Top 5: Amazing Things to Do in London This WeekBy Rishma Dosani
1. Have a Fun Night Out: Proud Cabaret
What: A fan of the Great Gatsby, or just that era? We have the perfect night for you. Picture a speakeasy filled with old-school gangsters, glamour and flapper dresses. Complete with a spring-themed menu, a host of epic performers and the honestly the best cocktails we’ve ever tasted, a night with Proud Cabaret City will transport you back to simpler times.
Where: For a night you won’t forget, Proud Cabaret City is where you need to be. Flapper over to 1 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7AH.
When: Dinner sittings are made between 6.30pm – 8pm with the show on from 8.30pm till late. Tickets are £64pp and include a 3 course meal and show.
2. Dine Alone: EENMAAL
What: How do you feel about dining alone? If it’s one of those things you’ve always wanted to try, there’s no time like the present! Glaceau Smart Water have paired up with EENMAAL to bring you a pop up experience like no other. Those folks are spending two days encouraging us to step away from our desks and reclaim our lunch break with good food – away from screens, phones, and everything else distracting us daily.
Where: If this sounds like it’s up your street, or you just want to try something new, get yourself over to the pop-up on 7 Grape Street, Soho, WC2H 8DW.
When: It’s won’t be around forever! To be sure you don’t miss out, pop up to between Thursday 29th – Friday 30th January for a dining experience with a difference.
3. Forget Dry January: SkyLounge
What: Got those winter blues, or given up on Dry January altogether? How do you feel about recovering after a long day at work by spending your evening on a luxury rooftop, sipping on some champagne and just relaxing with some friends and nibbly bits. Well we’ve got some good news for you! SkyLounge is celebrating the end of the month in style with some bubbly! And good news for you girls, you get a free glass of Prosecco! (Sorry lads!)
Where: SkyLounge in London’s stunning Tower Hill, and has the most breathtaking views of the city. See January out in style at 7 Pepys Street, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AF.
When: Every single day throughout January and February! What could be better than that? Head over to the rooftop bar between 5pm-8pm to banish those blues!
4. Attend a Trendy Screening: W Hotels
What: If you hadn’t already realised, awards season is well and truly here! What better way to enjoy new releases, hotly tipped for awards glory, than nestled cosily at W Film Club? Located at the heart of Leicester Square, W London’s glamorous Screening Room flaunts 39 luxurious seats, lush cocktails and lots of popcorn, making it the perfect destination to share a screening with friends or impress on a date night!
Where: Settle in with the latest blockbuster at The Screening Room, W London – Leicester Square, 10 Wardour St, W1D 6QF!
When: Screenings take place every other week, and this week’s showing is of Interstellar – spoiler alert: It’s AMAZING. Tickets start from £15 a seat, and there will also be food, drinks and other treats available. Visit www.whotels.com for more information and to see what else they’re playing!
5. See Some Great Art: Kings Cross
What: You might not realise, what with the weather and all, but winter is nearly over! This means it’s nearly time to get those bikini bods out BUT also means it’s the last chance to take a look at the amazing Winter Sun exhibition! Take a stroll through Kings Cross and you’ll be blown away by the incredible pieces on show, especially the twelve suns piece which covers the area in natural light – it has to be seen to be believed! Pop to Caravan for brunch while you’re at it.
Where: For art with a different, get yourself to Granary Square on 4 Stable Street, in Kings Cross, London.
When: The piece will only be on for a few days longer, so hurry! It’s available to see daily from 10am and is free, so head down as soon as you can and thank us later!
