Top Three Favourites: 13 December
Shepherds Markets
Christmas Market, London BridgeFor those looking to find all Christmas presents in one place, we suggest heading down to Shepherds Market's Christmas market in London Bridge complete with independent stalls bearing fine gifts and treats. Created and produced by London's most passionate and skilled artisans we're sure you'll find something while sipping on mulled wine and munching on roasted chestnuts or freshly baked mince pies!
Vanitas by The Art of Dining
Feast, Hackney CentralThe Art of Dining, a collaboration between the Chef Ellen Parr and the artist set designer Alice Hodge, brings you a series of Pop-ups to involve you in a unique multi sensory experience. And this Friday and Saturday, they are serving up a lavish 15th Century feast in an authentic Tudor house promising to be an infamous and decadent night filled with a five-course banquet influenced by Vanitas still life paintings. Prepare to eat like a king at the stunning Sutton House, Hackney Central.
Drink Feast
Pop-up Cocktails, HaggerstonEast London's Drink Feast is pitching up at Hoxton Docks from this Thursday until Saturday, re-inventing the world of spirit appreciation. Housing a three-day drinking experience, you'll find some of the capitals top mixologists serving their cocktail favourites. This not to be missed liquid feast guarantees a mix of new smells, tastes, and sights, plus it offers a great line-up with some of the worlds finest drinking establishments all gather in one place.
C.O.L.D.
Bar, St Paul'sDown an inconspicuous side street, just off Fleet Street, you'll find the C.O.L.D London Bar Consultants. The perfect spot for post work boozing or a go-to destination for any Gin lovers (as they have their own in-house distillery). Walking into this dimly lit underground gem is like discovering a hidden treasure, a hidden treasure filled with over 200 different types of gin and with the distillery that made them all, on full gleaming display.
Gasworks
Art Gallery, OvalThis is an eclectic contemporary art gallery you should head to if you are in need of a free art fix. Open for over 20 years, this veteran space plays host to both collaborative and solo shows. And better yet, their interesting and thought-provoking displays come accompanied with buzzing openings and interesting events, often with the artists or curators themselves.