The National Theatre's Propstore bar, Southbank
31 May-29 Sept
One of the biggest landmarks on London's Southbank, The National Theatre has created a unique café-bar built entirely from sets and scenery used in its productions, and decorated with props. See if you can spot the goose from War Horse. nationaltheatre.org.uk
The Last Days of Pisco, Dalston
15 June-17 July
This Peruvian delight will pop up over four consecutive weekends in June and July. Hosted (slightly incongruously) at Hackney Cypriot Association's headquarters, you can expect potent Pisco cocktails and zingy Ceviche in a hipster-heavy north-east London setting. facebook.com/TLODpisco
The Retreat at Mo*Vida, Soho
27 July-12 August
Exclusive Soho club Mo*Vida has joined forces with events company The Brewery to host a series of private events during the Olympic Games. Mystery big-name artists lined up to play and a Best of British theme (a cinema screening Brit classics, the cream of the nation's DJs in the nightclub) will no doubt make The Retreat the after hours destination. retreat-city.co.uk
The Big Smoke BBQ, Fulham
21 June-30 Sept
Set in the garden of The Elk in Fulham, The Big Smoke offers sizeable burgers, ribs, and chicken, cooked on London's first luxury Primo ceramic barbecue. It also boasts a 'Man vs. Food' option, involving 30 chicken wings and three shots of tequila. elkbar.com
A Taste of Noma at Claridge's, Mayfair
28 July-6 August
One for the luxury fans: for just 10 days this summer, Claridge's will offer a five-course menu by René Redzepi, head chef at Copenhagen's Noma — aka the World's Best Restaurant — in its ballroom. claridges.co.uk
The Big Rooftop Tea and Golf Party at Selfridges, Oxford Street
31 May-2 Sept
A round of crazy golf on the roof of one of London's biggest department stores? Why not. Part of the British Big Bang events at Selfridges this summer, the Bompass and Parr cake-themed golf course and Daylesford organic tea (billed as "the highest tea on Oxford Street"), are sure to win fans. selfridges.com
The Cube by Electrolux at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank
1 June-30 Sept
A white cube perched on the top of the Royal Festival Hall, this supper club venue will see chefs from Sat Bains to Tom Kitchin prepare a variety of menus using locally-sourced ingredients. Book as soon as you can — the table only seats 18 guests. southbankcentre.co.uk
Frank's Café and Campari Bar, Peckham
1 July-30 Sept
You may not think the roof of a multi-storey car park in Peckham is the best place to enjoy a Campari cocktail, but Frank's, originally founded in 2007, will prove you wrong. As part of the Bold Tendencies Sculpture Project, there's artwork on display — plus some pretty fantastic views. http://frankscafe.org.uk
Rooftop Film Club, Shoreditch, Kensington & London Fields
30 April-31 August
So popular they've created three of them. Choose from the Queen of Hoxton, Kensington Roof Gardens, and Netil House in London Fields. Cult favourites and recent hits dominate this year's listings. http://rooftopfilmclub.com
Penhaligon's Peoneve Terrace, Fifth Floor Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge
16 July-31 August
Harvey Nichols' Fifth Floor terrace will be transformed into a 'multi-sensory' garden by perfumier Penhaligon's to celebrate its new fragrance Peoneve. Not only will it smell dreamy, but you can order cocktails and dessert there too. harveynichols.com
