Ixchel, the Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on the Kings Road, is making its play with the city’s first Mexican-style Sunday roast – a bold, flavour-packed twist on the tradition, perfected by chef Ximena and her team. Take your pick: braised lamb shank, half-grilled chicken adobado or a mighty 450g T-bone steak marinated in chilli and coriander – perfect for sharing. Vegetarians are covered with roasted cauliflower in a rich vegetable jus with salsa macha. Every dish comes fully loaded with crispy potatoes, roasted vegetables, queso fundido and mini corn jalapeño bread – because Sundays deserve nothing less.

33H King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 4LX

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The team behind Kuro Bakery and Kuro Coffee are back with their latest venture. Now open in Notting Hill, Kuro Bagels is serving up artisan bagels in store or via Deliveroo. The menu spans classic deli-style fillings to bold new twists – think The Italian (mortadella, salami, provolone, zesty vinaigrette), a PB&J throwback, and sausage, egg and cheese given a bagel upgrade.

5 Hillgate Street, Notting Hill, W8 7SP

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Just 90 minutes from London, in the South Downs, the Restaurant at Hambledon Wine Estate is now open – bringing fine dining to England’s oldest commercial vineyard. Helmed by Nick Edgar (Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons), its menu champions seasonal produce, homegrown ingredients and the best from local farms. In a restored barn, with vaulted ceilings, exposed oak beams and sweeping vineyard views, the Restaurant is the ideal setting for a long, indulgent lunch. Beyond dining, there are expert-led wine-tasting sessions available to book.

Hambledon Vineyard, East Street, Hambledon, Hampshire, PO7 4RY

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New venue DasDas Box is putting on live music, stand-up and open mic nights throughout January and February. This Friday, Cana Cankaya & Jomy Jai are providing the soundtrack to a Valentine’s night of live music, fine wine and cheese boards – whether you're toasting with someone special or making it a night out with friends.

DasDas Box, 94 Fetter Lane, City, EC4A 1EQ

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This month, Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill Chelsea launches The Beast Club, a celebration of overlooked cuts and the British farms they come from. Each month, a different ‘beast’ takes the spotlight, with a rotating cut featured on the Beast Board. February kicks off with Aberdeen-Cross beef from Suffolk’s Raynham Estate, with five expertly chosen cuts, including chargrilled rump, oxtail ragout and Korean-spiced onglet (£59 for two). March shifts to Blythburgh pork, showcasing the whole animal with dishes like pig head croquettes and pork collar kebabs. April moves to lamb, as The Beast Club continues to champion quality meat, sustainable farming and skilled butchery.

15 Spittal Street, Marlow, SL7 3HJ; until 28th February

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Wildmoor, the aged Scotch whisky from William Grant & Sons, is bringing its spirit of adventure to Suffolk with The Wildmoor Experience at Wilderness Reserve, curated by renowned Scottish explorer and Wildmoor Adventurer Ambassador, Aldo Kane. Set on a private estate, this exclusive two-day escape includes swimming, axe throwing, archery, and then unwinding with a Wildmoor whisky tasting by the bonfire. As night falls, feast together – with a dram or two – before retreating into rustic luxury. 

Chapel Barn Estate, Halesworth Road, Heveningham, Suffolk, 1P19 0EJ

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Following the success of last year’s Hearth Supper Series at Heckfield Place, 20th February sees Max Rocha, chef-owner of London favourite Café Cecilia, join forces with Heckfield’s culinary director Skye Gyngell and Hearth’s head chef Owen Seamark. In celebration of Rocha’s new Café Cecilia Cookbook, guests are invited to an intimate evening at Hearth, Heckfield’s open-fire restaurant. The three-course menu (£95 per person) will showcase Rocha’s Irish roots alongside the finest seasonal produce from Heckfield’s organic Home Farm and biodynamic Market Garden.

Heckfield, Hook, RG27 0LD; 20th February

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Following a string of successful pop-ups and pub takeovers, Dough Hands is heading south of the river for a permanent residency at The Old Nun’s Head. Since 2020, Hannah Drye has turned pizza-slinging into an art form, winning over the most discerning pizza lovers. Now, with the oven fired up and ready, Southwark locals can get their fix. We’ve got our eyes on the Verdino – squash, stracciatella, pickled Scotch bonnet and sage brown butter.

The Old Nun's Head, 15 Nunhead Green, Nunhead, SE15 3QQ; 13th February

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Scrambling for a last-minute Valentine’s Day plan? The Bloomsbury has relaunched its partnership with AIRE Ancient Baths, offering guests exclusive access to this luxurious spa as part of its AIRE Sanctuary in the City package. Perfect for couples, the experience includes a 90-minute rejuvenating bath session at AIRE, energising wellness drinks, in-room skincare from Malin + Goetz and an overnight stay at the hotel. Guests staying at The Bloomsbury can also enjoy an exclusive 15-minute massage upgrade when booking one of AIRE’s 45-minute restorative treatments, including the Ancient Relaxing Massage, Love Connection or Escape Together.

16-22 Great Russell Street, Fitzrovia, WC1B 3NN

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