The Best Things To Do In London This Weekend: Wimbledon Screenings, Champagne Picnics And Summer Terraces

London comes into its own in July. Wimbledon reaches its dramatic conclusion, elegant terraces are in full swing, and the capital's luxury hotels, restaurants and cultural institutions unveil a fresh wave of seasonal experiences.

Whether you're looking for a Champagne picnic, an indulgent supper, a thought-provoking exhibition or the perfect place to watch the Wimbledon finals, here are our favourite experiences to enjoy this weekend.

Escape To A Beach Bar In The Heart Of Bloomsbury

You don't need the coast for a beach day.

Each summer, The Montague on the Gardens transforms its courtyard into a tropical beach complete with real sand, palm trees and relaxed summer dining. Just moments from Covent Garden and the British Museum, it's one of London's most unexpected seasonal escapes and the perfect setting for cocktails after work or leisurely weekend lunches.

Upgrade Your Picnic With Corrigan's Mayfair

A picnic doesn't have to mean preparing sandwiches at home.

Corrigan's Mayfair has once again unveiled its luxury picnic hampers, filled with seasonal British and Irish produce including artisan cheeses, smoked salmon mousse, freshly baked breads and elegant summer desserts.

For something even more indulgent, add Champagne, Kaluga caviar, lobster rolls or Irish whiskey chocolates before heading to Hyde Park or Grosvenor Square for an afternoon in the sunshine.

Watch Wimbledon By The Thames

The final weekend of Wimbledon deserves an equally memorable setting.

Fulham Pier will once again screen the finals inside Riverside Market, accompanied by riverside cocktails, strawberries and cream, independent food vendors and panoramic views across the Thames.

Expect live music, family entertainment and one of London's liveliest sporting atmospheres away from Centre Court itself.

Sip St-Germain Spritzes Beneath A Botanical Canopy

Hidden behind Fitzrovia's bustling streets, Jurema Terrace at The Mandrake Hotel has been transformed into a lush botanical retreat in partnership with St-Germain.

Surrounded by jasmine and passionflower, guests can enjoy the elderflower liqueur's signature spritzes in one of London's most beautiful hidden terraces — ideal for golden hour with friends or an elegant evening cocktail.

Sip Rosé On 108 Brasserie's Provençal Summer Terrace

For those dreaming of the South of France, 108 Brasserie has brought a taste of Provence to the heart of Marylebone.

Created in partnership with Château La Coste, La Terrasse on the Lane transforms the restaurant's outdoor space into a sun-drenched escape inspired by the Provençal estate's wildflower meadows and olive groves. Expect chilled rosé served tableside, seasonal cocktails and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere that feels worlds away from central London.

The summer menu is equally transportive, featuring brioche lobster sub rolls, Caesar salad, crisp frites and a cherry clafoutis served with olive oil ice cream crafted using Château La Coste's own estate-produced olive oil.

Whether you're settling in for a leisurely lunch or lingering over evening drinks, it's one of Marylebone's most elegant destinations for al fresco dining this summer.

Book Adam Handling's Limited Summer Residency

Michelin-starred chef Adam Handling has brought his acclaimed Ugly Butterfly concept to Lost Oasis for a month-long residency celebrating sustainability-led fine dining.

The seasonal tasting menu features dishes including lobster bolognese, smoked short rib and beautifully executed seafood, making this one of London's standout dining experiences this July.

Celebrate British Strawberry Season

Few things capture the spirit of an English summer quite like strawberries.

This season, dessert specialists Mello have partnered with Driscoll's to create a playful collection celebrating Britain's favourite fruit, from elevated Eton Mess to indulgent strawberry desserts layered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse and fresh berries.

Discover Audrey Amiss At The Wellcome Collection

Art lovers should make time for Audrey Amiss: The Surviving Exhibitions, the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the British artist.

Alongside paintings, drawings and archival material, the exhibition explores Amiss's role as both artist and campaigner, offering an important reappraisal of one of Britain's most overlooked creative voices.

Experience M.C. Escher At Somerset House

Few exhibitions are as visually captivating this summer as M.C. Escher: The Exhibition at Somerset House.

Bringing together the Dutch artist's iconic impossible staircases, intricate tessellations and world-famous optical illusions, the exhibition explores the extraordinary imagination behind some of the twentieth century's most recognisable works.