Somehow, we’ve now entered the third month of 2025, which will put us at the quarter mark of the year! Is time actually passing faster as of late, or does it just seem that way? Regardless, there’s plenty to look forward to in March, from art exhibitions to flower spotting and plenty of special days to commemorate. So, without further ado, here are some of the most marvellous ways to spend your days in March.
1. Catch the Kew Gardens Orchid Festival before it’s gone (ends March 2)
The Kew Gardens are a stunning London spot to visit any time of the year, but the annual orchid festival might just be the most stunning floral display in all of London. It’s an absolute must-visit and blows us away every year. Act fast to see it because it’s only around until March 2!
Read all about it here.
2. Celebrate St. David’s Day (March 1)
Whether you’re Welsh and living in London or just want to mark the ocassion, there’s plenty to do in London for St. David’s Day. You could do everything from daffodil-hunting to Welsh rugby-watching and checking out artistic marvels. Find our guide to wonderfully Welsh things to do in London to celebrate St. David’s Day here.
3. Get topsy-turvy at the Paradox Museum
Paradox Museum is a perception-challenging venue that flips your world upside down and turns your mind inside out. You may scoff, but the exhibits at this museum are truly mind-bending. The immersive exhibitions and photo ops will have viewers wondering ‘HOW did they do that?’ as they toy with your mind.
Find out more about Paradox Museum here.
4. Head to these restaurants for Iftar and Suhoor
If you’re commemorating Ramadan this year, you’ll want to know where to go for Iftar and Suhoor each day. Whether you’re looking for celebratory meals or street food bites, there are plenty of spots to choose from in London, such as:
🍽️ Ayam Zaman, Shepherd’s Bush
🍴 The Great Chase, Islington
🍽️ Chaiiwala, multiple locations
🍴 Berenjak, multiple locations
We put together a guide for Iftar and Suhoor last year, here, and we suspect many of the places will have similar offerings this year.
5. Honour the Windrush Generation at a new exhibition
A free immersive exhibition will open at Woolwich Works from March 4 – 16 to honour the Windrush generation with a series of events. The award-winning ‘Windrush Front Room Exhibition’ will transport visitors “straight into an African or Caribbean living room in the middle of the 20th century in London”. Throughout its time at Woolwich Works, the exhibition will host readings, book signings, a ‘House Party’, and more.
Find out more here.
6. Catch a boozy Austen adaptation
‘Plied and Prejudice’ is a rip-roaring theatrical adaptation of (you guessed it) Jane Austen’s iconic ‘Pride and Prejudice’. The show injects a healthy dose of gin and side-splitting theatrical chaos into the experience with five boozed-up actors playing 20 characters across the 120-minute show.
Find out more here.
7. Commemorate International Women’s Day (March 8)
International Women’s Day invites everyone around the world to “imagine a gender equal world”. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ due to the need for “increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.” Here are some of the International Women’s Day events taking place in London this March:
🖼️ Check out the pieces (from “an all-female identifying lineup”) available at the Art on a Postcard’s International Women’s Day Auction. (February 27 – March 13)
🤩 Shine a light on female empowerment at the AllBright Step Forward Summit (March 7)
🍽️ Female-owned Firebird is inviting female Head Chef Savannah Hagendijk, over from Amsterdam’s Restaurant de Kas, for an International Women’s Day edition of their ‘Firebird & Friends’ dinners. (March 8)
🍷 Taste your way through female-owned wines at a Women in Wine panel, hosted by Libby Brodie at Humble Grape. (March 11)
🖼️ Take in incredible artworks from female artists at the Affordable Art Fair Spring. (March 12-16)
🤩 View Glassed in Dreams, a new sculpture commission that celebrates female creative talent.
🧘♀️ Tune in and reconnect with your body at an Art of Self-Connection Workshop at agua Spa at Sea Containers London
🍕 Pizza restaurant Nipotina is launching ‘Pizza Della Donna’ for IWD, inviting “an impressive line-up of culinary talent… to offer their own unique take on a pizza, which guests will be able to try on the 3rd-9th March”.
8. Step on board the Titanic
Titanic: Echoes From The Past is a virtual-reality experience that invites you to discover what happened to the ill-fated ship. Along the way, you’ll learn about the real-life stories of the passengers, wander around an immersive recreation of the ship, and explore the fascinating vestiges of the wreckage.
