London Revealed - Issue 11 - July & August 2019

ELEVENTH EDITION JULY-AUGUST 2019 

FOOD DRINKS MUSIC LIFESTYLE

LONDON REVEALED JULY-AUGUST 2019 ELEVENTH EDITION 

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WELCOME 

TO THE ELEVENTH EDITION OF LONDON REVEALED 

You’ll feel the summertime vibes shining through the pages of this edition of 

London Revealed. We’ve got London’s best outdoor cinemas on page 8 - they 

always show outstanding movies in unbelievable locations. On page 30 we find 

out about what it takes to look after the capital’s rooftop beehives. And foodies 

can check out the brand new Kitchen at Holmes for summer dining on page 24. 

Don’t miss the colouring in pages in the middle of the magazine for your kids 

and see if you can solve the mysteries of the recently opened Holmes Hotel in 

Marylebone on page 16. 

THE PAW PATROL 

AWARDS page 13 

London Revealed Editor: Sophie Cross | Designer: Angela Lyons 

Calling all Pup Fans! 

Is there a little LONDON’S hero in your life who deserves 

BEST to OUTDOOR be recognised? 

Here’s the CINEMAS chance for you to let them shine 

with the page help 8 of their favourite pups! 

For more details about the categories and to enter 

visit: www.PAWAwards.co.uk 

8 amazing winners and their *family will spend 

a VIP weekend in October at Park Plaza Westminster 

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Bridge, London, attend the Exclusive Awards Ceremony 

STEFANO 

MOTTA’S 

COURGETTE 

SPAGHETTI 

page 24


CONTENTS 

Secrets of the South Bank page 12 

8 LONDON’S BEST OUTDOOR 

CINEMAS 

12 DESTINATION SOUTH BANK 

Make Sherlock proud page 16 

13 PAW PATROL - THE LITTLE 

HEROES PAW AWARDS! 

16 CAN YOU SOLVE THE MYSTERIES 

OF HOLMES HOTEL LONDON? 

20 LONDON'S TOP 5 FOOD 

CHALLENGES TO GET YOUR 

TEETH INTO 

24 IN THE KITCHEN WITH CHEF, 

STEFANO MOTTA 

28 COLOUR IN LONDON 

Colour in London page 28 

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The bee's knees page 30 

30 THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BEE 

KEEPER 

Entertainment listings for our 

bars and restaurants page 34 

32 MANDARA SPA 

34 LIVE MUSIC AND 

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS 

38 PRIMO BAR LIVE LISTINGS 

44 CHINO LATINO LIVE LISTINGS 

48 FLORENTINE LIVE LISTINGS 

50 PARK PLAZA VICTORIA 

LONDON LISTINGS 

52 FIVE MINUTES WITH… 

LORNA WANT 

Five minutes with artist Lorna Want page 52 

54. COMING UP IN THE CAPITAL 

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BRASSERIE JOËL 

Location 

200 Westminster Bridge Road, 

London SE1 7UT 

Contact details 

T: 020 7620 7272 

E: reservations@brasseriejoel.co.uk 

W: brasseriejoel.co.uk 

This French inspired restaurant 

with Mediterranean influences and 

a selection of sharing dishes is a 

stone's throw from London's South 

Bank. Brasserie Joël holds 2 AA 

rosettes for culinary excellence. 

Head Chef, Franck Katemesha 

creates each dish and new menu 

with his enthusiasm for fresh, 

seasonal ingredients and a wealth of 

quality British produce that he often 

selects himself at London's many 

famous foodie markets, such as 

Billingsgate or Borough Market. 

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LONDON’S BEST OUTDOOR 

Most movie fans will agree that the 

only thing better than heading to 

your local picture house for a 

screening of the latest blockbuster, 

is getting to do this in the rapturous 

setting of the great outdoors. Just 

picture it: popcorn in one hand, your 

favourite drink in the other and a 

gorgeous sunset framing the big 

screen in front of you. You really 

can’t beat it. Therefore, we have 

for you 2019’s most sought after 

cinema experiences to take note 

of so that you can get in there 

and buy some tickets before 

they sell out… 

Alexandra Palace A Star is Born - Luna 

Nomad Cinema (various locations) 

Nomad really are the ones to keep your 

eyes on this summer, hosting movie 

screenings in amongst cityscapes, across 

rolling parkland and even in cemeteries! 

The other great thing about these guys: 

100% of profits go to The Sustainability 

Institute, so you’re doing an amazing thing 

for charity just by attending. 

Nomad cinema 

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‘Film 4 Summer Screen’ (Somerset 

House, Aldwych) 

If ever there was a time to pack a chic picnic 

(complete with a stylish warm blanket) it is for 

the Film 4 Summer Screen, which each year 

serves up a dose of the newest film releases 

mixed in with the most iconic. Taking place in 

the grandiose setting of Somerset House, this 

will tick all of the right memorable boxes. 

Time Out Movies on the River (Tower 

Millennium Pier, Aldgate) 

Just when you thought al fresco movie-going 

was a unique step in itself, Time Out has taken it 

to the next level with their ‘Movies on the River’ 

event, complete with headphones to 

drown out the cacophony of the 

Thames and let you drift away 

– quite literally – into 

cinematic bliss.


CINEMA EXPERIENCES 

The Luna Cinema 

(various locations) 

Never one to do things by 

halves, the Luna Cinema 

have established themselves 

as one of London’s most 

quirky cinema pop-ups, with 

the most notable last year 

taking place on rubber 

dinghies at Brockwell Lido. 

