This weekend it's all about new places to eat and drink, live music and a dash of art. Eat your way through Soho and Mayfair, or check out a hole-in-the-wall bar in Shoreditch. Then there's an all-day electro festival on the cards, a pop art exhibition and some gay bingo. Feeling international? Check out our Berlin newbie. Plus we've got Halloween covered with our event roundup, and there's even a comp in there for you, too. Boo! This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Keeper's House • SAT The Liquor Cabinet • SUN Four Tet EAT COAL VAULTS CANTEEN Soho newcomer Coal Vaults is banishing uninspiring lunches with Coal Vaults Canteen, their take on the midday meal. Available at Coal Vaults everyday, the lunch menu is full of mouthwatering offerings like pulled rabbit, sweetcorn relish and chilli jam sandwiches, washed down with home made lemonade (or nettle and cinnamon mulled wine if you're in the mood). Plus, there's 50% off at lunch today- we'll see you there! Coal Vaults Canteen, 12pm-3pm, lunch from £5, 187B Wardour Street, W1F 8ZB NUT A new play by debbie tucker green Sponsored listing Everyone's got an opinion but no-one's listening and things are starting to slip. A new play from debbie tucker green, whose previous work includes truth and reconciliation, random (Royal Court) and generations (Young Vic). Set in London over the course of one day, nut is a powerful new following the story of Elayne and those closest to her. For more information and to book tickets click here nut | October 30 – December 5 | Tickets £12 & £20 | The Shed, National Theatre FRIDAY EAT: KEEPER'S HOUSE PARTY: GAY BINGO 10TH ANNIVERSARY The Royal Academy of Arts has pulled out all the stops with Keeper's House, transforming a 19th century townhouse into its new hangout space for artists and art lovers alike. The restaurant (under chef Ivan Simeoli), is all about seasonal ingredients: think dishes like wild Cornish sea bass, razor clam, cannelloni and rainbow chard. If you're after something lighter, the lounges offer all day nibbles. Don't want to leave? There's a bar and secret garden to keep you occupied- as well as the art, of course, all in the heart of Mayfair. Now for something completely different. Gay Bingo is turning 10, and to celebrate they're taking over the Hackney Empire for an OTT night of cabaret, glitter, dance routines, hijinks… and bingo. The original alt-bingo crew Ma Butcher, Jonny Woo and John Sizzle will be on stage, joined by special guests. Having taken their show on the road everywhere from Brixton to the ICA, Glastonbury to Sydney, the Gay Bingo crew knows how to work a crowd, so expect no-holds-barred entertainment… we hear pyrotechnics are on the agenda. Restaurant open to the public from 5:30pm–to late Mains from £17.50 Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD 8pm-11pm Tickets from £12, book here 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ Halloween TAKE I UJ Party roundup First up, The Dolls House is kicking things off on Friday October 25 with a Halloween Ball. Their signature cocktails will be taking a "deathly" twist, plus there's free tequila for the best costume. Then there's the out of towner this Saturday October 26: Love Brunch's Terror in Aynhoe Park (more on that later… and shhh, we've got a comp coming your way). Or stay in London: Random Magic Halloween Special is that same night, with Omar S, Horse Meat Disco and Maxxi Soundsystem on the decks across the labyrinthine Fire and the Lightbox. Plus, Winterwell is going gothic on the 26th as well, taking over Loft Studios for a New Orleans immersive voodoo experience (with Norman Jay himself spinning tunes). On the 31st, 90s kids can take a trip back in time with The Alibi's No Scrubs Hip Hop Halloween Masquerade Ball, and entry is gratis. Trick or treat? The Dolls House Halloween Ball | No Scrubs Hip Hop Halloween Masquerade Ball | Random Magic Halloween Special | Winterwell Halloween Party EXCLUSIVE OFFER PACT COFFEE Sponsored listing Once again we've teamed up with our friends at Pact Coffee who are offering Urban Junkies readers their first three 250g bags of world-class coffee for just £3.48 per bag (with free P&P), a discount of 50% off the regular price! Visit pactcoffee.com, use code URBAN50 at the checkout and get set to receive your first 250g bag by this time tomorrow. Full T&C's here pactcoffee.com/terms SATURDAY DRINK: THE LIQUOR CABINET SEE: POP ART DESIGN Discerning drinkers should make a beeline to The Liquor Cabinet, Hackney's new hole-in-the-wall hangout. The brainchild of Thom Docker and Mikey Seddon (both Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town alumni), the intimate bar is a cosy affair, all plush booths and candlelight. As for the drinks? Expect Pour de Jour wines sourced from boutique vineyards, craft beers, and the drink trend of the season: pre-bottled cocktails, with negronis, old fashioneds, martinis and more. The Barbican is going graphic, with its latest exhibition, Pop Art Design. Arriving in London via Basel, Copenhagen and Stockholm, this must-see show is a comprehensive look at pop art's most prolific years, the 1950s-1970s. With artwork from the movements' heroes (Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol) shown alongside iconic objects of design, such as Eames furniture, the exhibition explores the congruence between the work of artists and designers in the post-war era. Pop to it. 5pm – 1am Drinks from £4 184 Hackney Road, E2 7QL 10am-6pm Tickets from £12, book here, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS HALLOWEEN TAKE II Competition Love Brunch's famed Halloween party, Terror in Aynhoe Park, returns to the spooky surrounds of Oxfordshire this Saturday, October 26. Set in a British country manor house, with the Cuban Brothers on the decks, it's a Halloween party to remember. There are still tickets left, and we've also got a pair of to give away, including coach transfers