Read more here.
9. Get lit-erary for World Book Day (March 6)
Our fair city has a pretty hefty literary pedigree and has inspired some of the world’s greatest authors. It’s no surprise, then that there are plenty of literary things to do to mark World Book Day! Here are some wonderful ways to enjoy a literary day in London:
📚 Hit up a gorgeous London bookshop.
📖 Explore London’s literary spots, from those frequented by the literati to places in classic novels.
📚 Head out on a literary walking tour through London’s literary past.
📖 Curl up with a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other at these library bars.
📚 Get out of town and experience the ‘World’s First Book Town’.
10. Leave London for the Wild West
Forget playing cowboy; how about dropping yourself into a truly immersive Wild West experience? Moonshine Saloon takes participants to a whole other time and place to rub shoulders with bootleggers, engage in some illicit alcohol smuggling, and generally get up to no good.
Read all about it here.
11. Explore the world of photography and video (March 8-11)
This March, a new event for London’s photographers, videographers, and content creators debuts at the Excel London. Running from March 8-11, The Photography & Video Show 2025 will treat ticket-holders to 500+ live demos, talks, and photo walks, plus the chance to get hands-on with (and buy) camera kit from over 250 brands. Amateur or pro, beginner or expert, this event offers a packed four days for anyone passionate about photography, or video and content creation.
Particularly exciting is the chance to create and have fun in the ‘Play’ themed Creator Playground, and an exhibition of never-before-seen photographs from the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Add to that a staggering list of guest speakers – such as fashion and beauty photographer Lindsay Adler, content creator Courtney Victoria, and up-and-coming film director Dan Thorburn – and you’ve got access to a wealth of creative inspiration and ideas.
You can find the full stage & theatre schedule here, and the speaker line-up here. Get 20% off standard advance entry tickets with SECRET20 – book tickets here.
12. Munch on some pancakes for Pancake Day (March 4)
Pancake Day (aka Shrove Tuesday) is coming up this March, and we’re readying ourselves to eat as many pancakes as possible. Here are some of the stacked delights we’ve got our eyes on:
🥞 Shoreditch’s Boundary has you sorted with 90 minutes of bottomless pancakes for just £12 per person – available all day on Pancake Day.
🤤 Mayfair’s Novikov is going savoury for Pancake Day with an elevated Peking Duck with pancakes and Caviar.
🥞 L’ETO Caffe is serving up classic Buttermilk Pancakes, or you can opt for the rich, velvety Ricotta Syrniki Pancakes.
🤤 Indulge in Michelin-Starred Pancakes with Pavyllon London’s signature fluffy Salted Maple Pancakes.
🥞 Spice up your Shrove Tuesday with a spice-infused savoury Indian pancake from Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea.
🤤 Marylebone’s Fischers invites you to have your pancakes your way with an interactive menu for Pancake Day.
🥞 Thai restaurant Farang is serving up Thai-Inspired banana and cinnamon pancakes.
🤤 Go retro at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill with the classic Crêpes Suzette, which are flambéed tableside.
Find even more delicious pancakes around London here.
13. Go underground at the London Transport Museum (March 7)
Image: @ltmuseum, via IG
This March, the London Transport Museum is inviting transport enthusiasts 18 years and over to join them after hours with a special ‘Going Underground’ event. Guests can check out a VR experience to experience life as a Tube driver, enjoy talks from experts, and more. Oh, and there are drinks – of course. What’s an after-hours museum visit without drinks?
Find out more and grab a ticket here.
14. Learn about audio inclusivity
Sownd Affects is a hearing wellness festival that will take over various venues around Hackney from March 3 – 9. Across a variety of events, the festival will demonstrate how audio inclusivity can benefit everyone and shine a spotlight on general hearing wellness.
Read all about it here.
15. Shove some pie in your gob during British Pie Week (March 3 – 9)
The humble pie gets a whole week of celebration in our fair country – and we’re sure not complaining. For British Pie Week, the following spots around London are serving up special creations that you won’t be able to get at any other time.
🥧 The Audley Pubis House’s Chef Jamie Shears has collaborated with Michelin-starred Alex Dilling on a limited-edition ‘posh pork pie’ – which costs £70(!).
😋 Seven Cubbit House pubs will each offer one of seven different pies from seven chefs across the seven days of British Pie Week. Find out more.