All images: Luna 

Kensington Palace Mary Poppins Returns - Luna 

Rooftop Film Club (Bussey Building Peckham, Queen of 

Hoxton Shoreditch, Roof East Stratford) 

Taking place at three iconic venues, the Rooftop Film Club has 

capitalised on London’s love of rooftops and movies, combining 

them into the most spectacularly unforgettable experience. And 

then there is the perfect aesthetically-pleasing view of the deck 

chairs set in front of the London Skyline, which you can’t put a 

price on. Apart from the entry fee that is… 

Secret Cinema (various 

secret locations) 

Now this one requires some effort 

but we can wholeheartedly say 

that Secret Cinema will make it 

worth your while with their 

completely immersive cinematic 

events, set up in secret locations 

across the capital. The next event 

is set to be a good one as they’ve 

let it be known that they’ll be 

plunging their attendees into the 

eerie fictitious world of Hawkins, 

in between screenings of 

‘Stranger Things’. 

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TOZI 

Location 

8 Gillingham Street, 

London SW1V 1HJ 


T: 020 7769 9771 

E: reservations@tozirestaurant.co.uk 

W: tozirestaurant.co.uk 

TOZI is a vibrant Italian restaurant 

and bar specialising in Venetian 

cicchetti (small plates) and classic 

Italian cocktails. Inspired by the 

casual dining ethos of the Veneto 

region, TOZI puts the emphasis 

on quality, seasonal ingredients, 

sourced where possible from the best 

Italian producers. 

The all-day menu is served in the 

restaurant and bar, and it is designed 

to be shared amongst friends, family 

and colleagues in an informal, 

welcoming environment. 

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DESTINATION 

SOUTH BANK 

6 

OF THE 

SOUTH BANK’S 

BEST-KEPT 

SECRETS. 

The South Bank has been a go-to place for Londoner’s for years and its pull has just kept 

getting stronger. Of course, you’re near to Waterloo Station, the views are spectacular and 

the entertainment and dining options are plentiful but the area has so many hidden gems 

too. Let us tell you a few things that you might not know about our beloved South Bank. 

1. House of Vans 

The House of Vans is open 

four days a week for with the 

purpose of “embracing and 

fuelling creative expression 

through art, music, 

skateboarding, BMX, street 

culture and fashion” and also 

hosts free workshops and live 

events at weekends. 

2. SC Food Market 

Open Fridays to 

Sundays and bank 

holiday Mondays 

around the back of the 

Royal Festival Hall - 

you’ll struggle to get 

better street food in 

London. 

3. The Skateboard Graveyard 

The skate park under the 

National Theatre is one of the 

best places in London to stand 

and stare (presuming you don’t 

have any of the necessary skills 

to join in!) Next time you’re on 

the Hungerford Bridge, look 

down to see where the broken 

boards go to rest in pieces. 

4. Leake Street 

Graffiti Tunnel 

Over a quarter of a million 

people use Waterloo 

Station every day! But how 

many have been to the 

secret graffiti tunnel that 

runs underneath it? 

5. Waterloo Bridge Book 

Market 

It’s one of the only outdoor 

book markets around and 

it’s open daily until 7pm 

whatever the weather. 

Browse contemporary, 

classic and antique books 

and take home a keepsake. 

6. Lower Marsh Street 

When you’ve exhausted the 

food and drink options 

overlooking the river, take a 

stroll to Lower Marsh Street 

for drinks at Vaulty Towers or 

the Scooter Cafe or take your 

own drink to Marie’s Cafe 

which serves English breakfast 

during the day and great Thai 

food by night. 

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WESTWAY 

Location 

628 Western Avenue, 

London W3 0TA 


T: 020 3146 5642 

E: ppprres@pphe.com 

W: westwaykitchen.co.uk 

Westway Bar & Kitchen offers a 

modern take on traditional best of 

British classic dishes. Using premium 

ingredients with minimal fuss, to 

maximise their flavours, the menu is 

packed with warming, hearty dishes 

and lighter alternatives. There is also 

a selection of signature homemade 

pies, such as steak and Guinness, 

fish and tarragon, chicken and 

mushroom. All the home comforts 

away from home! 

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CAN YOU 

SOLVE THE 

MYSTERIES 

OF HOLMES 

HOTEL? 

An English man’s home is his 

castle and this one belongs to 

Mr Holmes. Can you make Sherlock 

proud and solve the hidden riddles 

of Holmes Hotel London? 

The Library of the Poisoned Drink 

Riddle 1 

Two girls ate a fish dinner together, 

they both ordered iced tea. 

One girl drank them very fast and 

had finished five in the same time 

it took the other to drink just one. 

The girl who drank one died, while 

the other girl survived. 

All the drinks were poisoned, so 

how did the girl who drank the 

most survive? 

ANSWERS: 1. The ice was poisoned. 2. It was a 

photo shoot, then she developed the picture. 

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The Dark Dark Story 

Riddle 2 

At 7pm on a moonlit winter’s night, a 

woman shoots her husband. She then holds 

him under water for at least five minutes. 

Half an hour later, they are seen leaving the 

house together. A waiter from their local 

restaurant confirms that at 8:30pm the 

couple were enjoying a wonderful dinner 

together. How can this be? 

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For more mysteries to solve visit the 

Holmes Hotel in Marylebone. 

holmeshotel.com 

@holmeshotelldn


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L'ITALIANO 

Location 

1 Addington St, 

London SE1 7RY 


T: 020 7021 1919 

E: litaliano@pphe.com 

W: www.parkplaza.com/countyhall 

After a packed day of adventures on 

the South Bank, drop by for a tasty 

family friendly dinner at L’Italiano. 

Cooked fresh to order and using 

only the best of Italy’s herbs and 

spices, these authentic Italian dishes 

are made with the same passion 

and love as they use in Italy. Relax 

and unwind with a refreshing glass 

of Italian wine and choose from 

one of our clay oven baked pizzas, 

flavourful pasta dishes and more. 

