The 3 Best Things To Do in London This Weekend

Thursday signals the fact that it’s less than 48 hours until the weekend really begins, so we’ve picked out a few of the best things to do in London this weekend. From fine festive dining to a good old Mexican fiesta – these are the best things that the capital has to offer you this weekend…

CELEBRATE: CHINESE NEW YEAR FEAST AT HAKKASAN , , Top restaurant, favourite haunt of the rich and famous and all around TGJ’s Cantonese restaurant of choice, Hakkasan needs little introduction. But this weekend (Sunday 8th until the rest of the month) they’ll be honouring the Chinese New Year in the kind of style only befitting of such an iconic establishment. Offering a decadent nine dish festive feast, created by Michelin-starred Chef Tong Chee Hwee, the menu will include a few of our favourite signature dishes as well as some limited edition contemporary interpretations of traditional Chinese New Year fare. As if celebrating the Chinese New Year with delectable food at Hakkasan isn’t enough, they’re even honouring the Chinese “Wishing Tree” tradition; inviting diners to share their New Year wishes. The Chinese New Year menu is available for £88.88 per person. A la carte items will be individually priced, starting at £12.88.

For more information visit hakkasan.com

DRINK: MEXICAN COCKTAILS AT EL PATRON, , Who knew there were so many Tequilas to choose from in the world? El Patron – that’s who. With over a jaw-dropping 60 different types of the Central American liquor on offer and a whole host of irresistible cocktails to choose from, this new South West London bar is set to be a new favourite hang-out for fun-loving Londoners. If you need a little something to soak up the Tequila then fear not as there will be delicious authentic street food to feast on in between shots and cocktails, all set within a vibrant interior and a fun Latin atmosphere. Let yourself be transported out of the cold and snow and into the lively vibe of El Patron this weekend for a good old knee’s up.

For more information visit elpatronlondon.com

SEE: THURSTON MOORE AT THE WHITE CUBE, , Singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth, Thurstan Moore (or the Godfather of art-rock) will be presenting new material at artist Christian Marclay’s exhibition at the White Cube this weekend. Presenting a special live performance of a new composition he’s been invited to create in response to one of the key works within Marclay’s exhibition, the performance will be pressed straight onto vinyl by The Vinyl Factory. No one knows yet quite what to expect, but with Marclay’s art as his inspiration and the backing of The London Sinfionetta, we’re pretty sure it’ll be well worth the visit.

For more information visit whitecube.com

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