to and from the event (or you can look for your own accommodation and transport). To enter, simply fill out our competition form. The winner will be notified by end of day Thursday, October 24. Terror in Aynhoe Park, 6pm October 26 – 4am October 27, tickets from £55 Aynhoe Park, OX17 3BQ SUNDAY DANCE: FOUR TET EAT: NOBU UNPLUGGED Get ready to dance all day: electronic maestro Four Tet has curated a 12-hour affair at Shoreditch's Village Underground. The all-day event will be a chance to catch Four Tet playing the much-anticipated material on his new album, Beautiful Rewind. The line up is jam packed with grime, garage, techno and dubstep, featuring Daphni of Caribou, Kyle Hall, Slimzee, DJ Barely Legal, Slackk and Beneath. And there's no sleeping in, either: Four Tet will be on stage to get things started with a live set at 8am. If a Sunday evening gig sounds more like your thing, head to Berkeley Street for Nobu Unplugged. The restaurant is continuing its series of monthly music performances with pop/R&B boys Rixton, up and comer Elli Ingram, and indie-folk darling Kimberley Anne. A collaboration between Nobu Berkeley Street, producer Jake Gosling and music manager John Woolf, the event is all about fresh musical talent- accompanied by a Nobu Bento box. Yum. 8am- 8pm Tickets from £20.90, book here 54 Hollywell Lane, EC2A 3PQ 7pm-10:30pm Tickets from £50, phone 02072909222 to book 15 Berkeley Street, W1J 8DY EXPLORE DISCOVER MEXOLOGY Sponsored listing Banish thoughts of sombreros and maracas, the latest video courtesy of Vice and el Jimador is helping us 'Discover Mexology'- the real Mexico. Expect an in-depth profile of the city's underground electro and artistic scene, a cuisine that goes beyond the taco, with even a few bits closer to home, i.e. London and Sheffield. And now that you know the facts, it's time to party Mexican Style. Come November 1, The Old Blue Last is going all Día de Muertos on us. Expect a shrine dedicated to all things 'Mexology', with giveaways, live music courtesy of Charlie Boyer & The Voyeuers, DJs Toy, Temple Songs and Neon Windbreaker, and of course el Jimador Palomas. Entry is free but for a chance to win drink tickets sign up at: rsvp.vice.com/mexology. Discover Mexology now on vice.com visit vice.com/en_uk/Mexology Be real. Drink responsibly. For the facts click here. (c) 2013 el Jimador. el Jimador is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. BOOK AHEAD CULINARY MISCHIEF Foodies take note: secret dining club Culinary Mischief is set to launch in the UK next Friday, November 1. Arriving in London via New York, LA and Phoenix, this bespoke event is the brainchild of Italian-born chef Gabriele Bertaccini. Diners can expect a sumptuous experience that blends renowned Italian cooking with an undisclosed, unique location: think six courses, six wines and 30 guests in this intimate foodie affair. As the dinner is taking place on Ognissanti (All Saints' Day), which traditionally marks the beginning of the harvest, autumnal flavours reign supreme. Book now! Culinary Mischief, Friday, November 1,tickets £175 per person, to book, email mischieflondon@iltoccofood.com, location to be unveiled to ticket holders. Do Not Disturb Generator Berlin MITTE In A Sentence Design led hostel. About Yes, this is a hostel, so although you forgo added luxuries such as turndown and room service this isn't your usual flip-flops in the shower kind of place. Its central location in the centre of Mitte (comparable to slicked up Shoreditch) makes this a viable option to rest your head. Décor As with Venice, Anwar Mekhayech– whose CV includes Soho House Toronto – the hostel has been given the attention to detail normally reserved for boutique boltholes. Teaming up with local designer Ester Bruzkus– the pair have doused Generator Berlin Mitte with contrasting elements akin to the city: warm wood panels vs. grey cement tiles, graffiti (thanks to artists Luke Embden and Thierry Noir) next to cosy chalet-like spaces, and simple bare bones furniture alongside neon and high-gloss features. The rooms, though no-frills have the essentials addressed: power sockets aplenty, black out blinds, lamps above each bed and power showers. Highlights Location, location, and location. For first-timers you are within walking distance to the must–see sites such as Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, and the Reichstag. And for those au fait with Berlin: the area is buzzing with cool cafes, bars, and boutiques: a stones throw to the arty neighbourhood Prenzlauer Berg and shopping mecca Scheunenviertel. Eat and Drink Although there is a cafeteria attached to the hostel – we say give it a miss and explore the neighbourhood haunts. The location means you won't have to stamp the pavement for long. We love Katz Orange, an experimental restaurant and bar where we feasted on smoked mackerel, short ribs, lamb and chocolate-coated crickets, yes crickets. Or, for more traditional fare, head to Schwarzwaldstuben around the corner. Party This is Berlin, so expect to party. The hostel has been designed with a labyrinth of underground party tunnels so keep an eye out for in-house parties, exhibitions and events. However, the bars and clubs around the area will keep you out 'till the early hours. Our tip - hit up King Size Bar a small dive around the corner filled to the brim with Mitte's hipster gang. Top Tip Book a private room: affordable and spacious with en-suites. Why Go Now There is still a few more weeks until the big freeze hits, meaning you'll be able to make the most of the central location and spend your days walking or biking between hoods. Info Generator Berlin Mitte, Oranienburger Straße 65, 10117 Berlin, Germany. FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! WEEKEND GUIDE by CS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2013 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. 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