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London's 

TOP 5 FOOD 

CHALLENGES TO GET 

YOUR TEETH INTO 

It’s one of life’s ever-present phenomena: 

man’s quest to eat crazy amounts of 

food in an outrageously short space of 

time. Gone are the days of enjoying a 

leisurely meal without a care in the world; 

there are now more important things to 

think about like devouring obscene 

amounts of chilli when all your friends 

think you can’t. London isn’t a stranger to 

the ‘Man Vs Food’ phenomenon – quite 

the opposite in fact – and we 

consequently felt the need to inform you 

of the latest homegrown challenges so 

you can attempt to become fully-fledged 

(perhaps slightly nauseous) food heroes 

yourselves. 

1. ‘Triple Chilli Challenge’ 

(Meat Liquor Restaurants) 

This challenge has been going for some time 

now but evidently hasn’t lost any of its 

appeal, not least because it appears that 

people love eating chilli. For this challenge all 

you have to do is demolish a jalapeño burger, 

jalapeño hot dog and jalapeño fries, all in the 

space of 10 minutes… No big deal, right? 

2. ‘Crabby Patty Challenge’ (Red Dog 

Saloon, Hoxton Square and Soho) 

Hot on the heels of their ‘Naga Viper 

hot wing challenge’, the Red Dog 

Saloon are now inviting guests to see 

how many patties they can cram into a 

burger for the joy of not having to pay 

for it afterwards. FYI, the record so far is 

14 patties in 19 minutes! 

3. ‘Dude Vs. Dough’ Pizza Challenge 

(Tank & Paddle – Heddon Street/ 

Minster Court/Bishopsgate) 

The pizza chefs at Tank & Paddle have very 

much hopped on the Food Challenge 

bandwagon with their yard long pizza 

challenge, which requires you to chow 

down the whole thing (plus a mac and 

cheese) within 15 minutes. If you do this 

you’ll be crowned the ‘Doughminator’, 

winning a £40 bar tab and a snazzy t-shirt. 

Worth it? We think so. 

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4. Florentine Ostrich Egg 

(Florentine Restaurant, Park Plaza Waterloo) 

It’s not every day you get the chance to up the 

ante of your meal with an ostrich egg and we 

have to say this won’t be an experience you’ll 

forget in a hurry. This is also a chance for 

vegetarians to get in on the action with the egg 

taking centre stage on a Full English, with or 

without the meat. Hurry though, they won’t be in 

season for long. 

5. ‘Chicken Parm Pile Up’ 

(The Pride of Paddington, W2) 

No stranger to ‘Man Vs Food’ events, 

Pride of Paddington have come up with 

an Aussie-inspired challenge which 

invites participants to see if they can 

polish off four layers of chicken 

parmigiana, complete with salad and 

chips, in 20 minutes. If you can manage 

this they’ll take it off the bill. 

Florentine’s Vegetarian Ostrich Egg Full English 

This amazing brunch will feed 

4-6 people and is complete 

with roasted sweet potatoes, 

halloumi cheese, broccoli, 

mushrooms, plum tomatoes 

and pitta bread. This dish 

must be pre-ordered and is 

subject to availability. 

And wash it down with… 

Florentine’s Pimm’s and Mojito 

cocktail pitchers now available 

for the summer. The perfect drinks 

to share and enjoy with friends on 

the restaurant's outdoor terrace 

this season. 

(Please drink responsibly). 

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106 BAKER ST 

Location 

106 Baker Street, 

London W1U 6TW 


T: 020 7487 3372 

E: info@106bakerst.co.uk 

W: www.106bakerst.co.uk 

Good Food. 

Freshly Made. 

Daily. 

106 Baker Street is a Marylebone 

eatery, famous for its freshly 

prepared, daily-changing salads, 

pastries, sandwiches, quiches, and 

hot and cold mains. 

Takeaways and free Wi-Fi are 

available. 

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ICHI 

Location 




T: 020 7620 7373 

E: reservations@ichisushi.co.uk 

W: www.ichisushi.co.uk 

Specialising purely in sushi 

and sashimi, Ichi's menu can 

be summed up in three words: 

fresh, simple and delicious. With 

its impressive views of Big Ben, 

guests will feel as if an intimate 

upscale Tokyo sushi bar has been 

relocated to London. All of the 

dishes are made to order at the 

counter by the restaurant’s team of 

experienced sushi chefs. 

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INTERVIEW WITH 

STEFANO MOTTA 

HEAD CHEF AT KITCHEN AT HOLMES IN MARYLEBONE 

How did you find yourself working as Head 

Chef at Kitchen at Holmes and getting into 

the restaurant industry? 

I was born and raised in Biella, a small town 

in the North of Italy and I have always been 

very close to my grandmother who loved to 

cook. Every Sunday the whole family would 

get together at her house and I would go to 

the kitchen to see if there was anything I could 

help with – from peeling potatoes to setting 

the table. I loved to see my grandma 

working away in the kitchen from 

the early hours of the morning. 

Looking back, I think the love 

that my ‘nonna’ had for 

making a Sunday feast 

for the whole family was 

what drove me to look to 

the kitchen for a career. 

Now, many years later, I 

am the one in the kitchen 

following in her footsteps. 

What can we expect from the menu and dining 

experience at Kitchen at Holmes? 

The menu is very much a reflection of who I am. 

Working on the initial stages of the menu we 

always found ourselves coming back to the same 

fundamentals. We wanted to create the perfect 

blend between some of the best seasonal produce 

as well as delivering dishes using international 

influences and techniques. Coming from Italy, I 

was fortunate to have the chance to visit markets 

every day and learn what the best ingredients for 

the season were and how to pick the finest ones. 

What do you think will make Kitchen at Holmes 

special and make people return? 

Kitchen at Holmes is coming at the right time to 

an area that is growing in the London culinary 

scene. Marylebone has always been a very 

affluent neighbourhood however, we felt that 

the area was missing a place where people could 

grab a relaxed and hearty breakfast, lunch or 

dinner any day of the week. 

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What would you choose for the perfect meal 

from Kitchen at Holmes? 

I would start with the Aubergine Tempura with 

Dukkah and Yogurt, for main our stand-out 

Courgette Spaghetti and finish with the Coconut 

Passion Fruit Fiesta. 

