What's On 28 April

Ellie Smith
April 28, 2024

Dear Reader,

We are a nation obsessed with Afternoon Tea. Never has this ritual been so popular – The Ritz has to have five sittings a day starting at 11.30am and ending at 7.30pm just to cater for our cake-loving nation. I myself gorged on dainty smoked salmon sandwiches and jam-laden scones this week at The Savoy. It feels like a way into luxury that is accessible to all: you don’t have to commit fully to staying in a glitzy hotel to enjoy it, nor do you have to navigate a stuffy, expensive dinner menu, and you can delight any guest – whether granny or child. With afternoon tea, you know exactly what you’re getting – tiered plates of sugary confection in a beautiful setting, and who could not delight in that?

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Costly Cocktails

Speaking of glitzy hotels, it’s among London’s most glitziest that you’ll find yourself paying a small mortgage for a cocktail. Not your bog standard Negroni, of course, but still, a Salvatore at Brown’s will set you back over £5,000… Cheers!

Dame Vivienne Westwood’s Wardrobe

Vivienne Westwood was fashion’s punk godmother whose designs thrilled. Now her personal wardrobe is going under the hammer this summer at Christie’s – here’s your chance to pick up a true original.

Buying London

You might not get the sunshine or the gleaming white teeth of Selling Sunset, but you will probably get similar storylines translated to the greyer streets of the city when property show Buying London lands on Netflix next month.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Silent Pool Gin Copa Glasses Gift Set

Looking for a gift for a gin lover? We’ve got just the ticket. This set from Silent Pool Gin contains the brand’s signature bottle alongside two beautifully designed Copa glasses. £72.50, silentpooldistillers.com

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Learn how to style your home with scent at Jo Malone London’s masterclass at Harrods, running in collaboration with C&TH’s interiors editor Carole Annett. 2 May. Buy tickets here

Gillian Anderson, Sally Rooney and Matt Haig are just some of the names featuring in the lineup for the Southbank Centre’s Summer Literature & Spoken Word Season. 28 April – 6 October

Risotto lover? Book a table at Fitzrovia’s new restaurant all’onda, which is dedicated to the Italian dish. Opening 2 May

Tune into Red Eye, ITV’s adrenaline-fuelled six-part drama set on an aeroplane, starring Richard Armitage.

Heartcore founder Jessie Blum is hosting a special series of Sweat Flow Mat Pilates classes at her Bayswater studio, kicking off today. 28 April, 12 May and 2 June

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Win A Newbury Racecourse Ticket Bundle Including A Private Table At The Hennessy Restaurant

Fancy a trip to the races? You're in luck: we've teamed up with Newbury Racecourse to offer one lucky winner a private table for four people in the Hennessy Restaurant for Al Shaqab Lockinge with Ladies Day on Saturday 18 May. This fantastic prize includes access to a private bar, sparkling wine & canapes on arrival, a three course fine dining menu, afternoon tea, and more.