07: 07:17: 5 Unmissable Events in London This WeekendBy Angelica Malin
We’ve discovered 5 smashing events that are happening in the capital this weekend. Whether you’re a fan of free alcohol, or in the mood for a spot of bargain hunting – there’s an event for everyone. Don’t waste your time watching Scrub repeats, go and discover the best events London has to offer:
Weekend Guide: Saturday 8th July
1. For Free Booze: The Vincent
What: This weekend, The Vincent, Hackney Downs’s new all day restaurant will be celebrating Ciderdog, the UK’s largest free cider festival, with a 100 bottle cider giveaway with diners able to get their hands on a free bottle with any dish from their all-day brunch menu.
Why: Dishes from the main menu includes hearty burgers like the buttermilk fried chicken burger with salad and sauce, and the legendary cheeseburger with pickles in a shiny brioche bun. And if alcoholic apples are your thang, get down to The Vincent’s sister site The Miller at London Bridge on 15th July for Ciderdog – a festival which brings together 100 of the best from across the UK in a true celebration of all things cider.
Price: Free (when ordering from the main menu)
Where: 2 Atkins Square Dalston Square, London E8 1FA
2. For a Pride Party: Archer Street
What: Archer Street’s Pride Street Party is back with a glittery bang. On Saturday (8th July), join the fabulous Archer Street team, for their annual Pride Street Party in the heart of Soho. Known as the event of the season, Archer Street will be throwing a party to remember filled with live entertainment, plenty of glitter and sensational cocktails.
Why: The party begins at 12pm, where guests can expect an afternoon filled with unrivalled entertainment from West End Stars including Ben Richards, Brenda Edwards and Emma Lindars, as well as special performances from drag queens; Coco Vadose and Vanity Von Glow and of course Archer Streets talented team. Party-goers can expect to dance till dawn through the streets of Soho to Archer Streets sensational entertainers. As the street party draws to a close, guests can head downstairs at Archer Street to one of Londons hottest beach bars, Antigua and Barbuda Beach Shack, where guests are taken on a journey to the depths of the Caribbean, filled with real sand, colourful cocktails and authentic Antiguan produce.
Price: Free entry.
Where: 3-4 Archer St, Soho, London W1D 7AP
Photo Credit: Tim Francis
3. For Bargains: Crafty Fox Sample Sale
What: Crafty Fox Market has announced its first ever Crafty Fox Sample Sale. For one day only on Saturday (8th July), the Fox has invited 40+ designer makers and artists to offer their best bargain samples and covetable seconds for the ultimate crafty rummage.
Why: The mix of exciting brands taking part are exclusive traders from the Fox’s previous markets, hand selected by the Crafty Fox team to offer slight seconds and samples of designer-made ceramics, jewellery, art prints, cards, textiles and gifts all at bargain prices. Designers taking part include Limehouse Ceramics, who will be selling hand-crafted home fired modern lined ceramics, Hairy Jayne cult hair care, bold statement jewellery by Roderick Vere bold and original laser cut jewellery pieces by Rosa Pietsch.
Price: Free entry, optional donation to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Where: Effra Social, 89 Effra Road, Brixton SW2 1DF
Photo Credit: Yeshen Venema
Weekend Guide: Sunday 9th July
4. For a Community Celebration: Ernest Lunch Party
What: On Sunday (9th July), Ernest Lunch Party will bring together some of East London’s best local restaurants and Hackney’s food charities together in an afternoon of food, music and good times. Taking place in Gillet Square, the event has been organised to celebrate the Hackney community and encourage locals to experience the good work being done all around their neighbourhood.
Why: As a food solidarity network, Ernest connects restaurants, diners and local charities that work with food. The model is simple; alongside the traditional service charge Ernest introduces a ‘solidarity tax’, which goes to support food charities in the restaurants’ local area. The Ernest Lunch was born out of a desire to get people who work in the local food scene together to eat and meet. Food will be served from 12pm in the Dalston square for lunchers to come and enjoy. And with live music from NTS and Vortex, it’s sure to be a delightful summery afternoon.
Price: Free entry
Where: Gillet Square, London N16 8JN
5. For a Charitable Cause: Community Spirit
What: On Sunday, some of the best bars in London will be coming together to shake up some incredible cocktails at a one-off fundraiser event – with 100% of revenues going to charities connected with the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Bartenders from communities across London will be making the journey to Westbank in Notting Hill, with the drinks menu changing throughout the day and night depending on who’s behind the stick.
Why: With many of London’s most celebrated bars confirmed to be involved, including Callooh Callay, City Social, Trailer Happiness and Barrio Bars – get ready to taste the best drinks you’ll ever drink in the name of a good cause. Alongside mega cocktails, there will be live music, DJs (including a guest set from The Shapeshifters), food, a charity auction, and both indoor and outdoor space for ideal Sunday vibes. We Stand Together T-shirts by the W11 Campaign will also be on sale on the day.
Price: Ticket price (£20) will be donated in full to the chosen charities, and includes 3 full-size cocktails. More drinks will be available to buy on the day.
Where: Westbank, 3-5 Thorpe Cl, London W10 5XL
Photo Credit: Drink Up London
