Best Things To Do In Mayfair

If you're after a drinks-based event, then head to Mercato Mayfair - where FirstGlass are hosting an Italian wine tasting session. Enjoy a guided tasting, led by experts who teach you more about the pours.

Each glass has been carefully chosen to showcase a variety of flavours, and there are optional food pairings available too.

• Location: InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
• When: monthly
• Price: £206.70
• Why we recommend: this is a rare opportunity to watch an expert chef at work, before savouring a mouthwatering meal in the restaurant

Fancy learning how to cook from scratch? Then join award-winning Chef Theo Randall at his Park Lane restaurant, where he'll teach you everything you need to know. Every class focuses on seasonal ingredients, so you can try something totally different each time.

Watch as he demonstrates everything from squash and ricotta tortellini to tomato and red pepper risotto, benefitting from Randall's expertise and techniques as you go. You'll have the chance to taste the dishes, before sitting down for a sumptuous four-course menu, accompanied by a selection of fine wines.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Motown at Soul Supper Fridays. In Mayfair's One Ninetyfour, you'll groove to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, and many more legendary artists. 

As spectacular performers take to the stage, you can tuck into indulgent dishes and sip on the finest fizz. Grab your tickets to this night of nostalgia from just £30.74.

• Location: 194 Piccadilly, W1J 9LN
• When: Thursdays
• Price: from £27.50
• Why we recommend: this mesmerising performance will leave you amazed by an array of artists, with aerial, burlesque and fire artists to look forward to

Taking place at One Ninety Four on Thursdays, The Scarlet Lotus is an immersive cabaret show that promises fire, burlesque and circus performances. Expect an unforgettable evening full of talented artists and sultry routines.

Choose between a standard booking, which gets you a table and full drinks service, or one of their multi-course dining options featuring European and Chinese dishes.

• Location: 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ
• When: Fridays and Saturdays
• Price: £53.94
• Why we recommend: we can't get enough of their cocktail pairings, and the intimate setting makes this a great choice for date night

Tucked away behind Hard Rock Cafe London, The Back Room Cocktail Experience is an intimate event that will take you on a journey through mixology. Here, you'll try four unique cocktails, each one paired with a scrumptious bite, as a DJ plays curated sets.

Relax with a vodka martini and hot smoked salmon crostini, before diving into spicy margaritas with carnitas tostada, finishing with an espresso martini and a dark chocolate pot.

A truly elegant destination for drinks, The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel is hosting an around the world whiskey nosing and tasting experience. This is led by their resident mixologists, promising multiple premium spirits.

The sessions last up to an hour and cost £65 per person. If whiskey isn't your thing, they offer rum tastings too.

• Location: 91 Jermyn Street, St. James's, SW1Y 6JB
• When: monthly
• Price: from £22
• Why we recommend: these unique sessions offer a judgement-free way to explore sexuality, desire and fantasy, with immersive sections to get involved in

If you're looking for something a little different, then check out The Sublime Society. This seductive event takes place at Dear Darling, in a secretive space where you're free to explore fantasy, desire and intimacy.

With a dress code that stresses the importance of elegance and a lineup of high-end performers, this is a classy event. Expect to see burlesque acts, Shibari artists and even immersive BDSM classes, with prices starting from just £22.

• Location: Chesterfield Mayfair, 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, W1J 5EB
• When: Monday to Sunday, 12.30pm to 5pm (last sitting)
• Price: from £65 per person
• Why we recommend: we're obsessed with the sweet treats on offer here, such as the cherry love heart cheesecake, as well as the orange and lemon Battenberg

Head to The Chesterfield Mayfair for a super playful afternoon tea. Their sweetshop-inspired affair is a nostalgic nod to childhood confectionery, transformed into an award-winning spread of cakes, pastries and scones - a fittingly whimsical escape from the designer boutiques and busy streets just outside.

I's served daily from 12.30pm to 5pm and sits just a short walk from the Royal Parks. Whether you keep it classic or add Champagne for extra indulgence, it's a charming way to slow down, soak up Mayfair's elegance.

• Location: 43 South Molton Street, W1K 5RS
• When: various dates
• Price: from £19.80
• Why we recommend: we love these afternoon and evening parties as they're full of energy, and the bottomless rum punch is a nice touch

Taste + Liquor are known for hosting brunch parties up and down the country, and they hold both their RnB Supper Club and Massi's Yard Brunch at Jak's in Mayfair. At both of these, you can expect DJs spinning all your favourite tunes throughout the event.

Kick off with an hour of complimentary bottomless rum punch, before hitting the dancefloor. You can buy delicious street food while you're at it, as well as plenty of cocktails.

• Location: 19 Berkeley Street, W1J 8ED
• When: weekly
• Price: from £54
• Why we recommend: throughout the week, these guys host all kinds of sumptuous foodie events, elevated with excellent live music and DJs

A luxurious Italian restaurant with a party vibe downstairs, Bocconcino Mayfair has a lineup of fun weekly events to check out. They host DJs and live performers from 7pm on weekends, turning up the heat as you tuck into fresh pasta and cocktails.

Their Bottomless Brunch Esclusivo takes place on Saturdays, complete with live music and 90 minutes of free-flowing fizz, alongside a two-course meal. During the week, their Thursday Truffle Dinner promises three indulgent courses, with the option to add on unlimited bubbles and a truffle gift to take home.

• Location: multiple locations
• When: various dates
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: there's nothing more indulgent than an afternoon tea, and there are so many great ones across Mayfair

A quintessentially British tradition that just screams Mayfair, having afternoon tea is the perfect way to spend the latter half of your day. And as you can imagine, there are plenty of great spots around this neighbourhood to get your fix of tea and cakes.

From French pasties at Maison Francois to a fusion of British and Japanese treats at Ginza St James, there's plenty to tuck into in our guide.