Tempus Hot List: July 2026
By Tempus | 30 June 2026 | Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
As the summer heatwaves approach, cool off with some of the hottest events, openings and collaborations to check out in London this July 2026
Grab a glass of the Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams collaboration at Harrods
This summer, Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams are inviting guests to experience the essence of Saint-Tropez in London at the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar at Harrods, with an exclusive menu featuring a bespoke cocktail and carefully curated sweet and savoury hors d’oeuvres. Available for summer only, guests can enjoy the Spicy Mango, a bittersweet Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial cocktail, alongside sweet and savoury La Tropézienne treats. This is the second year of partnership between Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams, and it is absolutely not one you’d want to miss.
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Enjoy Michelin-starred Japanese omakase at Sushi Kanesaka
With the temperatures set to soar even higher this summer, indulging in the cool flavours of sushi at the intimate 13-seater, Michelin-starred Sushi Kanesaka. Hidden away in 45 Park Lane, this restaurant is the brainchild of acclaimed chef Shinji Kanesaka, bringing the traditions of Edomae sushi to one of London’s most intimate dining experiences. Sushi Kanesaka is easily one of the best Japanese fine dining restaurants in the city, offering everything from mouth-watering nigiri and sashimi courses to fresh fruit desserts and the ever-classic miso soup. If there is one place where you’ll find classic Japanese fine dining while escaping the heat of the sun, it is this.
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Organise a picnic with 67 Pall Mall’s luxury summer hampers
If there’s one thing you should absolutely do in the London summer, it is organising a huge picnic with your friends and loved ones in the sun. And thanks to 67 Pall Mall, it is about to become even easier as the private member’s club has launched its inaugural luxury summer hampers for the season. Available to both members and non-members alike, this is a luxury picnic concept curated by the club’s sommeliers and chefs, pairing seasonal dining with exceptional wines from the club’s cellar, alongside fully styled picnic settings complete with Riedel glassware and picnic essentials. You can both buy or rent the hamper, and also customise it to your tastes with a selection of wines, cheeses, caviars and bellinis as well as some crisps and savouries.
67pallmall.com
Dance the night away at Henley Festival
Henley Festival, the UK’s only black-tie music festival, is back for another year at Henley-on-Thames from 8 to 12 July. The festival serves as a world-class music programme of pop, world, classical, folk and jazz set alongside stellar comedy, stunning art galleries and sculpture installations, as well as gourmet dining, dancing and jaw-dropping fireworks – all set on the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames. This year’s headliners include Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and many more, with comedy from Alan Davies, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Kane, Suzi Ruffell and Julian Clary. If mixing black-tie attire with the liveliness of a music festival sounds like your vibe, grab your tickets before they sell out. It promises to be a truly spectacular evening.
henley-festival.co.uk
Get your body moving at JETSET Pilates
JETSET Pilates, Miami’s cult modern reformer pilates concept (with fans in actress Sophie Turner and model Candice Swanepoel), is finally opening its first studio in London’s Shoreditch this July, bringing the brand’s signature 50-minute reformer class to London. Built around spring-based resistance training, the method combines slow, controlled movements with more dynamic sequencing to deliver a high-intensity, full-body workout focused on strength, control and muscular endurance. The workouts will be soundtracked to curated playlists designed to elevate the energy of the room and drive the pace of each class, without shifting focus from form and precision. Perfect for those looking to get their fitness routine locked in this summer.