Roll-neck jumpers, crisp walks, Sunday roasts, and candlelit dining: we’ve arrived in cosy season in London, as the nights get darker and the weather has finally shifted after a long, hot summer. New research from the Celtic Manor Resort pinpoints 24th September as the time when Brits swap sunshine for autumnal rituals such as Sunday roasts, hot chocolate, pumpkin spice and log fires. Meaning we’re well into the season of intimate wine bars, seasonal dinner parties, comforting treatments and cosy nights in with a recipe box to make cooking from scratch a little bit easier.
The summer months can be sleepier when it comes to hospitality in the city, but autumn is when things really start to ramp up, with new dining launches, wine bar events and cocktail menus that reflect the new season. Whether your autumn plans involve wellness events, wine tastings, or lengthy Sunday roast sessions that last into fairy-lit evenings, these are the London autumn events worth knowing about. Lauren Kate Hughes rounds up the best events to try for October and beyond.
October in London: The best events, pop-ups, treatments and launches to try this month
We’ve curated a list of the best London events in October, whether you’re looking for some R&R, a cosy pub to while away an afternoon in, or something a little more unusual to try with friends.
LPM has launched Le Café LPM, a Riviera-inspired café concept with a delicious menu
La Petite Maison is launching a new Riviera-inspired café concept, kicking off this autumn with a year-long residency set within the beautiful surroundings of one of London’s most beautiful hotels, The Lanesborough. Inspired by glamorous all-day cafés in the Côte d’Azur, menu highlights include tapenade with garlic croutons, smoked aubergine caviar with tomato and chives, burrata tartine with tomatoes, as well as larger plates such as marinated octopus with paprika, potatoes and chickpeas, as well as the classic sirloin steak baguette served with gaufrette potatoes.
Gillian Anderson is starring in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf on the West End
Gillian Anderson is back on the West End starring as Martha in a new revival of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Soho Place. Albee’s classic 1962 play follows a middle-aged couple whose toxic marriage unravels over a late-night nightcap. After they lure a younger couple to join them one evening, what begins as seemingly harmless drinks turns into a long night of psychological games and alcohol-fueled confessions. It’s intense and gripping, with a ripple of dark comedy throughout the engaging script – and it’s shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets of the autumn.
Book the luxurious Signature Reset Facial by Skin Rocks at Pan Pacific London
For us, wellness, beauty, and travel form the ultimate synergy, so when a standout London hotel partners with an innovative beauty brand, we’re all ears. Pan Pacific London has partnered with Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons and will be the first London hotel to provide bespoke Skin Rocks treatments in the plush surroundings of their spa. Pan Pacific is situated in the heart of the City at One Bishopsgate Plaza, but inside is a tranquil oasis that blends Singaporean hospitality with contemporary British elegance.
Exclusive to SENSORY Spa & Wellbeing, the hotel’s Signature Reset Facial by Skin Rocks is a dreamy 60-minute treatment that focuses on lifting through a generous 30-minute massage – the best bit of any facial in our opinion. The aim is to reset tired, lacklustre skin fatigued by travel, stress and the demands of modern life, using Skin Rocks’ clinically proven formulations to refresh the skin and boost natural luminosity.
Celebrate National Champagne Day with some special pop-ups
For lovers of fizz, it’s nearly the most prestigious day in the wine calendar – World Champagne Day. If you’re looking for where to celebrate in London, Champagne Lanson is joining Wright Brothers for a special supper club on the evening of 23rd October, bringing together an indulgent four-course seafood menu with a selection of Lanson cuvées. Expect everything from the complex, fruit-forward Le Vintage 2014 to the fresher Blanc de Blancs and a few new things to try along the way. Guests can book via the Wright Brothers website here for £120.
Meanwhile in Notting Hill, Champagne Lanson has partnered with Lebanese restaurant KINZ for a limited-time pairing. From 23rd October to 6th November, guests who purchase two glasses of Le Black Creation (£16 per glass) will receive a complimentary Rikakat Mezze (delicious pastries filled with feta and parsley). The pairing we didn’t know we needed! Find out more about the day in general on the official Champagne Day Website.
