Best Summer Pop-Ups In London

Venture over to The Botanist, Sloane Square as it takes part in Summer In Sloane Square, an uplifting series that sees restaurants on the surrounding green partner with brands to create three limited edition tipples and delicious food like pizzas and Italian sharing boards - to be enjoyed on their gorgeous outdoor terrace with space for up to 160 people. The pretty Mediterranean haunt has teamed up with Botanist Gin to create refreshing drinks using 22 forged ingredients, whereas French restaurant Côte has gone with Laurent-Perrier to offer timeless cocktails alongside croissant croque monsieurs. 

As a socially-distanced clubbing experience, The Brixton Courtyard is an all-new way to party this summer. They bring together world-class DJs, craft beers, cocktails and street food traders for a roster of safe and unmissable pop-up events in London.

One of the coolest summer pop-ups London has to offer has to be the Aperol spritz residency at rooftop restaurant and bar Madison. Enjoy eye-level views of St Paul's at this stunning location while nestled in a beach-style hideaway with DJs spinning tracks 'til late and an exciting new cocktail menu. Look forward to sipping on a classic concoction (£14) with prosecco over ice, or try out a Campari spritz (£15) served with an orange slice, or a non-alcoholic option (£9).

Love Pub + Grub is back with a bang for 2025, taking over one of Hackney's hottest venues. Head to Night Tales for a day of DJ sets, street food and cocktail-fuelled socialising in the sun. With happy hour drinks and super affordable group tickets starting from just £12.50 for six people, this is definitely one of the most pocket-friendly plans you can have this summer. 

Big Penny Social are throwing open the gates to their beer garden for a beach-themed summer pop-up this year, aptly named Walthamstow On Sea. From Tuesday 18th July, expect huts, deck chairs and sand pits, alongside fish 'n' chips or soft-serve 99s with a flake for food. Frozen cocktails? Find those here too.

Think you're the best baker among your friends? This fun summer event in London lets you show that the proof is in the pudding. You and your mates can compete in pairs with all the ingredients included over at The Big Bake.

Roof East is a lively rooftop playground offering killer views of the London skyline. Head down to tee off in mini-golf, swing for the fences in the batting cage, roll some bowls, or even try out House of Foos, a virtual reality mash-up of soccer and table football. And if you're feeling zen, there's rooftop yoga too. Games not your thing? Kick back on the spacious terrace, sip on a fancy cocktail from the bar, and chow down on street food from all over the globe.