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Now that we have just about survived January, a particularly brutal initiation into 2026, we must enter February with a fresh mindset, knowing that if we got through the previous month, this is a walk in the park, albeit a slightly chilly one. Following on from the good habits outlined in January, it is important not to lose momentum and to keep those fitness goals alive or continue exploring alternative activities in the city. This new month is, of course, the proprietor of the adored but also dreaded Valentine’s. However you plan to spend the evening, it is important to remember that it is about celebrating those you love, whether that be an utterly satisfying meal or a starlight movie showing, and no matter if they are a friend, family member, or partner. February also marks the Six Nations kick-off, a favourite in the sporting calendar and guaranteed to break some dry January extensions, especially if the Nyetimber Routemaster has anything to do with it. Therefore, give yourself a pat on the back, recharge those batteries, and discover our pick of the best things to do in London this month...
Barry's, Find Your Strength
Hopefully we’ve all stuck with those godforsaken New Year’s resolutions, but if your commitment is beginning to waver, Barry’s is launching its first challenge of the year, guaranteed to give you the strength to keep those good habits going. Find Your Strength tasks clients with taking multiple classes over 30 days, with gift cards and prizes awarded at each milestone, providing that extra push to stay committed. Known for its high-energy classes that alternate treadmill intervals with floor-based strength training, Barry’s delivers an efficient, full-body workout in around 50 minutes, leaving you both toned and tired. It’s more than a gym, having become a cult-favourite fitness experience that helped shape the modern boutique workout landscape. With its no-nonsense approach, Barry’s will push you towards your fitness goals, with a treat or two along the way.
When? From 26 January - 25 February
Six Nations
Everyone’s favourite excuse for a pint and a bit of camaraderie has returned once again, uniting the nation for the months of February and March. Everyone has their own ritual for the series, whether that’s all the bells and whistles of hospitality at the Allianz Stadium, lapping up dishes from Michelin-star chef Ollie Bridgwater; being deep in the stadium crowd, proudly supporting a vintage England shirt or two; settling in for a long afternoon at the local, where the smell of victory mingles with pork scratchings; or even perched on the edge of your sofa, where there’s no need for a tamped-down reaction. No matter your plan for the series, it’s always a welcome distraction after a tiresome January, so block out the calendar, iron that shirt, and let’s hope the Red and Whites bring it home.
When? 7th February, 14th February and 21st February
Nyetimber Bus, Allianz Stadium
If you’re one of the lucky few who’ve snagged a ticket to see England at one of their two home fixtures, why not show your appreciation and drink to them in a slightly more refined way this year? On 7 February and 21 February, the iconic Nyetimber Routemaster Bus will return to Six Nations action on home turf. As the Official Sparkling Wine Partner to England Rugby, Nyetimber will be serving its range of English sparkling wines by the glass and bottle in the British Airways Fan Village at the Allianz, both before and after the matches. For the game played by gentlemen, as Churchill once coined, we can think of no better way to toast the team than with a proudly British glass of bubbles.
When? Saturday 7th February & Saturday 21st February
Where? Allianz Stadium, 200 Whitton Rd, Twickenham TW2 7BA
LAVO at The BoTree
Is it truly a Sunday if you’re not sitting down to enjoy a roast with all the trimmings? However, with a tradition as steadfast as this, sometimes it’s nice to change things up, and LAVO offers the perfect answer to that craving. Launching its first-ever Sunday Roast, the restaurant adds its own personal twist by reimagining the British staple through an Italian lens, a crowd-pleaser without doubt. Bringing a taste of the Med to the city, you might kick things off with steak tartare blanketed with gorgonzola, or lean into Italian indulgence with half a dozen oysters doused in limoncello mignonette. The roasts are everything you want them to be, think pink, buttery sirloin or crispy, succulent chicken. Instead of a Yorkshire pudding, LAVO presents effortlessly light panini semidolci to soak up any leftover jus. February also sees the return of the infamous Red Velvet 20-Layer Cake, a beast of a dessert that would inspire envy in Bruce Bogtrotter, yet would be nothing short of sacrilege to skip.
