‘And Just Like That’, we’re into September. There’s tonnes going on this month in London including plenty of places to get your fix during Negroni Week, a load of new restaurant menu launches, a Blues, Funk and Soul night at Novikov and the opening of Solaya at art’otel London Hoxton. Then there’s new bottomless brunches, afternoon teas and a very cool art exhibition. Here’s The Luxe List London – September.
W London x Caggie Dunlop: ‘The Saturn Returns Stay’
Launching on the 22nd September, W London partners with author and spiritual guide Caggie Dunlop to unveil ‘The Saturn Returns Stay’ which is a transformative in-room package timed to align with the Autumn Equinox and the release of her new app. Guests are welcomed with a personal note, Caggie’s bestselling book, and in-room wellness touches, alongside affirmations, meditations, and app access for guided rituals. The stay includes a bespoke Saturn Returns Spa Treatment and non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by renewal. Rooted in reflection and growth, the experience embodies Caggie’s Saturn Returns philosophy. Packages start from £580 and you can book and find out more, here.
Gin Mare x The Campaner Supper Club Series
Gin Mare – one of the most delicious gins out there, has partnered with Belgravia’s elegant new dining destination, The Campaner, to launch a Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience. Guests will enjoy the Spanish First Tapa tradition with oysters, fennel salad, and a main of black rice with cuttlefish, salicornia aioli, and crispy artichoke, finishing with a “Dirty Maretini” sorbet dessert. Drawing on Gin Mare’s signature botanicals – rosemary, thyme, basil, and olive – the menu blends Mediterranean spirit with British seasonality. This nod to the Spanish tradition of enjoying a small snack alongside a drink can be booked here priced from £25 per ticket.
Ollie White Exhibition at Haricot Gallery
This month sees Shoreditch’s Haricot Gallery hosts the debut solo exhibition from rising British painter Ollie White. ‘Something Borrowed’ is running from the 5th – 27th September presenting 10 works exploring memory, intimacy, and identity through the quiet motif of shoes in boxes. Far from still life, these layered portraits evoke presence and absence, intimacy and care. A Royal College of Art graduate whose Red Shoes in Box was shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024, White brings a poetic new voice to London’s art scene.
New Opening – Solaya
Well doesn’t this look incredible?! Solaya, the new French-Mediterranean restaurant at art’otel London Hoxton, opens on the 12th September on the 25th floor with panoramic London views. Led by Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson, the menu celebrates ‘sunshine on a plate’ with sharing dishes like Tuna Carpaccio, Lobster Bouillabaisse, and Oven-Roasted Sole. Handcrafted cocktails and a Mediterranean-focused wine list complement the seasonal plates, while sleek interiors, plush seating, and balconies for private hire set the scene for leisurely lunches, celebratory dinners, and unforgettable city vistas.
New Pegasus Afternoon Tea at Brasserie of Light
We know it’s wrong to judge an Afternoon Tea by its beauty alone but this one looks extra special doesn’t it?! From 4th September, Brasserie of Light introduces its first-ever Pegasus Afternoon Tea (£49pp) in iconic Art Deco surroundings. Served daily, the experience features savoury bites like truffle chicken brioche, warm fruited scones with clotted cream, and a selection of intricate patisserie including cheesecake, panna cotta, macarons, and chocolate treats. Paired with fine teas, coffees, or optional Champagne (£19), it’s a glamorous, indulgent take on British teatime, offering elegance and theatrical flair in the heart of Selfridges. Grab your girlies and get booked in pronto!
Negroni Week 22nd – 28th September
Negroni Week running from 22nd – 28th September is seeing London bars get seriously creative this year! Nessa Soho launches Nessa’s Negroni Lounge with Campari, DJs, workshops, and a bespoke trio of serves. Franco’s in St James’s toasts its 80th with 12 inventive variations, from truffle-infused to barrel-aged. Over in East London, The Sun Tavern shakes up Italia 90 with rhubarb and peach soju, while Crust Bros leans into indulgence with a Coffee Negroni featuring Tia Maria and chocolate bitters.