Tell us a bit about the Marylebone 

area around Kitchen at Holmes. 

Marylebone is quite an 

interesting part of London 

and, like the rest of the city, 

it is constantly evolving 

due to the exposure to 

so many different and 

wonderful cultures. 

I know the area quite well, 

funnily enough, I used to 

work in Marylebone about 

ten years ago before moving to 

New York, so for me coming back is 

almost completing a cycle. 

What do you enjoy most about your job? 

I really enjoy working and mentoring 

my younger chefs. Watching them grow 

professionally is something that I wouldn’t 

change for anything. Usually, when they leave 

culinary school they come very well prepared, 

but struggle with adapting to the fast-paced 

reality of working in a fully functioning kitchen. 

I try to be as open as possible to any questions 

that they might have and try to guide them. It 

can be anything from how they set up a work 

area to how to walk around the kitchen. I only 

ask them that they to show respect for their 

colleagues and their food, this is key if you want 

to work in a kitchen as a team. 

Is there anything about your job that you 

think people would be surprised to hear 

about? 

I try to take as much time as possible to get to 

know my team. If there is someone working in 

my kitchen, I like them to think of the whole 

kitchen team as their family and me personally, 

I want to get to know them, so when they have 

any sort of problem they know they can turn 

to me. In a kitchen your time is very limited to 

actually catch up, so I try to take my chefs out 

for dinner and make sure they know how much I 

appreciate their efforts in the kitchen every day. 

I want them to know that I am there for them if 

they wish to talk, being that of a professional or 

a personal nature. 

What do you like to cook for yourself at 

home? 

Being Italian I am always cooking recipes from 

back home, from melanzane parmigiana to any 

type of pasta, including lasagne or tagliatelle 

with mushrooms. 

Stefano’s 

Courgette 

Spaghetti 

Recipe 

Includes dairy and nuts 

Serves: 2 

Prep: 10 mins 

Cook: 15 mins 

A quick and easy pasta recipe that showcases delicious 

courgette notes, accentuated by the profile flavour of 

pistachio and smoked ricotta 

Ingredients 

⁄ 100g courgette spaghetti 

⁄ 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 

⁄ 20g smoked ricotta 

⁄ Handful of basil to garnish 

For pistachio pesto 

⁄ 100g basil blanched 

⁄ 50g toasted pistachio 

⁄ 50g grated Parmesan 

⁄ ¼ garlic clove blanched 

⁄ Salt and pepper 

Method 

Start by blanching 100g of basil and ¼ garlic clove for the 

pistachio pesto. 

To make the pistachio pesto, combine the blanched basil and 

garlic clove, 30g toasted pistachio and 20g grated Parmesan 

in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. 

Heat the olive oil in a large wok and stir fry the courgette 

spaghetti until it softens (to a similar consistency of al dente). 

Turn up the heat and add the remaining grated parmesan and 

pistachio pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Plate your dish and garnish with smoked ricotta, crumbled 

pistachios and basil leaves. 

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THE KITCHEN 

AT HOLMES 

Location 

108 Baker St, Marylebone, 

London W1U 6LJ 


T: 020 7958 5210 

E: info@kitchenatholmes.co.uk 

W: kitchenatholmes.co.uk 

The Kitchen at Holmes is a 

seasonally inspired all-day dining 

restaurant and bar offering a diverse 

menu, crafted by Head Chef Stefano 

Motta using some of the best 

seasonal produce and international 

influences and techniques. 

Sitting alongside the restaurant is 

the bar, housing a large array of 

whimsical, creative cocktails and 

carefully curated spirits and wine. 

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THE SECRET LIFE OF... 

THE BEEKEEPER 

LESLEY HIPPLE 

We interviewed beekeeper Lesley Hipple to find 

out about life looking after the capital’s hives 

(including some on our hotel roofs). Park Plaza 

London Waterloo will be using their honey in a 

variety of different ways including honey infused 

massages at Mandara Spa, a honey menu in 

Florentine and in guest breakfast dishes. 

What’s your background? Have you always been 

a beekeeper? 

I have a very varied background working in bars, 

gardening and spending many happy years on the 

high seas as a sailor. 

How long have you been working as a beekeeper? 

I began beekeeping three years ago when I met Dr 

Luke Dixon from Urban & Community Beekeeping 

on the roof of City University. He was teaching 

beekeeping to a group of students on the roof of 

City University. I immediately became hooked and 

have never looked back. 

What made you want to be a beekeeper? 

A lifelong interest in the natural world, the 

importance of bees and other pollinators, and a 

fascination with the complexities of the honey bee 

world led me to that rooftop. 

What does your usual day at work entail? 

It can be very varied. There is a lot of clambering 

over rooftops where many of the city’s beehives are 

based. There are regular hive inspections checking 

on the health of the bees. There is also the 

very messy business of harvesting the honey 

at the end of the summer. 

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What’s been your career 

highlight so far? 

It’s difficult to pick one out as 

there have been so many but 

opening a hive for the first time and 

seeing the amazing world inside has still 

not been bettered. I love seeing London 

from the tops of some iconic buildings 

and teaching children about bees is 

really satisfying. 

What are the best and worst parts of the job? 

The freedom and independence is really great. I 

love being in touch with the weather and the 

seasons. The changing world of nature is always 

exhilarating. I would say the worst part of the 

job would have to be getting stung. 

How often do you get stung? 

Too often. 

"PEOPLE HAVE NO 

IDEA HOW MANY 

HIVES THERE ARE IN 

LONDON AND HOW 

MANY BEES. A LOT OF 

PEOPLE ALSO DON’T 

REALISE HOW GREEN 

THE CITY IS.” 

How do you become a 

beekeeper? 

Find someone to take you under 

their wing or come along to our bee 

club at Coram’s Fields and learn the basics. 

Is there anything surprising that people 

wouldn’t know about beekeeping? Or 

anything you wished they knew? 

