Ten cheap things to do in London right now
Doing 10 things in London may sound expensive, but if you thought it couldn’t be done, we’re here to prove you wrong!
Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital.
Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk, and on our socials. You’ll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday.
From three courses with drinks for under £20, dinner with unparalleled views of the city, cut-price tickets to the largest collection of works by world-renowned and mysterious graffiti artist Banksy, a whopping £83 off all-you-can-eat sushi, and 40% off a much-needed pamper session for two – these 10 incredible offers, discounts and deals will have you out and about like never before.
£19 for three courses and a glass of wine at 100 Wardour Street
Get stuck into three courses with a complimentary glass of wine at London hotspot 100 Wardour Street.
For just £19, you will experience carefully designed interiors paired with live tunes from some seriously talented musicians and DJs.
As for the food? Choose from a delectable menu, including Korean fried chicken, Josper grilled spatchcock chicken, Medjool date & dark chocolate mousse and much more.
See St Paul’s from a new perspective with a £29 rooftop meal at Madison
Get the last taste of summer with unparalleled views across the Capital’s skyline, delicious grilled food and live music.
Madison invited you to be a part of its world with a delicious three-course menu. For just £29, enjoy a playful takes on American classics, including the Buttermilk-fried chicken tenders and ABSOLUT Rigatoni alla vodka, punctuated by a classic honeycomb cheesecake.
Get a taste of France in Soho’s Prix Fixe for just £15
Say ‘salut’ ’to a trip to this incredibly charming French restaurant in the heart of Soho. Prix Fixe Brasserie invites you to indulge in two courses and a glass of prosecco for just £15!
Enjoy a classic French Bistro menu of Grilled Mussels in garlic, Escargots à la Bourguignonne, and confit of duck accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes to name a few.
Weekend plans? Head to Layla at Jeru for a sharing menu and Jeru Spritz
If you want an intimate dining experience with an unbeatable ambience, head to the Layla Dining Room, based inside Mayfair hotspot Jeru, where live entertainment brings the energy.
Get lost in the chic, Mediterranean-inspired design and indulge in the menu, which offers light bites to enjoy alongside a glass of the handcrafted Jeru Spritz. All with a mega saving of £44!
Crazy about sushi? Save over £83 on bottomless brunch at Inamo – just £29.95
Are you mad about sushi, obsessed with dumplings, go nuts over noodles? Then it’s time to book a bottomless brunch at Inamo, a high-tech hideaway specialising in drool-worthy Japanese dishes.
Choose between Covent Garden or Soho, where you can order from interactive tabletops and play 20+ games while you wait.
Once the food arrives, enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast, including Sichuan chicken, red dragon rolls, bang-bang cauliflower, Korean chicken wings, plus bottomless drinks. As for price, usually, this would set you back £113.35, but right now, you can pay a very tasty £29.95!
See the world’s largest collection of original Banksy artworks for £11.95
Banksy is back, and what better way to celebrate his return than a visit to the brand-new 1,300 square metre space in Soho and see the iconic pieces that brought the anonymous artist international acclaim.
Enjoy the ‘Girl With Balloon’, ‘Flower Thrower’ and ‘Rude Copper’ alongside unique works, including hand-drawn sketches and personal artworks, which Banksy created for friends, colleagues and lovers.
Save a fiver on this London family-friendly arcade
Scratching your head thinking about ways to keep both you and your kids entertained at the weekends? Well, that’s where Funland comes in.
As the name suggests, you and your family are in for the ultimate day of entertainment with this entertainment centre featuring over 70 incredible games for all ages to enjoy.
Pinballs, driving, dancing games, basketball, air hockey, mini-bowling lanes – Funland has it all.
Hair cuts, manicures and skin treatments – get it all at Body Essential
Sometimes, you just need a little ‘you’ time – what better place to get that than with Body Essential?
This east London-based independent salon is offering you up to 45% off on hair cuts, treatments and cleansing skin treatments. Got an occasion coming up?
Opt for a full head of highlights cut, blow-dry and toner and treatments or a Balayage cut, blow-dry and toner, both with a glass of wine.
Unwind with a five-star luxury experience for two at The Spa at Athenaeum Hotel
Do you feel that? It’s the feeling of a long-awaited self-care day on the horizon!
Invite a friend or partner to escape the hustle and bustle of central London and share a five-star luxury experience at Mayfair’s Athenaeum Hotel Spa.
Spend a relaxing hour in the wet area, sauna, steam rooms and hot tub, then take your pick from a facial and body wrap treatment or massage.
All this with a glass of bubbly for 40% off – you’ll find it hard to say no.
Save over £100 and get stuck in with a BYOB Rug Tufting Workshop
Can’t find the perfect rug to complete your space?
It’s time to take matters into your own hands and get tufting! Kreative Crafts Club brings you an epic BYOB Rug Tufting Workshop, a hands-on class led by skilled instructors who will provide all the guidance and materials you need to create your mini rug masterpiece.
Learn the essentials of rug tufting, from setting up your frame to using a rug tufting gun. And don’t forget to BYOB!