From exciting new openings to product launches you’ll want to add to basket these are the fourteen things on The Sybarites radar in June.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every month.
Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this May.
International Sushi Day is happening June 18, and PIRAÑA is celebrating in the best way possible. The Mayfair eatery is offering a special menu from June 17-22, including a super premium tasting platter for two. Showcasing the team's ingenuity and skill, guests can expect to dine on seared otoro sashimi truffle & caviar, wagyu foie gras nigiri and crab leg tempura with kimchi mayo. This is a must-do for sushi lovers, so be sure to get your booking in early.
Reservations here.
House Party, the invite-only concept by Stormzy and Cream Group is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a month-long series of events. Taking place within the venue's expansive seven-floor Soho townhouse, celebrations will include live performances every Friday and Saturday at 10pm, a limited drop of new merch and even a lottery draw with parties up for grabs. It's set to be an epic month of festivities, so apply for an invitation and enjoy the action for yourself.
More details here.
Take your creativity to new heights with Battersea Power Station's Lift 109. On June 5 and 12, Londoners will be offered a rare chance to ride to the top and sketch the capital's iconic skyline, 109 metres above ground. Sessions are 45 minutes long and led by expert tutors from London Fine Art Studios, with all materials provided. This is the perfect activity for artists, culture lovers or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the city!
Tickets are limited and can be purchased here.
With the weather warming up, DELLI, the platform showcasing the best independent food and drink brands, is hosting a series of park pop-ups. Titled, 'Ban Boring Picnics' the brand's mission is to encourage shoppers to discover a delicious range of snacks and treats outside the norm. The brand will be handing out free picnic samples, refreshing tipples and a DELLI tote bag filled with small-batch snacks, condiments, and drinks. These are taking place on June 22 at Brockwell Park and June 28 at Victoria Park. Be sure to check it out!
Discover more here.
British electronic duo Maribou State have teamed up with celebrated London brewery Pressure Drop for a debut beer collaboration. The result is a pale ale with vibrant tropical aromas and citrusy notes of orange peel and grapefruit. This is also Pressure Drop's first artist collaboration, )which makes it extra special) so be sure to give it a try.
Purchase here.
LPM, the chic, French Riviera-inspired eatery Mayfair, is celebrating its 18th birthday in style. Come June 5, the venue will burst with birthday cheer, featuring music from the French Riviera’s favourite party band, The Troubadours. All guests dining there on the night will also receive a complimentary slice of Fraisier cake (a French classic) to mark the occasion. Raise a glass!
Toast to the start of summer at at Sky Garden’s Provence Wine Dinner on June 18. Held in an exclusive private dining room inside Fenchurch Restaurant, this intimate, 14 seater dinner will celebrate the best of Provence through a specially curated tasting menu. Guests will sip on exquisite rosés from some of the region’s most prestigious estates including Château d’Esclans and Château Minuty. Tickets are priced at £175pp which includes a glass of Whispering Angel on arrival, light canapés, followed by a five-course tasting menu expertly paired with Provence rosé wines.
Secure yours here.
Decimo at The Standard has launched a new chef dinner series which they're calling, La Mesa (translated to The Table). Celebrating one-night-only feasts with acclaimed chefs from the UK and around the world, each edition will bring a completely new, culinary spin. Guest chefs will work with Head Chef Paola Meléndez on an open-fire menu which blends different cultures and cooking styles. The launch dinner is taking place June 17 and features Susan Kim, founder of NYC’s Korean-American pop-up Doshi, and Songsoo Kim, Head of Sourcing and Development at London’s Super 8 group. They are presenting a collaborative menu between Korean and Mexican cuisine. Menu highlights include scallop and melon aguachile with jalapeño and red mullet a la talla with a range of sides including kimchi, salsa verde, pickles, masa tortillas and perilla leaves.
Tickets cost £80 and are available here.
The Lanesborough Club & Spa have announced a partnership with renowned aesthetic expert Dr. Galyna, whose pioneering menu of treatments combine advanced aesthetic technology with regenerative medicine. Bringing nearly 20 years of medical experience and a holistic approach to vitality, Dr. Galyna's facial and body treatments have been curated to support skin health, longevity and vitality. Her range of treatments are a must-do for anyone seeking non-invasive solutions with lasting results.
Book an appointment here.
Come June 16, Notting Hill will house a new French eatery in Chez Lui. As the first restaurant from La Bistrot Collection, a new concept by the team behind Bagatelle Restaurant Group, it's guaranteed to be a new hot spot. Offering a relaxed, neighbourhood bistro vibe, the venue will serve a menu featuring all the French classics, including beef tartare with chimichurri, a 72-hour roast chicken and a deliciously classic Tarte Tatin.
Discover more here.
From June 6-8, Battersea Power Station is hosting a weekend-long celebration of British and international wines. Known as 'The Wine Circuit,' the showcase will feature tastings, talks, food pairings, artisan markets and more. Better still, many of the Power Station's restaurants and bars are joining in the festivities, offering a few wine-themed menus of their own. With that in mind, it's the perfect day and night out.
Tickets are available here.
Following the success from Wednesday’s Domaine’s first Supper Club easier this year, the non-alcoholic wine brand is re-partnering with community kitchen Refettorio Felix for their second Surplus Supper Club. Taking place on June 25, this iteration will feature an Italian-inspired, three-course menu crafted from surplus food donated by The Felix Project, with unlimited Wednesday’s Domaine alcohol-free wines. This is a unique opportunity to support the important work of Refettorio Felix, with all proceeds from the evening being donated to the charity.
Tickets are £30pp and can be purchased here.
For one night only, Michelin starred chef Lee Wescott will head up the kitchen at Camden's favourite old-fashioned booze, The Dark Horse. Showcasing the best of British produce, his farm-to-table ethos shines through in his cooking techniques, with highlight dishes including torched line caught mackerel and frilled Herdwick lamb breast. Come June 12, the evening will see him serving up a 4-course meal for £55pp. The evening's music will be taken care of by Tape London, with a DJ spinning tunes all night long.
Tickets available here.
On June 19, JOIA will host its inaugural Chef’s Flaming Feast — a one night celebration of fiery flavours on its iconic rooftop in Battersea. Bringing together four of London's most renowned open-fire chefs, the event is a celebration of delicious, smoky flavours, with all dishes prepared on the Big Green Egg BBQ. JOIA’s Concept Chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa will be taking part, with other industry heavyweights including Jack Godik of Sucre and Luca Mastrantoni of Ekstedt at The Yard. Tickets are £50 which includes one dish from each chef (4 dishes in total).
Purchase yours here.
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