People have no idea how many hives there 

are in London and how many bees. A lot of 

people also don’t realise how green the city is. 

How easy is it to spot the queen bee? 

You learn to pick her out after a while. She’s 

bigger and a different shape to the other bees 

and she scuttles around in a particular way. 

Many of our queens are marked with a little 

blob of paint to make her stand out from the 

crowd. 

Is beekeeping a solo job or are you 

part of a team? 

It’s a bit of both. Often I am 

out on my own, but I also 

work very closely with Luke 

and other beekeepers, so it 

can be quite sociable. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

What spare time? During the season the bees 

keep me busy 24/7. When things calm down in 

the winter I get back to catching up with friends, 

learning about permaculture and campaigning 

for a better world. I also love spending time with 

my ferret called Rolly. 

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MANDARA SPA 

Mandara Spa provides the perfect escape from the 

hustle and bustle of the city. Close your eyes and listen 

to the trickling of the black stone water fountain while 

you enjoy your massage or beauty treatment in this 

contemporary setting, complete with Asian touches. 

We have two beautiful spas in London, Mandara Spa 

at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London and another 

at Park Plaza London Waterloo. 

Spa facilities include: 

- Treatment rooms with showers 

- Manicure and pedicure area 

- Relaxing waiting area with refreshments 

- Indoor swimming pool 

- Sauna and steam room 

- Fitness centre 

Mandara Spa Westminster Bridge 




T: 020 7620 7300 

E: mandaraspawestminster@pphe.com 

W: www.mandaraspa.com 

Mandara Spa Waterloo 

6 Hercules Road, 

London SE1 7DU 


T: 020 3146 5744 

E: mandaraspawaterloo@pphe.com 

W: www.mandaraspa.com 

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LIVE MUSIC AND 

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 

From chilled acoustic, to jazz and funk or soul and R&B - 

there's live music and entertainment options for you every 

night in our restaurants and bars. 

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Didier Agueh, 

our UK Executive 

Host and 

Artistic Director 

welcomes you 

to our especially 

curated nights 

in our beautiful 

restaurants and 

bars... 

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU 

July and August are usually the warmest 

months of the year here. So head outdoors 

to make the most of the beautiful London 

summer weather. Summer is also a time where 

music of all genres is celebrated throughout 

this vibrant city. Experience the world's greatest 

classical music event - the BBC Proms - at the 

magnificent Royal Albert Hall. Celebrate the 

capital's LGBTQ+ community at the Pride in 

London or head to one of London's big music 

festivals like Lovebox, Barclaycard presents 

British Summer Time or Somerset House's 

Summer Series. And don’t miss the Notting 

Hill Carnival - Europe's largest street festival 

where more than one million people take part 

in the huge Caribbean party for three days of 

colourful floats, parades, music and dance. 

In July I would recommend that you go to 

Chino Latino to enjoy some great cocktails and 

live music on the National Tequila Day (24th 

July). Go on a romantic date while sipping good 

wine and listening to some chilled live music at 

PRIMO Bar on International Kissing Day (6th July). 

Celebrate with your best friends and indulge in 

some amazing food and drink at our brand new 

restaurant “Kitchen at Holmes” on International 

Friendship Day (30th July). 

In August the new outside terrace of Florentine will 

definitely be the best spot to celebrate National 

Burger Day (22nd August) with their yummy 

Herculean Burger. And Vic's Bar will certainly be the 

hidden gem in the heart of Victoria to enjoy some 

bubbly on National Prosecco Day (13th August). 

I believe you now have all the best tips to spend 

a great summer in this city which has so much to 

offer. Explore the outdoors during the day and feel 

free to visit us later on for some real musical and 

mouth-watering treats throughout all our venues. 

Looking forward to welcoming you soon. 

For all artist enquiries, please 

email: didier@pphe.com 

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PRIMO BAR 

Location 




T: 020 7620 7272 

E: reservations@primobar.co.uk 

W: www.primobar.co.uk 

As one of the best spots in London to enjoy 

an exotic cocktail with friends, PRIMO Bar 

offers not only a wide range of cocktails, 

but a selection of beverages and nibbles 

for all. 

PRIMO Bar has free live music every night 

from 9pm. Focusing on the acoustic 

sounds of artists and bands around the 

world, whilst also bringing up-and-coming 

talent into the spotlight. Featuring an 

exciting monthly programme curated 

by Didier Agueh, the musical selection 

promises to compliment an evening 

of great company, cocktails and new 

memories. 

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PRIMO JULY 

Jazz, blues and soul every night of the week from 9pm at PRIMO Bar. 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 

MONDAY 1 JULY 

Counterpart Duo 

Counterpart Duo is a 

sensational pop vocal duo 

made up of best friends, 

Peter and Sam. 

MONDAY 8 JULY 

Jazz on the Rox 

Inspired by the sound of 

1930's and 1950's jazz divas. 

MONDAY 15 JULY 

Grace Walker 

Talented singer songwriter 

from Australia. 









The duo is composed of 

talented singer Roxana 

Rotila and top guitarist 

Jorma Gasperi who revisit all 

the Jazz classics. 

TUESDAY 2 JULY 

Nixo 

A talented songwriter who 

loves nothing more than 

singing his heart out. 


2The Beat 

2TheBeat are not the usual 

acoustic duo. Composed 

of renowned guitarist 

Federico Accardo and the 

very talented The Voice UK 

contestant Hannah Wildes. 


Diego Raspati 

Diego Raspati is an Italian 

guitarist with a rock and 

metal background but now 

has a strong focus on blues, 

soul and funk music. 


James Hudson 

Specialising in jazz and swing 

music made famous by the 

likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat 

King Cole, Tony Bennett, Ella 

Fitzgerald and many more. 


Nixo 




WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 

Gemma Doyle 

Gemma Doyle is an 

international singer, 

entertainer and recording 

artist. Gemma's captivating 

stage presence, endearing 

humour, and messages of 

inspiration leave audiences 

feeling uplifted and alive. 


