Guest Post - Food Wanted for Pub in Dalston

AK from The Victoria in Dalston has been in touch to put this offer out to readers of the site.  As he explains below, this could be a really good opportunity for someone to get involved in providing food for the pub, either as street-food type snacks on one or more evenings a week, or to use it as a venue for a pop-up restaurant or a supper club.

"I help run The Victoria in Dalston. It's a family run locals venue and we have live music on several nights of the week. In the last few years we've played host to recent Mercury Winners Alt J, Scritti Politti, Wolf Alice and UK Soul Legend Omar among many others.

In terms of food The Victoria has long been renowned for it's African cuisine but recent changes in the Dalston's demographic has meant this food is not as profitable as it once was and recognizing this trend I'm really keen to offer something different to our newer customers (light bites, snacks, smaller and cheaper meals that can be purchased during a gig with quick turnover), something quite similar to what Lucky Chip are doing or what Rita's offers to Birthdays on Kingsland Road.

The kitchen is fully functioning with a large fan assisted gas oven, microwaves, fridge/freezers, preparation and work areas and storage space for utensils.

As a pub we currently do not open in the afternoon as we no longer have those older customers who might pop in for a pint earlier and equally we do not do coffee- which might attract a more eclectic audience.

We open from 6pm-12pm Sunday to Thursday and 6pm-2am Friday to Saturday- a similar time scheme to most venues in the area.

I'm keen to offer it up to people on a short or long term basis."

If you're interested please contact AK directly either on email - ak@thedalstonvic.co.uk or by calling him on 07807866104

Diesel Village Pop-up Store and Event Space in Regent Street

Diesel have just opened Diesel Village at 229- 247 Regent Street (formerly Karen Millen), to serve as both a store and a space for exhibitions, live performances and more.

"London's global significance as a fashion hub is demonstrated by a myriad of factors, and retail is definitely one of them. The British capital is a nucleus of leading boutiques and flagship stores that's matched by very few cities on the planet. it's no wonder that brands see London as an ideal platform to flex their creative muscle and show what they've got. and that's exactly what Italian apparel brand diesel have done by taking the pop-up retail formula to the next level and launch a pop-up concept store there. 
Dubbed Diesel Village, it's located in a building that housed the former burberry flagship store, and measures a spacious 5,000 sq.ft. [465 sqm.] spread over two floors. the store is conceptualized with the Diesel community in mind, and as such it's very much an interactive retail space that adventurously takes cues from the brand's for succesful living motto, featuring a series of designated spaces for male and female shoppers that aim to engage their own creativity. These sections are each represented by differently designed greenhouse structures, curated in collaboration with Brinkworth and Wilson Brothers. To ensure a continuing buzz, creatives from the worlds of music, fashion and art will be invited to take over the space, with the brief to fire up the diesel community. 
So, what's on the shelves of Diesel Village? quite a lot, actually. there's a selection of the most premium Diesel men's and women's apparel and accessories from the s/s 2013 mainline collections, in addition footwear, fragrances and even motorbikes. and to keep shoppers on their toes, a series of special showcases of key design concepts are scheduled, including diesel black gold and the eagerly anticipated edun x diesel denim collaboration. the Diesel Village pop-up concept store will be operational though April of next year."

When - 18th December - end of April

Where - 229 - 247 Regent Street, W1B 2EW

Map

Link 1 - Diesel UK on Twitter (where they announce special events)
Link 2 - Article in SuperFuture

'Seven Dials Presents' Collaborative Pop-up Shop for London Collections: Men

Seven Dials are hosting a special collaborative pop-up shop in January, to tie in with the fashion showcase London Collections:  Men.

"Following the success of the inaugural men’s week in June hosted at the exclusive Hospital Club in Seven Dials which put the area on the map, next January Seven Dials will be hosting a collaborative pop-up shop and presentation space open to the public – Seven Dials Presents.
With London kickstarting the menswear calendar with London Collections: Men from January 7th  to 9th,  the ‘Seven Dials Presents’ pop up shop will complement the showcase of British fashion talent from the world’s most innovative emerging talents to global menswear brands and Savile Row tailors. A continuation from this year, the pop-up will provide a platform for both on and off schedule designer presentations throughout the week as well as providing shoppers the chance to buy clothing straight from the designer’s past and present collections.
As part of this unique concept, shoppers will have access to attend designer’s presentations as well as experience a taste of the fashion by buying wares from designers including Alex Mattson, Astrid Andersen, Jae Wan Park, Omar Kashoura, Jenny Schwarz, Orschel-Read, Bobby Abley and Martine Rose to name a few. The ‘Seven Dials Presents’ pop-up will be open from the 7th – 16th January at 35 Neal Street, Seven Dials."

When - 7th - 16th January 2013

Where - 35 Neal Street, WC2H 9PR

Map

Link 1 - Seven Dials
Link 2 - London Collections:  Men

Craft Beer Rising 2013 Festival off Brick Lane

The last Friday & Saturday in February will see The Old Truman Brewery again be a centre for beer, with 40 craft beer breweries all providing beer for this special event, with food, comedy, DJs and live music.

"Imagine a blustery February weekend, and all you want is your friends and favourite ents in one place.  That is exactly what the Craft Beer Rising festival www.craftbeerrising.co.uk will be staging: craft beer, music and street food all together at the atmospheric Old Truman Brewery in East London.  This new event takes place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February across two evenings and one daytime session.  It is very different from typical big beer events and has the ambience of an intimate music festival, plus wholesome eating from award-winning Brockley Market's top street food vendors www.brockleymarket.com.  At the heart of it is craft beer made by the nation's brewers, and there will be tastings from some 40 plus breweries, reflecting both established and experimental British brewing.  Then there is music added to the mix, with acclaimed DJ Norman Jay MBE headlining, alongside mellow acoustic sets.  The vibrant, uplifting, fresh space is designed with an easy, comfortable industrial look and several rooms will feature different attractions and moods.  Learn a thing or two from a curious Beer Lab created by Heriot-Watt University, renowned for its International Centre for Brewing and Distilling.  'Thinking Drinkers' Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham will have you in their grips with an all-new version of their sold out review from the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre, so be assured of sips, laughs and intellectual contemplation."

When - Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd February 2013

Where - The Old Trewman Brewery, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Tickets - £10 from here

Map

Link 1 - Craft Beer Rising

Link 2 - Craft Beer Rising on Twitter

Conquer's Wardrobe Pop-up Shop in Sydenham

Photo - Sebastian Stobbs

Conquer's Wardrobe is an ethical fashion and art pop up shop in Sydenham and is part of the SEE3 Shop Revolution, part of the Portas Pilot Project.

"Ethical fashion and art collective Conquer Gear have created a special Pop Up shop featuring a capsule collection of clothing, an exclusive photographic exhibition and curated range of crafts in Sydenham, running until Christmas Eve. Local residents and Londoners are fast spreading the news, with John Malkovich becoming a recent fan and an editorial magazine feature on ethical fashion coming up early next year.

Conquer Gear is a diverse collective of artists and imaginers fronted by Sebastian Stobbs and Tomoya Hiramatsu creating a wide range of innovative and provocative design across different mediums – everything relating to the printed image and written word – fashion, film, photography, art. The company has a strict ethical policy supporting the Environmental Justice Foundation’s Clean Cotton Campaign and all cotton fabrics are clearly labelled with country of origin.

Conquer are hosting regular Friday evening events and activities until 9pm throughout the Pop Up period. On the day of the launch, Saturday December 1st, Sebastian Stobbs was amazed by the response and said: “It was over in a second, everyone coming into the shop had enormous enthusiasm for what was trying to be achieved in their community. We didn't stop chatting with people all day long. It was just so nice to see how many people had come out to join in.”

A lot of preparation went into getting the space ready and also wardrobes to find for the clothes! Sebastian also added: “Everyone I knew that came to visit said ‘I knew it was a shop space, but I didn't think it would look this good, I'm very proud’ with such a small amount of time it was lovely to hear it was all worth the effort."

Before the launch Sebastian said: “Conquer are very excited to be part of the SEE3 Community Project. There is a real buzz around Forest Hill, Sydenham and Kirkdale with all the regeneration that is happening. It is made possible by enthusiastic local residents that have made us feel welcome before we have fully moved in. We are looking forward to being part of the community and adding some fun and creativity to the local high streets.”

Conquer’s Wardrobe was launched through The Shop Revolution, a high impact project that aims to bring empty units back into use and interest to the high street through the introduction of pop up shops. This project is one of three strands of the South London SEE3 Portas Pilot Project."

When - 1st - 24th December 2012

Where - Unit 4, Station Approach, Sydenham SE26 5EU

Map

Link 1 - Conquer Gear

Link 2 - Conquer Gear on Twitter

Link 3 - Conquer Gear on Facebook

Link 4 - Conquer Gear on Soundcloud

Link 5 - Conquer Gear on Vimeo

Link 6 - SEE3

The Pen & Gravy vs Modernish Pop-up Homeware and Design Shop in Sydenham

Photo by London Photographer Sara

Pen and Gravy vs Modernish is a pop-up homeware and design shop in Sydenham and is part of the SEE3 Shop Revolution, part of the Portas Pilot Project.
Update - it's now popping up for a further few weeks, following the success of the pre-Christmas run.

"London Pop Up homeware and design collaboration Pen & Gravy vs Modernish launched on Saturday 1st December to an overwhelming public response, also featuring in the Evening Standard Home & Property magazine’s Top 5 December events. The Pop Up shop is due to run until Christmas Eve, although discussions are underway to possibly extend this. More details to come.
Pen & Gravy is the vision of local self-taught artist Jamie Palmer who brings his original and highly intricate, colourful patterned one-off designs on a range of lampshades and ceramics to Kirkdale in South London. 
The other half of the duo is Dan Thomas of Modernish – a UK based company which specialises in a curated range of mid-century British and Scandinavian designs in posters, ceramics, paper goods, books and furniture. Also being displayed is a celebration of iconic South London landmarks on prints from local artists.
Throughout the rest of December, Jamie and Dan will show you how to customise your own lampshade, plate or create your own original Christmas decorations through workshops and will host a series of special evening events.
A special feature of the Pop Up shop is the community art wall which people are invited to contribute their own self portrait doodles to win something special. Anyone who participates will be entered into a random prize draw which will take place on the afternoon of Dec 23rd. There will be mulled wine and mince pies on the day. 
On launch day the pair were overwhelmed with the amazing response they received from the public. Speaking about the run up to the launch, Jamie and Dan said: "We were massively excited but quite nervous as didn't feel quite ready to open our doors to the public.” After the launch day they spoke about the things that stood out for them: “Meeting all the lovely people that came into the shop, seeing how much fun everyone was having doodling onto our self-portrait wall.”
Pen & Gravy vs Modernish collaboration was launched through The Shop Revolution, a high impact project that aims to bring empty units back into use and interest to the high street through the introduction of pop up shops. This project is one of three strands of the South London SEE3 Portas Pilot Project."

When - 14th January - 28th February

Where - 161, Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4QJ

Map

Link 1 - Pen & Gravy
Link 2 - Pen & Gravy on Twitter
Link 3 - Modernish on Twitter
Link 4 - SEE3

The Butchery Pop-up Shop in Forest Hill

Photo by Ruth Siwinska/Nathan Mills

The Butchery (it is a butchery, not some clever name for another type of shop) is a December pop-up in Forest Hill and is part of the SEE3 Shop Revolution, part of the Portas Pilot Project.

