Hakkasan, Mayfair - London Restaurants

Hakkasan, Mayfair 3 courses £35 per person

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Hakkasan Mayfair Awarded a Michelin star just a year after opening, Chinese restaurant Hakkasan Mayfair is a member of the now globally-renowned Hakkasan Group. Showcasing the skill of celebrated head chef Tong Chee Hwee, enjoy a host of Hakkasan’s signature dishes, like delicate dim sum, or a sumptuous main course with pak choi and rice. Bask in the sultry dining room designed by Christian Liaigre, or head to the vibrant bar to watch cocktail waiters mix Hakkasan’s famous drinks list. Hakkasan Mayfair is a 7-minute walk from Green Park Tube Station. BOOK NOW   VIEW MAP 4.9 (based on 9 reviews) “This is the 3rd or 4th time now that I have dined at Hakkasan Mayfair and it just never gets old, and it is never less than perfect. The food is just stunning...” Gina Vecchio from City of Westminster 04/06/2014

Sample Menu  Small eat (Choose one) Dim sum selection with Szechuan salad Vegetarian dim sum selection (V) with Szechuan salad Main courses(Choose one) All mains come with pak choi & rice Stir-fry black pepper rib-eye beef with merlot Sanpei chicken claypot with with sweet basil, chilli & spring onion Stir-fry silver cod in sweet & sour with pomegranate Stir-fry black pepper vegetarian chicken with sugar snap (v) Desserts Selection of desserts SEE FULL MENU

Terms & Conditions Available lunch & dinner (last dinner reservation 18:30) Mon - Sun until the 28th September 2014, subject to availability. Max 4 people per booking. Dishes from a set menu and subject to change, no alterations to the menu will be available other than for dietary requirements. Includes VAT, excludes service.

STK, Strand - London Restaurants

STK, Strand 3 courses & a glass of wine £30 per person

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STK London Teaming a slick interior from New York designers and some of the world’s finest meat cuts, STK is a top destination for steak dining in London. Alongside your glass of specially chosen wine, sample 3 courses of moreish flavours, like a juicy USDA steak with STK sauce, or inventive apple pie cake. Filled with plush cream leather booths, smoked mirrors and theatrical lighting, indulge in your dishes in the elevated dining room, while looking out onto the buzzing island bar and resident DJ, who’ll spin a soundtrack of American classics. STK is found in the glitzy ME London Hotel, with Temple Tube Station a 5-minute walk away. BOOK NOW   VIEW MAP 4.2 (See all 235 reviews) “Excellent service, atmosphere and food. We were amazed how generous the portion size on the 3 course deal we booked. Overall I would recommend and dine at STK again.” Sarah Chan from London 24/07/2014

Sample Menu  A glass of red or white wine specially selected by the restaurant Starters Lil' BRGs Wagyu beef, special sauce, sesame seed bun Scallop ceviche pickled radish, compressed apple, horseradish Heirloom beets burrata, white balsamic, pickled walnuts Main Courses 150g USDA feather steak STK sauce Pan seared bass sautéed greens, star anise, keta caviar Butternut squash risotto saffron, pine nuts, parmesan Desserts Apple pie cake Mini 'Magnums' Peach Melba SEE FULL MENU

Terms & Conditions Available dinner Mon-Sun (last reservations 18:30 & again from 22:00 Mon - Wed & 21:45 Sun) until the 13th September 2014, subject to availability. Dishes from a set menu and subject to change. Includes VAT, excludes service.

British Museum - What's on in August

What’s onAugust 2014

Summer at the Museum

This summer is a great time to see our groundbreaking exhibitionAncient lives, new discoveries, which brings you face to face with eight mummies from ancient Egypt and Sudan. Children under 16 go free to the exhibition and there’s also free events and activitiesfor the whole family in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centrethroughout the school holidays. The BP exhibition Ming: 50 years that changed China opens next month! Check out the new trailerfor this fascinating exhibition. You can also enjoy a stellar weekend of outdoor cinema at the end of August, with science fiction classics presented by the BFI.

