As we enter the merry month of May, the social calendar starts to heat up. Whether you’re perusing the floral displays of Chelsea in bloom or enjoying Sky Garden’s summer stretch series, there’s plenty to book. To give you a helping hand, as ever, we’ve curated the best things to do this month.
What's On in May
Words by
Clara Taylor
30th April 2026
Welcome back to SPHERE's monthly curation of what to do in London.
DIAGEO LUXURY GROUP Launches RARE SERIES
Rare Series. ©Diageo Luxury Group.
Today, drinks behemoth Diageo Luxury Group has launched its Rare Series, a new, evolving Scotch Whisky collection, which aims to unearth the scattered treasures of Scotland. Available exclusively via global registration with Diageo’s Private Client teams, you can buy the first edition, which features five whiskies from five iconic locations: the oldest Single Malt ever released by Diageo - a 55-Year-Old from ghost distillery Glenury Royal, joins limited-release rarities from Talisker, Caol Ila, Clynelish, and Blair Athol.
To register your interest in purchasing Rare Series, visit rare-series.com.
Abercrombie & Kent takes over cult West London Café
A&K x ForeignExchange. ©Mariell Lind Hanse.
If you’ve pottered about West London looking for a flat white and flaky pastry, chances are you’ll have stumbled across Foreign Exchanges News. This month, the delightfully Instagrammable café and newsagent is partnering with luxury travel company, Abercrombie & Kent. The space, inspired by all things travel, will be stocked with the first two volumes of Souvenir, A&K’s customer magazine, a selection of travel books curated by Jonah Freud’s Reference Point, as well as a collection of exclusive A&K postcards. It’ll have you planning your next trip in no time.
The partnership runs from 28th April – 4th May @foreignexchangenews
Pippin's Unveils New Menu
Pippin's spring risotto. ©Pippins.
In celebration of the season – and with the days only getting longer, there’s plenty to celebrate – Pippins in Earl’s Court has introduced a new menu this May. In keeping with the restaurant’s typical style – comfort dishes with a playful twist – the new menu is bursting with vegetables grown across the British Isles and herbs foraged from the kitchen garden. We recommend you start your meal with Carlingford oysters before moving on to the spring vegetable risotto – anything that green must be good for you, but fortunately, it’s delicious as well. Dessert isn’t to be skipped at either lunch or dinner. Opt for the strawberry and rhubarb mille-feuille or the dark chocolate and cherry delice.
Book your table at pippinsrestaurant.com
Sushi Masterclass at AKI London
Aki London. ©Daniel Carminati.
New to Fitzrovia last autumn, Aki describes itself as reimagining history with a contemporary Japanese spirit. To lift the veil on the delicate cuisine, it is launching “Meet the Maki Maker”, a monthly series of sushi masterclasses hosted by Head Sushi Chef Alexandru Ghetau. Here, Chef Ghetau will guide guests through the principles and techniques behind creating maki, nigiri and hand rolls, after welcoming them with a glass of bubbles or sake – pick your poison. Green tea and miso soup will be served during the masterclass, as you create your six sushi pieces. You can take home a bespoke Aki chopping board as a more permanent keepsake than your maki rolls.
The experience runs from 2:30 - 4:30pm on Sunday, 3rd May. Reserve a space at sevenrooms.com
THE WILD TABLE RETURNS
The Wild Table in Tey Brook Orchard. ©Rebecca Hope Photography.
After a successful collaboration in the last few years, the teams at The Laundry Brixton and Browning Bros are back with their woodland restaurant in Tey Brook Orchard. Set deep in Browning Bros.’ fifth-generation, family-run organic farm, just an hour from London, The Wild Table transforms Tey Brook Orchard into a woodland restaurant for a celebration of bold, seasonal open-fire cooking. The 2026 menu draws inspiration from “the freshness of spring”, focusing on young, wild ingredients grown nearby.
The experience begins by guests being led through the woods and being welcomed with a seasonal cocktail and canapés, before taking their seats under the canopy for a multi-course meal. It’s a significant departure from the typical buzzy London opening, but the perfect opportunity to go off-grid and get back to basics: good food in a stunning natural setting. Plus, there’s the option for Glamping to make your venture
Tickets are £80pp and can be purchased from thelaundryrestaurant.
Sky Garden’s Summer Stretch Series
Sky Garden's Summer Stretch series. ©Sky Garden.
After its popular weekend yoga programme, Sky Garden has decided to elevate its offering by relaunching it as the “Summer Stretch” series. Taking place 36 storeys above the capital in the idyllic City Garden Bar, the high-altitude sessions will be transformed into monthly wellness residencies, hosted by leading fitness creators. The first comes from former Made in Chelsea Verity Bowditch, Pilates with Verity on 9th and 10th May, followed by a women-only feel-good wellness experience hosted by Ria Gandhi on 30th May. If you want to stay after class, you can explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and have brunch downstairs at Larch.
Book your spot at skygarden.london
Chelsea in Bloom Returns
Chelsea in Bloom. ©Cadogan in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Chelsea’s streets will once again be transformed as hundreds of businesses unveil floral displays inspired by astrology, mythology and the ancient gods, produced by Cadogan in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society. This year’s intergalactic theme will see a Zodiac Constellation Circle at Sloane Square, a UFO above Pavilion Road and an immersive Lunar Landscape at Duke of York Square. Last year, a record-breaking 1.58 million visitors, so we expect this year to be another big one.
Chelsea in Bloom starts on 18-24 May chelseainbloom.co.uk
Noisy Oyster x Aeris Cocktails Collaboration
The coolest of collaborations. @Noisy Oyster x Aeris Cocktails.
East Londoners’ beloved seafood spot, Noisy Oyster, is collaborating with Copenhagen cocktail brand Aeris. The partnership will introduce three bespoke martinis inspired by Scandinavian summer, each designed to pair with the restaurant menu. To mark the occasion, Noisy Oyster will host a terrace party on Thursday, 21 May. Guests can expect a line-up of limited-edition dishes alongside the martini menu, with music from London-based DJs Asanda London and Jameela Elfaki. Adding to the atmosphere, Dot will offer playful temporary tattoos throughout the evening.
Bookings can be made through noisyoysterlondon.co.uk
The Self Love Lab Panel at 1 Hotel Mayfair
Under the Microscope: What Wellness Actually Takes and red-light yoga.
Wellness is the word on everyone’s lips and in a world where technology is so ubiquitous, having time to disconnect from your device and connect with your body is the biggest luxury. On 16th May, The Self Love Lab is hosting a panel and yoga workshop at the 1 Hotel. Titled “Under the Microscope: What Wellness Actually Takes”, the panel centres on female pioneers in the wellness space, including the founders of Daily Rituals and Happy Skin Kitchen, who will discuss what raw, unfiltered wellness actually looks like. After the panel, a yoga class and guided meditation will take place in a red-light therapy room, expertly designed to calm the nervous system. The female-focused event will close with refreshments and a reflection, leaving you rested and refocused for the week ahead.
The event runs from 11.30 am-1.30 pm on May 16. Reserve a space at momence.com.
