Not quick enough to get yourself a space on a plane heading to Ibiza this summer? Don’t panic – there’s plenty happening in the capital to keep social butterflies busy this month. And, with the sunshine promising a tentative return, there’s never been a better time to get out and enjoy the best that London has to offer. From events and pop-ups, to new openings and festivals, here are the best things to do in London in July 2026.

The supper club: Sipper Club by Sipsmith

Can’t get enough of Sipsmith? You’re invited to the launch of its new Sipper Club: a new, ever-evolving experience hosted after hours at its Chiswick distillery. For the first time on 29 July 2026, lucky guests will be greeted by the brand’s iconic gin bus which will serve a bespoke welcome cocktail, before the distillery’s copper stills are revealed as the backdrop for an elegantly set dinner table. Here, Rome-born and 2026 MasterChef contestant Giuseppe Trezza will serve a bespoke three-course menu inspired by Sipsmith and will be paired with a perfectly-matched cocktail. Priced at £90pp, the evening culminates with a hands-on cocktail-making moment, allowing guests to get a feel for the craft behind their glass, as well as a curated Sipsmith gift bag to take home. With the second Sipper Club set to take place in August, this is definitely one of the coolest events of the summer. 

Sipper Club will take place on 29 July 2026 at Sipsmith Distillery, 83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, W4 2LJ, visit sipsmith.com 

The exclusive events: Wimbledon and F1 experiences with American Express

Heading to Wimbledon this year? American Express, the official payment partner of The Championships, is bringing an array of interactive experiences, cardmember exclusives and events beyond the grounds for all to get in on the tennis action this year. Those lucky enough to nab tickets can head to the grounds’ fan zones, including Dash to the Match – a digital game where you can navigate Wimbledon like a pro, while dodging obstacles and collecting souvenirs – the free postcard pop-up, From Wimbledon with Love, and the tennis ball customisation station, to name a few. Cardmembers are also in luck, with access to the Amex Lounges between Courts 3 and 12, and the Amex Pavilion Upper Deck – a rooftop viewing platform which boasts views of the grounds and the best spot to see the large screen on the Hill while enjoying a drink. 

That doesn’t mean those who aren’t in the grounds will miss out on all the fun. Dedicated fans in the queue will be thoroughly entertained capturing a quintessential Wimbledon photo at the ‘chair of champions’, and can also visit the Amex Queue Village Kiosk to enter the draw for a chance to win two pairs of Centre Court tickets daily. Beyond SW19, visit Battersea Power Station to watch live matches on American Express’ big screens throughout the duration of the tournament. 

More of a petrolhead than a tennis fanatic? American Express is also returning to Silverstone at the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026, bringing its biggest-ever two-storey Silverstone fan experience to thousands of racegoers. The Amex Racing Club will span the ground-floor Fan Circuit – challenging fans to uncover their unique race day skills using an F1-inspired steering wheel – and The Pit Stop which will dish out complimentary stylish bandana, sun cream or hand sanitiser. Upstairs at the Amex Recovery Room, exclusively for cardmembers and one guest, enjoy The Refuel Bar with Gatorade, the Refresh Bar for hair and make-up top-ups, and The Helmet Wall – a specially curated photo opportunity for a unique hard copy keepsake. Beyond the club, the Amex Trackside Lounge is a seated grandstand boasting impressive views of the circuit on the Wellington Straight – one of the main sections of the track for overtaking. 

Visit americanexpress.com 

The cricket: England Women v India Women at Lord’s

The Home of Cricket prepares for a landmark moment in sporting history as England and India contest the first-ever Women’s Rothesay Test Match at Lord’s from 10-13 July 2026. The four-day fixture marks a landmark moment not only for Lord’s but for the game as a whole, as it’s the first women’s Test match ever staged at the iconic venue. Lord’s has played an important role in the development of women’s cricket, hosting England Women internationals, World Cup finals and record-breaking crowds in recent years. However, July will mark the first time international women’s red-ball cricket has been played at the ground, creating a moment that players, supporters and the wider sport will remember for generations. With more than 23,000 tickets already sold, setting a new UK women’s Test match attendance record, get yours now before it’s too late. 

Visit lords.org 

The spa: The Spa at The Landmark

Opening on 8 July, The Spa at The Landmark is promising to set the standards for luxury wellness in the capital, combining a refined thermal experience with advanced treatments and contemporary design. Designed by award-winning architecture studio, Alex Kravetz Design (AKD), the space features muted organic tones, natural materials and ambient soft-glow lighting creating a sense of quiet immersion from the moment of arrival. Inside, discover the sophisticated thermal suite, a 34°C vitality pool, an aromatic steam room, Finnish sauna, ice fountain, heated marble loungers and multi-sensory experience showers. 

