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Brilliant things to do in London in June 2025

02 Jun 2025 | Updated on: 03 Jun 2025 | By Annie Lewis

Celebrate the start of summer with sophisticated collaborations, decadent dining and impressive art exhibitions

Ready for summer? Us too. And this June promises to be one to remember as the capital kickstarts a new season. From exquisite new restaurants and supper clubs, to an international polo festival and unique exhibitions, here are the coolest things to do in London in June 2025.

The collaboration: Pan Pacific London x Jo Loves

Take a trip to Lake Como without leaving Liverpool Street thanks to Pan Pacific London’s collaboration with luxury fragrance house, Jo Loves. Having transformed its Sensory Wellbeing Floor into a European poolside retreat, the takeover celebrates the launch of Jo Loves’ newest limited-edition fragrance, With Love from Como, with evocative citrusy scents, serene scenery and sophisticated cocktails. 

Available to both hotel guests and wellbeing day-pass guests, the space is outfitted with bright umbrellas, floats and deck chairs around its impressive 18.5m infinity pool. Whet your whistle at the chic Lake Como pop-up café and enjoy limoncello, clementine and peach mimosas paired with light bites such as wild mushroom arancini and classic bruschetta. To truly immerse yourself in the spirit of dolce far niente, however, visit on the last Wednesday of every month for Fragrance Tapas: an exclusive opportunity to explore Jo Loves’ new fragrance collection through immersive tapas-style presentations, featuring bath colognes, whipped lotions and chilled cleansers. 

The Jo Loves pool takeover runs until the end of August 2025. For more information, visit panpacificlondon.com.

The horology event: London Watch Week

London Watch Week
A rare Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar Skeleton. Image: Watch Brothers London

The capital’s inaugural celebration of fine watchmaking, bringing together prestigious watch brands, independent watchmakers, retailers, collectors, and enthusiasts, London Watch Week is heaven for horologists – and Luxury London is an official media partner, so you know it’s going to be good. The event showcases watchmaking excellence through exhibitions, educational workshops, and exclusive events, spanning five days from 17-21 June. The official opening will be hosted in partnership with auction house Bonhams, featuring a plethora of timepieces showcasing best-in-class designs across the decades, including coveted names such as Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin. 

Elsewhere, don’t miss watchmaking workshops by Andersen Genève, Laurent Ferrier and Ludovic Ballouard, as well as an exhibition honing in on the rise of the pre-owned and vintage watch sector. Led by Subdial, guests will have the opportunity to view stand-out pieces from its collection and receive an exclusive preview of its next product drop.

Visit londonwatchweekofficial.com

The members’ club: Supporters’ House

The National Gallery will open its doors to London’s latest cultural hotspot on 2 June: Supporters’ House. Marking the first time the art-led, Trafalgar Square-based institution has launched a dedicated space for members and patrons, this new club will feature the best in food and drink alongside specially curated events all accessed through the new House Membership. Designed to be a home away from home for those who want to spend more quality time in proximity to great art, the bar, lounge and dining room is serviced with menus by Giorgio Locatelli to offer quiet luxury in the heart of the city. 

Opening old doors to new spaces, Supporters’ House occupies former curatorial offices and has been transformed by New York-based architect Annabelle Selldorf, alongside Studio Linse, to create an oasis of calm. Don’t miss the curated programme of events hosted in the salon – set to be a new London hotspot for regular conversations with curators, talks by renowned authors, and creative masterclasses – starting with Art Distilled on 6 June 2025, which will see Nancy Durrant sit down with curators over a cocktail. Chin, chin. 

Visit nationalgallery.co.uk

The social spot: Clays

Clays

Looking for somewhere to host clients? Or need a classy locale for a friend’s birthday? Clays has got you covered. The new indoor interactive clay shooting venue – found in Canary Wharf, Moorgate and opening in Soho later this year – brings the rolling British countryside to the heart of the city, accompanied by delicious food and drink and lively entertainment. Secure your shooting peg and pick your game, testing out your shooting skills as you aim for virtual targets on the high-definition screens. Go as a duo (it’s a perfect first date activity) or team up in groups and enjoy sessions of up to 90 minutes.

Feeling hungry? Clays’ menu has been meticulously crafted by culinary director Roger Olsson – formerly of The Dorchester and The Ritz – so expect big things. Highlights include courgette croquettes, fluffy lamb bao buns, prosciutto, parmesan and ricotta pizzettas and heritage tomato salads, washed down with a seasonal bellini or a gin-based Meadow Collins cocktail. See you there. 

