In many ways, the August Bank Holiday is the last hurrah of the summer. With just a handful of weeks before the kids are back in school, and autumn around the corner, it’s that one final opportunity to soak up some rays and let your hair down over a three-day weekend.
Why August Bank Holiday in London is One of the Best Times to Visit
It’s one of our favourite times of year to be in London too, as our capital is abuzz with excitement, with pub beer gardens full to bursting and roof tops soundtracked by popping bottles and clinking glasses. That’s without the endless array of al fresco events to enjoy too – from the annual Notting Hill Carnival, to the final music festivals of the year, such as All Points East, RALLY and South Facing.
Planning a London City Break This Bank Holiday?
If you’re not a Londoner, then why not book a staycation to coincide with this year’s bank holiday, so that you can fully get immersed in its magic? In our opinion, there’s nowhere better for this than one of Cubitt House’s pubs with rooms, which are handily situated close to all the action in Marylebone and Belgravia. After all, there’s guaranteed good vibes, a great all-day menu from hearty breakfasts to last orders and night-caps, and you’re never more than 20 steps away from the bar – ideal for a bank holiday weekend.
Where to Stay in London for the August Bank Holiday: Spotlight on The Grazing Goat
Take The Grazing Goat, for example. Located just minutes from Oxford Street in Marylebone, it has a quiet side-street location on New Quebec Street, with eight beautifully decorated boutique style bedrooms. You’re really in the thick of it here, just minutes from the shops of Oxford Street and Regent Street, with heritage brands like Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Liberty London (the latter of which is great for stocking up on early Christmas decorations…)
Then there’s the West End and its endless theatres, with cheap on the day tickets available for last minute chancers. Culture-vultures will surely want to amble down to the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square to see the Fourth Plinth, or the British Museum to spot an ancient mummy or two. The Oxford Street location is also handy for getting on the Tube, with access to the Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth Lines nearby – great if you want to speed towards Notting Hill in the West or Shoreditch in the East.
When you’ve finished exploring, a King-Sized or Emperor-Sized bed will be waiting for you depending on which room you book, plus Freeview TV, 100 Acres toiletries, Roberts radios and heated towel rails – you know, all the essential mod-cons. Decorated by co-founder Georgina Pearman, wallpapers, soft furnishings and furniture all champion the very best of British, with the feel of a stylish boutique hotel. It goes without saying that it’s got a cracking menu too: our highlights include seasonal oysters, the steak, Guinness and stilton pie and the half Cotswold chicken with sage and garlic butter, a trio of British classics if you will. When you want to unwind with a pint or a glass of wine then there’s the terrace outside the front of the pub, where you can just chill out and watch the world go by.
Discover The Orange: A Boutique Stay in Belgravia
Then there’s The Orange, down the road in Belgravia. Just a six-minute walk to Sloane Square, it’s your entry point to the famous neighbourhood of Chelsea and the iconic King’s Road, with its shops, restaurants and the Saatchi Gallery. Spot newlyweds emerging from Chelsea Town Hall, take in the flora and fauna at the Chelsea Physic Garden, or go antiquing at the Furniture and Arts Building. Further afield you’ll be able to nip to Buckingham Palace, or go for a stroll around Hyde Park, with both easily accessible via the nearby Victoria Line on the Tube. You’re not far from the South Bank either, and all the joys that entails.
The four rooms at The Orange are newly refurbished, with decor and furnishings picked out in nearby design district Pimlico, with wallpapers from Linwood and paints from Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. It’s also got one of our favourite menus too, with its pizza oven used to make breakfast flat breads with toppings including fennel sausage, pancetta, portobello mushrooms and truffle cream sauce. The Sunday Lunch is a must-do, too – the roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and just-right roast potatoes is the perfect antidote to a Saturday spent overindulging. And it would frankly be criminal to stay here and not toast to the weekend with a Blood Orange Martini in the subterranean bar or the rooftop terrace.
Your Ideal August Bank Holiday Weekend in London: Our Itinerary
Our perfect August Bank Holiday weekend would look something like this: a late breakfast at The Orange or The Grazing Goat, followed by a morning stroll in Hyde Park (got to get those steps in). After lunch on the go, maybe we’d check out an exhibition before heading off to a festival or outdoor cinema showing. On Sunday, it’s got to be a traditional Sunday roast at one of our pubs, with a few rounds of cards (and pints) to help us recover. Check out on Monday and pick up a few souvenirs from Oxford Street or King’s Road, or maybe a local food market like at Berwick Street, if you’ve still got the energy.
Book Your London Weekend Getaway for August Bank Holiday 2025
As the sun sets on an actual Great British Summer (Seriously, four heatwaves? We’ve been spoiled!) It’s time to raise a final glass (or two) before we all hunker down for cosy season and start the countdown to Christmas (yes, really).
Tempted? Be sure to book your August Bank Holiday 2025 room at The Orange or The Grazing Goat now to avoid disappointment.
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