Thursday 25th January is Burns Night, and Acme Fire Cult has teamed up with whisky brand Ardbeg to host a traditional event tomorrow night. Created by chefs Andrew Clarke and Daniel Watkins, oak-smoked salmon, traditional smoked haggis, and neeps and tatties are on the menu – paired with Ardbeg cocktails and the brand’s signature boilermaker. Plus, there will be a live reading of the famous bard’s Address to a Haggis, followed by a DJ set from Glaswegian Pam Hogg. Tickets cost £100pp.

Abbot Street, Dalston, E8 3DP

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Just around the corner from the home of British Rugby, Scott’s Richmond will host a Six Nations rugby dinner on Tuesday 30th January. Hosted by rugby legends ex-England scrum half Matt Dawson, Ugo Monye, and Mike Brown, the evening will include a panel discussion, tales from the players and an audience Q&A – the perfect way to kick off Six Nations season. Plus, attendees will enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by plenty of Guinness pints and Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails. Tickets cost £125pp.

4 Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1EH

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On Sunday 28th January, top chefs and food writers will unite to raise funds for Gaza at a Souk el Salam – peace market – at Imad's Syrian Kitchen. Headed up by Palestinian author and chef Sami Tamimi and Noor Murad, co-author of Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen, contributing chefs include Jordon Ezra King, Ixta Belfrage, Philip Juma and more. Entry is £14, which includes a pick of two food items from any of the stalls, and extra tokens can be purchased on the door for £7.

Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, Carnaby, W1B 5PW; from 11am to 3pm

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The National’s Dear England, based on England manager Gareth Southgate’s journey taking on the team back in 2016, was a sell-out success. If you didn’t catch it on stage, you can watch a screening of the performance at Everyman cinemas across the country on Friday 25th January.  Hollywood actor Joseph Fiennes plays Southgate, charting the highs and lows of bringing the beautiful game home. 

Various Locations.

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Soak up the health benefits of the Nordic sauna lifestyle and visit this pop-up from Bestival founder, former Radio 1 DJ and wellness guru Rob Da Bank. As part of King Cross’ 'Mind your Brain' mental health campaign, visitors can try step into two saunas – one wood-fired and one electric – and take a cold plunge in one of three cold therapy pools. Finish off with an exfoliating salt scrub and shower. We can think of worse ways to spend your lunch break. Book a slot for £6pp – just remember to bring your own swimwear and towel.

Lewis Cubitt Square, 11 Stable Street, King's Cross, N1C 4DR; 18th January-11th February 

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The Landmark London has launched a Sunday roast menu at its Great Central Pub. Head chef Matt Fletcher and his team will serve the full works: roasted British beef sirloin, seasonal veg, roast potatoes, horseradish sauce, and gravy ladled over a giant Yorkshire pudding. Since his appointment at the hotel back in 2022, Fletcher has impressed guests with an unpretentious menu of British classics – think scotch eggs and fish finger sandwiches – and we expect this new roast will be more of the same: comfort food done well. 

222 Marylebone Road, Marylebone, NW1 6JQ

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