Special exhibition

Ancient lives, new discoveries Until 30 Nov 2014 Think you know mummies? Think again... This exhibition uses the latest digital technology to bring you face to face with eight people who lived in ancient Egypt and Sudan. Discover new information about each mummy, unravel the mysteries of mummification and gain an insight into their lives. You can also complement your exhibition visit with a number of food and drink offers. Enjoy a North African-inspired menu or an afternoon tea in the stunning Great Court Restaurant. The Gallery Café is also offering mezze and wine for £10 and kids eat free! Sponsored by Julius Baer Technology partner Samsung #8mummies Book now ›

Exhibition coming soon

The BP exhibition Ming: 50 years that changed China 18 Sep 2014 – 5 Jan 2015 Book now for our major autumn exhibition. Discover a golden age in China’s history, when it was a global superpower run by one family – the Ming dynasty. Between AD 1400 to 1450, the Ming dynasty established Beijing as the capital and built the Forbidden City. They also ensured that China led the world in maritime expansion, absorbing many fascinating influences along the way. The exhibition will feature spectacular objects from museums across China and the world including paintings, porcelain, jewellery and furniture. You can watch the trailer for this exciting exhibition now. Supported by BP #Ming50Years Book now ›

Win a holiday to China

To celebrate the forthcoming BP exhibition Ming: 50 years that changed China, you have the chance to win an amazing 13-day private tour of China! Thanks to bespoke travel specialist Audley, this private tour has been specifically designed to showcase many of the places associated with the Ming dynasty, as well allowing you to discover some of the China’s best-known sights, including Beijing, the Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai and more! Just fill in your details for a chance to win this amazing holiday. Enter now ›

Free exhibitions and displays

Dressed to impress: netsuke and Japanese men’s fashion Until 17 Aug 2014 The Asahi Shimbun Displays Gems of Chinese painting: a voyage along the Yangzi River Until 31 Aug 2014 Germany divided: Baselitz and his generation From the Duerckheim Collection Until 31 Aug 2014 Hamilton’s Odyssey into Ulysses Until 31 Aug 2014 Between light and screen: the magical world of Turkish shadow theatre Until 28 Sep 2014 The other side of the medal: how Germany saw the First World War Until 23 Nov 2014

August event highlights

Highlights tour Daily, 11.30 & 14.00 Explore the British Museum's most famous treasures with an illuminating 90-minute tour. Tickets £12 Staying in fashion: sartorial style in Edo Japan Thu 7 Aug, 13.15 Learn more about the Room 3 display on netsuke in this gallery talk by Nicole Rousmaniere, British Museum. Free, just drop in The other side of the medal: how Germany saw the First World War Fri 8 Aug, 13.15 Curator Thomas Hockenhull will discuss the display of First World War German art medals in Room 69a. Free, just drop in

Explore the Museum

Interactive tour of the Citi Money Gallery The history of money can be traced back over 4,000 years. During this time, currency has taken many different forms, from coins to banknotes, shells to mobile phones. Go behind the scenes with Curator Ben Alsop as he takes you on an interactive tour of the Citi Money Gallery. Supported by Citi Take the interactive online tour now ›

August at the Natural History Museum

Prince George visits Sensational Butterflies Mammoth-size fun Mini see-through fish discovered Ancient Britain like never before Museum wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Win a travel set for kids worth £100 Our friends at the National Portrait Gallery Visit our website Find out what's on Become a Member Support us Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

Prince George visits Sensational Butterflies The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and a blue morpho butterfly © PA  HRH Prince George enjoyed a private visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition to celebrate his first birthday with his parents. Experience the beauty and magic of hundreds of live butterflies flying above your head by visiting, too. Sensational Butterflies until 14 September Book tickets