Experience The Comforter Spa Ultimate Cosy Treatment At Lush Oxford Street
Lush is renowned for its wonderfully immersive treatments, and just in time for cosy season, there’s a new comforting body scrub and massage to sink into. The Comforter (£120) taps into the playful nostalgia of childhood comforts, with a bedtime-inspired theme designed to leave you feeling blissfully relaxed and ready to drift off. A hot chocolate body scrub and rich rose body serum are worked into the skin in turn, melting into warm oils for a deeply indulgent experience. Inspired in part by a Parisian hot chocolate café, it’s the ultimate cosy-season ritual.
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu is celebrating British game season with a lavish five-course dinner
To celebrate the new season, CORD’s Executive Chef Karl O’Dell is joined by Joshua Hunter, Head Chef at Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds in Northwood, for a lavish game dinner. The menu is a celebration of British game in all its versatility, with dishes including rabbit liver parfait, game consommé, red-legged partridge, Yorkshire grouse, Highland venison and game black pudding. Karl says of the collaboration, “He [Joshua] brings so much experience and expertise. The whole team is excited to learn from his skills and techniques.” While Joshua says, “For me, as a chef, it represents the pinnacle of working with wild food. You see the animal in its natural habitat, observe its life and behaviour, and help to manage the wildlife in a way that creates the best possible environment for the game, as well as ensuring the meat is in the very best condition for consumption.
“Chefs have an important role to play in preparing and presenting all game in a refined and accessible way, allowing people to experience it very differently from how they may have encountered it in the past. It does not need to be heavy, strongly flavoured or intimidating; it can be treated with delicacy and used in an enormous variety of dishes.” Tables are available for booking now through the CORD website (Holland & Holland Game Dinner at CORD).
Cord Café on Fleet Street has launched a delicious new menu
We also have some exciting news from CORD Café on Fleet Street. Le Cordon Bleu’s Master Bakers have been busy crafting a new autumn pastry menu, including the new Brown Butter, Apple & Hazelnut Croissant, which layers crisp laminated pastry with frangipane, apple and toasted hazelnuts. Meanwhile, the Miso & Cultured Butter Croissant gives the French classic a savoury, umami-rich twist. Also new for autumn are a Chestnut Mont Blanc, Black Forest Pain Suisse and Earl Grey, Cardamom & Plum Dome, alongside warming seasonal lunches and CORD’s proper French baguettes – all made in Le Cordon Bleu’s pastry kitchens.
Mindful Chef and Pythouse Kitchen Garden Have Launched Three Seasonal Roast Boxes
As the nights draw in and the evenings get darker, going out can feel like a big effort. Mindful Chef’s new Seasonal Roast Box, created in partnership with Michelin Green Star restaurant Pythouse Kitchen Garden, gives the full Sunday roast experience from the comfort of your own kitchen.
There are three options: The Grass-fed Aberdeen Angus Beef Sirloin box (£80) served alongside golden potatoes, skin-on rainbow carrots, roasted cavolo nero, candied beetroot and a vibrant kale salad; the Whole Norfolk Black Chicken box (£65) paired with golden potatoes, orange, purple and white skin-on roasted carrots, roasted cavolo nero, candied beetroot and kale salad, and the Tenderstem, Artichoke & Cheddar Gratin box (£50), a rich vegetarian centrepiece combining earthy artichoke hearts, tenderstem broccoli, cannellini beans, and swirls of cream cheese, accompanied by the same selection of seasonal trimmings. Each box serves four people with generous portions.
To find ot More, visit mindfulchef.com. Oh, and it’s worth considering that new Mindful Chef customers get 30% off their first box, and this can include the limited-edition roast boxes.