Extending the experience further, a series of day packages invite guests to tailor their time, from a focused two-hour thermal journey with dedicated relaxation to more immersive spa rituals combining treatments, dining and extended hotel access. Three world-class brand partners – QMS Medicosmetics, Ashmira Botanica and Oskia – will deliver high performance facials, meridian-based massages, and nutrient-rich, biotechnological skincare. Plus, there’s even a collection of family and junior treatments; highlights include Counting Sheep, a soothing, sleep-inducing journey for parent and child complete with gentle facial and scalp massages alongside targeted treatments for teenage skin.

The Spa at The Landmark London opens on 8 July 2026 at 222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ, visit landmarklondon.co.uk 

The restaurants: The Secret Garden at The Ritz, Miokuru and Bar Blondie

The Secret Garden at The Ritz

Now open at The Ritz is The Secret Garden: a quintessentially English al fresco terrace that promises to be summer’s most sought-after spot. Designed by Marcus Barnett Studio and David Collins Studio, the secluded oasis is accessible through the hotel’s Arlington Street entrance, inviting guests to soak up the summer season just moments from Piccadilly. Open daily (weather permitting), expect a menu of small plates such as Dorset crab brioche roll, red mullet with ratatouille and bouillabaisse, and The Ritz vanilla trifle alongside champagnes, wines and live entertainment. To complement the food, a collection of botanical cocktails has been whipped up by The Ritz’s world-class mixologists, ranging from the Meloncello Liquor to the Mango Highball. 

British-born, Japanese-inspired, Miokuru is set to put a fresh spin on London’s counter dining scene when it opens on 13 July on Warwick Street. Bringing fast-paced, flavour-packed hand rolls, seafood and Tokyo energy to Soho, the 20-seat spot will champion the best of UK produce to form dishes of seared chalkstream trout sashimi, and cornish white crab with wild garlic mayo rolls. Wash it all down with a premium London-brewed sake and a selection of Japanese-inspired serves, including the Mezcal Miso Margarita. 

Bar Blondie – the new wine bar and restaurant by award-winning sommelier Alexandra Price and founder of Silver Tree Restaurants Elliot Milne – officially opens on 14 July in Queen’s Park. Located in a converted stable on Lonsdale Road mews, this space will channel the laidback charm of southern European wine bar culture to bring together unique wines, ingredient-led cooking, art and music. Head chef Alastair Walling and executive chef Alexander Busca will prepare plates designed for sharing, including crostini with bluefin tuna and stracciatella pugliese; Maldon oysters with champagne mignonette and agnolotti del plin with slow cooked lamb genovese. The wine list is no less impressive, curated by Price to include 200 bottles that bridge the gap between classic old world estates and new age, independent producers.

The Secret Garden at The Ritz is now open at 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR, visit theritzlondon.com; Miokuru will open on 13 July 2026 at 7-8 Warwick Street, W1B 5LU, visit miokuru.co.uk ; Bar Blondie will open on 14 July 2026 at 19-21 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RA, visit barblondie.co.uk 

The shopping: The Macallan at Harrods, and Dyson Beauty Lab

The Macallan has unveiled its first UK domestic boutique at Harrods, home to one of the most extensive ranges of the world’s most valuable single malt scotch whisky available outside The Macallan Estate in Speyside. Inside, the boutique, which transforms the space formerly occupied by the Baccarat Bar, features artwork by acclaimed designer David Carson and pop artist Sir Peter Blake, and was designed in collaboration with internationally award‑winning architect Jamie Fobert to bring The Macallan’s retail concept, Nurtured by Nature, to life. To complement the extensive product offering, a sampling bar will help you narrow down the perfect bottle, while a personalisation and gifting station allows guests to have their bottle purchase engraved with a name, date or inscription of choice and beautifully gift-wrapped.  

This summer, the Dyson Beauty Lab at the Oxford Street flagship has undergone a major refresh, now offering an expanded range of styling services, increased availability with expert stylists, and more opportunities to experience Dyson’s award-winning haircare technology before purchasing. Whether heading out for dinner, attending an event or simply indulging in self-care, the Dyson Beauty Lab is on hand for all your haircare needs, boasting a varied styling menu while also offering expert tips and techniques to recreate the styles at home using Dyson’s industry-leading tools. Short on time? Opt for a quick dry styling appointment. Prefer the full experience? Sit back and relax with a complete wet-to-dry session, powered by Dyson technology and its Chitosan range, with both services delivering polished results without extreme heat.

