Oct 07, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010
House of St Barnabas, 1 Greek Street., Soho
0207 183 3900
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Quintessentially take up residence in The House of St Barnabas in Soho with a pop up restaurant and bar. The Grade 1 listed building has been redesigned by London based firm Russel Sage. Open only to members (who can take 3 upto friends), membership costs £100 for the three months of opening. Has now been extended to March.
Jan 27, 2010 - Apr 03, 2010
Haymarket Theatre, West End
0845 481 1870
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The theatre event of the year. Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Reese star in Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot. Beckett's characters have lost none of their power to fascinate and amuse and this production, directed by the acclaimed theatre and film director, Sean Mathias, has attracted the sort of great actors that the play deserves. Beg or steal a ticket if you can.
Jan 19, 2010 - May 08, 2010
Noel Coward Theatre, Covent Garden
0844 482 5140
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Inspired by real-life events and using music, dance and video, ENRON explores one of the most infamous scandals in financial history, reviewing the tumultuous 1990s and casting a new light on the financial turmoil in which the world currently finds itself.
Jan 23, 2010 - May 18, 2010
Royal Academy, Piccadilly, St James
0844 209 1919
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The Royal Academy of Arts presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890). The focus of the exhibition is the artist's remarkable correspondence.
Jan 27, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Tate Britain, Millbank, Pimlico
0207 887 8888
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Chris Ofili’s intensely coloured and intricately ornamented paintings are on show at Tate Britain in a major survey of the artist’s career that brings together over 45 paintings, as well as pencil drawings and watercolours from the mid 1990s to today.
Jan 28, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbery Avenue, Soho
0844 412 4658
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A comic, contemporary vision of rural life in our green and pleasant land, Jez Butterworth's epic new play is wildly original. In part a lament about the erosion of country life and in part a rebuff to the antiseptic modern world, it features a landmark central performance from Mark Rylance as hellraiser Johnny Byron, 'a performance so charismatic, so mercurial, so complete and compelling that it doesn’t look like acting' (Evening Standard), and a superb ensemble cast including Mackenzie Crook who 'excels' as Johnny’s sidekick Ginger.
Oct 05, 2009 - Apr 10, 2010
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, East End
0207 522 7888
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London-based Polish artist Goshka Macuga is widely acclaimed for her sculptural installations of historic objects and documents. Creating complex networks of reference they are poignant reminders of the profound relation between aesthetics and politics.
St Martins Lane, 45 St. Martin’s Lane,
020 7300 5588
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Let there be light. It’s all about illumination at this cozy niche of colorful rays and luminary clients. Come weekends, DJs electrify the guests.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street,
020 7300 1444
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Dramatic and, well, long (80 feet). A giant communal table. Sip drinks or order a snack from Suka. Feeling floral? Step into the private courtyard garden for relaxation, fountains and mosaics.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street,
020 7300 1444
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People flock to this fantasyland of purple perfection. Dramatic. Whimsical. Sublime. Need to chill out? Head next door to Billiard Room for less violet and a clubbier vibe.
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martins Lane,
0872 261 0114
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Bungalow 8 is an exclusive members only lounge where you'll find elegant cocktails and top name DJs.
316 Kings Road, Chelsea
0207 351 5998
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JuJu is the newest and hottest addition to the London bar scene. Located in the heart of Chelsea on King’s Road, JuJu serves the finest cocktails mixed by some of London’s best bartenders.
41 Farm Street, Mayfair
0207 493 6841
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Guy Ritchie's Mayfair pub is just the place to relax and drink some great British ale. Also serves some pretty darn good food too. Some nights it's a celeb hangout, as you can imagine.
27 Heddon Street,
020 7434 4040
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The bar in the basement at Momo has all the ingredients for a memorable tryst: intimate, exotic, dark, smoky, electric. On Mondays, the live music makes it even hotter.
The Movieum, County Hall, Southbank
0207 202 7040
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The London Film Museum opens its latest exhibition, Charlie Chaplin – The Great Londoner. Visitors will discover exciting new insights into the life and career of Charles Chaplin, the boy from the London slums who won universal fame with his screen character of the Tramp, and went on to become a Knight of the British Empire.
16-18 Ramillies Street, Soho
0845 262 1618
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As London’s largest public gallery that features photography, The Photographers’ Gallery is dedicated to all forms of the art. From historical archives to modern and more daring endeavors, the Gallery has it all, including frequent talks and events.
Palace Theatre, West End
0871 297 0740 (or concierge)
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Is this the campest show ever in London's West End? We think so. Get your disco tops out and sing along to the hilarious stage production of Priscilla The Musical. Great songs and amazing costumes..
27-29 Endell Street, Covent Garden
0207 420 9300
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Circus offers an innovative bar, restaurant and entertainment experience. Designed by iconic British designer Tom Dixon, Circus is a new concept for the UK; a venue hosting surprising and intriguing acts within a bar and restaurant setting. Serving Pan-American cuisine and an interesting list of cocktails, staff and diners can ultimately join in to become part of the entertainment
1 Green Court, Soho
0207 287 7663
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Nestled amongst the neon, bright shop fronts and bars of Green's Court – a small laneway off of Brewer Street in Soho – Yalla Yalla Beirut Street Food is a hip West End restaurant serving Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The Floral Hall, Stonet Street, Borough
0845 034 7300
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New Britannia meets Britain’s oldest food market at Roast – a restaurant and bar dedicated to classical British cooking using the finest seasonal produce.
St Martins Lane, 45 St. Martin’s Lane,
020 7300 5588
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Who would have imagined that Asian-Cuban fusion could taste so good? Stylish setting. Trendy crowd. Includes Rum Bar, Starck’s modern take on the English pub.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, Westminster
+44 0 20 7300 1414
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Suka London restaurant offers modern authentic Malaysian cuisine prepared with European sensibility. Created by acclaimed New York chef Zak Pelaccio, Suka's menu of fresh British and Malaysian produce marries French cooking techniques with the intensity and spectrum of Southeast Asian flavours.
29 Romilly Street, Soho
0207 734 6112
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In the heart of London’s bohemian Soho and London’s theatre land, Kettner’s is one of the UK capital’s oldest and grandest restaurants. It recently re-opened following an extensive refurbishment and offers international travellers a unique combination of: history, decorative grandeur, fine food, great wines and an unparalleled champagne list.
6 Lisle Street, West End
020 7734 8128
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Named after one of Taiwan’s largest harbor towns, the newly-opened Keelung boasts authentic Taiwanese street (and sea) food… not to mention a daily display of the morning’s fresh catch!
1 Snowden Street, The City
0207 422 7000
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L’Anima is Italian for ‘soul’. This essence has been incorporated in every detail of this charming and sophisticated restaurant and bar; from and selected wine list, to the inviting interiors providing a comfortable, intimate and memorable experience.
2 Hoxton Street
020 7684 2083
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A trendy store with neon lights and mirrored walls, Hoxton Boutique carries unique designers from all over the world. The boutique also stocks its own in-house label called +HOBO+, a collection that features chic jersey prints.
Hammersmith Town Hall
0208 543 5075
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Described by many as "the Rolls Royce of the Vintage Fashion Fairs", this unique event takes place approximately every five to six weeks. Check www.pa-antiques.co.uk for dates. Now in it's 9th year.
17-18 Dover Street
0207 518 0680
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A concept store by Junya Watanabe & Comme des Garcons. The place to come and shop to get those one off trainers you have been itching to get. Stocks great lines such as: Lanvin, Christopher Kane & Gareth Pugh.