6 unmissable London hotel pop-ups for spring, from Mother's Day brunches to cherry blossom cocktails
Springtime is when London hotel pop-ups kick into high gear, embracing warmer weather, longer days and special occasions such as Mother’s Day and Easter. Some hotels have opened up their rooftops for brunching, while others have transformed their afternoon tea menus to match the blooming nature outside. Here are six events you shouldn’t miss, whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day treat or simply to celebrate the new season.
Pampering afternoon tea and facials at The London EDITION
There’s hardly a more relaxing way to spend the afternoon than taking tea and heading to a spa. For Mother’s Day, The London EDITION’s ever-so-popular Berner’s Tavern is offering a special afternoon tea set, which includes unusual sweet and savoury treats, such as sesame tart with yuzu curd and salmon tartare with cucumber and crème fraiche. The pampering with a 70-minute signature Skinwork treatment at the nearby Alex Eagle Studio. The facial aims to relieve tension in the neck and shoulders, while cleansing the skin using special extraction methods. The perfect gift for mums – or anyone, really.
Available March 30 and 31; afternoon tea for two with one Skinwork treatment £200; with two treatments £300
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Seafood lunch at South Place Hotel
Fish lovers should keep this one in the diary: Angler, South Place Hotel’s Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, will be introducing a limited time three-course Mother’s Day menu. Highlights include monkfish cured with blood orange and confit-smoked salmon with mussels. Those looking for a more traditional Sunday meal should head to sister restaurant Chop House, where a special roast (a choice between Beef Wellington, lamb shoulder or salmon en croûte) with all the trimmings will be available for just £20.
Available March 31; £55 per person
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Flower arranging and bottomless brunch at Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill
Improve your floristry skills by way of a bottomless champagne brunch. Famed floral designer Juliet Glaves will be hosting a masterclass at The Montagu Kitchen in Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill on Mother’s Day, followed by a lavish menu inspired by British produce and the country’s beautiful gardens. Expect to tuck into the likes of homemade chutneys, roast pork belly and Kent pear charlottes; there’s also an oyster bar and freeflowing champagne. Mothers will get to take home a bouquet created by Glaves herself.
Floristry class and brunch available March 31 at 12.30pm; £95 for bottomless champagne option and £70 for the non-alcoholic option, including soft drinks
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'Last Sunday' cocktail brunch at Ace Hotel London, Shoreditch
Cocktails, scrambled eggs and Instagrammable views of London’s skyline – now that’s the makings of a good Sunday. Ace Hotel London, Shoreditch is launching the 'Last Sunday' brunch series in collaboration with Hoi Polloi’s chef Matthew Marshall and Alex Paganelli, a prominent London menu developer and food creative. The three-course menu, served on the hotel’s seventh-floor rooftop, will include elevated classics such as eggs with salmon roe, along with cocktail pairings that will set you up for a buoyant Sunday afternoon (think espresso martinis).
Available March 31 and April 28, 11am-1pm; £35 per person
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Cherry blossom cocktails and afternoon tea at Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
With sakura season drawing near, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch is celebrating the art of hanami (the Japanese tradition of admiring cherry blossoms) by transforming its terrace into an oasis of blooms. Under the calming canopy of pink flowers, guests can enjoy a bespoke menu of cocktails created in collaboration with the House of Suntory. These libations will be crafted from Japanese spirits – including Roku Gin, Toki Whisky and Haku Vodka – and paired with yuzu juices and oolong teas. The hotel will also debut a cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea, featuring the likes of sushi rice pudding and shokupan (fluffy white bread common in Japan) with Nobu’s signature tuna.
Available April 5 to June 2; cocktails £12-£14, afternoon tea £40, including tea, coffee or a glass of prosecco
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Afternoon tea and movies at Covent Garden Hotel
The stylish Brasserie Max at Covent Garden Hotel will be hosting a special screening of one of the most talked-about movies this year. Guests can catch a showing of a A Star Is Born after savouring a classic afternoon tea set, which is served on Wedgewood china illustrated by Kit Kemp, Firmdale Hotel’s design director. Mothers will receive a special gift at the screening. The restaurant also provides a healthy option, with reduced sugar, vegan or gluten-free treats.
Available March 31, 5pm; £40 per person
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