From sleek, smooth finishes to bouncy blow-dries, each appointment is fully bespoke, designed around individual hair types, textures and styling preferences. Using Dyson’s latest innovations – including the Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer, the Dyson Airstrait and the new Dyson Airwrap Coanda 2x multi-styler and dryer – stylists create long-lasting looks while prioritising hair health. Each styling appointment is priced at £55 and is fully redeemable against the purchase of a Dyson haircare machine made on the same day.

The Macallan boutique is now open at Harrods at 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, visit themacallan.com; Dyson Beauty Lab is now open at 447 Oxford Street, W1C 2PR, dyson.co.uk

The pop-up: Cham’Pong at The Goring 

From 17 July, The Goring invites Londoners to step into its garden as it launches Cham’Pong – a champagne-fuelled ping pong pop-up celebrating 100 years of the universally adored sport. As a ping pong table takes centre stage in the hotel’s private garden for a month, guests can purchase a bottle of Bollinger champagne and take to the garden for The Goring’s very own twist on beer pong. Bouncing the balls into coupes by hand or using a bat, Cham’Pong is a game where the stakes are high, and the rules are refreshingly loose. Whether played one-on-one or in teams, matches are designed to bring guests together, with impromptu tournaments encouraged as the day unfolds. Book your spot now before it’s too late. 

Cham’Pong at The Goring will open on 17 July 2026 at 15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, visit thegoring.com 

The experience: Fortnum’s on Thames

This summer, Fortnum and Mason will picnic where it has never picnicked before – on the waters of the iconic River Thames. Launching for the first time ever this summer, Fortnum’s on Thames invites guests to step aboard a beautifully restored vintage boat for a two-hour private experience through the scenic stretches of Henley-on-Thames during the Henley Royal Regatta (until 5 July) and Henley Festival from 8-12 July. The exclusive experience is hosted aboard Christobel, and sees a charming vintage vessel dressed in Fortnum’s iconic azure blue and adorned with bespoke stripes by design house Colours of Arley. 

Private charters are available for groups of four, six or eight guests, and will include one of Fortnum’s signature fresh food picnics presented in a keepsake picnic bag, all served by the famous Fortnum’s Red Coats. Priced from £1,000 per charter, each picnic includes al fresco dishes such as smoked trout with black garlic crème fraiche, coronation cauliflower tacos, and elderflower jelly with fresh berries, complemented by Fortnum’s brut réserve champagne or English sparkling rosé. For bookings and enquiries, contact the Fortnum’s concierge team at [email protected] or call 0207 465 8668. 

Visit fortnumandmason.com 

The exhibition: House of Dreamers

Following its success in Milan, Madrid, Rome, and Paris – which attracted more than two million visitors across Europe – House of Dreamers is now open at Immerse Ldn at Excel Waterfront. This immersive exhibition has been designed by Elena and Giulia Sella for all ages, aiming to inspire and celebrate the power of dreams through 16 interactive installations. Among the exhibition’s most special spaces is Change Perspective – a fully upside-down apartment encouraging guests to see things from a different point of view – while in Never Give Up, visitors can literally punch through fears and insecurities while immersing themselves in a burst of energy, grit, and motivation. Sounds like a great day out to us… 

House of Dreamers is now open at Immerse Ldn, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL, visit houseofdreamers.com 

The festival: London Craft Beer Festival

London Craft Beer Festival returns this summer on 17 and 18 July for its biggest and best event yet. Having moved to a new location in Bermondsey’s Southwark Park, the annual festival has been curated by Greg Wells and Dan Sylvester, founders of We Are Beer, to showcase more than 150 breweries from the UK and around the world. Promising to serve up to 800 different beers, expect local London breweries such as Deya, Verdant and Tiny Rebel, alongside a strong international list including Uno Mas from Ukraine and Copenhagen’s WarPigs. New for 2026 is the Wet Led space dedicated to other craft drinks such as Ojo de Tigre mezcal, Nc’nean whisky, and cider from The Newt in Somerset. And, to help soak up the beer, there will be a knock-out street food line-up including Tacos Padre, From the Ashes BBQ, Poor Boys, Gurt Wings, Meat Castles, Jumi Cheese and Patio Pizza. Cheers to that. 

London Craft Beer Festival will take place on 17 and 19 July 2026 at Southwark Park, Gomm Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2TX, visit londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk

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