🥧 Boxcar Bar & Grill is serving up a Surf ‘n’ Turf Pie with slow-braised beef paired with fresh oysters. (Available March 4-8)
😋 The RAILS Restaurant in King’s Cross’ Great Northern Hotel is celebrating British Pie Week all March long with a menu of freshly crafted pies, each paired with a free craft beer.
🥧 Shoreditch’s Boundary Bar & Brasserie is serving up a special menu of sweet and savoury pies for British Pie Week – including a pie with champagne in it!
😋 The Pelican in Notting Hill is cooking up special pies with fillings such as Lobster & Monkfish, Venison, and Pumpkin.
🥧 The Holborn Dining Room at Rosewood London is paying tribute to the classic Pie, Mash, and Liquor, with upmarket takes on the dish.
16. Cheer on your country at the last of the Six Nations fixtures
By the time March comes around, there are only a handful of weeks left to cheer your country on to victory in the Six Nations tournament. Obviously, you need to figure out where you’ll be watching! Fortunately, we’ve done the work for you and rounded up the best places to catch all the Six Nations action in March. Check them out here.
17. Brave a new horror-themed watching bar
If you’re sick of watching sporting fixtures in typical pubs and generic sports bars, we’ve got just the spot for you. BLOODsports comes from the team behind MEATliquor and is here to inject some frightful fun into your nights. They’ve got everything from karaoke to arcade games, a Psycho-inspired photo booth and a retro Americana menu. Oh, and in between sports matches, they even show horror movies on the screens.
Find out more here.
18. Celebrate the Festival of Colours at the House of Holi pop-up (March 8-16)
Cinnamon Kitchen is bringing back its ever-popular House of Holi this March. The technicolour party pod will return to Cinnamon Kitchen City on Devonshire Square, allowing participants to enjoy some “exhilarating paint-pelting fun to celebrate the Indian festival of colour, love and positivity.”
Find out more and grab tickets here.
19. Marvel at ‘Art After Dark’ (March 6-8)
A trail of art inspired by space exploration will pop up in the West End this March, featuring everything from glowing moon rocks to audio broadcasts of sounds from the moon. There will even be state-of-the-art telescopes available for the public to do some stargazing.
Find out more here.
20. Check out some art at these London exhibitions
London is home to some truly spectacular art galleries and museums. So, naturally, there are always new exhibitions to check out – or to make a last-minute dash to see before it’s gone! Take in some culture at these exhibitions in London this March:
EXHIBITIONS OPENING IN MARCH
🧡 The Rock & Roll Public Library – An Experiential Exhibition (March 1 – 16): Farsight Gallery – “the most comprehensive and in-depth exhibition of the RRPL… showcasing previously unseen material and artefacts… [as selected] by Mick Jones and the RRPL team”.
🩷 Peter Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever (March 7 – June 15): The Photographers’ Gallery – “one of the leading early colour photographers of the 20th century.”
💛 Anssi Kasitonni: Gentle Means And Easy Tasks (March 7 – April 26): Beaconsfield – films and sculptures from the award-winning self-styled “country cousin of Jeff Koons”.
💜 TRANSCESTRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology (March 11 – May 11): Lethaby Gallery – a showcase of “1,000 personal artefacts donated by more than 1,000 members of the community, amplifying underrepresented, and often forgotten, stories from the trans community”.
❤️ Shape Shift: Reflections on Art in Mental Health Settings (March 13 – 25): The Fitzrovia Chapel – reimagines hospital environments by “bringing creativity, colour and kindness to mental health hospitals”
🩵 Art Space Art Fair (March 14 – 18 & March 21 – 25): Dockside Vaults – a free-to-visit travelling showcase of international art and artists that puts the power back in the hands of the artists themselves.
🤍 Louise Howard: In Catfood and Wine (March 28 – April 2): 144 Kensington Church St – paintings that blend abstract and realism to tell “the story of life as an artist during the COVID-19 period”.
EXHIBITIONS CLOSING IN MARCH
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🤎 Mire Lee: Open Wound (Ends March 16): Tate Modern – an installation in the Turbine Hall of “striking hanging sculptures and epic mechanical installations”.
💙 Picasso: printmaker (Ends March 30, 2025): The British Museum – a career-spanning exploration of Picasso’s lesser-known printmaking output. He made over 2,400 prints in his life.