Mammoth-size fun Meet some of the largest mammals to have walked Earth. Fossils, skeletons and huge models tower above you in a mighty display of tusks and trunks. Mammoths: Ice Age Giants until 7 September Book tickets

Mini see-through fish discovered The miniature fish Priocharax nanus © Ralf Britz.  A team of scientists including Museum researcher Dr Ralf Britz recently discovered a new fish species in Rio Negro, Brazil. It’s miniature, measuring 15.4mm, and also see-through, to slip past predators.  Read the whole story

Ancient Britain like never before Explore the dramatic story of ancient Britain, its changing landscapes and the people who lived here. Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story until 28 September Book tickets

Museum wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence We have been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence to signify excellent hospitality and consistently earning outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travellers. Thank you. Write a review on TripAdvisor

Win a travel set for kids worth £100 Tell us what your favourite product is in our online shop and you could win a fun-filled travel set to occupy the little ones. The prize includes a wheelie case, a dinosaur satchel and a set of dinosaur books, games and stickers, worth £100.  Enter online by Wednesday 13 August

Our friends at the National Portrait Gallery Family trail illustrations by Jenni Desmond, 2014 © National Portrait Gallery, London  BP Portrait Award 2014 Family Activities The portraiture Oscars returns with 55 outstanding and innovative new works from around the world. Explore this year’s unmissable exhibition through a range of free family activities including a fun family trail, as well as art workshops and drop-in sessions during the summer holidays. Until 21 September More information

Geffrye Museum - Centenary Celebrations Family Day at the Geffrye Museum

For more information on the project, see the Centenary Celebrations Project Blog or Geffrye website.

The Geffrye, Museum of the Home 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA        Tel 020 7739 9893                                                                              www.geffrye-museum.org.uk

Sanderson, Fitzrovia

Sanderson, Fitzrovia Mad Hatter's afternoon tea £32 per person

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An enchanting twist on this great British tradition, afternoon tea at Sanderson offers treats inspired by Lewis Carroll’s most famous tale, Alice in Wonderland. A tower of creative indulgences includes Swiss roll-style sandwiches, hand-crafted strawberry & cream mushrooms, and your very own ‘Drink Me’ potion. Housed in the 5-star surroundings of Sanderson Hotel, enjoy your tea from eccentric china designed by Luna & Curious, made exclusively for the occasion. This magical dining experience can be found 7 minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus Tube Station. BOOK NOW   VIEW MAP 4.3 (See all 182 reviews) “Fantastic experience and yummy food! It was a lot of fun, I highly recommend Mad Hatters tea.” Jade Tanner from London 22/06/2014

Sample Menu  Savoury Smoked Cumbrian ham with wholegrain mustard on sun-dried tomato bread  Cucumber & chive cream cheese on spinach bread  Cold smoked salmon & lemon butter on dark rye bread  Egg mayonnaise with watercress & smoked sea salt on lemon bread Daily quiche Sweet  Carrot meringue served on a bed of pea shoots 'Strawberries & cream' homemade marshmallow mushrooms 'Tick Tock' traditional Victoria sponge Melting mango cheesecake Matcha green tea & white chocolate mousse served in chocolate tea cup 'Drink Me' Potion Selection of homemade savoury & sweet scones served with herb butter & fruit preserves with clotted cream  Jelly Wonderland SEE FULL MENU

Terms & Conditions Available Mon - Fri until the 31st October 2014, subject to availability. Maximum 6 customers per booking. Dishes from a set menu and subject to change. Includes VAT, excludes service.

Whitechapel Gallery - Community Open Day Invitation, Wednesday 10 September 1- 3pm

You are invited to the Whitechapel Gallery Community Open Day: Wednesday 10 September, 1–3pm. Enjoy art works made by local groups in collaboration with artist Rebecca Davies, listen to participants' experiences and see a display of photographs showing the community workshops in action. The event is open to those who have been involved in our workshops and those interested in taking part in future sessions.  Refreshments will be provided.  Free, booking required.