The SUSHISAMBA Carnaval Weekender Returns

Words by

Sphere Editors

Photography by

Steven Joyce

26th February 2025

SUSHISAMBA’s Carnaval Weekender brings Brazil’s vibrant energy to Covent Garden and Heron Tower. Experience exquisite sushi, refreshing caipirinhas, and samba rhythms, all in a lively carnaval atmosphere. A true celebration of Brazil’s flavours, music, and culture pulsing through the capital.

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SUSHISAMBA's full Carnaval Menu

Lace up your dancing shoes as SUSHISAMBA’s Carnaval Weekender makes a return to its London venues, from the heights of Heron Tower to the Covent Garden Piazza. Over this weekend from Friday the 28th of February through to Sunday the 2nd of March, the vibrant spirit of Brazil is lighting up the restaurants with Brazilian flavours and brilliant beats that will get you dancing (no feathered headdress required).

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Cheers to Carnaval with some refreshing caipirinhas

With three days of non-stop action, expect samba dancers shaking it to the rhythm of booming batucada drummers and DJs spinning the best Latin beats. The air will be alive with infectious energy, complemented by a specially curated Carnaval-inspired menu and ice-cold caipirinhas to keep the party going strong.

SUSHISAMBA’s Carnaval Weekender isn’t just about incredible performances—it's about stepping into a world of parade-like extravagance. Picture yourself sipping on cocktails, tapping your feet to a pulsating rhythm, and savouring Brazilian dishes all without the flight tickets to Rio.

A Taste of Brazil: SUSHISAMBA’s Limited-Edition Menu

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Lobster taquitos with avocado and pickled onion

The Taste of Carnaval menu is a true feast for the senses. Available from 28th February to 8th March, this multi-course selection of dishes is designed to transport you straight to Brazil. Highlights include Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) with truffle butter, crispy Bolinho de Bacalhau (black cod doughnuts) with squid ink aioli, and a mouthwatering Churrasco Ribeye with traditional feijoada (a Brazilian black bean stew). For sushi lovers likely already keen on SUSHISAMBA's usual offering, the Bossa Nova Roll with crispy soft-shell crab, seared wagyu, and chestnuts will surely be a must-try, and the Banana Leaf-Baked Sea Bass as flavourful main deisgned to flake to perfection. And dessert, a Brazilian Chocolate Mousse with pink peppercorn sponge cake and orange ice cream will leave your taste buds dancing the salsa.

View the full SUSHISAMBA Carnaval menu here, priced at £120 per person.

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Bolinhos de Bacalhau (black cod doughnuts) with squid ink aioli

Keep the Carnaval Going, After Dark

SUSHISAMBA Carnaval Weekender - The SAMBAROOM, a luxurious and intimate bar with a rounded bar counter glowing softly under ambient lighting. The shelves behind the bar are stocked with various bottles, creating a sophisticated display. Plush velvet chairs and tables surround the space, with warm, amber lighting enhancing the cozy and upscale atmosphere. Large windows provide panoramic views, adding to the modern, high-end ambiance of the room.

The glamorous SAMBAROOM is the cocktail bar & lounge located on the 39th floor of Heron Tower

Friday, 28th February kicks off the celebration with vibrant performances at SUSHISAMBA Heron Tower and SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, running from 7pm to 10:30pm. Continuing the party until late is SUSHISAMBA's Heroon Tower lounge area, SAMBAROOM with the Carnaval-inspired Friday Sessions, running from 10:30pm to 3:00am. Brazilian DJs will be spinning tracks while samba dancers keep the energy high and the celebration going all night.

Saturday, 1st March, the energy shifts into high gear with Rio After Dark at SAMBAROOM, from 10:30pm to 3:00am. It’s time to let loose and experience Brazil’s famous nightlife scene in full swing.

The Grand Finale: Bossa Nova Brunch

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The SUSHISAMBA Bossa Nova Roll, featuring crispy soft-shell crab, seared wagyu and chestnut

After two nights of pulsating rhythms and samba fever, wind down with the Bossa Nova Brunch on Sunday, 2nd March, from 12pm to 4pm. It’s the perfect way to end the weekender—enjoy a laidback, elegant brunch featuring the Taste of Carnaval menu, paired with a four-piece band playing mellow yet lively Bossa Nova tunes. Relax, sip on a caipirinha, and bask in the afterglow of an invigorating Carnaval weekend.

Purchase your tickets to all the SUSHISAMBA’s Carnaval Weekender events here.