Don’t miss our guides to free exhibitions in London and photography exhibitions.
21. Explore a thrilling indoor amusement park
Over in Camden, you’ll find Babylon Park, a space-themed indoor amusement park that’s sure to thrill the whole family. With rides, arcade games, soft play, and more, it’s a proper intergalactic playground. Plus, thanks to new unlimited tickets, you can explore absolutely everything the venue has to offer.
Read all about it here.
22. Challenge your friends to arcade games
London’s beloved chain of retro arcades, Four Quarters, is opening a new location in Southwark Quarter, right next to London Bridge, on March 4. Head down to enjoy over 25 original arcade machines, vintage and contemporary gaming consoles, delicious beers and cocktails, and scrummy street food.
Find out more about Four Quarters here.
23. Wander around the city’s largest (and newest) sculpture park
An enormous free-to-visit sculpture park will return to London for its fourth year this winter. The Winter Sculpture Garden will take over a disused golf course in ssoutheastLondon, showing all manner of experimental contemporary art in a gorgeous outdoor setting. The sculptural showcase will run from March 2 – April 26 and will stretch across 6.5 acres of grassland along the Thames.
Read more here.
24. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)
We Londoners love any excuse to party – so of course we’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day this March. Fortunately, London is full of charming Irish pubs and special events to commemorate the ocassion. Here are a few picks for celebrating in our capital
🍀 Don’t miss the St Patrick’s Day parade.
🍨 Try out the limited-edition Marmite & Guinness Liquid Nitro Icecream – exclusively available at Chin Chin’s Soho location.
🍻 Visit one of London’s favourite Irish pubs.
🎉 Enjoy an epic St. Patrick’s party at Big Penny Social.
🍸 Treat yourself to a Tayto Martini at Dickie’s Bar.
🍺 Try out Ireland’s beloved ‘Spice Bag‘ at 40FT Brewery.
Read more here.
25. Celebrate the music of film, TV, and games (March 19-26)
This March will see our city play host to the inaugural London Soundtrack Festival in association with BFI. The festival will feature all manner of events across some of London’s leading venues, such as BFI IMAX, The Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, The Roundhouse, and Alexandra Palace. These will range from live orchestral performances to film screenings, unique collaborations, talks and discussions, and more. And they will encompass all manner of titles, from The Lord of the Rings to James Bond, Pride and Prejudice, Star Wars, Call of Duty, and much more.
Find out more here.
26. Delight your senses at a candlelight concert
Picture the scene: you’re surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles in a stunning London church. A string quartet is playing stunning renditions of some of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Sounds like bliss, right? Well, that’s exactly what awaits you at these stunning Candlelight Concerts this March.
🕯️ Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings (March 6, 8, 20, 27)
✨ Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay (March 7 & 22)
🕯️ Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works (March 7 & 22)
✨ Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele (March 15)
🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen (March 21)
✨ Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi (March 21)
🕯️ Candlelight: Bowie to Pink Floyd – Rock Ballads Tribute (March 22)
Find even more Candlelight Concerts in London here.
27. Catch a show on the West End
Broadway may pretend it’s the home of live entertainment, but we know that nothing beats a play on the West End. And no, we’re not biased – it’s just the truth! To prove our point, why not go check out these West End productions this March?
NEW OPENINGS
🌩️ Weather Girl (March 5 – April 5): Soho Theatre – a weather girl gives bulletins on our dying planet before finding what might be the solution to it all.
💍 Farewell Mister Haffmann (March 5 – April 12): Park Theatre – the hugely successful French play, set in 1942 in Nazi-occupied Paris, has its London premiere.
👻 My Neighbour Totoro (Opens March 8): Gillian Lynne Theatre – the sell-out stage adaptation of the beloved film returns to London.
🎥 Retrograde (March 8 – June 15): Apollo Theatre – ” a young Sidney Poitier prepares to sign a career-defining Hollywood contract that could make him a star”
⚽ Dear England (March 10 – May 24): Olivier Theatre – “a fictionalised account of the struggles and successes of England’s football teams”.
🧛 Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors (March 8 – May 3): Menier Chocolate Factory – a camp and comic gender-bending reimagining of Bram Stoker’s story.
🎸 Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll (March 20 – April 19): Southwark Playhouse Borough – the story of Wilko Johnson, rock star and founder of the legendary band Dr Feelgood.
