Luke Farrell continues his London takeover with a new spot in Borough Yards – Plaza Khao Gaeng is the southern Thai spot that built its name in Arcade Food Hall on punchy, uncompromising flavours. Its new place in Borough Yards does ‘curry over rice’ properly, using hyper-seasonal produce grown at Farrell’s Ryewater Nursery. Expect supercharged dishes like khua kling muu (a fiery wok-fried pork), coconut and cashew miang, and rich beef shoulder massaman, plus a standout sour orange curry with sea bass. Drinks lean fun: Snakeblood Negronis and beer towers for the table.

18 Stoney Street, Borough Yards, London Bridge, SE1 9AD

Visit PlazaKhaoGaeng.com

Arthur Miller’s All My Sons returns to the West End in a high-stakes revival that’s as sharp and relevant as ever. Bryan Cranston leads as Joe Keller – a self-made businessman whose wartime success comes with a crippling moral debt. Directed by Ivo van Hove, this production pulls no punches: it’s a slow-burning examination of guilt, legacy, and how far a man will go to protect his family. The cast, including Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu, bring a raw intensity to Miller’s post-war tragedy. Tickets start from £25

Wyndham’s Theatre, 32 Charing Cross Road, West End, WC2H 0DA; until 7th March

Visit WyndhamsTheatre.co.uk

Returning to Lightroom is The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks – an immersive deep dive into humanity’s mission to the moon. Narrated by Hanks and scored by Anne Nikitin, the experience blends restored Apollo footage with new interviews featuring astronauts from Nasa’s Artemis programme, which is leading us into the next era of lunar exploration. Co-written by Hanks and Bafta nominee Christopher Riley, and projected across Lightroom’s huge digital walls, it’s a smart, absorbing way to spend an evening with the family.

12 Lewis Cubitt Walk, King’s Cross, N1C 4DY; until 8th March

Visit Lightroom.uk

On Saturday 6th December, Toklas will host its annual Christmas Market, featuring festive food, drink and gifts from some of the UK’s best independent makers. Toklas will showcase its own Christmas range, including puddings, stollen mince pies, biscotti and wines. Joining the lineup are Pump Street Chocolate, Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Sea Sisters, Kouttone panettone, Walgate Wines, Fielden Whisky and more, as well as ceramics, homeware and fragrances. Black Lines Oat Nog will be served from the bakery counter, and with last year’s market selling out by 1pm, early arrival is advised. Entry is free.

9 Surrey Street, Strand, WC2R 2ND; 10am until sold out

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From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December, Hampton Court Palace will turn its courtyards into a food-lover's Christmas wonderland for this year’s Festive Fayre. Take the kids to enjoy street food, festive drinks and maybe a singalong around the bandstand. There will be plenty of stalls to browse, offering foodie Christmas treats and presents for everyone on your list. Admission is included as part of a standard entrance ticket to Hampton Court, which starts from £28 per adult. 

Hampton Court Way, Molesey, KT8 9AU

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Here’s where we spotlight some of London’s tried-and-tested hangouts. From sharp grooming spots to great bookshops and design destinations, these are the places worth having on your radar this weekend…

One of London’s most dependable grooming spots, Pall Mall Barbers offers sharp cuts, clean finishes and an understated, old-school atmosphere. If you need a tidy-up before the week ahead, this is where you book in.

Visit PallMallBarbers.com

If you’re north of the river and want something low-key, Everyman King’s Cross is an easy win. Comfortable sofas, decent drinks and a smart line-up of films make it ideal for a chilled evening. 

Visit EverymanCinema.com

A design classic in its own right, Labour and Wait is all about beautifully made, functional goods – Japanese tools, enamelware, grooming staples, stationery and timeless homeware.

Visit LabourAndWait.co.uk

One of the capital’s most interesting contemporary art spaces, South London Gallery offers exhibitions, talks and installations in a beautifully restored Victorian building. It’s free, but still comes without the central London crowds.
 
Visit SouthLondonGallery.org

A calmer alternative to its Marylebone sibling, Daunt’s Holland Park outpost is a polished neighbourhood bookshop with a great edit of travel, design, fiction and contemporary non-fiction. It’s a place to lose half an hour and come away with something new for the weekend.

Visit DauntBooks.co.uk