Book a table for the 14th or 15th August after 4pm, and enjoy a glass of Cremant on arrival, to celebrate the launch weekend of the big new rooftop haunt atop Bloomsbury's revamped Imperial Hotel.

There are 5 new drinks, all very suitable for hot weather and all priced at just £3 if you head over to Jamestown Road's STORRD convenience grocery and take-out spot right now...

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If you enjoy good vibes, music and fun, then join me and others on Sunday 30 August from 1–5 PM for the much-loved Natural Aspect Summer Concert, a free live music event celebrating community and nature on Hampstead Heath.

It's held at the Parliament Hill Bandstand bringing together thousands for an afternoon of music, creativity, and summer joy. With a lively lineup featuring ska, rock, reggae, soul and jazz, plus workshops, and delicious food and drink—there’s something for everyone.

Ahhh, there was a time when I worked out of Camden Market a few years back when you could get a decent lunch downstairs for just over a fiver. Now, post-Covid and subsequent misguided global conflicts later, those very same items cost £12 and over, so getting a lunch plus a drink for a tenner at Boxpark is pretty good in 2026 - here are details of the various options (midday-5pm, Mon-Fri)

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/venues/camden/offers/meal-deal

www.boxpark.co.ukMeal Deals in Camden | £10 Lunch & Drink at BOXPARKEnjoy a meal and a soft drink for £10 at BOXPARK Camden

MeetupTEiP SUMMER CAMP • FREE RETREAT • THE HEATH | Thought Experiments in Public, Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM | Meetup**A free day retreat under the trees of Hampstead Heath, co-produced by our community.** **WHY:** Humans are naturally creative, naturally social, and naturally part of na

TEiP has become a thriving community because our events create opportunities for people to get straight into meaningful, imaginative, creative conversations.

We want to take that imagination and creativity to the next level.

We've met so many people with skills and ideas to share, and so many people up for trying new things.

So we're creating an opportunity for people to share and learn from one another in the same openminded, relaxed spirit as TEiP.

And we're doing it outside because it's Summer, we love nature, and our last outside.

Kentish Town's longstanding French bistro, Patron, are having an Oyster Day this Wed 5th Aug, with those bargain prices applying from opening at 6pm - booking early is advised. If you go, do let us know what it was like with a comment below...

https://patronrestaurant.com/

Patron French FirehousePatron French FirehouseFrench Firehouse in Kentish Town offering fine wines & boutique cocktails alongside France’s most iconic delicious dishes, small plates, cheeses & charcuterie. Atmosphere is romantic, vibrant & full of authentic French charm. Intimate bistro tables, stylish cocktail lounge, Parisian outd

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The Guinness Open Gate Brewery London, in Covent Garden, is celebrating International Beer Day 2026 by offering the first 100 customers a free pint on Friday 7th Aug. They open from 11am, so you might need to call it 'early lunch'...

https://opengatelondon.guinness.com/en/international-beer-day-at-guinness-open-gate-brewery

Once we've reached a critical mass of enough people to have a nice little drink, plus everyone has got their summer holiday OOO's out of the way - so let's call it mid-September-ish, I'll invite you early adopters to an evening of drinks and scintillating local social interaction. But where should we hold the first one? Let me know your favourite spots for drinks and a chin wag (so not crazy loud or overly quiet) below. Go!

Our friends at Save Our Scene and the Music Venues Trust are helping the legendary Soho jazz institution put on a massive free party this Sat 1st Aug. Here's the info https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/ronnie-scotts-street-party-2026

Ronnie Scott'sRonnie Scott's Street Party 2026 - Ronnie Scott'sOur free outdoor summer street party is back featuring Blue Lab Beats, Summer Pearl, Daniel Casimir, Shae Universe and more

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