When? From 1st of February
Where? LAVO, The BoTree, 30 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2DR
‘Weave The Earth’, By Bénédicte Vallet at Connolly
This February, the British heritage brand Connolly presents an exhibition of works by Bénédicte Vallet in its upstairs space, titled Weave The Earth, running until April 22nd. The French ceramicist creates pieces that move fluidly between sculpture and craft. In this series, Vallet observes signs of the living world and fixes them into matter, creating a dialogue between porcelain and natural plant fibres. Her work questions the limits of sculpture while reflecting on the fragile coexistence of human presence and nature. For the past few years, Connolly has displayed and sold works by Vallet; however, in 2026 the brand opens the year with a show wholly dedicated to her practice, celebrating her artistic style alongside its own craftsmanship.
Where? Connolly, 4 Clifford Street, London, W1S 2LG
When? 5th February until 22nd April 2026
Tulum Nights, Los Mochis
In these winter months, we can’t help but daydream about warmer weather, cocktail in hand, as a welcome distraction from our current environment. For those who can’t book a last-minute flight to Mexico, Los Mochis London City has endeavoured to offer the next best thing. Launching on Friday 6th February, Tulum Nights returns, inviting Londoners to their signature after-hours party and an opportunity to momentarily escape the winter blues and be transported to the vibrant energy of the Mexican coast. Perhaps not a long-term fix, but until we can get abroad, Los Mochis’ rooftop, nine floors up with skyline views, vibrant lighting, pulsing music and a plethora of captivating dancers, more than satisfies the craving. With Mexico as its birthplace, it is only fitting that Los Mochis partners with the king of the spirit, Patrón Tequila, to create a line-up of addictive cocktails including the Lychee Wasabi Margarita and Los Mochis Tommy’s. Expect sounds from resident DJ Kaveh, alongside monthly guest DJs, curating the perfect soundtrack to ring in the weekend for a dangerously good combination that may see you dragged out the door at 3am.
When? From Friday 6th February, every Friday 9:00pm- 03.00am
Where? Broadgate Circle, 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT
Romantic Film Screenings at JOIA
There’s nothing that tips the romance scale quite like a rooftop screening of a classic love story beneath a starry night sky. JOIA is well aware of this indisputable fact and welcomes the return of its evening screenings for Valentine’s, featuring three much-loved classics: Bridget Jones’s Diary, Dirty Dancing and The Notebook. Across three nights, guests can soak up panoramic views of the Power Station while feasting on JOIA’s love-inspired set menu, before heading up to the rooftop to cosy up under blankets with hot water bottles, popcorn in hand, and their favourite love stories playing on the big screen. For Valentine’s weekend, the renowned bar has also created special cocktails, including Head Over Heels, a mix of pisco, rosé, cava and lemon verbena foam, or the Galentine’s favourite Too Hot To Settle, made with hibiscus mezcal, lychee, peach and chilli. It’s the perfect evening treat to enjoy with the one you love, whether that’s a partner or your best friend. It’s all about spending quality time with those who mean the most.
Where? 15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8BJ
When? 12th, 13th and 14th of February
How much? From £80 per person
Valentines at Sale e Pepe
Whether you’re on board or not, there’s no denying that February is the month of love and the perfect opportunity to celebrate the one you hold most dearly. In a city brimming with culinary delights, choosing where to dine on the most romantic day of the year can feel daunting. Our minds often drift to Italy, synonymous with romance and a country where passion is their culture. However, if a plane ticket isn’t feasible, fear not: a staple of the Knightsbridge dining scene since 1974 is hosting its own Valentine’s soirée. Infamous for its timeless charm, impeccable service and an ambience that rivals any neighbourhood trattoria, your evening is in very good hands here. On the menu, you’ll find tried and tested classics of Tartare di Manzo with Wagyu beef and Raviolo Aperto ai Frutti di Mare. For the main course, make the impossible decision between Aragosta alla Catalana with lobster, heritage tomatoes and basil oil and a classic Tagliata di Manzo, or in the spirit of romance, share the lot. Conclude with the Cuore Sofice al Limone, and perhaps La Grande Bellezza, a special concoction of Rémy Martin VSOP, Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre, Henriot Rosé Champagne and raspberry, Sale e Pepe’s answer to a love potion. If that doesn’t work, there’s always the limoncello.