Andrea Dee 

A singer, songwriter, 

composer, actress and model 

originally from Paris. 


Ella Hogg 

Performing jazz standards 

and tastefully selected soul, 

jazz and pop covers. 


Lexie 

Lexie has appeared on 

Hollyoaks, supported The 

Saturdays and already 

bagged two record deals. 

She’s currently based in 

London working on new 

music. 


Heatwave 

Gaby and Craig are a modern 

and exciting acoustic duo. 

THURSDAY 4 JULY 

Cameo Sessions 

An acoustic showcase of 

up and coming UK talent 

curated by the team at 

The Coffee Music Project 

- a singer-songwriter 

competition taking place 

annually in London, NYC, 

LA and Cape Town. 

THURSDAY 11 JULY 

Pop That Jazz 

Pop hits with a jazz twist 

played by a live band who 

will also let you choose the 

music that is played. 


Pop That Jazz 






Pop That Jazz 





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FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 

FRIDAY 5 JULY 

Richard Hadfield 

From Brighton busker to globe gigger. 

He posted a few YouTube videos 

including a short video of him singing 

Bring Him Home, and that's when 

Richard’s journey shifted a few gears. 

FRIDAY 12 JULY 

Colomboloco 

These joyous musicians blend some 

of the best Dolce Vita swing, Spanish- 

Latin fire, rock and roll extravaganza, 

opera power, lounge music and 

Neapolitan tarantella. 


Lorna Want 

Olivier award winning musical theatre 

performer. 


REABBA 

All the classics from the Swedish pop 

sensations. 

SATURDAY 6 JULY 

Jnay 

As a solo artist, he won a MOBO for 

Unsung Artist of the Year for his song 

‘Soul Glo’. Inspired by Motown, rock 

and soul. 


Dynamic Sound Collective 

A team of zestful musicians and 

performers bringing music to life 

through their musical performances. 


The London SOUL Section 

An international party band! 


Trinity of Soul 

Three emphatic professional singers 

bringing huge amounts of soul to 

unique arrangements of classic and 

modern Motown and pop songs. 

SUNDAY 7 JULY 

Soul ‘n’ Spice 

The band was born in Paris five years 

ago with soul music singer Maeva 

Borzakian and multi-instrumentalist 

and singer Vincent Lafleur. Their main 

inspiration is soul music and artists 

like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jamiroquai 

and Sade. 

SUNDAY 14 JULY 

Atilia 

Atila is an established jazz singer who 

is sartorially stylish and musically 

classy. 


Renato D’aiello 

A talented Italian saxophonist who 

has toured the world. 


Renato D’aiello 

Renato began to study the 

saxophone in 1979 at the age of 20. 

Primo Bar, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7UT 

Nearest tubes: Westminster and Waterloo 

T: 020 7620 7272 E: reservations@primobar.co.uk www.primobar.co.uk 

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PRIMO AUGUST 

Jazz, blues and soul every night of the week from 9pm at PRIMO Bar. 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 

MONDAY 5 AUGUST 

Grace Walker 

Talented singer songwriter 

from Australia. 









Inspired by the sound of 

1930's and 1950's jazz divas. 


James Hudson 

Specialising in jazz and swing 

music made famous by the 

likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat 

King Cole, Tony Bennett, Ella 

Fitzgerald and many more. 

TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 

Diego Raspati 

Diego Raspati is an Italian 

guitarist with a rock and 

metal background but 

now has a strong focus on 

blues, soul and funk music. 


Nixo 





2The Beat 








2The Beat 







WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 

Andrea Dee 

A singer, songwriter, 

composer, actress and model 

originally from Paris. 


Ella Hogg 

Performing jazz standards 

and tastefully selected soul, 

jazz and pop covers. 


Heatwave 

Gaby and Craig are a modern 

and exciting acoustic duo. 


Lexie 

She’s appeared on Hollyoaks, 

supported The Saturdays 

and already bagged two 

record deals. She’s currently 

based in London working on 

new music. 

THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 


An acoustic showcase of 

up and coming UK talent 

curated by the team at 

The Coffee Music Project 

- a singer-songwriter 

competition taking place 

annually in London, NYC, LA 

and Cape Town. 


Pop That Jazz 






Pop That Jazz 






Pop That Jazz 






Pop That Jazz 





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FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 

Colomboloco 

These joyous musicians blend some 

of the best Dolce Vita swing, Spanish- 

Latin fire, rock and roll extravaganza, 

opera power, lounge music and 

Neapolitan tarantella. 


Dolce Vita Live 

Dolce Vita Live transports guests back 

to 1960s Italy to celebrate the Golden 

Age of Italian-American style and to 

pay homage to the most iconic artists 

of the time. 


Jazz and the Tonics 

Jazz and the Tonics are a jazz and 

swing band, playing your favourite 

jazz standards, swing classics and 

postmodern jukebox covers. 


Mandy and the Mood Swings 

Mandy Meadows is a fine jazz, soul 

and classical singer. 


Life is a Musical 

The best of musical theatre. 

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 

MK and the Misters 

This London based party band is 

fronted by an amazing female lead 

vocalist and is supported by top 

London young musicians, with a 

repertoire of music from the 50’s all 

the way up to current hits. 


Sharlette 

Her influences range from Etta James 

to Paloma Faith, which is evident 

when Sharlette delivers her stunning 

bluesy powerful, yet beautiful vocals. 


Dana Elle 

World class Dana Elle moves minds 

and touches hearts with original 

compositions of RnB, soul, groove and 

jazz. 


The Saloon League 

A great swing and retro band 

rearranging famous pop tunes in 

vintage styles. 


Celebrating Bond 

London singer, Shane Hampsheir, 

brings you the ultimate hits from the 

world of swing, big band jazz and 

popular music. 

SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 

Atilia 

Atila is an established jazz singer who is 

sartorially stylish and musically classy. 