💞 F**king Men (March 22 – May 4): Waterloo East Theatre – 10 gay men explore monogamy in this modern adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde.
🎶 Stiletto (March 24 – June 14): Charing Cross Theatre – a new musical set in Venice during the peak of opera rock stardom.
🗡️ Murder, She Didn’t Write (March 24 – May 19): Duchess Theatre – an improvised murder mystery.
🕵️ Manhunt (March 28 – May 3): Royal Court – “the biggest manhunt in UK history” in the wake of Raoul Moat’s 2010 release from Durham Prison.
ENDING SOON
🪖 Birdsong (Ends March 8): Alexandra Palace – “one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.”
🏠 A Knock On The Roof (Ends March 8): Royal Court – Mariam rehearses evacuating from her house in this play about obsession, survival and everyday life in Gaza,
🤖 More Life (Ends March 8): Royal Court – a sci-fi gothic horror set in the year 2075; “Bridget wakes up in a synthetic body that isn’t her own after dying in a car accident.”
🧑💻 East is South (Ends March 15): Hampstead Theatre – an AI programme approaches consciousness, but poses a threat to humanity.
📷 Mrs President (Ends March 16): Charing Cross Theatre – the story of history’s misunderstood First Lady, Mary Lincoln.
✍️ Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew (Ends March 22): Bush Theatre – 19-year-old Pip attempts to unravel the mysteries of the past after finding a diary in the pocket of an old jacket in the attic.
😂 The Last Laugh (Ends March 22): Noël Coward Theatre – a tribute to Britain’s most iconic comedy legends.
🚽 Stalled (Ends March 23): King’s Head Theatre – “a new musical about mothers, daughters, and moving on” as they navigate modern life – from the ladies’ room.
👑 Macbeth (Ends March 29): Lyric Hammersmith – a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic “that speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now”.
✂️ SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented (Ends March 29): Southwark Playhouse Elephant – a raucous musical parody tribute to the iconic Tim Burton character; produced by Michelle Visage and *NSYNC’s Lance Bass.
For more shows, check out our guide to musicals in London.
28. Attend a concert for a cause
On March 17, over 70 doctors will come together to perform a classical concert in aid of Freedom from Torture. The talented doctors (don’t worry, they do all know how to play their instruments! Very well!) form The Doctors’ Orchestra, and this is their 15th concert in support of Freedom from Torture. Pieces will include works by Berlioz, Schumann, and Sibelius.
Find out more and grab tickets here.
29. Sip on limited-edition margaritas
The Mandrake has launched a special ‘Margarita Month’ menu of three special margaritas, each of which comes with a carefully crafted taco pairing. Drinks include the vanilla- and rose-infused Himalaya, the zesty Sea of Light with cardamom and orange, and the spicy Morita. Try them out before they’re gone. Available until March 22.
📍 20-21 Newman Street, W1T 1PG. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road.
30. See some of music’s biggest names perform for charity (March 24 – 30)
Every year (since 2000!), the Teenage Cancer Trust hosts a week of star-studded gigs at the Royal Albert Hall to raise money for the charity. This year’s performances run the gamut from The Who to The Corrs, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, and more. There will also be a night of comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan.
Find out more here.
31. Head-bang the night away at a top London gig
Image: @officialjackwhite, via IG
London’s music scene is world-renowned, and every month of the year you can bet some spectacular gigs will take place at our esteemed venues. Here is a sample of what London’s live music scene has to offer this March:
🎸 Jack White (February 28 – March 1) – Troxy
🎶 Lola Young (March 3) – O2 Forum Kentish Town
🎧 Toro y Moi (March 5) – KOKO
🎙️Annie Lennox (March 6) – Royal Albert Hall
🎶 Gracie Abrams (March 6) – The O2
💋 Sabrina Carpenter (March 8-9) – The O2
🎙️ Michael Kiwanuka (March 10) – Eventim Apollo
🎶 Clairo (March 13-14) – Eventim Apollo
🤘 Descendents (March 15) – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
🎸 Limp Bizkit (March 16) – OVO Arena
🤠 Shaboozey (March 19) – KOKO
🎶 Rebecca Black (March 20) – HERE at Outernet
📻 Rizzle Kicks (March 22) – O2 Forum Kentish Town
🎸 The Darkness (March 29) – OVO Arena
Head here for even more gigs and tours to check out in 2025.
