Michelin-trained chef Asimakis Chaniotis has opened Myrtos in South Kensington, channelling his Greek heritage into an elevated menu of sharing plates and refined classics. Begin with dips like taramosalata and Santorini fava, then move onto prawn saganaki or a whole lobster giouvetsi. Cocktails come courtesy of Athenian bar Line (ranked No.6 by World’s 50 Best Bars), with standouts including a rosemary paloma and a sun-dried tomato bloody mary.

260-262 Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW3 2AS

Visit MyrtosRestaurant.com

Bag a bargain worth the bragging rights – Carl Friedrik’s premium luggage, bags and accessories are up to 50% OFF for two days only at Showcase.co. Think sophisticated, Italian-inspired design, without the designer price tag. Don’t just turn up – you need to book in advance.

Showcase, 12 Regent Street, St. James's, London, SW1Y 4PE; 1st-2nd September

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Quality Wines in Clerkenwell is hosting a series of Sunday chef collaborations. Expect relaxed, flavour-packed plates with natural wines in a neighbourhood-style setting. Guest chefs bring their own flair – from rustic Italian to modern Spanish – making each Sunday a one-off.

88 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, EC1R 3EA; 31st August, 28th September & 26th October 

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This just-opened venue in Herne Hill promises golf, but not as you know it. In an atmospheric railway arch, Arch Golf is a high-tech take on crazy golf with immersive sound and visuals across nine holes. It’s as much about the social experience as the game, so look to craft cocktails, beers on tap and an elevated bar menu to keep you fuelled between holes. 

301-303 Railton Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0JN

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Lenny Henry and Ambika Mod join four other performers in this witty, moving West End revival of Duncan Macmillan’s cult classic. A meditation on life, love and mental health, the play is as uplifting as it is thought-provoking – and with its rotating cast of big names, each performance promises something unique.

@Sohoplace, Charing Cross Road, West End, W1D 3BG; until 8th November

Visit NimaxTheatres.com

Bob Bob Ricard is celebrating the start of game season with a decadent collaboration with Idris Elba’s drinks label Porte Noire. Expect indulgent limited-edition pies – think champagne and chicken, champagne and truffle, and cognac and grouse – to take centre stage in the restaurant’s glamorous surrounds. Pair yours with a new champagne cocktail, blending Porte Noire Brut, Cognac VSOP, bitters and a sugar cube for a suitably extravagant experience. Guests can also purchase a Bob Bob Ricard x Porte Noire pie whistle as a keepsake.

Bob Bob Ricard Soho, 1 Upper James Street, W1F 9DF & Bob Bob Ricard City, 122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V 4AB; until end of September

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Fire it up – London’s live-fire festival is back at Tobacco Dock. Expect culinary fireworks from legends like Andrew Clarke (Acme Fire Cult), Drew Snaith (Sesta) and Caribbean kitchen maven Keshia Sakarah. Dessert comes courtesy of Happy Endings and Quince Bakery, plus there are plenty of cold drinks on offer to match the heat.

Tobacco Dock, Wapping Lane, E1W 2SF; 28th-31st August

Visit Meatopia.co.uk

Theatre that breaks the silence. Deaf Republic, adapted from Ilya Kaminsky’s acclaimed novel and brought to life by Dead Centre in collaboration with Complicité and Dublin Theatre Festival, unfolds in a town forced into collective deafness after tragedy strikes. Through spoken word, sign language, captioning, silence – and a cast of deaf, hearing, aerial and puppeteer performers – it’s as visually compelling as it is powerful.

Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS; 29th August-13th September

Visit RoyalCourtTheatre.com

This weekend, Queen’s Park transforms into a literary hub with talks from Hanif Kureishi, Alan Hollinghurst and others. A highlight of London’s summer cultural calendar, the festival pairs heavyweight names with a laidback park setting. Choose between comedy sets, local history walks, foodie panels and lively evening parties. 

Kingswood Avenue, Queen’s Park, NW6 6SG; 30th-31st August

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PLUS, OUR STAPLES

Here’s where we spotlight some of London’s tried-and-tested hangouts. From top-drawer boozers to cultural icons, these are the classic spots worth having on your radar this weekend…

A smart space celebrating the best in design – from architecture to fashion to tech. Expect immersive exhibitions that get you thinking and snapping.

Visit DesignMuseum.org

This Grade II-listed gem in a former town hall always delivers bold, live experiences – think theatre, comedy and music, often with a playful edge.

Visit BAC.org.uk

A proper East End pub with a modern twist. Upstairs, it’s Michelin-level dining; downstairs, it’s a relaxed local serving excellent pints and bar snacks. Either way, it’s one of the capital’s best boozers.

Visit MarksmanPublicHouse.com

Sadler’s Wells is where movement meets mastery, with cutting-edge performances that push the boundaries of dance and theatre.

Visit SadlersWells.com