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London Edition July 2024

Go And See

20 June 2024

Enjoy Wimbledon and then enjoy London beyond the grass courts. Plenty to Go & See in our latest guide for in and around the city.

Métier, Mayfair

In town for Wimbledon? Stop by our flagship in Mayfair to see the summer collection.

59 South Audley Street, London W1K 2QN

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Métier, Mayfair

Wimbledon Screening, Portman Square Garden

Normally a private garden, Portman Square opens to the public during Wimbledon’s fortnight. A five minute walk from our flagship and arranged with lawn chairs and offering live viewings of matchplay on a big screen, the garden also serves strawberries and cream to complete the festive atmosphere. A popular spot, space is limited, so early arrival is advised.

9th - 14th July

40 Portman Square, London W1H 6LJ

Wimbledon Screening, Portman Square Garden

Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy

A tradition since 1769, the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition serves as the largest and oldest open exhibition in the world. Featuring over 1200 works, most of which are for purchase, peruse established artists and emerging talent in a mix of disciplines from painting to sculpture to architectural models. Don’t miss the boat on the next Van Gogh. Snap up a piece from an as of yet undiscovered genius.

18th June - 18th August

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD

Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy

The Devonshire, Mayfair

Sought out for their creamy pours of Guinness, one of the most talked about pubs in the city also serves the most incredibly delicious fare for those pints to wash down. Enjoy the warm and lively atmosphere with Duck Fat Chips and Suet Pudding, a Lamb Hotpot served in a steaming silver dish and, for desert, Sticky Toffee Pudding - a feast not to be missed.

17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW

The Devonshire, Mayfair

Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens

Situated in the tranquil respite of Kensington Gardens, next to Hyde Park, the Serpentine Gallery has for its annual summer pavilion a fascinating exhibition by renown Korean architect Minsuk Cho. Titled ‘Archipelagic Void,’ Cho’s design reimagines the pavilion as a structure of five islands, all individual exhibitions in themselves, featuring sound installations, physical challenges, and a library of unread books to provoke and stimulate the mind.

7 June - 27 October

Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA

Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens

Slave Play, Noël Coward Theatre

Directed by Robert O’Hara, the 12- time Tony nominated Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris comes to London. Exploring the dynamics of race, identity and sexuality in twenty-first century America, it is iconic, controversial, and ground-breaking. Experience it in the intimate Noël Coward Theatre for a limited run.

29th June - 21st September

85-88 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4AU

Slave Play, Noël Coward Theatre

Michaël Borremans, David Zwirner

Lauded by The New York Times art critic, John Vincler as ‘may be the greatest living figurative painter,’ Belgian artist Michaël Borremans exhibits his latest work at David Zwirner. Amounting to a fascinating exploration of surface and artifice, combining technical mastery with subject matter that defies straightforward interpretation, The Monkey demands to be seen, and then contemplated, long after your visit.

6th June - 26th July

24 Grafton St, London W1S 4EZ

Michaël Borremans, David Zwirner

Scott's, Mayfair

Tried and true - classics are classic for a reason. For delicious seafood and refreshing al fresco dining to indulge the season, it is no secret this lively spot does not disappoint and is a stone's throw from our flagship store.

20 Mount St, London W1K 2HE

Scott's, Mayfair

Garden Festival, Hampton Court Palace

Horticulturalists rejoice! One of the major flowers shows in the UK is just a an easy train ride from central London, at a royal palace once the favourite of King Henry VIII. Featuring the colorful bounty so richly deserved after a grey and dreary winter, hear experts speak about environmental issues, give great advice on growing your own food, and enjoy the live music and curated cuisine of the festival.

2nd - 7th July

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU

Garden Festival, Hampton Court Palace