As we gear up for Easter – and, of course, that four-day bank holiday – London will play host to a whole range of events spanning art, food and much more this month. With April’s longer evenings and the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, it’s high time you got out there and made the most of spring in the capital. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in London in April 2025.

The staycation: Family Escapes at Pan Pacific London

This spring, whisk the whole family away to Pan Pacific London for a staycation to remember. The hotel’s specially-curated Family Escapes package features a variety of experiences tailored to both children and teenagers, ensuring adults can relax while their youngsters are thoroughly entertained. Book an overnight stay in a deluxe double room or the stand-out interconnecting Bishopsgate Suite to indulge in a daily breakfast at Straits Kitchen – where those under six eat free, and those aged 12 and under can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on the a la carte dinner menu – and enjoy access to the Sensory Wellbeing Floor, featuring saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation pods, as well as the infinity pool with dedicated swimming hours for children. 

Teens are invited to get their endorphins pumping with a complimentary 30-minute session on the hotel’s interactive D-Wall – where fun meets fitness with a system that uses 3D cameras and sensors to analyse body movement – while other activity highlights include the Awaken to Care spa treatment, crafted specifically for sensitive youthful skin, and a mocktail masterclass. Elsewhere, little ones are invited on an enchanting journey with the Singa Cub Club Program, where they’ll be gifted a cuddly Singa the Lion toy and a fun-filled seasonal activity pack. For a sprinkle of magic, treat them to the Fairy Tale Facial, that combines gentle skincare techniques with a touch of storytelling. That’s your Easter bank holiday sorted. 

Pan Pacific London’s Family Escapes package is available until 1 June 2025 from £460 per night. 

The restaurants: Seventy Five at Liberty, One Club Row, and Tom Brown at The Capital

A delicious addition to one of London’s most iconic buildings, Liberty is set to welcome a new dining destination as it celebrates its 150^th anniversary on 8 April. Named Seventy Five at Liberty – in homage to the year the Grade II-listed building was founded in 1875 – it’s the first stand-alone restaurant from British dining specialists Goose and Berry and will be housed on the second floor of the Regent Street store. Head chef Joe Holness, formerly of Fera at Claridge’s and Da Terra, has crafted an innovative, sharing-style menu featuring the likes of goat’s cheese and almond croquettes, torched mackerel with pickled carrot and chervil sauce as well as Hampshire pork chop and fresh herb salsa verde. 

Cocktails at Seventy Five are inspired by the store’s signature LBTY fragrance collection – and our personal favourite is the Adelphi Sun, which blends jasmine with fresh and zesty grapefruit. Befitting of its art-led surroundings, interiors feature bold Liberty prints and layered fabrics in a warm colour palette of burgundy, pinks and greens while a bespoke fabric ceiling installation is a central focal point and first of its kind in the store. Art has always been at the heart of Liberty, and Seventy Five will continue this legacy with an ongoing Artist in Residence series, where the walls of the dining room play host to the work of revered artists such as renowned cartoonist Sir Quentin Saxby Blake. 

The brainchild of chef Patrick Powell (Chiltern Firehouse), and co-owners James Dye (Bambi and The Camberwell Arms) and Benjy Leibowitz (NoMad New York), One Club Row is set to take Shoreditch’s food scene by storm when it opens on 9 April. Located above the trio’s pub, The Knave of Clubs, One Club Row will be an entirely separate space and is their collective tribute to the best of New York hospitality. The opening will mark the first time in the Grade II-listed building’s 145-year history that the first floor has been used as a dining room, and the space has been lovingly restored and complemented by a series of large, bold prints from award-winning London artist, Joy Yamusangie.

The menu, created by Powell and head chef Attila Gellen, starts with oysters and classic martinis, before small snacks like the pickled jalapeno gougères or lobster and country ham croquettes. For the main event, highlights include a signature One Club Row burger au poivre, pappardelle with kale, chanterelles and lemon and centrepiece sharing dishes such as whole lobster tagliatelle and bone-in ribeye with chipotle hollandaise. Don’t miss One Club Row’s live music programme too, with a house pianist scheduled to play every weekend, and monthly shows complemented by cocktails and a late-night bar menu. 

