What’s On | January 2026
January in the capital is less about hibernation and more about considered indulgence. From Michelin-starred breakfasts and anniversary menus to wellness resets, cultural collaborations and quietly brilliant openings, London eases into the new year with confidence and creativity. This month’s What’s On from The Rakish Gent is a curated edit of where to eat, drink, move and gather — proof that January, done properly, can be one of the city’s most rewarding months.
Burns Night Dinner with Bruichladdich at Brasserie Max
23 January — Brasserie Max marks Burns Night with an immersive evening celebrating Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. Hosted in the restaurant’s private dining room, the four-course menu is paired with rare single malts from Bruichladdich Distillery, spanning peated and unpeated styles. Expect poetic touches throughout, from a Penicillin cocktail on arrival to live spoken word by Scottish poet Kevin McLean, alongside dishes including traditional haggis, roast Highland venison and whisky-laced sauces. £100 per person.
The Cinnamon Club Turns Back the Clock for Its 25th Anniversary
12–31 January — To celebrate 25 years of modern Indian fine dining, The Cinnamon Club returns to its roots with a limited-time Retro Menu, featuring original 2001 dishes at their original prices. From sweet potato cake with crisp okra to sandalwood-flavoured tandoori chicken and vindaloo of pork chop, the menu is a culinary time capsule housed in the Grade II-listed former Westminster Library — a rare chance to revisit the dishes that helped redefine Indian dining in London.
Dry January, Done Properly at Sweeties, The Standard
Perched on the 10th floor of The Standard, Sweeties proves Dry January doesn’t mean dialling things down. The late-night cocktail bar’s no- and low-alcohol menu, created by Atelier Pip’s Zoe Burgess, uses adaptogens, bold botanicals and inventive flavour pairings to deliver drinks with real depth and character. With skyline views, DJ-led nights and a distinctly glamorous atmosphere, Sweeties remains one of London’s most stylish sober-curious destinations.
La Petite Maison London: Riviera Flavours for a Fresh Start
LPM’s French-Mediterranean menu offers a lighter, ingredient-led approach to January dining, with elegant vegetarian dishes such as burrata with tomatoes, ratatouille and gnocchi à la tomate fraîche. Complementing the food is the restaurant’s Déjà Vu cocktail menu — a vintage-inspired collection, each drink paired with a non-alcoholic twin — allowing guests to enjoy Riviera glamour without excess.
Paris Opening: Cypsèle by Marcin Król
Just steps from the newly restored Notre-Dame, Cypsèle marks the debut solo restaurant of chef Marcin Król — former Noma, Boragó and Maison talent. With hyper-seasonal tasting menus guided by micro-farm sourcing and traditional techniques, the restaurant champions whole-ingredient cookery, wood-fired rotisserie cooking and classic French forms reimagined with restraint. A quietly confident new arrival on Paris’s Left Bank dining scene.
January Wellness at Casa Core, East Dulwich
Design-led wellness studio Casa Core enters January with momentum, blending sculpting movement and considered interiors. Its Infrared Hot Studio offers mat Pilates, strength and dynamic yoga classes heated to 32°C, while the downstairs Reformer studio features precision-programmed sessions on custom Merrithew beds. Calm, immersive and physically demanding in equal measure, Casa Core is a refined addition to London’s boutique fitness landscape.
La Mesa Returns to Decimo with Masala y Maíz
16–17 January — Decimo’s La Mesa guest chef series continues with a residency from Mexico City’s Masala y Maíz. Chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval bring their genre-defying cuisine — rooted in Mexican, Indian and East African traditions — to The Standard’s open kitchen. The collaboration explores migration, memory and maize through flavour, storytelling and shared technique, making this one of January’s most culturally resonant dining events.
Robin’s Ramen at Supermarket of Dreams
Throughout January, Robin’s Ramen serves deeply comforting bowls paired with £1 half pints at Supermarket of Dreams in Holland Park. Led by Robin Kosuge, formerly of Michelin-starred Dorian, the menu spans clean shio ramen to indulgent duck and beef variations, with thoughtful sides and a produce-driven ethos. A convivial, wallet-friendly antidote to the post-festive lull.
Fortnum & Mason Presents: The Pantry
January–March — Fortnum & Mason’s Food & Drink Studio launches The Pantry, a forward-thinking programme exploring how cupboard staples shape the way we cook and live. Featuring chefs, writers and tastemakers including Becky Excell, Nisha Parmar and Owen Morgan, the series blends sustainability, culture and practical cooking insight — positioning the pantry as both a personal and political space.
Lunar New Year 2026 at China Tang, The Dorchester
Welcoming the Year of the Horse, China Tang celebrates Lunar New Year with symbolic décor, traditional Lion Dances and a special menu of auspicious Cantonese dishes rooted in prosperity and renewal. Set within the restaurant’s glamorous 1930s Shanghai-inspired interiors, the celebrations combine ritual, refinement and exceptional cooking — from Lo Hei salads to whole Dover sole and celebratory desserts.
19–25 January — Mayfair’s historic Connaught Grill pays tribute to Robert Burns with a refined five-course menu celebrating the depth and character of the Scottish larder. Curated by Executive Head Chef Ramiro Lafuente Martinez, the week-long offering pairs premium Scottish produce with drams from Aberfeldy Distillery, from glazed haggis dumplings and cured salmon gravlax to Highland venison with whisky cream sauce and a classic cranachan finale. Priced at £140pp, with an optional £280pp drinks pairing; on 22 January, the Burns menu takes centre stage exclusively.
Pavyllon London Launches the Capital’s First Michelin-Starred Breakfast Tasting Menu
From 10th January, Pavyllon London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is rewriting the rules of morning dining with London’s first Michelin-starred breakfast tasting menu. Created by Executive Chef Benjamin Ferra y Castell under the guidance of Yannick Alléno, the five-course experience (£70pp) is served at the restaurant’s elegant counter, placing guests at the heart of the kitchen. Expect refined morning theatre, from bespoke amuse-juices and seasonal bakery creations to signature dishes such as the weekly chef’s special or a classic Eggs Royale, finished with Pavyllon’s famed French toast and a take-home gift of Yannick Alléno chocolates. Available weekends only.