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The best places to stay, dine and experience during London Fashion Week 2025
By Shivani Dubey | 18 February 2025 | Food & Drink, Style, Travel
With London Fashion Week fast approaching, we have curated the best places to stay, dine and the hottest exhibitions to experience during the event
London’s premier fashion event is back. We are once again on the cusp of experiencing London Fashion Week: where the biggest names in fashion will be showcasing their latest creations. And while the event, which runs from 20 to 24 February, will keep all the haute couture enthusiasts plenty busy, it is also a great opportunity to explore the city of London. From celebrity favourites to chic hotspots, here we have compiled a curated guide for all the best places to stay, dine and the hottest events and activations to experience while attending London Fashion Week.
WHERE TO STAY
The Standard London, King’s Cross
Housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex in London’s King’s Cross neighbourhood, the 1974 Brutalist building has been meticulously restored to become what is now The Standard London. Featuring 266 rooms ranging from the cosy core rooms to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking the dramatic St Pancras station, this is one of the best places to stay during London Fashion Week.On the ground floor, you’ll find Double Standard, their street-facing bar and restaurant, which is home to their legendary burger, slushie cocktails and bottomless Sunday brunch. On the 10th floor, you will find Decimo, the live-fire cooking restaurant surrounded by a 360-degree view of London – only accessible by an exterior red pill lift. The London EDITION, Fitzrovia
The London EDITION is housed in a landmark Fitzrovia building originally built in 1835. The hotel has preserved its Georgian architecture while reimagining the space with contemporary flair. Inspired by the traditions of British aristocracy and London’s private gentleman’s clubs, the hotel embodies a dynamic blend of old and new. Think chic interiors, sophisticated ambiance, and a dynamic connection to the city’s creative industries — particularly fashion, art, and entertainment. Public spaces include the marble-clad lobby and Parisian-inspired Berners Tavern. More intimate spaces include The Punch Room, a paneled den inspired by English country manor libraries and 19th century London clubs — a cocktail bar serving drinks on silver salvers by dedicated staff amid custom furnishings.The Arts Club, Mayfair
The Arts Club in Mayfair is the perfect place to stay for the arts and fashion enthusiasts attending London Fashion Week. Founded in 1863, the Arts Club has acted as a sanctuary for those who have a “professional or amateur relationship with the arts, literature or sciences”. Its hotel gives guests a taste of the private members club experience — from distinguished art exhibitions to fine dining, live music and an exceptional programme of events. A place often frequented by greats like Charles Dickens and Frederic Leighton, the Arts Club is a great location for anyone who champions the arts.
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WHERE TO DRINK AND DINE
Alba, Knightsbridge
ALBA is set to open just in time for Fashion Week, offering a stylish retreat for those looking to indulge in Amalfi-inspired fine dining amidst the buzz of the season. Among the mains will be Amalfi staples such as risotto con Gambero & saffron, and Sicilian carpaccio Gambero rossi di mazara. Other regions of Italy will be handsomely represented too, like the tagliatelle with white Alba truffle, a Piedmontese classic. Just steps from Harrods, this restaurant combines authentic Italian hospitality with a contemporary culinary concept. With interiors reflecting coastal Italy, ALBA London promises a sublime blend of fine dining and artistic elegance.Oriole, Covent Garden
The second permanent iteration of the award-winning cocktail bar, Oriole is chalk full with live performances of jazz, cabaret and world music every evening. From a plush basement space, guests can enjoy innovative serves including the Acadia (a peanut-butter jelly inspired take on a whisky sour) alongside an á la cartè food menu celebrating the fusion cuisines of Latin America.Roka, various locations
For those looking to enjoy a Japanese robatayaki-style culinary extravaganza, Roka has four locations across London: Charlotte Street, Aldwych, Mayfair and Canary Wharf. The art of ‘robatayaki’ is a skill where guests witness dishes being prepared and cooked over charcoal on the central robata grill, a tradition dating back to Japanese fishermen. No matter where Fashion Week takes you across London, Roka is a great pit stop to grab a bite or end your fashion-filled day with a hearty meal.Vesper Bar at The Dorchester
The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar has long been London’s ultimate destination for enjoying a wide range of cocktails, wines, and of course, champagne. Here, every drink is poured into bespoke glassware and savoured alongside a lively soundtrack and globally inspired bites from the eclectic bar menu. Vesper Bar’s menu offers a wide range of champagnes by the glass and by the bottle – including magnums. From blanc de blancs, rosé and non-vintage Brut options to incredible vintages, this is the perfect destination for champagne lovers this London Fashion Week.The Twenty Two, Mayfair
The Twenty Two restaurant in Mayfair is a great retreat from the fashion week while still staying modish. Frequently patronised by celebrities like Dua Lipa, Madonna, Tom Cruise, Princess Beatrice and more, the elegant townhouse features a menu of elevated classics and innovative seasonal dishes, all crafted to match the chic air of London Fashion Week. From lobster risotto with saffron and tarragon to the burrata with roasted figs, hazelnuts, and honey, each dish is a celebration of the culinary world. Paired with The Twenty Two’s expertly curated wine list and signature cocktails, this is the ultimate spot for fashion-forward dining, whether for a power lunch between shows or an elegant dinner to end the day.
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EVENTS TO EXPERIENCE
Angela Santana, Saatchi Yates
Saatchi Yates Gallery is currently running a new exhibition featuring works by Swiss artist Angela Santana. On show until 22 February, the series brings together a mass of intimate images of the female body that work to redefine the representation of the female body in contemporary art, from a female lens. The exhibition challenges traditional depictions of the female form, delving into themes of identity, transformation, and the ways the body is represented in our digital age.Naomi in Fashion, Victoria & Albert Museum
What better way to celebrate London Fashion Week than by visiting an exhibition that honours one of the biggest trailblazers in modern fashion? Naomi: In Fashion is a celebration of supermodel Naomi Campbell, with curators at the V&A having collaborated with the model to produce a retrospective look at the model’s career. The exhibition features ensembles from Naomi’s own personal archives as well as looks from her most iconic fashion moments like Sarah Burton’s last Alexander McQueen show, the pink Valentino ensemble she wore at the 2019 Met Gala and a pair of staggeringly high Vivienne Westwood platform shoes from her famous 1993 catwalk fall. We spoke to the curators about how they brought the exhibition to life, and it is certainly worth visiting for anyone who admires fashion and haute couture.Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture, Saatchi Gallery
Running until 5 May, this Saatchi Gallery exhibition features large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design exploring the ongoing influence of flowers on creativity and human expression. Over 500 unique artworks and objects are on display throughout the exhibition, divided into nine sections – from Roots, In Bloom, Flowers and Fashion, Science: Life & Death, to New Shoots – each exploring different creative themes and media. All in all, the entire exhibition occupies two floors and over nine major gallery spaces — and is a great exhibition to check out for some inspiration.