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Eat your way along the riverside, as a whole feast of delicious foodie pop-ups appears in and around the Southbank Centre this summer.
Head to Queen's Walk where you'll find tempting dishes to suit every taste, from traders including Truffle Burger, Frank! hot dogs, and SNOG frozen yoghurt. Legendary foodie pop-up Jimmy's BBQ is back for its eighth year offering al fresco dining and drinks. Plus, Truffle Burger and Friends has a regularly rotating line-up of chefs, including French lobster roll aficionados Homer Lobster, and New York burritos from Forsyth Fire Escape among others. Drop by anytime you're in the area to see what's cooking today.
In need of some liquid refreshment? The Thirsty Farrier's vintage horsebox bar serves up summery cocktails with a twist (make ours a mango and strawberry mojito), while Bar Under The Bridge offers cocktails in refreshing frozen form, as well as plenty of alcohol-free options. Plus, the Southbank Centre Food Market celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, cementing the area's reputation as a foodie hotspot.
The foodie pop-ups are in situ until 21 September 2025, giving you plenty of time to sample them all this summer. Alternatively, check out The Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen, which serves up food and drink in a green rooftop oasis, all overlooking the riverside fun below.
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The British Academy Summer Showcase is back! From 20-21 June, this free festival invites you to dive into the humanities and social science research shaping how we understand the world. Highlights include interactive exhibits on Chinese food and the history of fancy dress, short talks covering de-extinction and the study of laughter, and workshops featuring zine-making and poetry-writing.
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A sizzling celebration of country, roots and blues do-si-dos its way onto Tooting Common this July, with tickets on sale now. Country on the Common promises yee-haw worthy live music from acts like The Shires, Noah Reid (of Schitt’s Creek fame) and 2025 UK Eurovision entrants Remember Monday. There’s also line-dancing, axe-throwing, and lasso lessons, plus Tex-Mex and BBQ treats.
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There’s a brilliant new book coming soon from Londonist’s editor-at-large Matt Brown, available now for pre-order. The publication coincides with the 60th anniversary of the formation of Greater London and its 32 boroughs. It showcases Mike Hall’s gorgeous maps, inspired by colourful, modernist 1960s and 1970s graphic design, with Matt’s selection of factoids and intriguing things to see for each area.
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Be transported to 1930s Soho with Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell, which returns to Sadler’s Wells for a short run this month. Book by 8 June and you can save up to 39% on this dazzling piece of dance theatre, inspired by the work of novelist Patrick Hamilton.
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Here’s a gem of a summer dining spot. It’s in Shoreditch, it’s got a generous terrace, and every Friday you can enjoy bottomless drinks alongside vibrant Spanish plates. With Camino’s bottomless dining offer, you can enjoy 1.5 hours of endless cava, pale ale, Lola’s Passion cocktails, or sangria alongside your choice of two dishes for just £40 per person.
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