"The Butchery Ltd, a new Pop Up Butcher’s Shop in Forest Hill has become an instant hit with locals and Londoners. Local residents and business owners Nathan Mills and Ruth Siwinska set up the Pop Up Shop on Saturday 1st December and will be there until Christmas Eve.
The figures for the first weekend are astounding: an estimated 2000 people appeared through their doors with 392 paying customers on the FIRST day! Many customers returned throughout the following week, as much as 3-4 times with many asking Ruth and Nathan if they're going to become a permanent fixture there. It is looking very probable that they are going to stay. More details to come.
The couple source the best meat they can find, dry age it themselves in Bermondsey and cut from whole carcasses so there is always different cuts for different budgets. They are stocking a small but special range of meat from native bred animals raised naturally on small English farms. The seasonal Christmas range includes: free-range turkeys, ducks, cockerels and geese, as well as beef, pork and lamb roasts. They make their own tasty stuffings, stock and pigs in blankets, and goose fat for the best-tasting roast potatoes, as well as gammon, ham, chutneys and pork pies.
Nathan and Ruth say: “We love the meat we stock, we love to cook, and we love to talk! if people want something special, or something cheap to cook quickly in the week, we have heaps of ideas to get the best out of different cuts. It’s cool to be able to show people something new – and really cool when we get great cooking tips from our customers, too.”
Their tips and techniques have been spreading far and wide, coming to the attention recently of Raymond Blanc (one of their favourite chefs) and will feature in his TV series to be broadcast next year on slow cooking. 
Franklins of East Dulwich will be collaborating with The Butchery to provide fresh fruit and vegetables throughout December.
The Butchery Ltd was launched through The Shop Revolution, a high impact project that aims to bring empty units back into use and interest to the high street through the introduction of pop up shops. This project is one of three strands of the South London SEE3 Portas Pilot Project."

When - 1st - 24th December 2012

Where - 49, London Road, Forest Hill SE23 3TY

Map

Link 1 - The Butchery

Link 2 - The Butchery on Twitter

Link 3 - SEE3

Studio Fourty 1 Pop-up Shop & Event in Brixton

This Sunday (23rd December) Studio Fourty 1 are holding a special event at Seven in Brixton, giving you a chance to meet designers and buy some of their creations, plus there'll be a DJ and music.

"Students, Independents, Corporates and those that have the eye for Good Quality Garms come down to #StudioFourty1 23/12/12!! The perfect chance to grab a unique dope gift ranging from Tees, Sweats, Snapbacks and Beanies! This is not an opportunity to be missed!! 
Get the chance to meet the creative genius’s behind the brand. Ask your questions and gain some insight into what it takes to accomplish what they do on a daily basis..
Drinks and food are downstairs at SEVEN, Brixton’s number 1 Tapas Bar.. The music by DJ Deepoz, cool atmosphere and inspiring talented people will be upstairs to give you the most dopest experience. Your more than welcome to stick around after your long tiring quests of christmas shopping! Questions & Answers you may get here may be the best gift you got in a while!
Boutique and Store owners heres a chance to possibly fill your space up with potential dope brands. Musicians, Models heres a chance to maybe get sponsors under your belt.. The possibilities are endless!! 
Bring your portfolios, cameras, questions, ipads down.. S41 photos and video of the day will be by UPIX @upix_3
Tell a friend, to tell a friend to tell everyone with a creative bone in them!!"

When - Sunday 23rd December 2012, 12pm - 10pm

Where - Seven at Brixton, 7 Market Row, Brixton, SW9 8LB

Map (Ask for Market Row; it's a covered market)

Link - Studio Forty 1

Pop-up Christmas Design Sale & Events near Tower Bridge

This Saturday (22nd December) and for one day only, there's a special pop-up design sale in Shad Thames, near the Design Museum.  You can take part in a hat making workshop, and there's a also a raffle to enter.

"Pop Up Design warmly invites you to its next 'Pop Up' New British Designer Collection this SATURDAY 22nd December 2012 (one day only). Join us for a glass of sparkling wine, and to browse for last minute Christmas presents within this stunning fashionable Designer collection of Jewellery, Homeware, Textiles and Print exclusively retailed with us. Celebrate the best of British Design on show!
Or, why not join our decadent Mad Hatters Couture workshop @1:30pm to create your exclusive fascinator or 1940's style felt sculptural hat in a short taster workshop brought to you by Award Winning Milliner, Katherine Elizabeth. Book now with paula@popupdesign.co.uk
Also don't miss out on our exclusive Designer product giveaway, competition, a beautiful Designer Ceramic piece by Yas-Ming Ceramics! Draw held at 4pm on the day. To enter, either attend this fabulous workshop or pop in during the day to submit your name. We hope to see you there!
Free Entry to Pop Design Shop 11am - 5pm
Katherine Elizabeth Millinery Workshop 
£41.40 p/person for 3 hours or £15 p/person for 30 minute advice/taster course"

When - Saturday 22nd December 2012

Where - 13a Shad Thames, SE1 2PU

Map

Link - Facebook event

Pop-ups in London - 21st December 2012 - 4th January 2013

DJ BBQ at The Last Supper Club in Shoreditch - Until 21st

This week's new listings in red

Food & Drink

'Back In 5 Minutes' Restaurant & Private Dining Room on Brick Lane - Weds - Sun
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Boisdale on Ice Pop-up Ice Bar at the Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
* DJ BBQ at The Last Supperclub Pop-up Restaurant in Shoreditch - Finishes 23rd
* The Elk Bar's Winter Wonderland in Fulham *
Feast First Friday Night Market with Street Food in Hackney - Fridays
Forza Winter Pop-up Rooftop Fonduta Restaurant - Finishes 22nd
Freeze by elit Pop-up Bar at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge - Finishes 31st
Grub London's Christmas Banquets & Banqueting Space in Camden - Finishes 22nd
Pop-up Christmas Cafe with Gin Garden Cocktails in Maida Vale - Finishes 23rd
The Real Ale Tap Room Pop-up Pub in Islington - Finishes 23rd
The Rebel Dining Society Presents Death by Burrito in Shoreditch - Weds - Sat
Santa Baby! Pop-up Cocktail Bar & Street Feast in Shoreditch - Finishes 23rd
South Feast Presents 'The Wine, The Feast & The Wardrobe' near Orpington - Finishes 23rd
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town
WigWamBam Heated Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Wright Brothers' Oyster Shucking Classes in Soho - Mon - Thurs

