Day One: Arrive, Live Music & Rooftop Views
- Stay: Hyatt Regency London Olympia
Newly opened this summer, the 204-key hotel offers a contemporary base for exploring West Kensington, moments from Olympia’s restaurants, rooftop bars, live entertainment and cultural experiences. - Experience: British Airways ARC
Begin your weekend with a show at Olympia’s new 3,800-capacity live music venue, hosting a programme of international artists and performances. The venue launched with a line-up including Self Esteem, McFly and Zac Brown Band, establishing Olympia as a new destination for live entertainment in west London. - Dinner & Drinks: Wolves of Tokyo
End the evening at Olympia’s 8,000 sq ft Japanese restaurant and rooftop cocktail bar, serving expertly crafted sushi, yakitori and signature cocktails inspired by the energy of Tokyo after dark.
Day Two: Dining, Discovery & Local Experiences
- Breakfast: Arbour
Begin the day at Arbour, Olympia’s 9,000 sq ft food hall bringing together independent food concepts under one roof. With artisan coffee, pastries and breakfast favourites available from Café Modo, it’s the perfect spot to start a day exploring West Kensington. - Explore: Holland Park & Kyoto Garden
Take a peaceful stroll through Holland Park and discover the Kyoto Garden, a tranquil Japanese-inspired landscape featuring koi ponds, waterfalls and beautifully landscaped gardens. - Lunch: Idalia
Return to Olympia for lunch at Idalia, the destination’s elegant all-day restaurant set within the spectacular Grade II listed Pillar Hall. Led by Executive Chef Samantha Williams, formerly Executive Chef to Angela Hartnett, alongside Executive Pastry Chef Lorena Tommasi, formerly of Jeremy King and Caprice Holdings, Idalia combines modern British cooking with internationally inspired dishes in one of West Kensington’s most striking historic settings. - Evening Drinks: Lillie’s or Bar Arriba
End the day exploring Olympia’s rooftop dining scene with drinks and dinner at either Lillie’s, a beautifully landscaped terrace inspired by the elegance of an English garden, or Bar Arriba, a vibrant Mexican-inspired rooftop bar serving creative cocktails and bold sharing plates.
Spend the final day exploring Olympia’s evolving cultural landscape, from public art installations and digital experiences to seasonal events bringing the destination to life.
- Discover the immersive art installation at the heart of Olympia’s summer programme, designed to bring together art, play and design. The colourful, striking backdrop creates a vibrant space for visitors to enjoy throughout the season, alongside a programme of free live music and performances every Wednesday and Sunday from 12pm–5pm, featuring emerging artists, DJs and cultural showcases.
- Explore the Canvas, Olympia’s 83-metre-long, 8-metre-wide Samsung digital screen, showcasing digital art, live content and large-scale creative activations.
- Continue to the nearby Design Museum, just a short walk away, where NIGO: From Japan with Love celebrates the creative journey of Japanese designer, DJ and cultural icon NIGO.
