Weekend Plans? London’s Got You Covered… But Your Wallet Won’t. 💸

Londoners, the weekend is here, and with it comes the age-old question: spend wisely or financially ruin yourself for the sake of vibes? (We both know the answer.)

So, where’s your hard-earned (and soon-to-be-wasted) money going this time? Here are three dangerously tempting ways to part with your cash this weekend. 👀👇

💸 Option 1: The ‘Just One Drink’ Lie 🍺

🎶 London Soundtrack Festival – The Ultimate Gamer Symphony 🎮
📍 Barbican Centre
📆 March 22-23
💸 £££ but it’s technically an investment in culture… right? 😅

You tell yourself, “I’ll be sensible this weekend.” But next thing you know, you’re three espresso martinis deep, debating the philosophical genius of Zelda’s soundtrack with a stranger named Gareth. The London Soundtrack Festival brings iconic video game music performed live by an orchestra, and before you know it, you’ve spent half your salary on drinks “for the experience.” 🎻💸

Verdict: Financial mistake? Probably. But at least you’ll have a great excuse for being skint on Monday.

🌸 Option 2: The Budget-Friendly ‘Main Character’ Walk 🌿

🌼 Cherry Blossoms + Wild Garlic Foraging
📍 Kew Gardens, St. Paul’s Churchyard, Streatham Common
📆 Peak bloom & foraging season NOW
💸 Free! (Until you stop for an overpriced oat latte after.) ☕😅

If your bank account is already judging you, this one’s for you. London’s cherry blossoms are finally blooming, making this the ultimate aesthetic walk opportunity. Combine it with wild garlic foraging in Streatham Common, and suddenly, you’re a self-sufficient, nature-loving Londoner (who still spends £5.50 on oat milk lattes immediately after).

Verdict: Great for your wallet… until you start convincing yourself you need a £12 artisanal croissant for the full ‘cottagecore’ experience.

🎨 Option 3: The ‘I’m So Cultured’ Flex 🎭

🖼️ Victor Hugo’s Drawings at the Royal Academy
📍 Royal Academy of Arts
📆 Open now
💸 £17 (cheaper than two cocktails in Soho, let’s be honest) 💀

We all know that one friend who drags everyone to an art exhibition, then immediately suggests “just a couple of drinks” after. Enter Victor Hugo’s dark, gothic drawings, where you can admire the artistic side of the Les Mis author while telling yourself you’re making an intellectual financial decision. Just… don’t check your Monzo after.

Verdict: A great way to pretend you’re making smart life choices before heading straight to an overpriced cocktail bar after.

💬 Which one are you spending your irresponsible weekend money on?

Or are you doing all three and pretending Monday isn’t real? 😂👇

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