Shopping 

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Broken Down Doll's Christmas Boutique in Kensal Rise
* The Butchery Pop-up Shop in Forest Hill *
The Cambridge Satchel Company's Pop-up Shop in Seven Dials
* Conquer's Wardrobe Pop-up Shop in Sydenham *
* Diesel Village Pop-up Store and Event Space in Regent Street *
FAO Christmas Pop-up Shop in Marylebone - Closes 29th
Jen Rowland's Pop-up Shop in Greenwich - Closes 24th
Kings from the East; A Christmas Emporium at The Old Shoreditch Station - Closes 23rd
London Loves LA Pop-up Shop at Boxpark
Lu Flux Pop-up Shop in Spitalfields - Closes 24th
* Knomo Pop-up accessories Shop near Oxford Street - Closes 23rd
Marshall's Pop-up Shop at Ben Sherman in Shoreditch - Closes 3rd
The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea - Closes 24th
The Merchant Fox Christmas Pop-up Shop in Mayfair - Closes 23rd
* The Pants to Poverty Pop-up Shop in Chelsea *
* The Pen & Gravy vs Modernish Pop-up Homeware and Design Shop in Sydenham *
Pop-up Christmas Shopping Arcade at Somerset House
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
The Post Office Pop-up Shop in Camden - Closes 24th
Redstone Press Pop-up Bookshop in Notting Hill - Closes 24th
StartUp Britain's Pop-up Shop for Small Enterprises in Richmond 
'We Love Handmade' Pop-up Shop and Kids Craft Workshops in Hampstead - Closes 23rd

Events & Markets

Acklam Village Market off Portobello Road - Saturday & Sunday
Atomica Gallery 3 Week Art Pop-up in Shoreditch - Finishes 24th
Christmas Events at Wood Street Market in Walthamstow - Saturday 22nd
Experience Cinema's Christmas Film Season in Hackney - Finishes 23rd

Hush Presents Classics in the Courtyard Film Screenings in Mayfair - Saturdays

Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf

* Pop-up Screens Presents Cinema in the Snow in Spitalfields - Finishes 23rd
Shape Arts Pop-up Gallery in The City
This is Women’s Work! Pop-up Art Show in Chelsea - Finishes 24th

New Year's Eve - Monday 31st December 2012

* New Year's Eve Party at Boqueria Tapas in Clapham North *
* Trash The Disco Dinner & 90s Disco in EC4 *


NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

Guest Post - Jupiter Wharf, a New 10,000sqm Event space in East London

A new event space has opened in East London, near to the Olympic site.  It sounds like a very flexible site, and they're looking for people who want to something with it.  Read on:

"An industrial warehouse complex, situated in Hackney Wick, E3. Over 85,000 sq ft (8,000 sq m) of open plan floor space and 43,000 sq ft (4,000 sq m) of outdoor space. 

Nestled in the fringes of the 2012 Olympic park and just a 5 minute walk from Hackney Wick Overground Station, transport links are exceptional. The site can also offer of street parking.

This space can accommodate a wide range of short-term lettings, anything from pop up retail outlets, markets, dining experiences, cinema experiences, exhibitions and music events."

Link - Jupiter Wharf

For more information contact:  Nic Ostacchini - njostacchini@gmail.com

The Pants to Poverty Pop-up Shop in Chelsea

Pants to Poverty sell pants for both men and women, and have opened their first ever shop as a pop-up near Sloane Square.  It's all for a good cause, and it's open until early January.

"At Pants to Poverty, we produce amazing pants at affordable prices with great, truthful, super cool branding with integrity…but more than that, we are a truly democratic brand, dedicated to maximising the social, environmental and financial profit for all of our stakeholders from cotton to bottom. This includes everyone from our farmers and factory workers in India to our pant wearers across the globe. With that, we will once and for all prove that fashion can change the world and that social business is better business."

When - 5th December - 5th January

Where - 261 Pavillion Street, SW1X 0BP

Map

Link 1 - Pants to Poverty

Link 2 - Facebook

Link 3 - Twitter

DJ BBQ at The Last Supperclub Pop-up Restaurant in Shoreditch

We've featured The Last Supperclub before; now we're featuring them again for their special finale - a Doomsday Barbecue with rising star DJ BBQ.  It's on from 19th - 21st December 2012 only - see full ticket booking info below.

"Cited as one of the new talents on the culinary scene, DJ BBQ has just completed filming work with Jamie Oliver for his soon to be launched YouTube channel, FoodTube, with a feature episode on 'The Adventures of DJ BBQ'. Promising to 'catertain' you by serving up the finest meats from their custom built king smoker grills, and finishing off your night by spinning some of the greatest party tunes, DJ BBQ is the coming together of three passions : BBQ'ing, DJ'ing and festivals. 
Celebrating our last days of decadence, DJ BBQ have arrived with their gigantic American imported Smoker Grills, parking up outside The Last Supper Club to get fired up and smoke out Shoreditch in a barbecue feat unlike any other London has ever experienced before. Serving up an apocalyptic Mad Max inspired smoked out meat extravangana, the menu features 18 hour ‘Burnt End of the World Beef Brisket’ with a lethal injection of Buffalo Trace bourbon marinade, ‘Day of the Shred’ succulent 12 hour slow and low cooked pulled pork, ‘Bacon A-Bomb’s’ ready to destroy and Bourbon & Coke in the Butt ‘Chickens of Mass Destruction’ all served up by Christian and his boys whilst he also spins classic party tunes and final song requests in true “Catertaining” style. "

When - 19th - 21st December

Where - The Yard, 89 and a half Worship Street, EC2A 2BF

Tickets - £35 plus fees from here

Map

Link 1 - The Last Supperclub

Link 2 - Booking page

The Batch & Brisket's One Night Pop-up in Kensal Rise

The Batch & Brisket is a collaboration between The Batch Bakery and The Bell & Brisket, purveyors of fine salt beef.  This Wednesday, 19th December, they pop-up together at The Shop in Kensal Rise with salt beef, deep fried brownies, and cocktails.  Yum!

