Raise a dram to the Scottish bard in style at The Wolseley. For one night only,  traditional Scottish fare will be served at the London institution in honour of the famed poet Robert Burns. Guests will start with a warming bowl of cullen skink – a creamy soup made with haddock and potatoes – followed by a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties, finishing up with a sweet cranachan. It wouldn’t be Burns Night without whisky, so there is a special cocktail menu featuring The Singleton 12yr-based tipples. Never a venue to do things by half, The Wolseley has charged the Pipes and Drums of London Scottish Regiment to put on a show, clad in their distinctive Hodden Grey tartan.

160 Piccadilly, Green Park, W1J 9EB; Saturday 25th January

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Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt is teaming up with KOYN executive chef Rhys Cattermoul for a one-night-only event in Mayfair. A trailblazer in Nordic gastronomy, Ekstedt earned his star at his own wood-fired restaurant in Stockholm, and has cooked in the iconic kitchens at El Bulli and the Fat Duck. The six-course menu blends his famed open-fire techniques with Cattermoul’s Japanese izakaya style, delivering a bold fusion of flavours. Standout dishes include oyster flambadou and juniper grilled deer, as well as Chilean seabass and tuna tartare. Tickets are £98 each, including a welcome drink, with an optional wine pairing for £50.

38 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, W1K 4QA; Wednesday 22nd January

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If you tuned in to the final ever episode of Inside No 9 last year, you will be happy to know that, while the classic BBC series may be over, there is a new stage version coming to London. Beyond the show’s signature absurdity, horror and black comedy, details are under wraps, but rest assured Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will be starring.

Wyndham Theatre, Charing Cross Road, West End, WC2H 0DA; 16th January–5th April

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If you are still going strong with your health kick, this is a foodie collab worth knowing about. London ramen legend Bone Daddies has teamed up with south London plant-based go-to En Root on a new dish for Veganuary. The Tandoori Tender Bao features a crispy tandoor oyster mushroom, carrot slaw, mango chutney, chilli, spring onion and En Root’s signature rajannaise. It will be available across all Bone Daddies sites, as well as on Deliveroo.

Various locations

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Roe – the newest and hottest venture from the team behind Fallow – is livening up January with a treat for wine lovers: no corkage fees all month. Guests are invited to bring their own bottle or two and pair them with Roe’s inventive, sustainable menu. Highlights include cuttlefish fried toast crowned with pork skin and sesame, skewers of venison, lardo and pickled peppers, as well as larger plates like prime steak, market fish with roast chicken sauce, and the Roe mixed grill, which celebrates its namesake roe deer.

5 Park Drive, Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14 9GG; until 31st January 

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The pan-Asian offshoot of dining chain The Ivy is a great spot to celebrate Chinese New Year in the city. Within The Ivy Asia’s eastern-inspired interiors, guests can tuck into Asian-inspired lunch and dinner set menus. Look for the likes of crispy wontons, BBQ pork bao buns, oyster mushroom dumplings, honey and sesame chicken, chargrilled salmon and more. In collaboration with Hennessy, there will also be a host of limited-edition cocktails available. On Lunar New Year itself (29th January) The Ivy Asia will amp up the festivities, offering entertainment for guests like tarot card readings and calligraphy. 

Various locations

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The Hot Wheels tour kicked off last weekend in London. Now, it’s travelling around the country to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow. The show is back with a new theme, Glow-N-Fire, where car fans can look forward to seeing their favourite monster trucks, including the newly introduced Skelesaurus, as they light up arenas with a fiery new twist. Prior to the show, fans can participate in the all-new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party where children can get up close to the towering Hot Wheels monster trucks, and get autographs from their favourite drivers and performers.

Various locations; 18th January-13th February

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Oren, the beloved Dalston spot from chef Oded Oren, launched Slow Sundays this month. The centrepiece is a cosy £32pp sharing menu perfect for Sunday lunch. For the first time, Oren’s grills will take a backseat as the kitchen serves up hearty winter braises, inspired by the stews and bakes of the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. It kicks off with a mezze spread of the restaurant’s much-loved small plates, all served family-style. Expect creamy Labneh with marinated aubergine, Oren’s signature za’atar flatbread and cured sardines with pink peppercorns. But if you happen to be nursing a hangover, start with Oren’s limited-edition Harissa Bloody Mary – a spicy, hair-of-the-dog classic with a twist. 

89 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, E8 2EB

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Head to Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair for a night of Scottish revelry in partnership with Johnnie Walker Blue Label, featuring a hearty haggis supper and traditional festivities. For £95 per person, enjoy a bespoke Burns Night menu curated by head chef Ben Mellor, blending classic Scottish flavours with Langan’s renowned culinary flair. Kick things off with a complimentary glass of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, paired with canapés or starters like whisky-cured salmon and cock-a-leekie terrine. Onto the mains, which includes dishes such as haggis with neeps and tatties, braised venison haunch and finish with cranachan, tipsy laird or a cheese board. In a playful nod to the greatest of all Scottish culinary contributions,  guests can indulge in a deep-fried Mars Bar to round off the evening. After dinner, head to Upstairs at Langan’s, a – usually exclusive – private members' club to continue the celebrations into the wee hours.

Langan's Brasserie, Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LB; 25th January

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Need a little motivation to stick to your January fitness goals? Investing in a new pair of trainers could be just the thing to get your moving. This Friday, to mark the launch of the Bondi 9, Hoka is opening a pop-up Corner Shop on Bethnal Green Road – an immersive space full of everything you need to kick start your training. Inside, you’ll find all your running essentials, as well as a working ATM dispensing ‘hokens’ to help you shop. At the back, step through a neon-lit walkway into the HOKA innovation zone. Here, in the FlyLab, you can try out the Bondi 9 and join in with regular runs and brand events in collaboration with some of London’s top running communities.

123 Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, E2 7DG

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