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 /  17 September 2025  

#  What To Do This Weekend 17.09.25  


 Wondering what to do with your downtime? SLMan has you covered. From a comedy festival to a three-day celebration of curry, here’s what to get stuck into…  
 

 



 

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## Have A Laugh 

### Greenwich Comedy Festival 

  

 

Greenwich hosts one of the country’s sharpest comedy line-ups this week. A roll call of heavy-hitters includes Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Nish Kumar, Fern Brady and Phil Wang – plus rising names ready to prove themselves. The setting is as strong as the bill: expect punchlines against the backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College. Tickets start at £26.50, and you’ll want to move fast.

*Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NL; 17th-21st September*

Visit [GreenwichComedyFestival.co.uk](https://www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk/)

 

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Greenwich Comedy Festival  


 

@GreenwichComedyFestival

 

 

 

 

## Get Involved 

### 1664 Blanc X London Fashion Week 

  

 

No ticket to LFW? No problem. On Saturday 20th September, premium beer brand 1664 Blanc is hosting The Blue Room Live at Lucky Cat in Bishopsgate, offering the kind of behind-the-scenes access normally reserved for insiders. Menswear commentator James Corbin is hosting a sofa-style conversation with designer Natasha Zinko and SLMan’s own Harvey James, exploring creativity, culture and what fashion week looks like from the inside.

*Lucky Cat, Bishopsgate, EC2N 4BQ*

Visit [EventBrite.co.uk](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664-blanc-presents-the-blue-room-live-tickets-1633747746489?aff=oddtdtcreator)

 

## Test Your Mettle 

### Brick Lane Curry Festival 

  

 

Brick Lane turns the heat up with a three-day celebration of the thing its most famous for. Alongside plenty of dishes to test your tolerance, its curry festival promises live Bangla music and dance, chef demos, henna workshops, DJs and even a Sunday parade through the heart of the East End. Sign up online for 20% off across participating restaurants.

*Brick Lane, E1; 19th-21st September*

Visit [EventBrite.co.uk](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brick-lane-curry-festival-tickets-1559455275709)

 

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Brick Lane Curry Festival  


 

@BrickLaneCurryFestival

 

 

 

 

## Take The Kids 

### Lander 23 

  

 

Punchdrunk is the master of immersive theatre – and now it’s reimagining live performance altogether. Lander 23 is billed as a ‘live-action video game’: part sci-fi, part escape room, all wrapped in the kind of high-concept spectacle that has made the company world famous. If you’re looking for something new to do with the kids (or secretly for yourself), this is it. Tickets are £45.

*One Cartridge Place, Woolwich, SE18 6ZR; until February*

Visit [PunchDrunk.com](https://www.punchdrunk.com/work/lander-23/)

 

## Watch The Best Of The Rest 

### The London Oyster Championships 

  

 

If you needed an excuse to sink a few oysters and a glass or two of fizz, Bentley’s has delivered. Its annual Oyster Championships lands this Friday with top chefs, pro shuckers and plenty of competitive energy. Alongside the speed trials and live music, expect a tongue-in-cheek ‘Best Dressed Oyster’ judged by the likes of Prue Leith and Hannah Crosbie. Can anyone topple Tom Brown’s winning creation from last year? Worth heading down for the theatre as much as the shellfish.  
  
*Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill, 11-15 Swallow Street, Piccadilly, W1B 4DG; 19th September*  
  
Visit [LondonOysterChampionships.com](https://www.londonoysterchampionships.com/) &amp; [Bentleys.org](https://www.bentleys.org/)

 

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Bentley's Oyster Bar &amp; Grill  


 

 

 

 

## Score A Bargain 

### Art Car Boot Fair 

  

 

Part art sale, part performance, this cult annual fair returns to King’s Cross on Saturday. The set-up is simple: big-name artists – think Vic Reeves, Pam Hogg and Camille Phoenix – will sell their works straight out of the boots of cars in Lewis Cubitt Square. You’ll find everything from serious contemporary pieces to tongue-in-cheek sketches, plus live acts and a festival-like buzz. An easy way to snap up something original without the gallery-level pretension.

*Lewis Cubitt Square, Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, N1C 4DR; 20th September*  
  
Visit [ArtCarBootFair.com](https://www.artcarbootfair.com/)

 

## Grab A Hot Table 

### Tom Booton At OXO Tower Restaurant 

  

 

Tom Booton – the youngest head chef ever to run The Grill at The Dorchester – is taking over the OXO Tower's kitchens for three days only. Expect a menu that balances indulgence with precision: Dorset crab, tableside tartare, stuffed guinea fowl and BBQ lamb belly are all on the cards. Come Sunday, he’s also serving a heavyweight take on the British roast with Hereford beef fillet. Combine that with panoramic Thames views and you’ve got one of the weekend’s best dining tickets.

*OXO Restaurant, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH; 19th-21st September*  
  
Visit [OXOTowerRestaurant.com](https://oxotowerrestaurant.com/whats-on/in-residence-tom-booton/)

 

## *PLUS, OUR STAPLES*

 

*Here’s where we spotlight some of London’s tried-and-tested hangouts. From top-drawer boozers to cultural icons, these are the classic spots worth having on your radar this weekend…*

 

## West 

### The Cow, Notting Hill 

  

 

A stalwart of west London dining, The Cow is part pub, part seafood bar – and wholly an institution. Beloved for its Guinness, oysters and robust Anglo-Irish cooking, it’s a characterful spot that keeps things simple, hearty and stylishly understated.  
  
Visit [TheCowSaloonBar.co.uk](http://thecowsaloonbar.co.uk/)

 

## South 

### Trinity, Clapham 

  

 

For two decades, Adam Byatt’s Michelin-starred Trinity has set the benchmark for refined neighbourhood dining south of the river. Expect precise, seasonal cooking in a relaxed yet grown-up setting – with a slick wine list to match.  
  
Visit [TrinityRestaurant.co.uk](http://trinityrestaurant.co.uk/)

 

## East 

### Genesis Cinema, Mile End 

  

 

One of London’s last great independent picture houses, Genesis mixes old-school charm with modern style. Its plush Studio 5 screen has sofas, footstools and table service for cocktails and snacks, making it a standout for film buffs who prefer cosy character over multiplexes.  
  
Visit [GenesisCinema.co.uk](http://genesiscinema.co.uk/)

 

## North 

### Volpe Sartoriale, Marylebone 

  

 

A hidden gem for tailoring, Volpe combines classic Italian craftsmanship with a touch of London irreverence. Expect sharp suits, relaxed separates and one-off details you won’t find on Savile Row.  
  
Visit [VolpeSartoriale.com](http://volpesartoriale.com/)

 

## Central 

### Berry Bros. &amp; Rudd, St James’s 

  

 

London’s oldest wine merchant – trading since 1698 – is a pilgrimage for any oenophile. Whether you’re browsing its cellars, booking in for a masterclass or simply picking up a special bottle, this is central London tradition at its most refined.

Visit [BBR.com](https://www.bbr.com/)

 

 

 

 

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