Tempus Hot List: March 2025

Sample the world’s finest cigars at The Emory

The Emory, the luxury hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge, has unveiled The Emory Cigar Merchants, where cigar connoisseurs and aficionados can gather to sample the world’s finest cigars surrounded by the London skyline. The collection includes nearly 200 different cigars available by the stick or by the box and features a predominantly Cuban selection as well as limited and regional editions, special release humidors, Gran Reservas and pre-Castro cigars. The humidor stocks the majority of the 27 Cuban cigar brands like Cohiba, Partagás and Montecristo, to more specialist brands such as El Rey del Mundo, Saint Luis Rey, and Sancho Panza. The Cigar Merchants team can also source ‘rare boxes’ upon request. So if you’re a cigar enthusiast looking for a curated experience in London, The Emory is the way to go.

the-emory.co.ukCelebrate Carnaval at Sushisamba

Sushisamba is back with another year of Carnaval celebrations, and if you’re looking to indulge in Brazil’s most extravagant party in London, there is no better location for it. Until 2 March, Sushisamba’s Heron Tower and Covent Garden locations will be celebrating the event with samba dancers, batucada drummers, and DJs spinning Brazilian beats, plus a Bossa Nova brunch to wrap up the weekend in style. There will also be a Taste of Carnaval menu running up till 8 March for those who want to sample the Japanese-Brazilian fusion bites while soaking in the festivities.

sushisamba.comWatch acclaimed drumming ensemble Drum TAO at Peacock Theatre

The internationally acclaimed Japanese drumming ensemble, Drum TAO, is coming to London for the UK premiere of The Dream. Following an extensive tour across Japan, Singapore and Europe, The Dream will be performed at the Peacock Theatre in the West End from 11 to 14 March. Based in Oita, Japan and established in 1993, the group brings their one of a kind instrumental performance together with a distinctive Japanese lineup of Wadaiko drums alongside flutes, harps and guitar. Combining extraordinary athleticism, large scale taiko drumming and precise choreography with stunning visuals and contemporary costumes, this is one performance that is certain to blow minds. 

sadlerswells.comCelebrate the Indian festival of Holi at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen City

Holi, the Indian festival of colours, is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil with a pop of colour and jubilant festivities. Celebrate this vibrant festival right here in London with acclaimed chef Vivek Singh’s House of Holi events, which is returning for a 2025 iteration at Cinnamon Kitchen City. From 8 to 16 March, guests can buy tickets to play Holi in the restaurant’s party pod — complete with colourful paint and a five course dinner following the festive fun. So gather your friends, colleagues or family and celebrate this incredible festival of colours at Cinnamon Kitchen City with wonderful Indian food to match. It promises to be a fun time.

cinnamon-kitchen.comExperience New Orleans in London with Oriole’s Mardi Gras celebrations

On Saturday, 1 March, Oriole in Covent Garden will be hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, bringing a Louisiana flair to London. The celebrations include classic New Orleans cocktails, a live brass band and a number of limited-edition menu specials inspired by southern USA. The celebrations will begin at 3pm, with brass band The Fallen Heroes (who spent their formative years in New Orleans) playing 3 sets of their signature contemporary New Orleans-style music. At Oriole’s ground floor Bamboo Bar, guests will be able to enjoy limited edition sazerac, roffignac and vieux carre cocktails — all available for one day only — looking out onto the courtyard. All of this will be alongside cajun spiced New Orleans dishes like gumbo, oysters and more.

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