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    If You Have No Plans This Weekend, Don't Worry – We Found 10 Of The Best Things To Do In London This Bank Holiday Weekend

    Hello, bank holidays.

    Amy Glover
    by Amy Glover

    BuzzFeed Staff

    It's officially (almost) summer. It's officially sunny. It's officially another sweet, sweet bank holiday weekend. Fellow introverts, I usually like to excuse us – but this weekend, I'm sorry, but we're going out.

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    That said, we understand that making plans can be a bit much. So, to take away your last semblance of a get-out clause, we've hand-picked 10 of the very best things to do in London this Bank Holiday weekend:

    1. Never heard of midye dolma? Nor had I until I rocked up to The Midyeci near Haggerston, and I'm now addicted.

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    I was drawn into this place while waiting at a Dalston bus stop – the signs outside showed rice-filled mussels I'd never seen or heard of before, so I couldn't resist heading in. Turns out that sometimes, ignorance is rewarded; not only does The Midyeci seem to be the only place in London that serves Turkish midye dolma, but it also transpires that they're bloody delicious. I was offered one to try before I bought a box, and was given a demonstration: you crack open the shell at its hinge, scoop up the aromatic rice-filled mussel, squeeze a bit of lemon on top, and shoot it down. The fresh, zingy, herby combo is well worth a trip, IMO – I loved their tender, crunchy mussel burger, with its perfect soft bun and tartare sauce, too. A gander at their reviews shows that loads of people swear by their mackerel sandwich, so I guess I'll see you there when I return.

    Price: £9.50 for a large box of classic midye dolma, which were the ones I tried

    Location: 505 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AU

    Weekend hours: 12:30-10:30 PM, Friday to Sunday

    2. Sink your teeth into Syon Park's two-day Foodies festival.

    3. Carrots & Daikon in Kentish Town is set to close this June (boo!), so I recommend you get your skates on ASAP to try the best banh mi and pho around.

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    To be honest, I was going to gatekeep this little Kentish Town gem for as long as I could. But seeing as it's set to close in just a few short weeks, I thought I'd share its delicious fare with the rest of you now (you're welcome). Expect crisp, fresh spring rolls, rice noodles surrounded by a perfect broth, legendary pork banh mi, and even some adventurous – and delicious – ice cream. We chose the matcha and pistachio option and the blueberry oolong flavour; both have become a problem for me and my ever-dwindling freezer space. Worth the somewhat elusive opening times, IMO.

    Price: £8 for a banh mi, £3.50 for a little ice cream tub

    Location: 10 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1NR

    Weekend hours:  Friday, 12-2:30 PM and 6-8:30 PM.

    4. Get your groove on at City Splash's AfroBeats and Dancehall festival.

    5. Issy Wood's millenial masterpieces are pretty much a must-see.

    6. Head to Yaatra for some top-notch Indian dining (and the best cocktail I've ever tried).

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    I've been on the hunt for the best roast in London for a couple of months now (first place still goes to Angel by Bow, if you're wondering). But my recent trip to Yaatra led me to discover a cocktail that's head-and-shoulders above the others I've tried: their passionfruit-infused Fire Station martini. I loved the fresh, zingy flavours of their mint yoghurt chutney, and their signature goat osso bucco was hearty, ginger-y perfection. My dinner mate adored their perfectly-cooked chargrilled seabream too; and yes, the naan and rice were both ridiculously fluffy. Plus, while I'd never usually tell you what to order, I reckon you'll regret not nabbing their best-in-class, tender and crisp calamari starter – I'm still having flashbacks. Add all that to its gorgeous decor and flawless service, and I reckon Yaatra has secured its place as one of my top three must-visit Westminster spots.

    Price: £18-£26ish for a main, £11-£14ish for a cocktail.

    Location: 4 Greycoat Pl, London SW1P 1SB

    Weekend hours: Friday and Saturday 12 PM - 2:30PM and 5 PM- 10 PM.

    7. Peaky Blinders fans, catch the show's immersive experience before it leaves London this Sunday.

    8. Have a bloomin' brilliant time at the Chelsea Flower Show.

    9. Get some use out of that ~aesthetic~ tote bag by heading to Clapham's Spring Market.

    10. Fellow Newsies nerds will be delighted to hear that the US sensation has finally hit the UK stage.