The best events and things to do this week, September 21-25

It's set to be another fascinating week in the capital, and with the Government's rule of six being strictly observed, Londoners are looking to enjoy it responsibly.

The big news though is that pubs, bars and restaurants in England will be ordered to close by 10pm each night from Thursday. It's bound to affect plans, so make sure to bear in mind when booking ahead this week.

Meanwhile, Monday and Tuesday are shaping up to be glorious days, with London’s beer gardens and rooftop bars welcoming (small) groups in the sunshine. There is a whole host of outdoor arts events to enjoy, too.

If you feel like ducking inside when the rain comes later in the week, there are world-beating art exhibitions to check out, as well as incredible restaurant deals and much more. Be sure to support the underdogs, too – grab a table at one of our favourite small restaurants, where size really isn't everything.

Here are our picks of the best things to get up to in London this week.

Enjoy a Friday brunch at the reopened Quaglino’s

Legendary St James’s restaurant Quaglino’s is helping Londoners start the weekend early with a brand new Friday brunch. The Q The Weekend menu includes up to three indulgent courses, including eggs florentine, lobster thermidor, omelette Arnold Bennett and many more options, topped off with a bottomless drinks menu. Book in now and enjoy it with live music this Friday.

September 25, 16 Bury St, St. James's, SW1Y 6AJ, quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk

Head to Jesus Christ Superstar in the park

Head to the park for Jesus Christ Superstar in London this summer. The Evening Standard Award-winning revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock musical is back against all the odds, with theatre fans enjoying the show under social distancing. It’s a chance to see the popular show in new surroundings, following sell-out runs at Regent’s Park and a summer season at the Barbican last year.

Until September 27, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, NW1, openairtheatre.com

Head to Costa Del Tottenham

Costa Del Tottenham is a new venture from clubbing favourite The Cause, described as an “all-weather tropical industrial paradise”. The area doubles the size of the Tottenham club’s existing outdoor space, which has been hosting socially distanced events this summer. This week, Tertia May, Sophie Faith and more will perform as part of the open air live series on Wednesday, before DJ sets on Thursday and Friday. Groups of up to six can book in now.

Ashley House, Ashley Rd, Tottenham Hale, N17 9LZ, costadeltottenham.co.uk

Head down to the newly reopened Savoy

A true London institution is back in business this week, with the Savoy Grill available to book for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday. It’s part of the grand reopening plans taking part this week. From Thursday, the hotel will also be welcoming guests back for afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer from Wednesday. Fancy a tipple while you’re there? The excellent Beaufort Bar is back from Thursday.

Strand, WC2R 0EZ, thesavoylondon.com

Go axe-throwing at Boxpark

Boxpark Wembley has been entertaining guests all summer, welcoming back its indoor leisure series. It’s the chance to try something a little different, with axe-throwing, VR experiences and the family-friendly PlayBox area all ready to check out.

18 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0JT, boxpark.co.uk/wembley

See Charles Dickens like never before

A flagship exhibition is bringing Charles Dickens to life with a series of brand new colourised images. Technicolour Dickens: The Living Image of Charles Dickens is the chance to see one of the nation's most beloved authors in a new light. The museum is found at 48 Doughty Street – the London residence where the author wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby – and is a must-see for lovers of literature in the capital.

48 Doughty Street, Holborn, WC1N 2LX, dickensmuseum.com

Head to the floating cinema at Merchant Square

There’s a brand new floating cinema experience to be had in London this summer. Openaire, Merchant Square and GoBoat are welcoming members of the public to Paddington's Merchants Square to enjoy screenings on Regent’s Canal under the stars. There are 16 boats waiting to take up to 128 movie lovers out onto the water, with films being shown on a 6x3m LED screen and audio enjoyed through noise cancelling headphones. Screenings this week include Mrs Doubtfire, Pretty Woman and La La Land.

Merchant Square, W2, openaire.co.uk

Head down to Laduree’s new Moët & Chandon terrace

Relax into late summer and treat yourself to a glass of fizz at the new alfresco Champagne bar at Covent Garden hotspot Laduree. There’ll be free flowing Moët, as well as Belvedere ginger spritz and Moët Champagne julep cocktails, plus food pairings available from a menu of modern French classics.

Ladurée, 1 The Market, WC2E 8RA, laduree.co.uk

Check out Homeboy’s new Irish food offering

You’ll struggle to find a better bar in north London than Homeboy, with the Islington spot doing a great range of cocktails and a cracking pint of Guinness. There’s even more to look forward to now as well, after the venue teamed up with ex-Chiltern Firehouse chef, Michael Williams, to launch a brand new food offering. The menu features twists on comfort food including the "Buffalo Nuggs" - nuggets of buttermilk fried chicken with buffalo sauce made using Irish whiskey. Head down on Tuesdays and make use of the free cheese board offer for something to soak up the drinks too.

108 Essex Rd, Islington, N1 8LX, homeboybar.com

Grab a late night bite at the The Breakfast Club’s Saint Elmo

The Breakfast Club has been serving perfect hangover-busting grub in the mornings for 15 years, and now it’s flipping the way it does things by welcoming a new late night sandwich bar. Saint Elmo’s sandwich bar is taking up a permanent residency at its Berwick Street location every day from 5pm. Top picks include the chicken Kiev sandwich and the flagship Saint Elmo’s Fire, described as “your local kebab shop in a sandwich”.

11 Berwick St, Soho, W1F 0PL, thebreakfastclubcafes.com

Take a boat trip around London

Head off on your own voyage of exploration with Go Boat, which runs self-drive boating experiences in London. One household or support bubble is allowed per boat – bear in mind that proof of address may be required – with a chance to discover views of the city from brand new perspectives, cruising along London’s canals at their own leisure. The firm operates out of two locations in Paddington and Kingston upon Thames, with hour-long sessions starting at £79.

Paddington and Kingston upon Thames, goboat.co.uk