The new venture from Isaac McHale of two-Michelin-starred The Clove Club has just landed in Shoreditch. With a powerhouse team from Sydney’s Saint Peter and Quay, Bar Valette is a love letter to southern French and Spanish simplicity. The menu is refined yet unfussy – think venison meatballs straight out of San Sebastian’s pintxos bars, crisp Monégasque barbajuans and Clove Club favourites like buttermilk fried chicken in pine. Small plates celebrate the best of British seafood, wild game and shellfish, from raw shaved ceps salad to rabbit leg stuffed with farce and mushrooms. Larger dishes bring fire and finesse – nine-month-aged White Park beef steak, smoked grilled Wiltshire trout with cherry stone vinaigrette, and whole lobster with duck fat potatoes. Drinks are just as considered, with an extensive sherry selection, and a wine list designed for both connoisseurs and the curious.

28 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, E2 8AA

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If you're looking to dial up the sex appeal this Valentine’s Day, East London’s One Hundred Shoreditch has just the package. In collaboration with luxe pleasure brands LELO and G Spot, it has crafted the ultimate experience for couples. The exclusive package includes a LELO Feel Good Kit (choose from three), a round of seductive G Spot cocktails (or mocktails) for two, and a copy of Gillian Anderson’s provocative book Want – a collection of anonymous fantasies. Throw in a complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and late checkouts (subject to availability), and you’ve got the perfect getaway. Available from 7th February to 2nd March.

100 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, E1 6JQ

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This year marks 50 years since Rick and Jill Stein opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall, and they've been dominating the area ever since. From St Petroc’s Bistro and Rick Stein’s Café to The Cornish Arms, Stein’s Fish and Chips and Stein’s Fishmonger and Seafood Bar – they’ve built an empire. To celebrate, the Steins are hosting an unforgettable Supper Club at the iconic Seafood Restaurant on 28th February from 7pm until midnight. Rick will return to his roots, DJing the evening with 70s classics – he originally bought the Seafood Restaurant as a nightclub before swapping the decks for the stove. Tickets are available exclusively through a ballot, which is open now and closes on 10th February.

Riverside, Padstow, PL28 8BY; 28th February 

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This Sunday will see the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. And where better to watch the game than the American Bar at the Stafford? Watch all the action unfold on multiple screens in a cocktail bar steeped in history and tradition. As one of London’s oldest surviving American cocktail bars, it’s the perfect spot to experience the greatest spectacle of the US sporting calendar. For the occasion, there will be two expertly crafted cocktails inspired by the teams battling it out, alongside a selection of American-inspired snacks and heartier dishes – think BBQ honey wings with Alabama white sauce. And the kitchen stays open until 1am, with last orders at 12.30am, ensuring you’re fuelled for every thrilling moment.

16-18 St James's Place, Mayfair, SW1A 1NJ; Sunday 9th February 

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Yannick Alléno’s Counter-Culture Series returns at Pavyllon London this week, with Michelin-starred Chet Sharma of Mayfair’s BiBi helping to deliver a six-course tasting menu. Expect a harmonious blend of French precision and bold Indian flavours, with Chet reinventing his signature dishes and Yannick showcasing his trademark techniques using premium ingredients. Priced at £190pp, with an optional wine pairing at £125pp, this exclusive event offers front-row seats to culinary mastery. Can’t make it? Bar Antoine will be serving a BiBi-inspired gin cocktail, the C&C, from 6th to 28th February.

Hamilton Place, Knightsbridge, W1J 7DR; Thursday 6th February

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Perched atop the leafy Richmond Hill, The Lass O has all the hallmarks of a traditional country pub. It champions British ingredients, as well as the farmers, artisans and producers who supply its larder – think nearby farms, family-run bakeries, hidden local gems. It serves up classic English fare: expect comfort dishes like cider battered haddock and pork and apple fennel sausages with colcannon, red wine gravy and burnt pickle shallots.

8 Queen's Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6JJ

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One of London’s most in-demand restaurants has just expanded its offering. New York-style Italian The Dover is now open for Friday lunch. As of last week, guests can book in from noon to 2pm. Expect old-school hospitality, fine wines and classic cocktails like the Dover Martini and Americano, all served in an intimate, stylish setting. The menu features favourites like prawn cocktail; zucchini and sweet potato fritti; spaghetti meatballs; lobster ravioli; and vanilla panna cotta or chocolate brownie for dessert.

33 Dover Street, Mayfair, W1S 4NF

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Looking to get away for the February half-term? Set among 35 acres of wild open space, Wildhive Callow Hall in rural Derbyshire is putting on a family bike challenge. Set along the Tissington Trail – approximately a 30-mile round trip – the challenge offers young riders the chance to compete for the fastest time and win an overnight stay. After a day of adventure, families can relax in the sauna at The Coach House, or unwind in Wildhive’s sitting rooms, complete with log fires and board games. Then, you can retire to either the main house or a tree house in the hotel grounds. Rates start from £189 per night.

Wildhive Callow Hall, Mappleton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA

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Curious where Nobu gets its name? This Saturday, join legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa for an unforgettable evening at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch. The Nobu in Town experience features an exclusive Omakase menu, crafted by the chef himself and his world-class team. Sip champagne, mingle with fellow foodies and watch as the finest ingredients are transformed into exquisite dishes before your eyes. Tickets cost £170 per person. 

Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch, 10-50 Willow Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4BH; 8th February 

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Few theatres command the prestige of Sadler’s Wells, and now it’s expanding east. Its new venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park kicks off with a bold opening season featuring 20 productions spanning hip hop, bharatanatyam, ballet and vogue. First up is Our Mighty Groove, Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s electric fusion of house, waacking and African dance. The programme then shifts tempo with Infinite, a meditative movement piece from Humanhood, followed by She’s Auspicious, Mythili Prakash’s all-female bharatanatyam exploration of femininity, and Birdboy, Emma Martin’s surreal dive into the mind of a misfit. The state-of-the-art venue boasts six studios, two education centres – Academy Breakin’ Convention and the Rose Choreographic School – and The Dance Floor, a performance space championing community and guest artists. 

101 Carpenters Road, Stratford Cross, East Bank, E20 2AR

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