"Back by popular demand, and the need for a full on christmas bash in a cool cocktail bar. Batch & Brisket doing what they do best; hijacking the kitchen of The Shop for one night only and serving up the formidable combination of Salt Beef and Brownies, yes there will be beer, but there will also be cocktails...really good cocktails.
Make sure you ask for a Pickle-Back....
See you there."

When - Wednesday 19th December 2012

Where - 75 Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, NW10 3ND

Map

Link 1 - Facebook event
Link 2 - Bell & Brisket on Twitter

Link 3 - Batch Bakery on Twitter

The Elk Bar's Winter Wonderland in Fulham

This winter The Elk Bar near Fulham Broadway is hosting a special Winter Wonderland.  The Elk also hosted The Big Smoke Barbecue last summer.

"With winter drawing nearer, popular summer pop-up, The Big Smoke BBQ at the Elk has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with its very own smoke pit, ready to bring some festive fun to London. The attractive garden has changed into a stunning winter retreat serving a yuletide themed feast ensuring you’ll leave with a full belly, to rival that of Saint Nick’s. 
The Elk’s outside area will feature silver Christmas trees, snow icicles as well as illuminated reindeers to help guide Santa on his nightly escapades. Guests will be seated under hundreds of twinkling fairy lights ready to enjoy their festive feast. 
The Big Smoke has had a Christmas makeover and will now be serving its delicious winter themed menu straight from the smoke pit. Sample such seasonal delights as The Christmas Gobble, a 7oz Turkey & Pancetta Pattie, Smoked Sausage, Sage & Onion Relish and Cranberry Mayonnaise served on Toasted Brioche. Or enjoy The Deer Porker instead, a 7oz Venison Pattie, Pulled Pork with Fig & Date Chutney, Stilton Rarebit deliciously served on Toasted Brioche. 
With Jack Frost set to pay us all a visit soon, The Elk Winter Wonderland has created a number of delicious drinks to keep you warm on the cold winter nights. Sip on a mug of Butterscotch Schnapps Hot Chocolate or why not try the Candy Cane, of strawberry vodka, Crème de Menthe and cranberry juice, garnished with what else, but a candy cane of course! Alternatively for a twist on a classic, sample the delicious Mulled Wine served with a shot of Drambuie to make it extra Christmassy. 
So head on down to The Elk Winter Wonderland for some festive grub that Santa Claus himself will be craving!"

When - 1st December - 31st January

Where - The Elk Bar, 587-591 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5UB

Map

Link 1 - The Elk Bar

Pop-up Screens Presents Cinema in the Snow in Spitalfields

Pop-up Screens are bringing a very special set of screenings to the Dray Walk Gallery at the Old Truman Brewery - Cinema in the Snow, complete with a snow filled grotto, a 'wardrobe' door, and lots of snow, plus suitably seasonal refreshments.

"Stuck for Christmas party ideas? Looking for something different to entertain the kids during the Christmas holidays? Or just simply love festive films? Pop Up Screens could have the answer as it transforms into The Cinema In The Snow.
Back after a sold out Summer the outdoor film specialist will be moving into the warm for one week as it transforms The Dray Walk Gallery at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane into a snow filled grotto, complete with a door posing as a wardrobe, Christmas trees, mulled wine, beer, pimped Moretto hot chocolate and of course lots of real (fake) snow.
Kicking off on Tuesday 18th December until 23rd September the schedule will include 
The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Muppets Christmas Carol, Elf and Gremlins. There will be up to 3 screenings per day – 1pm, 5pm and 7.45pm - making it perfect for not only meeting up with friends but as an activity for a kids day out or office Christmas party.
Doors will open 1 hour before the screening making sure people get the chance to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the festive treats on offer. 
Founder of Pop Up Screens, David Leydon said; “Christmas is awesome.  It’s a fact and I desperately wanted Pop Up Screens to be involved in something Christmassy in London, so we got our thinking caps on and came up with what we thought was a good idea.  We tested the water a little bit and it turns out that what we thought was a good idea, lots of other people also thought it was a good idea.  So we set about turning this idea into reality and a snow machine and a wardrobe later and we’re well on our way.  It’s genuinely exciting to think we’re going to turn a concrete cube into a snow filled cinema, which you can only get into if you walk through a magical wardrobe.  I honestly can’t wait until we open our doors and start our Christmas stint as The Cinema in the Snow.”"

Full Programme:

Tuesday 18th December - 7.45pm - Nightmare Before Christmas
Wednesday 19th December - 5pm - Bad Santa
Wednesday 19th December - 7.45pm - Home Alone
Thursday 20th December - 1pm - Home Alone
Thursday 20th December - 5pm - The Grinch
Thursday 20th December - 7.45pm - The Muppets Christmas Carol
Friday 21st December - 1pm - Elf
Friday 21st December - 5pm - Edward Scissorhands
Friday 21st December - 7.45pm - Bad Santa
Saturday 22nd December - 1pm - The Muppets Christmas Carol
Saturday 22nd December - 5pm - Scrooged
Saturday 22nd December - 7.45pm - Gremlins
Sunday 23rd December - 1pm - Nightmare Before Christmas
Sunday 23rd December - 5pm - Miracle on 34th Street
Sunday 23rd December - 7.45pm - Elf

When - 18th - 23rd December 2012

Where - The Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Tickets - Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.popupscreens.co.uk at £10 for the under 10’s and £14 for adults. They is also a 10% discount on bookings of 10 or more and 20% for parties of 20 plus.

