Opening its doors this week, The Hound is a sibling pub to crowd favourites The George and The Cadogan Arms. The new West London drinking spot has a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace, plus a menu loaded with pub classics, bar snacks and Sunday roasts.

210 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 1PD

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If you missed out on Royal Ascot last month, there is still an opportunity to see some world-class racing at the historic course this season. The Qipco King George Weekend is a two-day event where some of the biggest names in middle-distance racing will go nose to nose. Off the track, racegoers can immerse themselves in an English garden party atmosphere – as well as plenty of bars and eateries, there’s even an afterparty. Tickets start from £20.

Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, SL5 7JX; 26th-27th July

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Lindsey Ferrentino’s play The Fear Of 13 is based on a documentary by David Sington that tells the story of Nick Yarris, who spent 22 years on Death Row in one of the US’s biggest recent miscarriages of justice. A few years on from his Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer, Justin Martin is directing. If that’s not enough of a draw, Oscar winner Adrien Brody will be making his UK stage debut in its two-month run. Tickets start from £35.

Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LX; 4th October-30th November

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Round off an evening in north London with a late-night trip to Lock Inn. Spread across a rooftop and a lively ground floor, the spot has an impressive state-of-the-art vinyl and sound system, plus rotating DJs to keep the atmosphere going all night. Behind the bar, there are plenty of craft ales – including own-brewed lager – and familiar favourites on draught, as well as a selection of cocktails. The food offering features crowd-pleasing pub classics and sharing plates – we’ve got our eyes on the Holy F**k Chicken Wings with a blue cheese dip.

2 Jamestown Road, Camden, NW1 7BY

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Trusted luggage company Carl Frederik is one of those quiet luxury brands that has been all over our TVs without us really noticing – think Succession, The White Lotus and The Gentlemen. Now the brand is making its arrival known with its first physical retail store on Regent Street. Showcasing its sleek cabin-ready and robust luggage, the space will have a gallery feel for an elevated, smart shopping experience.

7 Regent Street, St James’s, SW1Y 4LR; 18th July 

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To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, The Standard has collaborated with cultural curator Diet Paratha on a special line-up of South Asian chefs from around the world. Up this weekend are the Basmaash Brothers. Nakul and Arjun Mahendro’s Indian menu is full of classics, as well as more modern takes – we like the sound of the tandoori chicken wings with serrano whip teamed with masala potato fries. 

The Standard, 10 Argyle Street, King’s Cross, WC1H 8EG; 20th July

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