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£20 Ronnie Scott's
Fri, 09 Oct 2026

Ronnie Scott's

Event - The Anthologist

A legendary London jazz institution is taking over the City this October as Ronnie Scott’s brings its iconic late-night energy, glamour and soul to The Anthologist by Drake & Morgan for a month-long Friday night residency.

Acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s musicians will bring live jazz to the heart of the City with a soundtrack inspired by the legendary Soho venue, alongside bourbon-forward cocktails from Maker’s Mark. 

Doors open at 8pm, with tickets priced at £20 including a welcome cocktail and an evening of live entertainment from some of the city’s most exciting performers.

  • Acantha Lang, 9th October, 8pm: New Orleans-born soul singer whose debut album Beautiful Dreams reached No. 3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart

  • Marcus Bonfanti, 16th October, 8pm: Two-time British Blues Award winner and former Ten Years After frontman, bringing his unique blues-heavy sound

  • Louise Marshall, 23rd October, 8pm: Long-standing vocalist with Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, who has performed alongside David Gilmour, Chaka Khan and Beverley Knight

  • Jo Harrop, 30th October, 8pm: Acclaimed jazz vocalist and 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner for Jazz Album of the Year

From 9 Oct until 30 Oct

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Free German Beer Festival
Fri, 09 Oct 2026

German Beer Festival

Event - The Porterhouse

Our annual German Beer Festival is back! For the whole month of October, come and try some excellent beers from some of Germany's finest breweries.

Pints from £7.50

Steins £14

Free stein for anyone in lederhosen!

From 9 Oct until 15 Oct

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£1 £1 Oysters and Happy Hour
Fri, 09 Oct 2026

£1 Oysters and Happy Hour

Drink Experience - Smiths Bar Grill

Maldon rock oysters for £1 each at the bar, every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm. Happy hour runs alongside: buy one cocktail and get the same again free, from 3pm until close, with live music. Order three, order a dozen, then stay for dinner.

From 9 Oct until 10 Oct

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Game Tasting Menu
Fri, 09 Oct 2026

Game Tasting Menu

Special Dinner - The Noble Goose Brasserie

Join us at The Noble Goose on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November for a five course game tasting menu.

Game birds and venison from Markshall, just up the road from us.

Two nights only. The menu will be announced here first.

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