The King’s Cross Mind Your Brain wellness series returns to help you ease into 2025. Blokes are invited to recharge and open up about their mental health in dedicated men-only saunas and cold plunge pools – known for boosting both physical and mental health. The Manday sessions take place every Monday at 10am and 2pm for 50 minutes. Tickets are £9, with £1 from the sale of each ticket being donated to CALM, the suicide prevention and helpline service for anyone struggling or in crisis. There are plenty of other activities to get involved with, including hot yoga, ice tanks and ‘Sunday best’ sessions.

Lewis Cubitt Square, Stable Street, King’s Cross, N1C 4DR

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The battle to London’s best smash burger rages on, and Honest Burgers has stepped into the ring with a new site dedicated entirely to the dish. The menu is led by the ‘Smash Cheese’ featuring two smashed patties topped with cheddar, with the ‘Smash Bacon’ offering a crispy upgrade, and there’s also a plant-based spin on the classic. And there are plenty of sides – loaded fries, rosemary chips and chicken tenders – to satiate. 

81-82 Old Broad Street, City, EC2M 1PR

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Raffles London at The OWO is launching some live music sessions that promise to provide an elegant soundtrack to your evenings. At Saison, the French Riviera-inspired restaurant from Mauro Colagreco, Fridays will come alive with the soulful sounds of solo guitarist and singer Nils Solberg. From 7.30pm every Friday until 21st March, Nils will present his unique spin on gipsy jazz and The Great American Songbook. Meanwhile, in the hotel’s Drawing Room, there will be intimate live music from January to June, featuring jazz duo Neal Richardson and Miles Danso. From 5pm, their performances will pair nicely with snacks and signature cocktails or the full à la carte menu.

Old War Office Building, 57 Whitehall, West End, SW1A 2BX

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Can’t wait for the Six Nations? The creators of Drive To Survive have teamed up with Six Nations to deliver a second season of Six Nations: Full Contact, a behind-the-scenes dive into the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship. This thrilling series takes fans closer than ever to the action, offering an insider’s view of Europe’s top teams battling it out in rugby’s biggest annual tournament for the ultimate prize – the coveted Six Nations trophy.

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Ex-Soho House director Chris Miller, is launching Arc, the UK’s first contrast therapy studio, in Canary Wharf this month, with a second site planned for Marylebone later in 2025. Partnering with medical neuroscientist Dr Alanna Kit, Miller is bringing Londoners a game-changing experience featuring the UK’s largest sauna and icy-cold baths. Offering classes like ‘Inner Warrior’ and ‘Dopamine Reset’ (£28 each), Arc combines the proven benefits of contrast therapy – reduced inflammation, faster recovery and mood elevation – with social spaces designed for the ‘sober curious’ generation seeking new ways to connect. 

1 Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5AR

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As part of Somerset House’s 25th anniversary celebrations, a captivating new exhibition shifts visitors' focus to the secret world beneath. Soil: The World at Our Feet delves into the fascinating world of soil, exploring its crucial role in shaping our lives and the planet’s past, present and future. Blending sensory artworks, historical treasures and scientific displays – from numerous different artists and creators – this showcase offers insight into a hidden world. Tickets are £18.50.

Somerset House, Strand, Southbank WC2R 1LA; until 13th April

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After seven successful outposts across the UAE, Middle Eastern restaurant Somewhere has finally landed in London – and it’s scored hot property inside Harrods.  Known for its authentic flavours and warm hospitality, it’s no wonder the Dubai brand has earned a cult following. Kick things off with small plates like Japanese-style shrimp rolled in crunchy kunafa and smooth guacamole hummus, before diving into heartier dishes like its signature fatteh and tahini-topped beef shawarma.

Somewhere Café, Fourth Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL

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