Don’t Miss Out On London’s 5 Best Food & Drink Festivals This Summer
Dying for a tropical tipple, sweet scoops of ice cream, or a smoky barbeque as the heat rises in London? We don’t blame you! Now that the sun’s out and the city is looking as beautiful as ever, this is the prime time to put on your SPF, head outdoors, and enjoy all of the delicious delights that London has to offer. To make the most out of the good weather, we’re here to hook you up with the best, upcoming food and drinks festivals. Even if these recommendations aren’t quite what your taste buds were looking for, you can download the Bindy Street app for more mouth-watering suggestions - enjoy your most delicious summer yet!
1. Cocktails in the City Summer Series
One of London's more unique drinking events, Cocktails in the City will be returning with their hotly anticipated Summer Series. Once again, it'll be held inside the beautiful Bedford Square Gardens, bringing together top London bars for a sensational tasting experience. This year, there's so much to look forward to, from a silent disco and live music to tasty street food and cocktail-making classes. The event is a popular one, so we suggest booking now to avoid disappointment.
6 - 8 July, 17 - 19 August, 7 - 9 September 2023
Location: Bedford Square Gardens, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DP
2. Rum Show
If rum is your spirit of choice, then you need to get down to Rum Show 2023. The UK's biggest rum experience, the show will be filled with drinks from over 50 exhibitors including boutique bottlers such as Plantation, La Maison Velier, Appleton Estate, and more. Sample from more than 200 kinds of rum, redeem your cocktail token for a drink at their pop-up bar, try one of the world's most sought-after rums with your dream pour token, and head to the main stage for a masterclass, demonstration, or Q&A session.
14 - 15 July 2023
Location: Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London SE1 9DD
3. National Geographic Traveller Food Festival
Returning for 2023, the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival will be showcasing delicious dishes from around the world at the Business Design Centre. If you want to brush up on your culinary knowledge with secrets from famous chefs and food experts, make sure you nab some tickets as soon as you can as it’s a popular one! When you’re there, head to the Main Stage to watch live demonstrations and interviews, drop by one of the Masterclass Theatres to learn how to make your own international dishes, or raise a glass inside the Wine & Spirits Theatre - cheers!
15 - 16 July 2023
Location: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH
4. Margarita Rumble
For another year of perfectly shaken cocktails, the Margarita Rumble will see the city's top bars and mixologists go face to face to create the ultimate cocktail. Who will be triumphant? You'll need to grab yourself some tickets to find out… Since your ticket comes with unlimited Margaritas, be sure to take a break by heading to the food vendors and grabbing some delicious bites. Chef James Cochran will be serving up foodie delights like his OG Fried Chicken Burger.
22 July 2023
Location: Two More Years, 7 Roach Road, Fish Island, London E3 2PA
5. Pub In The Park Chiswick
For their next London event, Pub In The Park will be touching down in Chiswick this September. Be prepared for another jam-packed weekend filled with delicious offerings from the area’s best restaurants, live demonstrations from beloved chefs, and even live music from some very special guests like Tom Kerridge and Si King from the Hairy Bikers. Head to the chef demo stage to see experts work their culinary magic, or even check out the bookshop and take home a signed recipe book too!
1 - 3 September 2023
Location: Chiswick House & Gardens, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London W4 2RP
Looking for more incredible things to do in London? Download the Bindy Street App for more fun screenings, exhibitions, festivals, musicals, nights out, bottomless brunches, and more!
Have the ultimate foodie experience at the jubliant Pub In The Park… or opt for quieter lands instead with our guide to London’s prettiest picnic spots and hold your own feast in the sunshine.
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