Pavyllon London’s New Wine Dinner Series
Pavyllon London at Four Seasons Park Lane launches its new Wine Dinner Series on 9th October, so you’ve plenty of time to plan ahead! With just 30 seats at the Michelin-starred kitchen counter, the debut features Sicily’s celebrated Donnafugata winery, paired with a six-course tasting menu by Head Chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell. Expect volcanic Etna Bianco with oysters, Dolce & Gabbana–labelled red with aged chicken, and the iconic Ben Ryé with apricot sorbet. Tickets £195pp, with further dinners set for November and December.
Kitty Fisher’s 10th Anniversary
Happy Birthday Kitty! This month, Mayfair favourite Kitty Fisher’s marks its 10th anniversary (15th – 20th September) with a one-week-only menu revisiting iconic dishes from past and present head chefs – including talents now behind Brat, Mountain, and Manteca. Expect signatures like Yorkshire grouse with all the trimmings, Tamworth pork chop with crispy pig’s ear, and lemon tart with cream. Raise a glass with the legendary Bad Kitty cocktail, as the restaurant toasts a decade of style, flavour and enduring charm.
Downton Abbey Menu at The Ivy West Street
If you’re a massive Downton Abbey fan, you’ll no doubt be super sad that it’s coming to an end. To lessen the blow, this gorgeous menu from The Ivy West Street is guaranteed to cheer you up with a limited-edition menu to celebrate the release of theThe Grand Finale which is in cinemas from 12th September. Inspired by 1930s glamour, the two- or three-course menu priced at £27.95 and £34.95 reimagines stately dining with dishes like Devilled Steak Tartare, The Ivy Shepherd’s Pie, and the indulgent Ivy Chocolate Dome. Pair with the 1930s-inspired Gilded Peach Cobbler cocktail for a truly cinematic experience. Available daily until close.
Novikov Live
Mayfair icon Novikov is turning up the heat every Tuesday with a new night – Novikov Live: Blues Meets Funk & Soul. From 9.30pm, guests can soak up live music with a cocktail and four luxe bites for £45, blending flavour, melody, and atmosphere in true Novikov style. Expect crafted serves like the Sakura Negroni and Thai Basil Smash, plus indulgent late-night plates – all against the backdrop of the Lounge Bar’s plush interiors and irresistible midweek energy.
New Unlimited Brunch at LAVO
Marylebone’s LAVO at The BoTree is dialling up weekends with its new unlimited Italian brunch. Launching 20th September with a 50% off soft launch, the feast spans antipasti, a seafood bar stacked with lobster and oysters, carved Porchetta, handmade pasta, pizza al taglio, and a decadent dessert counter (yes, including their signature Red Velvet Cake). Priced at £95pp with a welcome spritz, it’s pure la dolce vita – with Italian cocktails, fine wines and juices flowing every Saturday and Sunday.
Celebrating 50 Years of The Seafood Restaurant with a Special Menu
Can you believe that it’s 50 years since Rick and Jill Stein celebrate opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow?! With a special four-course menu at Rick Stein Barnes priced at £70pp and available Friday to Sunday until October, guests can enjoy iconic dishes that defined the decades overlooking the Thames – from Dorset oysters and Maryland crab cakes to Rick’s legendary Indonesian seafood curry, roast lamb with peas, and his favourite chocolate fondant. A nostalgic Cornish-inspired feast, crafted with son Jack Stein and head of food Jason Wass.
One For Next Month at Sticks’n’Sushi
October marks sake season, and Sticks’n’Sushi is celebrating with a month-long series of experiences across London. From beginner tastings with Takara Sake (on 1st Oct in Soho) and cocktail masterclasses with Sake Ono (8th October in Shoreditch) and KAY Sake (22nd October in Canary Wharf), to an intimate four-course Akashi Tai pairing dinner (15 Oct, White City), guests can sip, learn, and savour the national drink of Japan alongside signature sushi and sticks. Prices range from £30–£60.
Lanes of London New Afternoon Tea
Lanes of London know how to do Afternoon Tea right and their latest offering brings the English countryside indoors. Garden Afternoon Tea priced at £50pp is available daily 12–4pm, with an experience which blends savoury bites like smoked salmon on cocoa ‘soil’ and crab tartar in beetroot baskets with whimsical desserts: cherry-shaped cheesecake, sunflower chocolate crémeux, and blossom teacups of lychee mousse. Served with scones, Cornish clotted cream, JING tea, and a glass of bubbles (free-flowing Cava £25 extra), it’s a playful, floral take on a classic afternoon tradition.