32. Have a ball at this new playground for adults
Adding to London’s roster of activity bars and ‘adult playgrounds’ is a fun new opening in the middle of the city. Bat & Ball brings “high-energy games, great food, and fun to the heart of Covent Garden this March.” Across the venue’s 12,000 square feet, guests can expect everything from ping pong (and beer pong) to interactive darts, neon-lit crazy golf, karaoke rooms, live DJ nights, sports viewings, and more.
Find out more and book here.
33. Chow down on a limited-time meal
London’s reputation as a foodie haven isn’t just due to its wealth of incredible restaurants and food markets. It’s also because of the many special limited-edition meals you can enjoy – from collaborations to special menus and beyond. Check out these special dining experiences this March:
🎉 Celebrate Mardi Gras at Oriole on March 1 with live music, limited edition cocktails, and seafood po’boys for one day only.
🍷Dalloway Terrace is hosting a ‘wine makers dinner‘ with Mark and Sarah Driver from Rathfinny Estate on March 4, with five courses and five paired wines.
🤤 On March 5, Kerth Gumbs of Fenchurch Restaurant and Thomas Lemercier, Head Chef of La Bibliothèque, will cook up a six-course tasting menu of French-Asian-Caribbean food.
🍌 Pastaio is finishing its tiramisu collaboration series with a Banana Pudding Tiramisu.
🔥 British Caribbean chef Andi Oliver is hosting a special Indo-Caribbean supper club with Head Chef Avi from Pahli Hill for one night only on March 6.
🥟 Eat Momo is hosting a ‘Momo Party‘ with Ana da Costa on March 18.
🐟 Bar Douro is inviting André Cruz of Feitoria into the kitchen on March 18 for a one-off Guest Chef Series dinner.
🕺 Food Historian Eleanor Barnett and Executive Chef Joe Fox are hosting a ‘Dining Through The Decades‘ meal on March 20 at Number Sixteen Hotel, with a 70s-inspired menu.
🍋 Saison by Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO is serving a celebratory citrus-forward menu as part of its Citrus Festival until March 23.
🥃 On March 25, ROKA Canary Wharf will launch their Hanyu ROKA x Chichibu whisky with a dinner and tasting where guests will get their own bottle of the whisky.
🥟 Try a Vulvanada, a vagina-shaped empanada that is the result of a collaboration between De Nadas and The Vagina Museum. (Available March 6-31)
🍜 Bone Daddies has collaborated with Zana Millen of Passa Passa London for a limited-edition Jerk Duck Tantanmen – available until March 31.
🌿 On March 31, Jack Ponting will host his Springtide Obsession supper club at The Jolly Gardeners Pub with a celebration of new season lamb and seasonal ingredients.
🥩 This March, The Butcher’s Tap and Grill Chelsea from Tom Kerridge will spotlight Blythorugh pork through special dishes as part of the monthly Beast Club.
34. Try out a new opening
In a city like London, new restaurants and bars are always opening up. Here are some new openings to check out this March:
🍣 Luna Omakase is a 12-seat restaurant from the team behind Los Mochis and Juno Omakase that will open this March.
🍲 Kricket is opening its newest location in Shoreditch this March with a new all-day Kafé concept.
🍝 Osteria Angelina, a pasta and grill restaurant inspired by Japanese and Italian cuisine, will open in March.
🍷 A new wine bar and restaurant, Templar, will open on March 1, from the team behind Darkhorse, with “a menu of Italian-leaning sharing plates”.
🍸 Cav is a new bar set to open in Bethnal Green in March, from the team behind the likes of Dram, Half Cut, and Oranj.
🍷 Tasca will be a year-long kitchen residency at Cav, kicking off on March 1, with food and drink “inspired by the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain.”
🍝 Officina 00 will open a new restaurant in Covent Garden on March 11, with a new ‘Nonna’s Pizza’ on the menu.
🍸 The highly anticipated CINCO Agave Cocktail Bar will open on March 5 with a curated menu of Mexican spirits, tasting flights, and small plates.
🍽️ Tatar Bunar will bring traditional Ukrainian recipes to London when it opens on March 29.
See even more new openings here.