Marking a return to the hotel where he first made a name for himself as head chef, Tom Brown at The Capital will open its doors on 10 April in the heart of Knightsbridge. Following a huge refurbishment of The Capital Hotel, which has breathed new life into the historic property, Brown’s 28-cover restaurant will champion his signature style of clean, creative, and flavour-led dishes with a strong emphasis on seafood and sustainability. Offering one of the most reasonably priced tasting menus in London – priced at £125 a pop – expect 12 courses featuring charcuterie with oysters, wild bass with buttermilk and vanilla, and tuna with soy and quail egg. 

Seventy Five at Liberty opens on 8 April 2025 at Liberty London, 210-220 Regent Street, W1B 5AH, visit 75atliberty.com; One Club Row opens on 9 April 2025 at 1 Club Row, E1 6JX, visit oneclubrow.com; Tom Brown at The Capital opens on 10 April 2025 at 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT, visit tombrownatthecapital.com

The music events: W London’s Amplified and jazz nights at Bob Bob Ricard

W London’s Amplified live music series – designed to showcase emerging local and international artists with high-energy performances in the heart of Soho every month – returns on 3 April at the hotel’s Perception Bar, featuring Belgian-born Ciinderella Balthazar. Known for her unique blend of alt-pop, soul, and indie, Balthazar’s emotionally-charged performances have drawn comparisons to Florence & The Machine, Amy Winehouse, and London Grammar and, on the night, she will be supported by Sophia Harari and W’s music curator, Juss Jak. 

Also in Soho, but offering a different type of sound, Bob Bob Ricard will bring a touch of jazz to its decadent dining experience on 8 and 22 April. Hidden beneath the restaurant, The Red Room will host acclaimed saxophonist Harry Brunt and his band to create the perfect soundtrack while guests dine on a signature menu of British and French classics and flowing champagne at the press of a button. We’d recommend caviar and oysters, the classic beef Wellington, and decadent chocolate truffles washed down with the Oyster Martini or effervescent Soho Fizz. This is London's most sophisticated Tuesday night affair. 

W London’s Amplified with Ciinderella Balthazar will take place on 3 April 2025 at 10 Wardour Street, W1D 6QF, visit dice.fm; Jazz Nights at Bob Bob Ricard will take place on 8 and 22 April 2025 at 1 Upper James Street, W1F 9DF, visit sevenrooms.com

The masterclasses: Champagne Dinner and Masterclass at Kitchen Table, and Kanishka Masterclass with Atul Kochhar

On 22 April, two Michelin-starred Kitchen Table will host a champagne dinner and masterclass with co-founder and sommelier, Sandia Chang. Offering diners the chance to try eight different champagnes, as well as learn more about the French region, Chang will talk guests through how champagnes are made, how to drink it properly, and its best food pairings as well as plenty of fun facts along the way. Tipples will be paired with a unique champagne-focused tasting menu from head chef James Knappett, who will create dishes designed to complement the top notes while championing British seasonality. 

Perfect for those with a passion for Indian cuisine, Kanishka’s chef patron Atul Kochhar and executive chef Ashok Kumar will come together on 27 April for an exclusive cookery class. The day's event will begin in the morning with coffee and pastries before both chefs lead an interactive cooking demonstration, guiding participants through the preparation of signature dishes including marinated chicken murg malai tikka, seabass moilee with coconut and turmeric, and potato hing wale aloo with asofoetida and cumin. This will be followed by a delicious lunch and each participant being given a detailed recipe guide so they can recreate the dishes at home.

Champagne Dinner and Masterclass at Kitchen Table is priced at £400 per person and will take place on 22 April 2025 at 70 Charlotte Street, W1T 4QG, visit sevenrooms.com; Kanishka Masterclass with Atul Kochhar is priced at £200 per person and will take place on 27 April at 17-19 Maddox Street, W1S 2QH, visit opentable.com

The pop-up: Merit x Sephora at Covent Garden

Following a flurry of beauty pop-ups at Covent Garden in March, Merit will kick off April with an exclusive two-day event on 5 and 6 April. Hosting a unique, hands-on experience, where beauty lovers can sample Merit’s latest collection, the event will feature on-the-go touch-up stations to refresh your look, delicious light bites (we heard there will be plenty of hot cross buns), and exclusive product offers. Watch this space. 

