What To Do This Weekend 13.12.23
Meet Your Mates
Kettner's x The Clarence Tavern
Stoke Newington boozer The Clarence Tavern has a new outpost at Kettner’s – the Soho House townhouse that’s now open to all. Head chef Harry Kaufman keeps things fresh with his ever-changing, ingredient-led menu – the ox cheek croquettes are a must – and there’s a decent selection of natural wines. If you’ve ever fancied dining in Oscar Wilde’s old haunt, this is your chance – and it’s just round the corner from Ronnie Scott’s if you fancy a late show.
29 Romilly St, Soho, W1D 5AL
Visit SohoHouse.com
Support A Good Cause
Be Nice Exhibition at Noho Showrooms
Charitable platform The Nice Co has opened an exhibition at Noho Showrooms to raise funds for six London charities that support families and young people across the capital. The ‘Be Nice’ exhibition showcases works from 15 international artists – all of them will go on sale to raise funds for the charities. Look out for Chris Levine's iconic Queen Elizabeth portraits, as well as illusory prints by Rob & Nick Carter, and colourful prints by graphic artist Anthony Burrill. Other artists on display include Jo Hummel, Jelly Green, Nick Smith, David Shillinglaw and Lily Mixe. The exhibition aims to raise £50,000+, with prices ranging from £80 for limited-edition prints to £10,000 for large-scale artwork.
67 Great Titchfield Street, West End, W1W 7PT; until 17th December
Visit WeAreTheNiceCo.com
Steven Joyce
Try Something Different
Botivo Pop-Up
Non-alcoholic aperitif brand Botivo is touring the capital with a pop-up bar. Today, you’ll find the team at Waterloo station, before they head to Mikkeller at Exmouth Market on Thursday 14th. Expect Christmas carols and complimentary Botivo & Soda samples from 5pm to 7pm – perfect if you’re looking to grab a no-downside drink after work.
Various locations
Visit BotivoDrinks.com
Accidentally Wes Anderson
Catch An Exhibition
Accidentally Wes Anderson
Few cinematic styles are as distinctive as Wes Anderson, or as popular – as proven by the ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ Instagram account that’s closing in on two million followers. London is hosting its first European exhibition of photographs inspired by the director’s colour-saturated world. Expect images of locations across the world that exude the same iconic style that defined The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch and other big-screen favourites. Tickets start from £12.99.
81-85 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW7 3LD
Visit FeverUp.com
Grab A Drink
Cocktails at the Ritz
Few places do Christmas better than the classic London hotels. Kick off an evening at the Ritz with a meal at its Michelin-starred restaurant, then enjoy live music as London Dance Orchestra takes centre stage for the ‘Festive Live at The Ritz’ events running throughout December. Finish your evening with a ‘Yule Tide’ cocktail at the Ritz Rivoli Bar. Available this month, the drink features cranberry, mulled wine, port and white chocolate.
The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, St James's, W1J 9BR
Visit TheRitzLondon.com
Justin Sutcliffe
Take The Kids
The MoonWalkers
If you can’t sit through another animated film, this new show has something for the whole family. Co-written by Tom Hanks and Bafta-nommed writer-director Christopher Riley, The Moonwalkers tells the story of the Apollo missions, featuring new interviews by Hanks with astronauts from the current Artemis programme. The show takes place at The Lightroom in King’s Cross, with cutting-edge digital projection and audio technology. Hanks provides the voiceover, alongside an original score from Anne Nikitin, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
12 Lewis Cubitt Square, King’s Cross, N1C 4DY; until 21st April
Visit Lightroom.uk
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