35. Grab a discount
While London may have a reputation for being an expensive place to shop, there are always deals for those able to sniff them out. Check out these events for impressive discounts this March:
👕 Lucy & Yak’s infamous (Im)perfect Yaks Sale Event returns to London on March 6-9. Head on down to Copeland Park Peckham to score some perfectly (im)perfect garms from the beloved brand.
👖 Beyond Retro is here to save your wardrobe with its Super Saver Sale from February 27 – March 9. Head to their Dalston store for daily price slashes, flash sales, and restocks on thousands of vintage items.
36. Sip on some bubbly (March 28-29)
The Bubbly Show by Searcys is a two-day celebration of Champagne and English Sparkling Wine that is back for its third year running. Guests can explore an incredible selection of champagnes and sparkling wines in the stunning environs of a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse. Sounds like a bubbly great time.
Grab your ticket here.
37. Discuss women in crime… fiction (March 28-29)
The British Library will host the inaugural edition of Deadly: the festival of women writing crime this March. Across the festival’s two days, there will be book launches, discussions, workshops, author spotlights, and even sleuthing competitions. While you’re there, you can also buy signed copies of books, “alongside the revered Crime Classics series of British detective stories from the Golden Age of crime writing.”
Grab an in-person or online ticket here.
38. Celebrate the maternal figure in your life (March 30)
Did you remember that Mother’s Day is coming up in March? Well, if you’ve been caught out and need a way to celebrate the maternal figure in your life, then fret not. There are plenty of ways to celebrate – from afternoon teas to Sunday roasts, special restaurants, and more. At the very least, buy some flowers! (And make sure you mark the date on your calendar…)
39. Treat yourself to an exciting new afternoon tea
The Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge is partnering with London baking legend Lily Jones (aka Lily Vanilli) to launch a new Aperi-tea concept, London by Lily Vanilli. Reinventing the traditional English afternoon tea, guests will be treated to a seasonally changing menu of “divine cakes, decadent bakes and moreish savoury bites, all paired with mini cocktails”.
Available Friday to Saturday, with reservations from 2-7pm. Launches March 27. Book here.
40. Welcome the glorious arrival of British Summer Time (March 30)
In February, we were treated to the first 5pm sunset of the year as the days slowly (soooo slowly) started to get longer. And then, in March we’ll have the first 6pm sunset of the year, on March 12. But it all changes on March 30. That’s when British Summer Time kicks in and it all starts to feel rather sunny and wonderful. The clocks will change, and the sun will set after 7:30pm on the final day of March. That means it’s basically summer – right?!
And keep exploring this fantastic city…
It’s impossible to cover every single thing that this city has to offer – though we do try our darndest. Here are a few more that we think are worth shouting about to enjoy in March:
🍫 A Flagship Lindt Store With The UK’s Largest Lindor Pick-And-Mix Is Coming To London
☕ This Adorable Coffee Shop In Soho Is Connected To A Church – And It Boasts Its Own Private Garden
🥵 These Historic Community Baths In Hackney Are Perfect For A Sauna Session Or Cold Plunge
🌞 You Can Stare Directly Into This Giant Floating Sun That’s Landed In London
🍺 This Riverside Pub Is One Of The Oldest In London – And It’s Owned By A Famous Actor
🔥 Did You Know That There’s A Fiery Thai Restaurant Hidden In Bridget Jones’ Living Room?
🖼️ These LGBTQIA+ Tours Allow You To Explore The Queer History Found In London’s Most Popular Museums
🍸 This Secret Cocktail Bar Is Hidden Underneath A North London Barbershop
🥪 These Cult-Favourite Sandwich Slingers Have Opened Up A Sandwich Shop And Bar In South London
🤩 This New London Restaurant Serves Up Bottomless Lasagna And Lasagna Sandwiches
🎤 There’s A New Bar In Soho Where You Can Sing West End Show Tunes Around A Piano
🫖 This Afternoon Tea Of London Landmarks Lets You Eat Your Way Through The City
🍽️ This Cosy London Restaurant Makes You Feel Like You’re Dining Inside A Magical Cave
🥩 This Nordic Steakhouse Serves Up A Sunday Roast With Never-Ending Bottomless Steak
😋 Dove – Jackson Boxer’s Newest Notting Hill Gem Delivers Big Flavours In An Effortlessly Cool Setting
🍺 London’s Largest Irish Pub Is A Labyrinth Of Charm – Featuring A Real Tree From Ireland
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