SUNDAY 11 AUGUST 

Atilia 




Gemma Doyle 

Gemma Doyle is an international 

singer, entertainer and recording artist. 

Gemma's captivating stage presence, 

endearing humour, and messages of 

inspiration leave audiences feeling 

uplifted and alive. 


Atilia 



Primo Bar, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7UT 

Nearest tubes: Westminster and Waterloo 

T: 020 7620 7272 E: reservations@primobar.co.uk www.primobar.co.uk 

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CHINO LATINO 

Location 

18 Albert Embankment, 

London SE1 7TJ 


T: 020 7769 2500 

E: info@chinolatino.co.uk 

W: www.chinolatino.eu 

Chino Latino serves up some of the 

finest and most imaginative Pan- 

Asian cuisine in Europe. With the 

ethos of love, share and enjoy be 

prepared to expect a heady mix 

of wild, exotic flavours and Latino 

cocktails for all to share. 

Executive Chef, Werner Seebach, is 

renowned in London for inventive 

and modern Pan-Asian cuisine. 

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JULY & AUGUST 

Introducing our Piano Sessions at Chino Latino 

Keri Arrindell 

Keri has a really wide range of 

musical influences that shape 

and build on the way she 

uses her voice and her uses of 

musicial sounds. She is a singer, 

songwriter and was a finalist on 

X-Factor. 

Chloe West 

Sydney born Chloe has 

performed and toured 

internationally alongside global 

acts Basement Jaxx, Tommy 

Lee, Paul Young and Spandau 

Ballet’s Tony Hadley. 

Ina Reni 

Having listened to mostly pop, 

jazz, reggae and hip hop during 

her childhood and adolescence, 

Berlin born singer/songwriter 

and multi instrumentalist Ina 

Reni has created a distinct 

style infusing pop with the 

authenticity of old ska and jazz 

sounds. 

Guy Barzily 

Guy Barzily is a musician, singer/ 

songwriter and pianist. Born in 

Tel-Aviv, Israel, Guy moved to 

New York at the age of 19 and 

after a year in the Big Apple 

decided to move to London to 

concentrate on his music. 

Ryan Gibb 

Ryan Gibb is a unique, vibrant 

performer that has a passion 

for entertaining. His piano bar 

gigs and events are legendary 

in London. With a repertoire 

that spans every genre there 

is always something for 

everyone's preference. 

Alice Auer 

Alice Auer is a vocalist pursuing 

her dream of music in London. 

She works closely with other 

musicians to produce original 

material in jazz, soul and pop. 

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Live music every Monday – Saturday from 8pm 

from these amazing artists and more… 

Gemma Louise Doyle 

International singer Gemma 

Louise Doyle, is a unique 

recording artist and live 

entertainer, who inspires people 

across the world. 

Riva + Diesel 

Featuring vocals described as 

having “a depth and power that 

touches people's souls…” the 

duo (Rebecca Parvin and Tom 

Diesel) deliver a performance 

designed to take the audience 

on a musical journey well 

beyond their expectations. 

Calum Gordon 

A talented pianist, drummer 

and singer, Calum has played in 

bands and sung all around the 

world. 

Martin Kaye 

Martin Kaye is a British pianist, 

singer, songwriter and all-round 

show-man. 

 

Georgia Van Etten 

Georgia van Etten is a soulful, 

blues-driven songstress based in 

London with a unique voice and 

a badass mouth trumpet. 

Jessica Sawers-Warren 

Elegant, unique and intricate 

twists on both contemporary 

and classic songs. Music that 

intrigues, excites and ensnares 

to enhance a luxurious and 

relaxing atmosphere. 

Marit Kesa 

Born in Estonia, where she 

had her first TV appearance 

at the age of 4. Marit sung 

in many choirs and took 

part in Estonian Idol in 2011 

where she reached the semifinals. 

Now here to delight 

you with her versions of 

contemporary music. 

Chino Latino, 18 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TJ 

Nearest tube: Vauxhall 

T: 020 7769 2500 E: info@chinolatino.co.uk W: www.chinolatino.eu 

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F L O R E N T I N E 

Location 

6 Hercules Road, 

London SE1 7DU 


T: 020 3146 5800 

E: info@florentinerestaurant.co.uk 

W: www.florentinerestaurant.co.uk 

Florentine is an all-day dining 

restaurant and bar minutes from 

London South Bank’s trendy Lower 

Marsh and Waterloo, opposite 

Lambeth North tube station. 

Florentine serves a brasserie-style 

menu and a bar featuring the best of 

British bubbles and craft beers as well 

as a range of signature cocktails, with 

live music throughout the weekends 

for a refreshing, relaxed vibe. 

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FLORENTINE JULY 

Live music every Friday and Saturday night in Florentine. 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

FRIDAY 5 JULY 

Dan Olsen 

International award-winning singer-songwriter and 

producer Dan Olsen hails from the cold and wet, yet 

exotic and beautiful far-flung Faroe Islands. 



Counterpart Duo is a sensational pop vocal duo 

made up of best friends, Peter and Sam. 



An acoustic showcase of up and coming UK talent 

curated by the team at The Coffee Music Project - a 

singer-songwriter competition taking place annually 

in London, NYC, LA and Cape Town. 


James Hudson 

Specialising in jazz and swing music made famous 

by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony 

Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. 


Soul ‘n’ Spice 

The band was born in Paris five years ago with 

soul music singer Maeva Borzakian and multiinstrumentalist 

and singer Vincent Lafleur. Their 

main inspiration is soul music and artists like Stevie 

Wonder, Prince, Jamiroquai and Sade. 


Dana Elle 

World class Dana Elle moves minds and touches 

hearts with original compositions of RnB, soul, 

groove and jazz. 


Diego Raspati 

Diego Raspati is an Italian guitarist with a rock and 

metal background but now has a strong focus on 



Elta Nice 

Coming from the Middle East to bring a warm twist 

on a mix of the timeless tunes from old jazz to new 

age funk. 

