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Tempus Hot List: February 2026
By Tempus | 30 January 2026 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle
‘Tis the season of love, so here are some of the hottest openings, events and collaborations in London this February for the perfect Valentine’s day out
Catch a romantic film at the JOIA Rooftop for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s weekend, JOIA, the Portuguese restaurant situated in art’otel London Battersea, is celebrating this season of love with the return of its romantic film screening experience at its rooftop. Guests can begin the evening with dinner at JOIA’s restaurant, enjoying a selection of Iberian plates including beef capaccio, fillet of seabass and basque cheesecake, before heading upstairs to the rooftop for the cinematic experience. With panoramic views of Battersea Power Station, guests can cosy up under blankets with hot water bottles, popcorn in hand, as classic love stories are brought to life on the big screen. From 12 to 14 February 2026, JOIA will be showcasing three romantic tales including Bridget Jones’s Diary, Dirty Dancing and The Notebook. So if you’re looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity to do with your partner, it can’t get any better than this.
joiabattersea.co.uk 
Celebrate Carnaval at Sushisamba
If you’d like a bit of Brazilian magic in London this February, then head straight to Sushisamba for its Carnaval weekender, running from 20 to 22 February. Celebrating Brazil’s most iconic festival, the three-day programme will see each Sushisamba venue come alive with samba dancers, batucada drummers, and Brazilian DJs, alongside a limited edition five course ‘Taste of Carnaval’ menu and celebratory batida cocktail specials. If you’re someone who would like a taste of Brazil without ever leaving London, or are simply a Brazilian native looking for some slice of home, Sushisamba’s Carnaval weekender is the place to be.
sushisamba.com
Be a part of the Ton at The Lanesborough’s Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea
As the new season of Bridgerton arrives on Netflix, The Lanesborough is bringing regency glamour to London with its Bridgerton-inspired afternoon tea. The menu is designed to pay tribute to the key characters and moments in the fourth season of the show. For savouries, there are finger sandwiches and pastry tartlets comprising Westcombe cheddar, spring onion aioli, Scottish smoked salmon, citrus crème fraiche, spicy harissa chicken and more. For sweets, there are delectable scones, cream and jam, and a curated cake and sweet treat concept that includes four signature highlights: The Lady in Silver (inspired by the show’s masquerade ball), Benedict’s Masquerade (a tribute to Benedict Bridgerton), Let Love Take Flight (inspired by a scene between Benedict and Sophie, the show’s leads) and Cottage Bloom (capturing the romance of an English garden). A perfect way to spend an afternoon as you anticipate the arrival of the second part of the season later this month.
oetkerhotels.com/hotels/the-lanesborough
Turn up the volume at W London’s Amplified music series
If you’re in the mood for discovering some new emerging music artists, head over to W London, where the hotel’s Amplified music series is returning for the month of February to spotlight emerging local and international artists. Curated by DJ and W music curator Juss Jak (Jakki Degg), February’s headliner, Jerome Thomas, is a Hackney-bred vocal force, known for soaring and seductive melodies that frame stories of love, loss and elation, earning acclaim from BBC Radio 1 and MTV. He will perform within the stylish surroundings of The Perception Bar the night before Valentine’s Day, making this ideal for friends, music lovers, and those seeking alternative things to do mid‑February.