Map

Link - Pop-up Screens

Knomo Pop-up accessories Shop near Oxford Street

Knomo, who make work bag and 'techcessories' (iPad cases and similar) have opened a pop-up shop on Great Portland Street.  Their products are stocked in Apple stores, and seen in the hands of celebrities such as Pippa Middleton.

When - 7th - 23rd December

Where - 83 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LS

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Link - Knomo

The StockMKT Christmas Night Market in Bermondsey

Bermondsey Night market The StockMKT is back with Christmas special on the 20th December.  Inspired by the night markets of the Far East, it's a mix of eating and shopping, with a very cool vibe.

"We've got street food coming out of our ears, marvellous mulled wine to warm even the coldest of cockles, a ceilidh band to get you dancing, Culture Cuts DJs bringing you festive sounds, a brand new light project curated by Light Collective, sherry tasting with the inimitable Jane Parkinson, wine tasting with the gorgeous girls at A Grape Night In, plus a fabulous selection of London's finest designer makers offer you the perfect opportunity to shop for unique, last minute stocking fillers!"

When - Thurs 20th December, 5.30pm - 10pm

Where - Bermondsey Square, SE1

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Link 1 - The StockMKT
Link 2 - The StockMKT on Twitter

Christmas Party with Live Music at The Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall Market

Tonight (13th December) The Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall Market are holding a special Christmas Party with live music, warm cider from Rekorderlig, and draft ales from Meantime & Youngs.

"One of the biggest and busiest days on The Lamb's Calendar, the Christmas party. We will have a great band 'PARTYDOWN' playing all the festive classics in the iconic market. A Rekorderlig Winter warm cider to help get over the winter snap, and also outside bars serving all of the Youngs classics. This will be a great event so make sure you don't miss it."

When - Thursday 13th December

Where - The Lamb Tavern, 10-12 Leadenhall Market, London, EC3V 1LR

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Link - The Lamb's Tavern, including booking page

Art of Life Pop-up Street Art Gallery in Shoreditch

Art of Life, a group of Dutch pot orchid growers, has put together an exhibition of orchid inspired art to raise awareness about the versatility of the plant.  The exhibition will last for just over ten days, and feature a free orchid give-away on Friday 21st

"The photo realistic exhibition will be available to view on the exterior walls of the Village Underground, Shoreditch, East London from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 23rd December 2012 and on Friday 21st December we will be giving away Orchids at the site to share the Christmas spirit!
The exhibition will comprise of a collection of four pieces of original artwork by graffiti collective 'Graffiti Kings' featuring "breakthrough" style art, whereby each piece will look as if it has been punched through the wall to expose the inside of the building; to reveal a series of windows into a Christmas home scene dressed with an array of pot orchids.
'Graffiti Kings' are one of London’s most well-known urban street art groups. Pioneers of the London Graffiti scene, the collective now have an international following thanks to their unique fusion of individual styles and efforts to promote graffiti as a form of fine art, moving away from its past connections with vandalism.
The street orchid exhibition forms part of an on-going awareness campaign by Art of Life, who believe that the 25,000 species of orchid are all unique and pieces of art in their own right, with their diverse shapes, colours and patterns.  As part of the exhibition, the passing spectators will be given the opportunity to win a luxury weekend in Amsterdam, a visit to a Dutch orchid grower."

When - 12th - 23rd December 2012

Where - The outside walls of Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3PQ

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Link - Facebook

Pop-ups in London 14th - 21st December

Fifteen & KERB's Foodie Christmas Market near Old Street - Saturday 15th

This week's new listings in red

Food & Drink

'Back In 5 Minutes' Restaurant & Private Dining Room on Brick Lane - Weds - Sun
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Boisdale on Ice Pop-up Ice Bar at the Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf
* Christmas Carols & Sipsmith's Spirits Tasting in Clapham - Wednesday 19th
Christmas Feast Food Festival in Islington - Finishes 8th
* Eric Lanlard's Cake Boy Pop-up Boutique & Tea Room in Knightsbridge - 14th - 15th
Feast First Friday Night Market with Street Food in Hackney - Fridays
* Fifteen & KERB's Foodie Christmas Market near Old Street - 15th
Forza Winter Pop-up Rooftop Fonduta Restaurant
Freeze by elit Pop-up Bar at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge
Grub London's Christmas Banquets & Banqueting Space in Camden
'The Last Supperclub' 3 Week Pop-up Restaurant in Shoreditch 
Pop-up Christmas Cafe with Gin Garden Cocktails in Maida Vale 
The Real Ale Tap Room Pop-up Pub in Islington - Wednesday - Sunday
The Rebel Dining Society Presents Death by Burrito in Shoreditch - Weds - Sat
Sager and Wilde's Wine Thursdays in Shoreditch - Thursdays
Santa Baby! Pop-up Cocktail Bar * Street Feast in Shoreditch 
South Feast Presents 'The Wine, The Feast & The Wardrobe' near Orpington
Snr Ceviche's Weekly Pop-up in W10 - Wednesday
Sugarhouse Studios' Supper Club with Film in Stratford - Sundays
* Tavolone's Christmas Feast with Suckling Pig in Shoreditch - Wednesday 19th
Urban Feasts Street Food Market in Canning Town
WigWamBam Heated Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Wright Brothers' Oyster Shucking Classes in Soho - Mon - Thurs

