What's On In London This Bank Holiday Weekend

What's On In London thisBank Holiday weekend with Belle About Town

The Sweet One- Loukamades at The Athenian

Loukoumades, arguably Greece’s best-loved treat is set to hit London’s foodie scene this bank holiday in a special weekend dedicated to these light fluffy Greek doughnuts. The exciting two day event will take place at the Athenian White City Place and will celebrate loukoumades (pronounced loo-ka-math-es)- light, fluffy, doughnut style balls drenched in honey- in all its forms. As well as classic Loukoumades topped with honey and cinnamon on offer, The Athenian will be playing with modern twists on toppings such as hazlenut and praline and chocolate sauce. On both Saturday and Sunday the A thenian will be serving up the incredibly moreish dessert- Loukoumades at their West London venue alongside their popular Souvlaki. This bank holiday become acquainted with some of Greece’s most loved street food dishes as well as refreshing Hellenic craft beers, wines and speciality soft drinks.

The Brunch One- Bottomless Aperol Spritz at Avenue

Brunch is a New York institution, and Avenue Restaurant & Bar is bringing the all-American brunch to the heart of London’s St James. From bottomless Aperol Spritzes and indulgent ice cream sundaes to buttermilk pancakes and a French Toast Parlour, all accompanied by a live DJ and an upbeat playlist, Avenue has created the ultimate weekend brunch experience for you to enjoy this bank holiday. New York style egg dishes, burgers and desserts are given a contemporary refinement synonymous with Avenue’s culinary style and paired with expertly made bottomless prosecco, cocktails and fresh juices. Bottomless Brunch at Avenue is priced at £25.50 for 2 courses and £28.50 for 3 courses. Bottomless Prosecco or Bloody Marys on Saturdays and bottomless Spritzes on Sundays are priced at an additional £18.

The Darkly Different One – Black Cat: Bohemia

The Black Cat Cabaret has been captivating the city’s audiences with their dark and daring brand of cabaret entertainment for more than a decade. Black Cat: Bohemiais the company’s most ambitious show to date, and premières with the company’s first headline run at Underbelly Festival Southbank. Combining high skills acrobatic feats and spectacular ensemble work with comic turns and live music, the show’s 12-strong cast elevate cabaret and circus to new levels of jaw-dropping glamour. This is a thrilling theatrical experience not to be missed this summer!

The show conjures up a psychedelic circus world drawing inspiration from the utopian visions of Angela Carter. A band of show-folk and its shadowy emcee arrive at the Southbank, inviting audiences on a journey through their riotously colourful circus world. The troupe combines circus with a commitment to Art for Art’s Sake values, and a firmly held belief that the party must go on! But as the lines between fantasy and reality start to blur, their world threatens to unravel… Tickets available here.

The Patriotic One – Best of British at The Royal Windsor

For those who would much prefer a trip out of town, head to London’s Country estate, Windsor, for a host of Bank Holiday fun at leading cocktail bar The Royal Windsor. From live music to a Kaiser Chiefs afterparty in the evenings, to bottomless Bloody Mary brunches and classic Sunday lunches, the Castle-view venue has all you need for a weekend away that’s less that an hour from the big smoke. Find the full itinerary here.

The Retro One – Request Line at OSLO, Hackney

Request Line: Grab your ray-bans, step into your high tops and don your best Hawaiian shirt, the heat is on. This August bank holiday Sunday, Oslo’s favourite Harrison will be bringing the best retro party music to Hackney Central alongside the audience’s (decent) song requests. In honour of its latest weekly club night, Request Line, OSLO will be offering 2-for-£9 on selected cocktails from 6pm to ensure the drinks are flowing. Choose from classics such as the ever-popular Negroni or go full old school with the Disco Colada and dance the night away into the early hours of Monday morning.

The Party One – Cocktails at Home Bar & Kitchen

Head out west for a weekend of cocktails, infusions, and late night partying. The hugely successful Home Bar & Kitchen is hosting a weekend-long party with DJs every night from Friday to Sunday, and a more laid-back vibe on Sunday afternoon with live jazz. Enjoy 2-4-1 on their fabulous cocktails all day Monday and really make the most of that extra day off work! For the full line up and to reserve an area before the guest list fills up, click here.

The Carnival One – Notting Hill

Nothing screams bank holiday fun more than the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Soak up the sun and the atmosphere, then after a day’s hard dancing head to The Portobello Star on Portobello Road for some liquid refreshment in the form of incredible innovative infusions and premium gins, all in the coolest setting in west London.

Emily Cleary

After almost a decade chasing ambulances, and celebrities, for Fleet Street's finest, Emily has taken it down a gear and settled for a (slightly!) slower pace of life in the suburbs. With a love of cheese and fine wine, Emily is more likely to be found chasing her toddlers round Kew Gardens than sipping champagne at a showbiz launch nowadays, or grabbing an hour out of her hectic freelancer's life to chill out in a spa while hubby holds the babies. If only!