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Congratulations, you’ve survived the bleakest month of the year – perhaps you celebrated with a post-Dry January tipple or two. We’re not totally out of the woods yet, but the days are gradually lengthening and there’s a suggestion of spring in the air. So, buckle up and make the most of these 28 days with our edit of the best things to do in London this February.
Broadwick Soho x Acme Fire Cult Pinsa
Broadwick Soho’s Bar Jackie has opened its doors to the buzzy Dalston restaurant Acme Fire Cult. From 8 January - 31 March, guests at Bar Jackie can discover a limited edition Pinsa inspired by Acme’s signature dish: Coal Roast Leeks with Pistachio Romanesco. A live-fire concept from chefs Andrew Clarke & Daniel Watkins, Acme Fire Cult has become a hit in East London, which now exists in the heart of London's entertainment district. The highight? The Catalonian classic 'calçots con salsa romesco' (limited-edition Roast Leek & Pistachio Romesco Pinsa Romana), which is cooked on the fiery coals in front of you.
When? 8 January - 31 March
Where? Broadwick Soho, 20 Broadwick St, London W1F 8TH
‘The Art of Champagne’ masterclass and tour
First up in The National Portrait Gallery’s ‘Art of Champagne’ masterclass series is ‘A Celebration for Love’, aptly scheduled for Valentine’s weekend. Guests will spend the morning on an exclusive out-of-hours guided tour of the NPG, focusing on tales of great romances in the Gallery’s Collection, before heading upstairs to Richard Corrigan’s The Portrait Restaurant for a Champagne masterclass and tasting.
When? 15 February, 9:50am-11:50am
Where? National Portrait Gallery and The Portrait Restaurant
How much? £85 per person
Ivan Orkin residency at Kaia
You’ll likely know Ivan Orkin as a Chef’s Table favourite, the no-nonsense cook who took Japan by storm during the noughties and 2010s through his singular, original bowls of ramen. Orkin, who now operates in New York, has set up temporarily in The Ned, taking over in-house-restaurant Kaia for the next six weeks. There is Ibérico pork collar tsukemen anchored by a suckling-pig broth; a bright and clean tori shoyu wonton men; and a luscious lobster mazemen, created with thick rye noodles and made punchy with house-made XO sauce and scallop floss. There’s also a truffled shoyu ramen for vegans. This is perhaps the best noodle spot in town right now.
When? Until 20 March
Where? Kaia, The Ned
Valentine’s movies on JOIA Rooftop
Lean into the romance of Valentine’s Day with an extra-special movie night at JOIA, the first London restaurant by two Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. Enjoy dinner or Sunday lunch before cosying up on the rooftop with blankets, hot water bottles and popcorn for a classic film against a backdrop of the iconic chimneys of Battersea Power Station.
When? 13-16 February
Where? JOIA, Battersea
How much? From £80 per person
Leigh Bowery! at Tate Modern
Artist, performer, model, TV personality, club promoter, fashion designer and musician Leigh Bowery led a boundary-pushing career in 1980s London before his tragic death at the age of 33. A new Tate Modern exhibition will celebrate his life and work, displaying some of his looks and collaborations with the likes of Michael Clark, Charles Atlas, Nick Knight, Lucian Freud and more.
When? 27 February – 31 August
Where? Tate Modern, Bankside
How much? £18
Six Nations
Rugby fever is in the air, as the Six Nations tournament kicks off for another year and England, France, Italy, Scotland, Wales and Ireland battle it out for the title. Games take place at venues including Paris’ Stade de France, Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, and London’s very own Twickenham Stadium but those without tickets can catch games in pubs and beer gardens all across the capital.
When? Until 15 March
Where? Around London
How much? Free
The Seagull
Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull, showing for six weeks only at The Barbican, stars Cate Blanchett as larger-than-life actress Arkadina and Tom Burke as her writer lover. The timeless story unfolds in a gripping tale of vanity, power and sacrifices made in the name of art.
When? 26th February - 5th April
Where? Barbican Theatre
How much? From £20
La Môme London
Looking to escape the London winter? Step out of the cold and into The Berkeley, where French restaurateurs Ugo and Antoine Lecorché are bringing the glamour of the French Riviera, with their latest iteration of legendary Cannes restaurant La Môme, adored by movie stars, dignitaries, locals and visitors alike. Expect seductive interiors, tableside theatre and quintessential Mediterranean dishes that recall summertime in Provence.
When? From January
Where? The Berkeley, Knightsbridge
Slow Sundays at Oren
To honour the warming comfort of winter cooking, Dalston’s much-loved Mediterranean restaurant Oren has launched a new ‘Slow Sundays’ menu, which draws on the slow-cooked stews and braises of the Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean. The three-course menu features classic Oren mezze plates like labneh with marinated aubergine, and stone-baked flatbreads with za’atar, tomato and extra virgin olive oil; alongside dishes like braised beef short rib with chard, and fresh herb-flecked hake kebabs.
When? From 12pm - 5pm every Sunday throughout winter
Where? Oren, Dalston
How much? £32 per person for three courses
Bodyism Notting Hill
Bodyism in Notting Hill has long-been the go-to fitness and wellness destination for health-focused west Londoners. Now, it's taking things a step further, with a new offering of enhanced services alongside its world-class personal training. Expect clinical testing, wellness assessments, personalised nutrition plans and recovery analysis, all conveniently tailored to your goals in the brand-new Bodyism Notting Hill App.
When? Now
Where? Bodyism Notting Hill
How much? Membership prices vary
Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily
Life, Love and Death in Sicily is the first major exhibition in the UK following Sicilian photographer Letizia Battaglia’s death in 2022. As the name of the exhibition, held at Soho’s Photographer’s Gallery, suggests, no aspect of Sicilian life is overlooked – Battaglia used her camera to document the good, the bad and the very ugly. It’s all there, from the minutiae of everyday life to the brutal reality of the Mafia and the impact on their victims in Sicily during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
When? Until 23 February
Where? The Photographer’s Gallery, Soho
How much? £8.50
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