Visit clays.bar

The supper clubs: Dorset Square Hotel’s Cheese Dinners, and Silo 10 Years x Ruinart

Dorset Square Hotel’s next Cheese Dinners series delves into the rich heritage and flavours of Europe’s finest cheeses. Across three evenings, explore centuries of tradition, taste and storytelling served alongside special menus, wines and cheeses from expert Eric Charriaux. Priced at £95 per person, the first evening on 10 June kicks off with ‘Cheese Through the Ages’, travelling back in time and discovering 7,000 years of cheesemaking, from Neolithic curds to Roman Pecorino and beyond.

Ruinart is partnering with Silo to celebrate the zero-waste restaurant’s 10th anniversary on 17 June. Chef Doug McMaster will collaborate with long-time friend, artist and visionary Joost Bakker to create a unique dinner featuring six nostalgic dishes. Priced at £145 per person, the evening will begin with a hosted panel talk by McMaster on the topic of zero waste with guests Thomasina Miers and George Lamb, before dining on daring, delicious food paired with special bottles of Blanc Singulier Edition 18 and 19. 

Dorset Square Hotel’s Cheese Dinner will take place on 10 June 2025 at 39-40 Dorset Square, NW1 6QN, visit firmdalehotels.co.uk; Silo 10 Years x Ruinart takes place on 17 June 2025 at Unit 7 Queens Yard, White Post Lane, E9 5EN, visit opentable.com

The menu: Trullo’s Hall of Fame

trullo

From 1 June, beloved Highbury trattoria Trullo will celebrate its milestone 15th anniversary with a special hall of fame menu designed to stir nostalgia in longtime regulars and entice new diners with a taste of the classics. The menu will run throughout the month and highlights will include chilled almond soup with cherries, grilled ox heart with borlotti beans and salsa rossa, and spinach ravioli of calves brain with brown butter, capers and sage. These will be complemented by all-time favourites – think pappardelle with beef shin ragu and pici cacio e pepe – and desserts such as cherry and almond tart, vanilla panna cotta with raspberries or the ultimate classic tiramisu.

Trullo’s Hall of Fame menu will be available until 30 June 2025 at 300-302 St Paul's Road, N1 2LH, visit trullorestaurant.com

The sporting events: Polo in the Park and Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic

chestertons polo in the park
Chestertons Polo in the Park

Kicking off London’s summer social calendar at Hurlingham Park, Chestertons Polo in the Park will be returning from 6-8 June. The three-day international polo event – the largest of its kind in the world with six city teams competing from across the globe, from Sydney and Buenos Aires to New York and London – will feature an impressive food market, shopping village, VIP hospitality, and fun for all the family on Sunday. 

Friday is set to be an action-packed day with international matches, before Ladies Day on Saturday, where guests are invited to enjoy live music, a luxury shopping village and fabulous gardens. Lastly, Sunday provides a fitting finale to the three-day polo festival, as the champions are crowned, followed by the ultimate London garden party to finish the weekend in style.

No Wimbledon tickets? Not a problem. The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic returns to the Hurlingham Club from 24-28 June. Hosting the likes of world-ranking Holger Rune, Lorenzo Musetti, Arthur Fils and Mateo Berrettini, the tennis classic is returning for its 31st edition, having partnered with Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani for the fourth year in a row and offering exclusive and intimate access to one of the country's most renowned members’ clubs. 

With former participants including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras and Goran Ivanisevic, this year, the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic has partnered with Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth, to deliver a sophisticated culinary experience alongside the event; the first collaboration of this kind.

Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic runs from 24-28 June 2025, visit giorgioarmanitennisclassic.com; Chestertons Polo in the Park runs from 6-8 June 2025 at Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3RH, visit polointheparklondon.com

The date night: Louie Piano Nights 

Looking for a fresh Friday night out on the town? Louie is bringing something special to the table – literally. Every Friday evening throughout June and beyond, the first floor at Louie transforms into an immersive dining and music experience with live piano performances by resident pianist Robert Storey. Expect the timeless jazz classics that everyone knows and loves, as well as a night of spontaneous singalongs, craft cocktails, and delectable food.  

Louie Piano Nights run every Friday throughout June 2025 at 13-15 West Street, WC2H 9NE, visit louie-london.com

The exhibitions: Hands on Horology, Art in Mayfair and Clare Dudeney’s Held In Motion 

A new exhibition designed for watch lovers will open at Shoreditch’s Protein Studios on 14 June, offering horologists a hands-on experience to discover, try on and purchase timepieces. Hosted by watch magazine Oracle Time, the one-day-only Hands On Horology focuses on putting watches where they belong: wrists. Featuring 40 exhibiting brands – from innovative British microbrands to renowned Swiss watchmakers – the event offers a relaxed setting for enthusiasts to meet brand representatives, watchmakers, and fellow collectors. Beyond the exhibition, visitors can enjoy exclusive brand launches, limited-edition show watches and whisky tastings.

art in mayfair
Art in Mayfair

The New West End Company has partnered with the Royal Academy of Arts for its eighth edition of Art in Mayfair this summer. This year's striking public art installation is by Honorary Royal Academician Anselm Kiefer, who has been tasked with creating a series of flags that will adorn Bond Street from 16 June. In a vivid tribute, the flags will showcase recent works by Kiefer inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic sunflower motif, bringing the influence of the Dutch master to the heart of London’s West End.

