28.10 2026 We trust you’ve seen news of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia, but have you had a chance to look around yet? One of the largest regeneration projects globally, Olympia is now home to world-class dining and entertainment, has partnerships with leading institutions like the Design Museum and BRIT School, and, importantly, is centrally located and extremely connected with its own underground, overground and National Rail station at Kensington (Olympia). There’s so much to do there – we’ve outlined some of the highlights, including concerts at the shiny new British Airways ARC and a staycation idea at the on-site five-star Hyatt Regency London Olympia hotel. Restaurants and Bars Unique to Olympia venues Take the escalator up to Emberton Walk, the pedestrian-only street at Olympia, and you’ll be greeted by two floors of ‘unique to Olympia’ restaurants and bars, and a rooftop with incredible views. Bustling from day to night, there are eight different concepts operated by the Incipio Group including the stylish Wolves of Tokyo (Japanese), Lillie’s (British small plates), Bar Arriba (Mexican-inspired), and Arbour, a quicker option with four different outlets: Whammy Burgers, The Rambler (farm-to-fork), Fry Baby (gourmet fried chicken), and Café Mondo. At Pillar Hall, the D3 Collective operates three venues including Idalia, a buzzy all-day restaurant; Pepperbird, a speakeasy that has low lights and great cocktails and is open Thursday-Saturday; and, opening spring ’27, a chic 500+ capacity hospitality and banqueting venue. The latest opening is Juno, a grand, all-day Italian restaurant housed in a Grade II listed building on Olympia Way. DINING AT OLYMPIA British Airways ARC Stage for global talent A new concert venue! It’s about time, and this one has self-serve cerveza stands, premium seating, and diverse programming with live music and entertainment. Upcoming shows include the just-announced Kings of Leon, 10 November; The Psychedelic Furs + The Jesus and Mary Chain, 29 January; and Orbital, 24 April. Stay tuned for more news about the British Airways Theatre, a 1,575-seat venue opening next year. BRITISH AIRWAYS ARC The Home that Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Built Dynamic duo This was a big job! Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC have jointly reimagined the iconic 140-year-old venue. Key elements include a striking glass canopy that covers the rooftop dining destination, an elevated pedestrian street, an 83m digital screen called ‘The Canvas’, some of the largest wrap-around office terraces in London, and a dramatic central escalator and staircase. The forward-thinking design is fitting for this all-new Olympia, which brings music, entertainment, restaurants, bars, and open public spaces together in one destination. With Leading Names Must-see moments Olympia has several standout partnerships including: one with the BRIT School, which showcases student talent in Olympia’s public spaces; a year-long collaboration with the Design Museum, which recently featured a digital presentation of NIGO: From Japan with Love on Olympia’s incredible 83-metre Canvas ceiling screen; and a long-term, multi-faceted partnership with British Airways. With an ever-changing schedule of events and activities, Olympia is bringing in the brightest talent. FOLLOW OLYMPIA FOR TIMELY NEWS Five-Star Staycation Treat yourself Now open, the five-star Hyatt Regency London Olympia is right on site, making it a great base for a fun staycation. Dinner, show, nightcap, bed, with a quick tube home – easy. STAY AT OLYMPIA (c) 2026 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free weekly mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information listed but we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. We have updated our terms and conditions link and privacy policy link to make it easier for you to understand what information we collect, how we use it and what rights are available to you to control your information. The privacy and security of your information are very important to us. If you have any questions or comments, please send us a message by info@urbanjunkies.com. Thanks as always for reading UJ.