If you haven't already booked your ski trip, aren't in smug possession of a friend with a weekend cottage and your Ryanair/Easyjet escape fund is currently dry, then you are - like us - stuck in London for the Easter weekend. Which is, as it turns out, an absolute bonus. The city empties out (much like Christmas, but with better weather) and there's a load of foodie events happening. Here's what to check out.
18 April, Good Friday
London Beer Fest
Indie Beer Fest (Brixton) - As part of Indie Beer Week, the taproom at London Beer Lab is holding a three-day festival featuring 40 beers from independent breweries all over the country (Also on Saturday & Sunday).
Mriya Easter Fair (Notting Hill) - The Ukrainian restaurant will have "a beautiful showcase of traditional delights" featuring special Ukrainian brands, discounts on Ukrainian wines, special street food dishes and more.
Lola's Cupcakes giveaway (Paddington) - Lola's is opening a new pop-up store in Paddington and they'll be giving away 300 of their mini cupcakes on the day.
Bad Friday (Brixton) - Held at Windmill Brixton, this alternative Easter event features eight bands playing all day, backed up by BBQ.
19 April, Easter Saturday
108 Brasserie Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt (Marylebone) - 108 Brasserie's Easter egg hunt is back. 108 eggs will be hidden across Marylebone, some of them inside shops. Each egg has a prize, from luxury gifts and gourmet treats to exclusive shopping experiences. It's just £5 and you can book a place here.
Gospel Brunch (Shoreditch) - The ground floor brasserie at Boundary in Shoreditch will have a gospel brunch with the Kings Voices on hand singing a contemporary blend of gospel, West End and mainstream favourites.
Butter knife scramble - De Beauvoir Deli will have 50 limited edition butter knives that are a collab between Kerrygold and Allday Goods, made by upcycling Kerrygold plastic tubs. They're priced at £28 and when they're gone, that's it!
Drag Brunch (South Bank) - Between the Bridges are bringing back their drag brunches and this is the first one of the season. Drag superstars will be on hand, alongside bottomless bubbly and plenty of street food.
20 April, Easter Sunday
The madness that is the Top Cuvee Easter egg hunt
Easter egg hunt (Highbury) - Top Cuvée's annual crazy Easter Egg Hunt in Highbury is back for another year. There are 1000 places with every hunter getting a free Tony’s Chocolonely Easter Egg along with loads more giveaways.
Chocolate masterclass (Mayfair) - Theo Randall and Pastry Chef Radoslav Georgiev are having an exclusive chocolate workshop at The Intercontinental, where children (aged 6+) will learn the art of chocolate decoration and piping techniques. They'll decorate an Easter egg to take home as well as having lunch at the restaurant.
21 April, Easter Monday
Forty Hall in Enfield
Beer and Bites (Enfield) - Forty Hall is playing host to a day of music, drinks and food held on the lovely back lawn. Food will come courtesy of Pizza Box, there'll be a series of Open Mic artists from 11am to 4pm and drinks will be served. All you need to do is bring your picnic blanket.
St George's Day Festival (Trafalgar Square) - held a few days early, this all day festival on Trafalgar Square by the mayor is promising morris dancing and a hog roast among other delights.
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