If there’s one thing we can say for sure about summer in the UK, is that it’s unpredictable. One minute we’re bracing ourselves for a sizzling heatwave, the next we’re reaching for our umbrellas or hovering over the heating thermostat.
But despite the fickle weather, something that remains constant is the variety of things you can enjoy in London, come rain or shine. So join us as we navigate the August weather, with a range of activities and indulgences in Rathbone Square.
Your August calendar: things to do in Rathbone Square, whatever the weather
Rathbone Square is brimming with things to do, allowing you to make the most of the August weather. From sunshiny days to much-welcomed cooler times following those mercury-busting heatwaves, you won’t go short of something to occupy your time this summer.
Get hydrated
Whether the sun’s beating down, or you’re hot under the collar following a big summer shopping spree, Rathbone Square offers a cool haven of tranquillity with its leafy gardens and welcoming deckchairs.
There are also plenty of places to stop off for a refreshing drink, perfect for combating the August weather.
Try a delicious smoothie, juice or shake at Joe and the Juice, where everything is created to refuel or energise, which is just what the August calendar ordered.
There’s also White Pine, Rathbone Square’s resident sustainable and cruelty-free coffee and juice bar, where you’ll find a summer menu of refreshing gems like Icelandic style protein shakes and cold pressed juices, shakes and iced drinks, perfect August weather thirst quenchers.
Enjoy a bite to eat
There are options aplenty under this heading. If the August weather allows, you could seat yourself outside and enjoy a spot of al fresco dining in Rathbone Square.
At Circolo Popolare, you’ll encounter an unforgettable experience. From the mouth- watering Sicilian cuisine, to the spectacular décor, you’ll be hard pushed to put your phone down as you capture moment after Instagram-worthy moment. Whether you book a table on the palm-filled Mediterranean-style outdoor terrace, or go for a spot inside amidst the restaurant’s wow-factor surroundings, you’ll not be disappointed.
If you’re set on taking in some fresh air and summer rays while you enjoy a bite to eat, there are plenty of places to grab yourself something tasty before heading into the lovely public gardens at Rathbone Square.
The aforementioned Joe and the Juice serves an array of healthy salads, and White Pine offers a menu of tempting vegan snacks. But if you are more about the sweet treats, there’s Crosstown Doughnuts, renowned for its delicious doughnuts and handcrafted cookies, all made on the premises using seasonal ingredients. After all, it’s probably time you put something tempting on your August calendar!
There’s also Omotesando Koffee, admired worldwide for its Japanese coffee, which you’ll find brewed to order right in front of your eyes by expert baristas clad in white lab coats. Pick up a coffee and a Japanese pastry to go with it, and pull up a deckchair outside ready to while away a spot of quality time.
Pamper yourself
Rathbone Square has its fair share of hair and beauty salons, perfect for a summer pampering.
From specialist lash treatments at Rawr Beauty, where you can also spoil yourself with a luxury manicure or pedicure, to hair rescue programmes and customised hair extensions at Vixen & Blush, there is plenty to add to your August calendar.
If you’re in the market for a new hair colour, book yourself in at Samantha Cusick London, where the specialist colouring and balayage team will take care of your every need.
There’s also something for the gents in the shape of Adam Grooming, Rathbone Square’s resident atelier and one of London’s top-rated men’s barbers. Offering an array of male grooming treatments, including hot towels, beard trim, scalp massage and balm, and wet shave, this is the perfect place to head to, whatever the August weather is throwing into the ring.
Luxury treatments continue over at 7 Sky Spa, where you might indulge yourself in a deeply soothing Balinese stone massage to help reduce muscle stiffness, or a Hammam treatment, guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the summer.
Finally, if your August calendar has proved rather hectic to date, 7Breaths Meditation studio is the place to go. Treatments and classes here include gong bath, sound healing, guided breathwork, tai chi, qigong, restorative or yin yoga, meditation and mindfulness, all brought to you by experienced, patient teachers in calm, relaxing surroundings.
Ready to make the most of the August weather in Rathbone Square?
Rathbone Square is a hidden gem just off Oxford Street in London’s Fitzrovia. It’s the ideal spot to escape the summer heat of the city and indulge yourself with a range of much-deserved treats.
Why not make a visit to the square part of your August calendar? We’re ready and waiting to welcome you!
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