park Lane. Later this month, Pavyllon London will host a one-of-a-kind omakase dining experience headed up by sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. It will be an intimate experience, taking place at the eight-seater bar counter in Pavyllon’s private dining room. The multi-course menu will feature signature L’Abysse dishes like panko-crust sea urchin with grapefruit; French sake katsu scallop tartare; and hand-shaped nigiri. This is an elite experience with prices to match: for lunch or dinner, the omakase menu is £390pp, with a sake, wine and tea pairing for another £200 a head.
Four Seasons Hotel London, Park Lane, Mayfair, W1J 7DR; 26th-27th April
Visit PavyllonLondon.com
Play Some Games:
Now Play This
Somerset House is known for its off-the-wall exhibitions. Its latest is a video-gaming extravaganza called Now Play This. There will be interactive art installations, performances and talks, as well as virtual reality games to lose yourself in. Whether you’re a die-hard gamer or just want to entertain the kids for a few hours, there’s plenty to keep you occupied.
Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA; 6th-14th April
Visit SomersetHouse.org.uk
Find A New Morning Grind:
London Coffee Festival
The annual London Coffee Festival lands at Truman Brewery this Thursday. Over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food brands will be hitting up the event, showcasing their finest offerings – look out for WACO Coffee Roasters, Hygge, Lavazza, Dear Green and Three Little Birds. Expect a buzzy atmosphere filled with live music, a diverse food court and – of course – an abundance of coffee.
91 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, E1 6QR; 11th-14th April
Visit LondonCoffeeFestival.com
Grab A Drink:
Sotto X The Cocktail Guy
Rich Woods – aka The Cocktail Guy – is teaming up with Soho’s Sotto to bring a bit of la dolce vita to London. On 12th April, the speakeasy beneath Italian restaurant Bocconcino is launching a cocktail menu of classics with Italian twists. The Med martini brings together lemon gin, Lillet Blanc, bergamot and Amalfi lemon, serving them with a Mediterranean Sea spray foam. There’s also a spring-ready blood orange and tarragon spritz, plus a biscotti sour.
59 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, W1F 7JY
Watch Some Live Sport:
SuperTri
If you just can’t wait until this summer’s Paris Olympics, the SuperTri E World Triathlon Championships arrive in London this Saturday. Sitting poolside at the London Aquatics Centre, you'll witness thrilling swim-bike-run competitions featuring high-speed action and live entertainment suitable for the whole family. With lively MCs and giant screens, the athletes will compete in three rounds to claim victory: a 200m swim, 4km stationary bike and 1km treadmill challenge. Plus, triple Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee and fellow superstar athletes will be in attendance. Tickets start from £15, but there are 100 free tickets up for grabs with the code ‘GARMIN’.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2AQ; 13th April
Visit SuperTri.com
Take The Boys:
Nancy Spains
Irish bars are known for good beers, music and vibes, and Shoreditch’s newest addition, Nancy Spains, is no different. The beer range is expansive, and the whiskey selection includes classics like Jamesons, West Cork Whistler and Connemara, as well as smaller brands distilled in the home county of the pub’s owners, including Dingle Whiskey. There’s a homey, convivial feel to the place and, of course, there’s live music to stomp your feet to every Thursday-Sunday. The baby Murphy’s are a must try.
128-130 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AQ
Visit NancySpains.co.uk
Get Swinging:
Caddi Club
It’s the Masters this weekend, and London’s second Caddi Club is just the place to get inspired by McIlroy, Rahm and golf’s other superstars. The first Caddi Club is in Chelsea, with a third coming to Waterloo soon. This one in Fulham has seven bays fitted with TrackMan technology, as well as a fully bar, restaurant and all the equipment you could need to fine-tune your tekkers.
Parrs Way, Fulham, W6 9RU
Visit Caddi.Club
Push Yourself:
Barry’s Hell Week
Need some motivation? Barry’s is ready to light a fire under you. Known for its full-body HIIT bootcamps, the gym group about to launch its latest ‘Hell Week’ challenge. This time, clients are invited to complete 10 classes in 14 days – as opposed to the usual seven classes in seven days. The Hell Week challenge pass costs £176, covering all 10 classes, and can be used at all studios. Plus, on 21st April, Barry’s Victoria will be hosting a marathon after-party, with live music and refreshments, and a free Hermosa protein shake to anyone showing off their medal.
Various locations; 15th-28th April
Visit Barrys.com
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