Florentine, Park Plaza London Waterloo, 6 Hercules Road, SE1 7DU 

Nearest tubes: Waterloo and Lambeth North 

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FLORENTINE AUGUST 

Live music every Friday and Saturday night in Florentine. 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 


Dan Olsen 





Sharlette 

Her influences range from Etta James to Paloma 

Faith, which is evident when Sharlette delivers her 

stunning bluesy powerful, yet beautiful vocals. 


Dan Olsen 






An acoustic showcase of up and coming UK talent 

curated by the team at The Coffee Music Project - a 

singer-songwriter competition taking place annually 

in London, NYC, LA and Cape Town. 


Elta Nice 

Coming from the Middle East to bring a warm twist 

on a mix of the timeless tunes from old jazz to new 

age funk. 


Jnay 

As a solo artist, he won a MOBO for Unsung Artist 

of the Year for his song ‘Soul Glo’. Inspired by 

Motown, rock and soul. 


Dana Elle 

World class Dana Elle moves minds and touches 

hearts with original compositions of RnB, soul, 

groove and jazz. 


Nixo 

Nixo is a talented songwriter who loves nothing 

more than singing his heart out. 


Diego Raspati 

Diego Raspati is an Italian guitarist with a rock and 

metal background but now has a strong focus on 




Counterpart Duo is a sensational pop vocal duo 

made up of best friends, Peter and Sam. 

Florentine, Park Plaza London Waterloo, 6 Hercules Road, SE1 7DU 

Nearest tubes: Waterloo and Lambeth North 

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JULY AND AUGUST 

Live music every Thursday night at Park Plaza Victoria London. 

July 

4th with Grace Walker 

11th with Heatwave 

18th with Andrea Dee 

25th with 2The Beat 

August 

1st with Lexie 

8th with Ella Hogg 

15th with Heatwave 

22nd with Grace Walker 

29th with James Hudson 

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FIVE MINUTES WITH... 

LORNA WANT 

What has been your best gig to date? 

This is a bit of a tricky one to decide but my career 

has mainly been in musical theatre and I’ve had the 

opportunity to be in lots of musicals. But ‘Beautiful - 

The Carole King Musical’ would have to be my best 

one to date. I started in it in 2015 and was with 

them for two and a half years. It was an amazing 

role with an amazing company and I had the 

opportunity to sing with Carole King in Hyde Park. 

How would you describe your music? 

As my career has predominantly been in musical 

theatre my gig will be focused on this but 

I’m inspired by lots of different artists 

and genres, especially folk and 

jazz. I love musical theatre songs 

though because you can really 

emote through the lyrics - it’s a 

character telling a story and you 

can really put feeling through 

the song. 

Who inspires you and why? 

To be honest, at the moment it’s 

actually my daughter. She’s two years 

old and a bundle of energy. If I’m having a 

bad day she inspires me to keep cracking on. I want 

her to be proud of me in my career and doing gigs 

and I can’t wait for when she’s old enough to come 

and watch me perform. 

What is your favourite cocktail? 

It’s a caipirinha. My husband and I were on holiday 

in Puglia, Italy when we discovered them and it’s 

where he proposed to me. We sat drinking them 

on the beach and it’s always our go-to cocktail 

although we don’t get to drink them that often now 

we have a two-year-old! 

What has been the craziest moment in 

your career so far? 

During ‘Beautiful’, I was nominated for an Olivier 

Award and I won! I still can’t quite believe it 

happened. I got to go to the awards ceremony 

and when they called my name it was such a 

shock but such an honour. 

What are some of your favourite songs in 

your set? 

In a gig environment, I like to do acoustic 

versions of some of the songs and one of my 

favourites is ‘Defying Gravity’. It makes them 

a bit different. ‘Someone To Watch Over 

Me’ is a really nice jazz number too. 

Who have you had the 

pleasure of working with? 

So many people but I loved 

working with Katie Brayben who 

played Carole King and she won 

the Best Actress Olivier Award. I 

played Cynthia Weil - the lyricist - 

and won Best Supporting Actress. To 

have that experience together - playing 

strong female roles and also both taking 

away those awards as women - was incredible. 

What have you got coming up? 

I’m just writing a cabaret with two other mummy 

friends of mine who also did ‘Beautiful’. We all 

have children about the same age and the show 

is called ‘Mums the Word’. It’s a comedy and a 

fun night of truthful songs about juggling being 

a mum and an actress at the same time. The first 

show has sold out so we’ve added a second show 

on Monday 15th July at Crazy Coqs, Live at Zedel 

in Soho. 

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“To have that experience 

together - playing strong 

female roles and also both 

taking away those awards as 

women - was incredible.” 

See Lorna performing at PRIMO Bar on Friday 19th July 

and Friday 30th August. Follow her on Twitter @lornawant 

or Instagram @lornawant1. 

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COMING UP IN THE 

CAPITAL… 

Some of the most exciting things to look forward to in London in 

September and October 

OPEN HOUSE LONDON 

Get free entry to London’s best buildings. 

The full programme is released on 20th 

August. 

Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd September 

openhouselondon.org.uk 

JAPANESE MATSURI 

London’s very own festival of Japanese 

culture returns to Trafalgar Square 

bringing people together to enjoy 

Japanese food, dance, culture and 

activities for all the family. 

Sunday 29th September 

japanmatsuri.com 

NFL GAMES LONDON 

From the beginning of October to November 

the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 

Wembley Stadium will be host to four exciting 

NFL games starting with Chicago Bears V 

Oakland Raiders. 

From Sunday 6th October 

nfl.com/uk 

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FRIEZE ART FAIRS 

Frieze host two art fairs every October side by 

side in Regent’s Park - Frieze London for the 

best of contemporary art and Frieze Masters 

specialising in art from the past. 

Wednesday 2nd - Sunday 6th October 

frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london

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