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Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro, and on our socials. You’ll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday.
Enjoy a three-course meal and a cocktail in buzzy Soho for just £33 at Dear Jackie. Refined Italian comfort food with an elevated finish — you don’t want to pass on this deal.
Or, for a top-class London activity spend the night bowling with pizza at the’worlds best bowling alley’, Vintners Lanes. A boutique spot in Grenwich where the fun never ends.
How about BYOB pasta making at Ann’s Smart School of Cookery? Level up your culinary skills, while having a drink… or two. It would be hard to say no.
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Things to do in London this week
Experience three courses and a cocktail at Dear Jackie, Broadwick Soho for £33
Broadwick Soho landed in 2023 with instant West End swagger and hasn’t looked back since. Inside, Dear Jackie is its seductive Italian dining room, glowing with Murano glass, red silk walls and plush booths made for lingering. The menu delivers refined Italian comfort, from standout pasta to polished classics, while Bar Jackie warms things up with expertly mixed cocktails before dinner. With this exclusive Time Out offer, enjoy three courses and a cocktail for less, a perfect pre-theatre stop or the start of a Soho night that’s unlikely to end early.
Four-course menu with a glass of bubbles & snack at Straits Kitchen for £39.50
Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London offers their signature fusion menu featuring bold, vibrant and fresh flavours, and you’re invited. This is refined hotel dining with bold Southeast Asian flavours and British ingredients at its heart, courtesy of Executive Chef Adam Bateman and his award-winning team. Expect a lineup of dishes that blend Western techniques with big, punchy flavours, all served in a setting as elegant as the food itself. Save 33% on a four-course menu with a glass of bubbles & snack now.
43% off weekend brunch and Champagne at Sette Restaurant Knightsbridge
Sette brings a slice of Manhattan glamour to Knightsbridge, serving polished Italian dishes with a confident New York edge. Tucked inside the Bvlgari Hotel but operating entirely on its own terms, the dining room feels discreet, stylish and quietly indulgent. This offer makes it the perfect excuse to linger over two or three courses, raise a glass of Ruinart and enjoy Italian comfort cooking in one of London’s most elegant settings, all at a generous discount.
Three sharing courses and a cocktail at Gouqi by Tong Chee Hwee for £35
Chef Tong returns to London’s dining scene at Gouqi, bringing his acclaimed expertise from Singapore, Malaysia, and Hakkasan. Enjoy top-tier dining for just £35 per person (down from £45) , featuring a Supreme royal dim sum platter, Taiwanese three-cup chicken pot, or Claypot silken egg tofu with seasonal vegetables and steamed jasmine rice. Experience elevated Chinese cuisine that delights!
Get 25% off bowling, pizza and drink at the world’s best bowling alley*
Experience bowling like never before at Vintners Lanes, Greenwich’s newest boutique hotspot, where industrial-chic design meets vintage charm. Recently crowned Best in the World at the 40th Annual Bowling Centre Architecture and Design Awards, this six-lane stunner serves up more than just strikes. With this exclusive offer, score 25% off a game of bowling, a fresh pizza, and your choice of pint, glass of wine, spirit and mixer or soft drink. Just fancy the lanes? You can grab a bowling session on its own from just £8.95 — the perfect reason to gather your mates and bowl the night away.
60% off the ultimate BYOB pasta making class at Ann's Smart School of Cookery
If your idea of pasta-making is tearing open a packet, it might be time to level up. Ann’s Smart School of Cookery has been running for nearly two decades, teaching thousands of Londoners (and beyond) how to turn out restaurant-worthy dishes in a laid-back, hands-on setting. For this class, you’ll be guided by professional chefs through an Italian-inspired menu: fluffy focaccia with balsamic dip, fresh spinach and ricotta cannelloni in a proper tomato sauce, and a creamy asparagus risotto with rocket. You’ll cook, taste and pick up kitchen tips you’ll actually use back home. Whether you fancy showing off to mates at your next dinner party or just want to sharpen your skills, this is a delicious way to spend an autumn afternoon.
Enjoy a set menu & complimentary cocktail at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill from £20
Experience fine dining at its best with an exclusive set menu and a complimentary signature cocktail at Gordon Ramsay’s Bar & Grill in Mayfair. Choose from expertly crafted dishes including cauliflower velouté, chicken supreme, and Basque cheesecake. Opt for the two-course option at £20 or go all-in with three courses for just £25, both served with a signature cocktail, worth up to £16.50.
Save 20% on a Fragrance Design Experience at The Perfume Studio
Step into the world of perfumery at The Perfume Studio’s Shoreditch experience and discover the magic of fragrance mixology. You’ll sip bubbly, explore scent families and blend a fragrance that’s entirely your own. From sparkling citrus to deep amber, you decide what goes in your bottle, and what it’s called. Walk away with your signature scent from this fun and unique fragrance experience.
Unwind with a five-star luxury experience for two at The Spa at Athenaeum Hotel
Do you feel that? It’s the feeling of a long-awaited self-care day on the horizon! Invite a friend or partner to escape the hustle and bustle of central London and share a five-star luxury experience at Mayfair’s Athenaeum Hotel Spa. Spend a relaxing hour in the wet area, sauna, steam rooms and hot tub, then take your pick from a facial and body wrap treatment or massage. All this with a glass of bubbly for 40% off – you’ll find it hard to say no.
Save up to £151 on this Turkish Hammam spa experience
Get soft, glowing skin this winter with a luxe spa day at Crystal Palace Spa in Marylebone. Enjoy full-body exfoliation, a soak massage, and a choice of clay, mud, or coffee body mask, all for a fraction of the price – £48 for one person, £89 for two. Relax for 90 minutes and even bring a friend for the ultimate unwind!