Shopping 

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Broken Down Doll's Christmas Boutique in Kensal Rise
* The Cambridge Satchel Company's Pop-up Shop in Seven Dials *
The Creative Clerkenwell Christmas Pop-up Shop - Closes 16th
* The Dalston Department Store Christmas Pop-up - 15th - 16th
* Eric Lanlard's Cake Boy Pop-up Boutique & Tea Room in Knightsbridge - 14th - 15th
FAO Christmas Pop-up Shop in Marylebone 
Field Work Pop-up Shop in Shoredtich 
#hackneyroad Design Pop-Up Shop - Closes 16th
The House of Voltaire Pop-up Shop with Guest Shopkeepers in Mayfair
Jen Rowland's Pop-up Shop in Greenwich
Kings from the East; A Christmas Emporium at The Old Shoreditch Station 
* London Loves LA Pop-up Shop at Boxpark *
Lu Flux Pop-up Shop in Spitalfields 
Marshall's Pop-up Shop at Ben Sherman in Shoreditch
The Merchant 24 Pop-up Boutique in Chelsea
The Merchant Fox Christmas Pop-up Shop in Mayfair 
The New Craftsmen's Pop-up Shop in Mayfair 
Pop-up Christmas Shopping Arcade at Somerset House
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green
The Post Office Pop-up Shop in Camden 
Redstone Press Pop-up Bookshop in Notting Hill 
root 5 Pop-up Shop in Clerkenwell - Closes 15th
SABEL Saddlery Pop-up Shop at Penny Fielding in Walthamstow - Saturdays
* The Secret Emporium Christmas Design Market in Shoreditch - 15th - 16th
StartUp Britain's Pop-up Shop for Small Enterprises in Richmond 
Tinta's Christmas Pop-up Shop in Stoke Newington
* TOMS Pop-up GIVE Shop in Spitalfields - 14th - 16th
'We Love Handmade' Pop-up Shop and Kids Craft Workshops in Hampstead 

Events - Art & Films

Atomica Gallery 3 Week Art Pop-up in Shoreditch 
Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge - Tuesdays

Experience Cinema's Christmas Film Season in Hackney 

Hush Presents Classics in the Courtyard Film Screenings in Mayfair - Saturdays

Pop-up Ice Rink at Canary Wharf

* Shape Arts Pop-up Gallery in The City *
This is Women’s Work! Pop-up Art Show in Chelsea

Events - Markets & Festivals

Acklam Village Market off Portobello Road - Saturday & Sunday
Christmas Events at Wood Street Market in Walthamstow
E17 Designers Winter Warmers in Walthamstow 
* Protein's 3 Day Christmas Market in Shoreditch - 14th - 16th
* The StockMKT Christmas Night Market in Bermondsey - Thursday 20th

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Want something further into the future?  The look at the Booking Ahead page

London Loves LA Pop-up Shop at Boxpark

A few weeks ago I wrote about WeArePopups's competition to win your own retail unit at Boxpark.  Now the judges have decided , and the winners have announced...  It's London Loves LA

"Created by two sisters who spend time between London and LA, London Loves LA is a bespoke online boutique dedicated to delivering hand-picked, high quality American vintage and 90s thrift directly from LA to the UK.
London Loves LA is fun and exciting, girlie yet grungy, feminine yet boyish - adult teenagers living for nostalgia in the form of photos, scrapbooks, memories, first loves, Harleys, music, friends, stickers and grunge.
From tie-dye to denim to stonewash to much loved worn tees, LOLA incorporates friendship, fun, sisterhood, the 90s, Americana, fashion, music, and festivals in to their everyday mantra. The LOLA sisters place as much importance on the journey of the clothes as the products themselves. London Loves LA has a nostalgic road trip feel wrapped up in teenage excitement and best friendship.
We are super grateful to WeArePopup for running the competition! It's such a good idea and they are a really great team. We had been looking for a longer term pop up space for a while and this came along at the perfect time.  The process was really fascinating and really made us focus on our brand message and marketing ideas as being key to the next couple of months! We're so excited to be at Boxpark and can't wait to see what happens next...."

When - 1st December 2012 - 28th February 2013

Where - Corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road

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Link 1 - London Loves LA

Link 2 - Loneon Loves LA on Twitter
Link 3 - Boxpark

Christmas Caramel Pop-up in Bethnal Green

Sorry - Cancelled!

Two friends, Rebecca and Tessa, are holding a one day sale of home made caramel just round the corner from the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green.  You can also win a prize by guessing the secret flavour!

"This December, we've got our thermometers out and we can see that things are getting pretty hot on the Sugar Loaf Walk.
We're cooking caramels better than Walter White cooks crack.
Our caramels taste so good, they probably are criminal - but we promise they'll look much prettier than your average mug shot.
Our caramels are perfect for Christmas gifts, they keep for ages, so you don't have to eat them all at once - but if you don't someone else definitely will.
Expect experimental flavours along side some firm favourites.
And if you fancy yourself as a bit of a super taster with a palette to rival Heston's you should come and play guess the secret flavour!
Prizes to be won!
Sounds pretty good right.
So come on down to Sugar Loaf Walk, on Sunday the 16th of December and buy some delicious buttery caramels!"

When - Sunday 16th December

Where - Sugar Loaf Walk, Bethnal  Green, E2

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Link - Sugar Loaf Walk on Twitter

Fifteen & KERB's Foodie Christmas Market near Old Street

Jamie Oliver has teamed up with streetfood specialists KERB to host a streetfood party outside his restaurant Fifteen this Saturday 15th December.  You might remember that Fifteen were banner sponsors of Fifteen Street, the British Streetfood Awards in the summer.  Note that they'll also be collecting for charity on the day, so please bring a small gift with you on the day to give to the local community.