Legendary Basque-Inspired Pub The Prince Arthur is moving to Chelsea This October
Everyone’s favourite Basque-inspired pub is moving to Chelsea at the beginning of October, marking a brand new chapter for the luxe venue. Once a pub, Prince Arthur’s updated concept is now going to be a restaurant and bar, whilst continuing with its Basque-inspired menu. The new location is located across two floors, with the ground floor home to the restaurant, and upstairs will be home to the Chelsea Music Bar – a completely new, luxurious and exclusive late-night music and cocktail lounge. Head Chef Adam Iglesias will stay with the venue, bringing elevated dining to the new postcode.
Artur Voloshin, founder of Prince Arthur, commented, “Prince Arthur’s restaurant chapter at 11 Pimlico Road has been an incredibly important part of our journey. We are immensely proud of what the team created in Belgravia and grateful to every guest, neighbour, supplier and member of staff who supported us there. We don’t see this new chapter in Chelsea as us moving Prince Arthur – instead we are taking the concept of Prince Arthur and developing it further in a new location. Our customers can expect the same quality of dining – if not better – in an updated form of Prince Arthur’s brand, with some exciting new additions and tweaked concept.”
Try the Decadent Duck Feast Menu at Mayfair’s MiMi Mei Fair
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, MiMi Mei Fair has launched its Duck Feast Menu, a limited edition menu running from now until the end of October. Dishes include Duck Xiao Long Bao; crispy Spring Roll of hand-pulled duck; the signature Half Apple Wood-Fired Roasted Peking Duck; and Duck Confit with shiitake, pearl onion, chilli and ginger, and the menu is priced at £88pp with a minimum of two guests, with an optional wine pairing for £45pp.
Book To See Angela Hartnett & Nick Grimshaw at Dish from Waitrose Live
Ready to join a not-so-intimate dinner party with Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw? The duo is returning to the iconic Royal Opera House on Sunday 1st November 2026 at 4 pm, bringing the award-winning Dish from Waitrose back to the stage for a special 2026 live edition. Last year saw some special guests, including Jack Whitehall, who was joined by national treasure, Dame Mary Berry. Tickets for Dish from Waitrose Live at the Royal Opera House on Sunday 1st November 2026 are on sale now via RBO.ORG.UK.
Book in now for the KOKUM Butter Chicken Masterclass And Learn How To Cook Stunning Indian Dishes At Home
KOKUM, a much-loved Indian restaurant in East Dulwich, is bringing back its popular interactive cookery masterclasses after a successful first run. The next will take place on Saturday 7th November from 2 pm – 5 pm and is called Ultimate Butter Chicken Masterclass. Hosted by Chef Sanjay Gour, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants like the famed Gymkhana, the masterclasses give guests an insight into Indian cooking from scratch, with the opportunity to pick up tips and techniques straight from the expert. Sessions are hands-on, with participants learning to prepare three classic Indian dishes before sitting down to enjoy a meal together. To continue the experience at home, guests will also receive a goodie bag of essential ingredients and beautifully printed recipe cards. Tickets are priced at £110 per person and can be booked via the KOKUM website.
Experience The Maine’s Newly Designed Palm Room
The Maine is another London institution that’s switched things up this year. The Palm Room is a glamorous new dining space inspired by ‘faraway shores’ and designed by AD100-listed Linda Boronkay. Expect a breezy summer colour palette enhanced by antique lighting and bamboo details, with a showstopping mother-of-pearl chandelier. Come for a relaxed dinner, come for cocktails, or peaceful wine in the afternoon after shopping in Mayfair just to soak up its elegant ambience.
Last Chance To See ‘The Story’ at The National Theatre
The Story is a powerful new play debuting at The National Theatre – and we’d suggest snapping up tickets now before its too late. The story centres around four journalists racing to cover the murder of a white teacher in a Black neighbourhood, raising important questions around race and ethics. Not one to be missed, especially with tickets from as little as £25. Book your tickets on the National Theatre website.The Story at the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre runs until 24th October.