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The hotels: Montcalm Mayfair and Templeton Gardens

April is a big month for London’s hotel scene, as both Montcalm Mayfair and Templeton Gardens open their doors for the first time. The former has just reemerged from a thorough two-year refurbishment led by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica to unveil a new look in Mayfair. Situated on a historic crescent at the top of Park Lane, expect 151 refreshed rooms, including three suites, as well as a new dining outlet by acclaimed chef Akira Back. Named Lilli, Montcalm’s flagship restaurant will blend the Michelin-starred connoisseur's Korean heritage with contemporary Japanese techniques, while the eponymous destination bar features a dramatic hand-painted abstract ceiling mural and bespoke chandeliers to form an evolving atmosphere from morning light to evening ambience. Also, get your wellness fix at the Yātrā Signature spa, inspired by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom.

Templeton Gardens, meanwhile, will open on 15 April to offer a rare oasis in historic Earl’s Court with 156 guest rooms and suites, some with their own balconies and gorgeous views of its verdant garden. The latest property from lifestyle brand Miiro, and following its success in Barcelona and Paris, the new hotel also aims to become a culinary destination in its own right, taking inspiration from the property’s private garden with menus that champion fresh ingredients across the modern British restaurant Pippin’s, café-deli named Pip’s, and Sprout bar specialising in cutting-edge cocktails.

Montcalm Mayfair is open at 2 Wallenberg Place, W1H 7TN, visit montcalmcollection.com; Templeton Gardens will open on 15 April 2025 at 1-15 Templeton Place, SW5 9NB, visit miirohotels.com

The supper clubs: Wild Harvest dinner at Spring, and Yannick Alléno x Raymond Blanc at Pavyllon London

Spring at Somerset House will host its first much-lauded Growers Dinner of 2025 on 1 April. Set to be a unique and intimate event, Wild Harvest is dedicated to the delicate flavours of this season’s natural bounty and will showcase hand-picked ingredients plucked from the 438-acre Heckfield Place Estate via an exclusive cocktail and four-course menu by Spring head chef, Eleanor Henson. To complement the culinary experience, small-scale winemaker Sophie Evans will be on hand to pair each course with one of her sought-after natural wines. 

On 16 April, witness a rare collaboration between two of the most revered chefs of our time – Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most decorated chefs with 15 Michelin stars, and the legendary Raymond Blanc, chef patron of the two Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – as they join forces for an evening of modern French gastronomy. Hosted at Pavyllon London, housed within Four Seasons at Park Lane, this exclusive event offers diners a front-row seat at the counter, where they will have the unique opportunity to meet two culinary icons while dining on a six-course menu. It comes as part of Pavyllon’s Counter-Culture series which sees Alléno and the restaurant’s head chef, Benjamin Ferra Y Castell, invite some of the UK’s best chefs to join them in a four-hands dinner – so keep your eyes peeled for more chefs to be announced this summer. 

Wild Harvest Growers’ Dinner at Spring is priced at £140 per person and will take place on 1 April 2025 at Somerset House, WC2R 1LA, visit springrestaurant.co.uk; Counter Culture with Raymond Blanc is priced at £350 per person and will take place on 16 April 2025 at Hamilton Place, W1J 7DR, visit pavyllonlondon.com

The seasonal special: Sakura at Clap London

To mark Sakura season in style, Clap London is going all out this April with the unveiling of a showstopping 20-foot floral archway inspired by cherry blossoms at the entrance of its Knightsbridge venue. Alongside the installation, the contemporary Japanese restaurant has launched a limited-edition Sakura Cocktail Menu that’s as pretty as it is punchy. Highlights include the Sakura Noir – a heady mix of Ocho Blanco, Mancino Sakura Vermouth, Campari, Umeshu and jasmine – and the vibrant Pink Kyoto with Roku Gin, Chambord and raspberry-yuzu foam. For something booze-free but still beautiful, the Hanami Highball combines hibiscus tea, rose, lemongrass and citrus for a delicate, seasonal sip.

Clap London’s Sakura installation and cocktail menu are available throughout April at 12-14 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, SW3 1AJ, visit claprestaurant.com.

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