Hi Insiders!

Pinch and a punch for the first day of the month!

I hope you’re all thriving and soaking up the sunshine! ☀️ This month's newsletter is short and sweet with some hot new openings to add to your list, the best places to take a dip across the capital, and as always, an event list to maximise what I hope is not the final month of summer.

But first, a quick update on how Babusi and I are getting on with the app! I’m pleased to say - we’re finally coding! We’re prioritising getting the core functionality right around creating personalised experiences and planning elements. Updates will follow around booking and other supporting features in upcoming app updates. We’re also prepping all the groundwork to dive into the world of securing pre-seed funding to show potential investors how AITINER is going to change the way we do things in London (and beyond). 🚀

So, keep an eye out on upcoming newsletters and also give our Instagram page some love as we amp up the content in the next few months and get things off the ground! 📸

To provide the most useful content to readers, we are looking to share area guides on the best food, activities, nightlife, and fitness spots across London. Email us at [email protected] with your favorite local spots and we’d love to give you a shoutout and feature you in our upcoming posts.

Latest openings: A Little Something For Everyone

One of the best things about living in this city is the array of new openings every month. Even if you think you’ve done it all, a hundred new places pop up to switch things up.

Here are a couple of things on our radar to check out this month.

Something doughy

It’s Bagels comes to Notting Hill. The Primrose Hill hotspots boasts lines that cross the road for Londoners and tourists eager to test the TikTok viral hotspot.

Something fancy

Ambassador’s Clubhouse opens up in Mayfair! The large space offers Punjab cuisine with a menu that includes kebabs (like the nalli chapli kebab), curries, biryanis, tandoor-roasted breads, and many more.

Something interactive

An all-day, late-night home for food and culture in the heart of Dalston, launching this August. The reimagined Dalston Yard will be a creative hub for a new generation of chefs, artists, musicians, and diners. We can’t wait to meet you.

Something for date night

The team behind Perilla brings you Morchella, best described as Perilla does mediterranean, just off Exmouth market. The road also boasts a few bars and pubs for a night cap post dinner, lit with beautiful fairy lights. Come on, romance is not dead!

5 of the Best Places to Take a Plunge!

…if you’re not a Soho House member, or are, and want to avoid the overcrowded pool. Here are a few other options of where to cool off:

1. Hampstead Ponds
   📍 Hampstead Heath
   
   These natural ponds offer a refreshing escape from the city heat. Open year-round, booking isn’t required but arriving early is advised to secure your spot.

2. Brockwell Lido
   📍 Brockwell Park
   
   A Grade II listed art deco lido, perfect for swimming laps or lounging by the pool. Booking ahead online is recommended, especially during peak times.

3. Blue Marlin Ibiza London
   📍Shoreditch
   
   An exclusive spot with a rooftop beach club vibe. It’s the place to see and be seen.
   

4. London Fields Lido 
   📍 London Fields
   
   This heated outdoor pool is open all year round and offers a great way to stay fit and have fun. Booking online is recommended, especially on sunny days.

5. Serpentine Lido 
   📍 Hyde Park
   
   Located in the heart of Hyde Park, this lido offers a serene swimming experience surrounded by nature. No booking required, but arriving early ensures a spot, especially on weekends.

Events Guide: August

Here a cool list of places to be this August:

Cloud X Festival 2024 (2nd Aug) 
From £39.27
📍 The Cause at 60 Dock Road
A dynamic festival celebrating music, art, and creativity with diverse performances and activities. Get tickets

Summer Wine Nights (4,11,18 and 25 August)
Free (or whatever you order)
📍 Dusty Knuckle, Dalston
New pizza menu and wine merchants will take over the outdoor space at Dusty Knuckle to create the perfect blend for your summer nights.

Free Party: A Night of House & Disco at Jazz Cafe (2nd Aug) 
Free
📍 The Jazz Cafe
Dance the night away to house and disco tunes in the iconic Jazz Cafe. Get tickets

Camden Fringe (until 25th August)
Varies (but cheap)
📍 Various Locations, Camden
Watch emerging talent and underground gems from the works of theatre, dance, sketch, stand-up, cabaret and spoken word.Get tickets

Fluid (2nd Aug) 
£16.83
📍 The Cause at 60 Dock Road
A unique event blending music, art, and culture in an immersive experience. Get tickets

Senses Block Party: Summer Special (3rd Aug) 
£32.80
📍 EartH, Dalston
Join the ultimate summer block party with DJs in the scene playing high-energy mixes and edits of R&B, Neo-Soul, Soulful Rap, Future Beats and other soulful grooves. Get tickets

Everyday People London (18th Aug) 
£24.70
📍 Boxpark
A celebration of community and culture with music, food, and good vibes. Get tickets

DLT: Bank Holiday (25th Aug) £27.06+
📍 Boxpark Croydon
Get ready for your bank holiday weekend with our DLT Bank Holiday special, as we bring the vibes for the final bank holiday of the summer. Get tickets

Boiler Room London (25th Aug) 
£37.50
📍 Lee Valley Showground
Experience the legendary Boiler Room with live DJ sets in an electrifying atmosphere. Get tickets

That's it for now, Insiders! Keep cool and enjoy everything London has to offer this August.

Catch you next month! ✌️