When? 13th to 15th February
Where? 9-15 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0HD
How much? £95 per person
London Fashion week
Now comfortably into the swing of 2026, London Fashion Week returns once again in various forms across the city, reminding us why London remains a leading innovator on the global fashion stage. As designers present their new collections for the upcoming season, the wider community comes together to support British fashion’s creativity, identity and innovation. Alongside the traditional programme of runway shows, LFW also hosts City-Wide Celebration events, including pop-up shops, workshops, panel talks and fashion installations. The week aims to foster collaboration and bring together fashion, culture and technology, offering the opportunity to discover everything that established and emerging talent has to offer.
When? 18th to 23rd of February
SACHI x Sayuri Tea
In the spirit of healthier choices, perhaps someone has suggested opting for matcha over coffee. However, it is often viewed in a one-dimensional way, rather than for the broader possibilities this ingredient allows. SACHI seeks to change this narrative through the creation of a matcha-led tasting menu, developed in partnership with ceremonial-grade matcha brand Sayuri Tea. With its smooth texture and a profile that combines sweet, floral, savoury and umami flavours, Sayuri Tea has found an alternative path as a perfect pairing for food. Head Chef Joonsu Park has worked closely with Sayuri to execute an innovative menu that celebrates the ingredient through dishes such as octopus karaage adorned with matcha honey sauce and dusted with matcha salt, salmon chazuke finished with a fragrant matcha broth, and a warm soufflé tart paired with matcha ice cream. Delicate and intentional, this collaboration invites diners to explore the possibilities of matcha while remaining true to SATCHI’s culinary style.
When? From 26th January
Where? SACHI, 19 Motcomb Street,SW1X 8LB
How much? £55 per person
Tracey Emin at the Tate
Art has always provoked fierce debate and disrupted convention, often inciting questions about what is deemed art. Few embody this challenge as powerfully as Tracey Emin, whose artistic career has remained deeply personal and raw, consistently holding a mirror up to society and its pitfalls. From the end of February, this landmark exhibition is in residence at Tate Modern, tracing 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking work and showcasing career-defining pieces alongside works never exhibited before. Painting, video, textiles, writing, sculpture and installation come together to reinforce Emin’s reputation for challenging boundaries, using the female form as a powerful vehicle through which to explore passion, pain and healing. Emin has long rejected any separation between the personal and the public, retaining an unapologetic self-expression that continues to shape and define British culture.
When? 27th February to 31st August 2026
Where? Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Chinese New Year at Yauatcha
2026 might have begun, but that doesn’t mean the New Year has passed us by. Chinese New Year is almost upon us, and the Year of the Horse deserves to be celebrated in style. If you’re looking for somewhere to ring it in, Yauatcha is the place to be. Its Soho and City branches are transformed with festive décor and traditional lion dances, filling each space with a sense of good fortune and great food through a specially curated menu featuring Yauatcha favourites, from steamed dim sum to signature claypot combinations. The restaurant has also partnered with Moët & Chandon to create the celebratory Golden Mare cocktail, made with Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Limited Red Edition NV, Volcan Blanco tequila, baijiu, rose and lemon, making it the perfect tipple to toast this stallion of a year. For a year predicted to bring personal freedom and self-expression, open the red envelope of luck and don’t let the New Year pass you by.
When? 17th February Yauatcha City and 21st February Yauatcha Soho
How much? £98 per person
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