38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR

This is the second restaurant from the Cloth team, and sees them taking over an iconic building, the one that used to be Simpson's Tavern. Downstairs, it's still a traditional pub (albeit with some excellent snacks and a great wine list). Upstairs, you'll find a restaurant that has an excellent British-influenced menu with a few nods back to its days as a chophouse. Either of the spaces is well worth seeking out.

8-10 Old Jewry, London EC2R 8DN

The Albatross is the first pub from the group behind Goodman and Wild (and it's only a few doors down from Goodman City). It's a very big pub with a sizeable dining area, where the focus is on a seafood menu (you'll see huge king crabs in the tank here). There's plenty of space to drink here too, and the beer is very well priced for the area.

Unit 2, Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1AZ

With two neighbourhood restaurants already under their belt, the team behind Good Fortune Club decided to head into the City for their newest opening. The setting here is gorgeous, with views out over the marina at St Katharine Docks. But you're here for the food and the dim sum menu is extensive. From xiao long bao to cheung fun everything is highly impressive and there's an energy here from the front of house staff that makes this an easy recommendation. Our best tip, come with friends and give the dumpling section a really good go.

61-63 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA

After success in Notting Hill with their vegan restaurant, Holy Carrot changed things a little for their second opening, changing the approach to vegetarian. That means the menu, once again created by ex-Acme Fire Cult's Daniel Watkins, adds the odd bit of cheese and cream to the menu. Otherwise, the similar inventive approach to plant-based cooking remains, all set within a vibey space just off Spitalfields market.