Covent Garden - Let the half price cocktails flow this bank holiday

Spend the bank holiday with a cocktail and a view

Get ready to send up a cheer for the last bank holiday weekend of the summer. We’re giving you the lowdown a week in advance so you can plan ahead and make it fantastic. From extended happy hours with half price cocktails to exclusive parties and dining suggestions, we’ve got everything you need to see the summer off in style. Enjoy!

Happy hours to make you smile

Dirty Martini The Dirty Summer Bank Holiday Party How do £6 cocktails, half price Martinis, and £2.95 beers sound? With a happy hour that lasts from 3pm until 9pm, and DJ sets that keep the vibe alive until 3am, Sunday 28th August will be one to remember. Call 0207 632 2080 to book now. Tell me more

Mabel’sExtended happy hour and Tube Party Can’t wait until next week to let loose? Head to Mabel’s this Friday to celebrate the 24-hour tube with DJs and Jäger trains. Plus, happy hour lasts from 5pm to 10pm every Thursday to Saturday this month. Book your table now so you don’t miss out. Discover more

LIMA Floral’s BAJO Bar Complimentary Peruvian pitchers The downstairs pisco bar has been reborn. Head there for happy hour between 4pm and 7pm, Monday to Thursday, to get an extra Primavera Punch pitcher or Pisco Sour any time you buy one. Now open until 1am on Friday and Saturday too. Find out more

Your bank holiday dining guide

Covent Garden Grind Beautifully moreish brunch In love with music and culture, Grind is a lively hotspot for modern foodies. Try the squid ink, chicken and aioli flatbread, the smashed avocado and chilli toast, or the Kaniwa-rolled eggs. With their signature Melbourne coffee, it’s utter bliss. Tell me more

Bobbi Brown x Balthazar Simply amazing afternoon tea Fashion and food come together in this unique treat at Balthazar. Enjoy adorable confections, such as the eyeliner-inspired chocolate and blackberry Sachertorte, accompanied by original cocktails or champagne. Available daily between 3pm and 5pm. Discover more

Sticks’n’SushiUtterly delicious dinners Experience two Japanese traditions at once in a sophisticated setting. If you’re a sushi lover, try the salmon carpaccio with trout roe and the hotate kataifi bites. Prefer meat? Then order yakitori skewers from the charcoal grill. They’re out of this world. Find out more