30 Cool Things To Do In London This Weekend: 18-20 September
September has finally arrived, and while it
might not be pumpkin spice weather just yet, we're excited to see
what autumn brings to London.
But what to do in London...
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Lauren Cole
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Lauren Cole is Lead Editor at DesignMyNight, writing about the UK's best food & drink, arts, experiences and entertainment — covering curated bar listicles, restaurant reviews, and roundups of everything from London's best views to unmissable new restaurants in Manchester. Stunning immersive art and refreshing wild swimming? She's our resident know-it-all on that front too.
She has her finger on the pulse so that you don't have to, thanks to writing experience totalling 10 years. Previously Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group, Lauren came to DesignMyNight in 2021. Having lived and worked as an editor in London, Manchester, Shropshire and York, she has a unique perspective spanning UK-wide hospitality and events.
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- 97 Beech, Chorlton
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- Favourite restaurant
- Bar San Juan, Chorlton
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- Three-leaf clover tongue rolls
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