Where to eat like a queen
Free dinners for Diamond Wedding couples at Clos Maggiore
3 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JD, tel: 020 7379 9696
One of London’s most romantic restaurants, Clos Maggiore, is paying homage to the Queeen’s Jubilee by offering a delicious four-course dinner on the house to couples who can prove they were married in 1952. The menu will feature produce from the royal estate at Windsor Park and perfectly-paired wines. For everyone else, the menu costs £38 or £62 with wine pairing.
Extra-tasty street party at the Lamb Tavern
10-12 Leadenhall Market EC3V 1LR, tel: 020 7626 2454
On 3 June this City pub will host a bunting-tastic street party with delights including a pop-up bar serving specially brewed Young’s Jubilee Ale, live music from a Brit pop band and a British buffet featuring a smattering of the classics.
Royal pub quiz at the Cadogen Arms
298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG, tel: 020 7352 6500
Patriotic pub quiz fans should not miss this opportunity to show their regal knowledge: on 4 June, loyal subjects will be tested on monarchic history from 1952 up until the present day; the winner will be crowned with royal knees-up thanks to a princely £100 bar tab.
Volupte to host Jubilee Show
9 Norwich Street, EC4A 1EJ, tel: 020 7831 1622, volupte-lounge.co.uk
The City cabaret supperclub is putting on a “Best of British” show on 5 June: the day starts early, with a traditional British afternoon tea at 2.30pm; a dinner menu of British comfort classics at 8pm; and a burlesque show hosted by British beauty Diamond Jubilee that should put a firmly jolly end to the night.
Jubilee Tea at the Botanist
7 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EE, tel: 020 7730 0077
Sloane Square favourite has teamed up with Marmite to create a celebratory Marmite Afternoon Tea in homage to Her Royal Highness. Available between 28 May-10 June, the tea includes finger sandwiches, homemade cheddar, chive and Marmite scones, and chocolate cake with Marmite caramel buttercream. The Botanist is also celebrating the Jubilee with a range of aperitifs named after members of the royal family.
Diamond Lunch at Butler’s Wharf Chop House
36e Shad Thames, SE1 2YE, tel: 020 7403 3403
Butler’s Wharf Chop House is offering a special Diamond Jubilee lunch on 3 June that has been created especially for the occasion to showcase the best of British produce. The lunch includes English sparkling wine on arrival, canapés, a four-course menu, wine, water, tea or coffee. £225 per person for a window or terrace table and £195 per person at all other tables.
Cantina del Ponte (next door)
At Butler’s sister venue, terrace table tables will be available for £120 per person on 3 June. Menus include Prosecco on arrival and a four-course lunch.