From 27 June, The Dot Project will be hosting a new solo exhibition at Greenwich’s Thames Side Studio Gallery with multi-disciplinary artist Clare Dudeney. Titled Held In Motion, this is the artist's most expansive show to date and celebrates the ever-changing nature of life via abstract woven terrains, ceramic weavings, and large-scale fabric collages. 

Hands on Horology will take place on 14 June 2025 at Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EY, visit onhorology.com; Art in Mayfair will launch on 16 June 2025 at Bond Street, visit bondstreet.co.uk; Held In Motion will be open from 27 June 2025 at Thames Side Studio Gallery, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, SE18 5NR, visit thedotproject.com

The restaurants: The Chalk Freehouse and Noisy Oyster 

The Chalk Freehouse
The Chalk Freehouse

Tom Kerridge is bringing a slice of his Marlow-based two Michelin-starred pub, The Hand and Flowers, to Chelsea on 16 June as he overhauls his former pub, The Butcher’s Tap and Grill. Rebranded as The Chalk Freehouse and helmed by chef Tom De Keyser – who has worked alongside Kerridge for 12 years, and was most recently head chef at The Hand and Flowers – the opening is one of the most highly-anticipated on London’s food scene, with Kerridge fans yearning to taste his world-famous, fine dining pub grub. Comforting classics feature throughout, starting with snacks and starters including a cheese and onion scone with whipped mustard and herb butter and The Hand and Flowers’ signature chicken and duck liver parfait with poultry jelly. 

Mains, meanwhile, will highlight both land and sea, from a pork chop schnitzel with smoked bacon cabbage to curry-roasted baby chicken with braised butter beans and preserved lemon. The Chalk’s blackboard will also feature daily specials like olive oil baked turbot with bone gravy and fillet of beef on the bone with garlic butter. There will also be a lunch set menu, Sunday roast fare and a selection of homemade ice creams for dessert. 

Noisy Oyster will open its doors on 20 June as the latest brainchild of the duo behind Firebird in Soho, Madina Kazhimova and Anna Dolgushina. The new concept will be a modern and unpretentious take on the seafood bistro, serving up fine seafood and standout martinis in a striking, design-led monochromatic space.

The fish-forward menu draws influence from key coastal regions in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France while showcasing the best of the UK’s seafood. Alfie Bahnan (ex-Trullo, Paradise, Lagare) will lead the kitchen, with playful reimaginings of classic dishes: think freshly shucked oysters and inventive crudos to start, vibrant mains of dry-aged tuna steak with pink peppercorn sauce and trout roe and a rotation of pasta dishes, including crab bisque and fennel orecchiette. Of equal importance is the selection of sharp mini martinis, whose smaller size ensures each sip is perfectly ice-cold. Think stylish, upbeat and a little rowdy.

The Chalk Freehouse will open on 16 June 2025 at 25-27 Tryon Street, SW3 3LG, visit thechalkfreehouse.co.uk; Noisy Oyster will open on 20 June 2025 at Norton Folgate, E1 6DB, visit noisyoysterlondon.co.uk 

The pop-ups: Wiggy Kit and If Only If

In need of a wardrobe overhaul? Get all your summer favourites in one place as these online-only brands launch in-person pop-ups. First up, Wiggy Kit will be popping up on the King’s Road in Chelsea until 8 June, showcasing its full SS25 collection, including the recently launched Postcards from Panera capsule. Also coinciding with the brand’s 10th anniversary, shop an exclusive array of beach cover ups, summer co ords and wedding guest dresses to ensure your wardrobe is nothing short of fabulous. 

Over in Belgravia, chic nightwear brand If Only If will redefine summer sleepwear with its SS25 collection. Open from 10-30 June, this is the perfect opportunity to find your favourite cut and colour. Many of these nightdresses are just too pretty to be reserved for the bedroom and double as summer day dresses and holiday cover ups too. You heard it here first. 

Wiggy Kit pop-up will open until 8 June 2025 at 340 King’s Road, SW3 5UR, visit wiggykit.com; If Only If pop-up will be open from 10-30 June 2025 at 48 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA, visit ifonlyif.co.uk

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