"We're all counting down the days until Christmas, but now there's another super-exciting date to put in the diary! Start Christmas early by wrapping up in your woolly scarf and bobble hat and heading down to Fifteen for a heartwarming Christmas market on Saturday 15 December from 11am-5pm.
To help us get in the festive spirit we've teamed up with the fabulous KERB, whose mission is to normalise great food by getting it out onto Britain’s streets. In among the tinsel and fairy lights will be some of London’s best street food vendors, all dishing up delicious treats. Stalls already confirmed include the Rib Man and his legendary rib sandwiches, Bell & Brisket who champion all things salt beef, the Pizza Pilgrims and their authentic pizzas with attitude, and Poppy Smadja and her wickedly indulgent tarts. Also joining us will be Green Goat, a 1995 school bus converted into an awesome British food-specialising machine, breakfast specialists Original Fryup Material, Rib Man (widely viewed as having the best ribs in London), Luardos and their festival-famous Mexian grub sold straight from their gorgeous vans, Dosa Deli, Angus, Kimchi Cult and their mouth-watering Korean-style fast food, and Southern-style street food specialists Anna Mae’s.
Once you've filled your bellies there will still be lots to do. We’ve invited down a carefully selected bunch of incredible producers, so you can pick up those last-minute foodie pressies and do a one-stop foodie shop for Christmas goodies. Stalls will include renowned smokehouse Hansen & Lydersen, who will join salumi kings Picco Salumi and Eat My Pies, who make delicious pies, stuffed with love (and other things, of course). Alongside these, we’ll be joined by Hackney’s famous Vadasz Deli, the ever-fancy Meringue Girls, and Violet. Once all the shopping’s done, you’ll be able to sip mulled wine and hot chocolate while enjoying some festive classics from local choirs.
Of course, Christmas is a time for giving, so we’re also asking everyone who comes along to the market to bring with them a small gift, food or otherwise, which will be given to poorer families in the local community to help them have a happy Christmas."

When - Saturday 15th December, 11am - 5pm

Where - Westland Place, N1 7LP

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Link 1 - Jamie Oliver's site

Link 2 - KERB, with links to all the traders

Eric Lanlard's Cake Boy Pop-up Boutique & Tea Room in Knightsbridge

Eric Lanlard, the master patissier behind Cake Boy in South West London, is openign a pop-up boutique selling his cakes, and also hosting a special tea room, both at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in Knightsbridge.

"Master patissier, Eric Lanlard will be bringing a slice of his Cake Boy boutique to GILT Cocktail Lounge at Jumeirah Carlton Tower from Friday 14 to Saturday 15 December 2012. Eric is the star of Channel 4's Baking Mad series and has baked wedding cakes for the likes of Madonna, Elizabeth Hurley and Claudia Schiffer and birthday cakes for PM David Cameron and Elton John.
The pop-up shop, open from 11am-4pm, will sell a range of treats including Christmas cupcakes, boxes of mini mince pies and Eric’s sumptuous twist on the traditional Christmas cake. The celebrated pastry chef will be personally manning his Cake Boy pop-up on both days and will be on hand to sign copies of his best-selling Home Bake and Tart It Up books.
Visitors will also be able to book themselves a table at Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s Chinoiserie tea room to try Eric Lanlard’s “I Love Paris” afternoon tea menu, designed exclusively for hotel guests and visitors to enjoy."

When - 14th - 15th December 2012, 11am - 4pm

Where - 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY

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Link - Cake Boy

The Rebel Bakery's Christmas Pop-up Shop in Willesden Green

The Rebel Bakery, which makes gluten-free cakes, is popping up in Queens Parade, the pop-up shopping arcade in Willesden Green that opened in the summer.  It's opening before and after Christmas, for three weeks in total.  The cakes look great - well worth a trip!

"The Rebel Bakery is the cake shaped  creation of John Whiter & Lucy Britton. Passionate about gluten free cakes that look and taste fabulous, the pair set about experimenting with rebellious ingredients, and in June 2011 The Rebel Bakery was born. Specialising in wickedly delicious cakes and cupcakes made from vegetables and packed with flavour, from the boozy Old Fashioned and fiery El Diablo to kooky cake burgers, The Rebel Bakery creates all kinds of crazy cakes to tickle your taste buds!
This Christmas, a cake wonderland comes to Willesden Green, NW2. Forget about cute, overly sugary cupcakes and sample the wonders that reside inside Unit 1 Queens Parade. From 14th December, The Rebel Bakery pop up  shop  will be serving a wealth of delectable, and  festively rebellious, treats from Bah Humbug  mint chocolate  cakes to star anise marshmallows and  gingerbread and salt caramel cupcakes.  Big and small selection boxes will be available to order in time for  Christmas, with an ever changing selection of sweet delights including mulled wine jellies, rosewater tea biscuits, cupcakes and Christmas cakes also available to buy in-store daily. Every product under the Rebel Bakery roof is gluten free but trust us, they’ll taste better than the real thing…
We would love to welcome you to The Rebel Bakery Pop Up Christmas shop this December!"

When - 14th December - 24th December 2012, then 27th - 31st December 2012

Where - Unit 1, Queen's Parade, Walm Lane, Willesden Green, NW2 5HT

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Link - The Rebel Bakery

Shape Arts Pop-up Gallery in The City

The disabled artists' charity Shape has opened a pop-up gallery in the city, running until 21st December.

"SHAPE has an exciting and unique new Pop Up Gallery space in the heart of the City of London, at 40 Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0BT from now until 21st December.
Delivered in partnership with Photovoice, and Action Space with over 30 artists and 130+ works, Shape in the City has turned five floors of contemporary office space into a showcase of sculpture, prints, paintings, film and video, poetry, performance art and installations.
Shape's unique archive of ephemera from the Disability Arts movement, and Shape's digital Chronology of Disability Art will also be made available for research or general interest by appointment.
This ambitious multimedia space will bring the work of disabled artists to new audiences for a limited period only.
Drop in for a look around during your lunch break, or contact us if you would like to view by appointment and take your time."

Where - 40 Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0BT

When - Until spring 2013, Tuesday - Friday

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Link - Shape Arts