Open-Top Double-Decker London Bus Tour and Thames Cruise from £15 (Up to 54% Off)
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Stef's Italian, Soho- 3 courses & a glass of prosecco £20 per person

Stef's Italian Showcasing over 40 years’ experience working in Italian kitchens, Stefano brings sumptuous regional classics to his eponymously named restaurant. Arrive to your chilled prosecco, and select 3 courses filled with natural flavour, like succulent pork loin with Parma ham, or supremely fresh fish of the day. A rarity in central London, this relaxed, family-run hideaway offers pavement dining on balmy evenings, while the bustling dining room is filled with chocolate leather banquettes and glitzy mirrored walls. Stef’s is a 6-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Book VIEW MAP Sample Menu A glass of prosecco Starters Insalata Caprese fresh mozzarella & tomatoes, rocket, basil oil Cozze alla Provinciale fresh mussels, white wine, tomato, garlic & oregano sauce Calamari fritti deep-fried calamari served with tartar sauce Main Courses Pesce del Giorno catch of the day Lonza di Maiale alla Romana pork loin wrapped in Parma ham, butter & sage sauce Spaghetti all’amatriciana bacon, onions, garlic, spicy tomato sauce Desserts Tiramisu homemade chef‘s special Mousse di Amaretto homemade Amaretto mousse, Amaretto biscuits & Disaronno Panna cotta prosecco-infused mango or strawberry coulis VIEW THE FULL MENU

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Peckhamania: out on the town in London's newest hotspot - ES Magazine - Life & Style - London Evening Standard

Peckhamania: out on the town in London's newest hotspot - ES Magazine - Life & Style - London Evening Standard: "The South London neighbourhood is fast becoming a bohemian hotspot, buzzing with go-to galleries, rooftop bars and foodie night markets that make East London look positively parochial. Clive Martin goes out on the scene in SE15"

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European Football with West Ham United v FC Pacos de Ferreira: Tickets from £15 (Up to 56% Off)
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The Match

West Ham United will face a stiff European test as they prepare to welcome top Portuguese side FC Pacos de Ferreira to their hallowed Upton Park turf. Hammers fans can don the famous claret and blue and cheer on their brave boys, who will use a fast-paced pressing game to overcome last season's Primeira Liga surprise package, who themselves finished third to qualify for this season's Champions League competition. The match serves as one of the final warm-up games for the The Irons ahead of their season-opening clash with Cardiff, and is being held in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK.

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• £35 for family ticket or four adult tickets (56% off)
• £15 for one adult ticket (25% off)
• £100 for ten adult tickets (50% off)
• £7 for one child ticket (30% off

Museum of Brands in Notting Hill: The Museum of Brands: Entry For Two (£6.50) or Family (£8) (Up to 50% Off)

The Deal

Two adults or an adult and a child can enjoy two entry tickets to the Museum of Brands. Family entry is also available for a combination of up to two adults and up to three children. Those with visitors aged 4-8 or 9-13 can also go on the Family Trail to tackle activities and talking points while heading down memory lane with the makes and consumer goods of yesteryear.

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• £6.50 for two people (50% off)
• £8 for family of four (max. two adults, max three children) (47% off)

The Merchant

Situated close to Portobello Road Market, The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is home to a dizzying array of consumer goods from decades past. Established in Gloucester in 1984, the collection moved to London in 2005. A registered charity dealing with the preservation of all manner of packets, fads, toys, and ads past, the museum is also available as a venue to hire, and contains a tea room as well as retro-inspired goods in its shop.

Dim Sum Meal in Holborn:

Dim Sum Meal For Two With Wine at Shanghai Blues for £24 (Up to 76% Off)

The Deal

Food-lovers can explore the flavours of the Orient at Shanghai Blues, with a Dim Sum meal for two. A generous selection is on offer, with dishes (up to the value of £13.80)such as abalone chicken congee (usually £12.80), grilled Shanghai pork dumplings(£5.60) and spare ribs in Mandarin sauce (£7.30) on offer. Complimentary wine (£8.50)is provided to chase down your meal and keep diners feeling as merry as the Buddha.

The Merchant

An opulent oriental restaurant within the Grade II listed Holborn Hall, Shanghai Bluesoffers a wide array of Dim Sum and authentic Chinese cuisine. The luxurious interior blends modern design with traditional eastern decor, aiming to provide a luxurious dining experience. The venue is suitable for business meetings and cocktail receptions, and regular appearances by live jazz musicians help to keep the blues at bay.

What’s on August 2013

Have you seen the Pompeii exhibition yet? There’s still time to see this blockbuster exhibition, but make sure you book in advance to secure the last remainng tickets. There are also 500 walk-up tickets available each day, so you can still experience people’s lives in these ill-fated Roman cities. You can also become a Member and see it free, with no need to queue. Also this month, you can see classic films on the East Lawn with screenings from the BFI as part of their Monster Weekend. You could also win a fantastic nine-day holiday to Colombia, so enter the prize draw now! Pompeii exhibition Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum Until 29 Sep 2013 There’s still time to see this blockbuster exhibition, but there are only a few remaining tickets, so make sure you book in advance. In addition, 500 walk-up tickets are released at 09.00 each day, but get here early to secure them. You can also become a Member and see it free, with no need to queue. ★★★★★ ‘Extraordinary... historic and profound’ The Guardian ★★★★★ ‘Stunning... superb’ Daily Telegraph #PompeiiExhibition £15, Members and under 16s free Booking essential Book now › Sponsored by Goldman Sachs. In collaboration with Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni di Napoli e Pompei. Free exhibitions and displays Silver service: fine dining in Roman Britain Until 4 Aug 2013 The Asahi Shimbun Displays The art of influence: Asian propaganda Until 1 Sep 2013 Recent acquisitions: Arcimboldo to Kitaj Until 1 Sep 2013 Coins and the Bible Until 20 Oct 2013 Highlights tours in August Between 29 July and 30 August the guided tour Around the world in 90 minutes will be available daily at 11.30 and 14.00. £12 per person, booking advised Encounter the Rosetta Stone, the Lewis Chessmen and the Parthenon Frieze, as well as some lesser-known but equally fascinating objects, with expert guidance that goes to the heart of the Museum’s collection. This tour is designed for adults, but children under 12 with an accompanying adult enjoy free entry. Please note that the tour will visit a number of galleries on different floors of the Museum and involves a considerable amount of walking. Book now › Screenings with the BFI Enjoy a monster weekend of outdoor screenings at the Museum, featuring three classic 1950s British films. Night of the Demon Thu 29 Aug, 20.00–22.00 Dracula Fri 30 Aug, 20.00–22.00 The Mummy Sat 31 Aug, 20.00–22.00 £15 per film Monster weekend joint ticket (all 3 screenings) £39 Book now › Win a holiday to Colombia Experience the spectacle and diversity of Colombia with an amazing nine-day holiday for two! Enter this prize draw to celebrate the Museum’s forthcoming exhibitionBeyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia. The prize includes stays in Bogotá and Cartagena, an excursion to the Rosario Islands, and a visit to the capital’s famous gold museum – the Museo del Oro. Provided by travel specialists Journey Latin America, the holiday also includes flights from the UK with American Airlines, hotels, transfers, excursions and breakfast daily. Enter now › Shop online A fantastic selection of Pompeii art prints has just been added to the British Museum online shop, featuring some of the most famous pieces of Pompeian artwork, dating back around 2,000 years. These fascinating prints include the wall painting of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife, and the highly detailed mosaic of sea creatures, discovered in the House of the Faun. Each print is available in a variety of different sizes and framing options to suit all room sizes. Every purchase supports the Museum – shop now › Also on and coming soon Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure The National Gallery Until 8 Sep 2013 Explore paintings by Vermeer and 17th-century Dutch artists through the theme of music. Five masterpieces by Vermeer are displayed alongside works by his contemporaries, rare musical instruments and songbooks from the period. Find out more › Origins of the Afro Comb: 6,000 years of culture, politics and identity The Fitzwilliam Museum Until 3 Nov 2013 Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Cambridge. In addition to an array of material culture from pre-dynastic Egypt to present day, there will be live demonstrations of contemporary styling practices and a special area for digital interaction. Find out more › Brighton Japan Festival 13–22 Sep 2013 Now in its fifth year, the ten-day Brighton Japan Festival has become the largest annual Japanese cultural festival in Europe. Two massive weekend street festivals bookend an unmissable week of events, performances, film showings and food tastings. Find out more ›