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The best looking new restaurants of 2026 (so far)

Information: 06 October 2026

We've seen some absolutely beautiful restaurants open this year, from glitzy high-end Mayfair affairs to Hackney reinventions. Here's our pick of the real lookers.

Where to eat at Frieze London 2026

Information: 01 October 2026

If you're heading to Frieze this year (12-16 October), all that consumption of art is probably going to make you hungry for consumption of another kind. Here's our guide to where to eat at the exhibition this year.

Hot Right Now - London's hottest restaurants - October 2026

Information: 01 October 2026

We give you the lowdown or uber-edit of which London's restaurants are creating the biggest buzz right now...

The big new London restaurants opening in October 2026

Information: 29 September 2026

October is another extremely big month for new openings, and the restaurants on the way also emphasise the breadth that London has to offer. There's a New Haven pizzeria, an Indian pub, a Filipino pizzeria, a very British addition to Smithfield and so much more besides...

The best things we ate and drank in September 2026

Information: 29 September 2026

This month's selection includes a clever quail dish in Notting Hill, some ethereal canapes at a preview event for Lunette and a Rum Baba that would make you fail the breathalyser test.

The best restaurants open on Christmas Day in London 2026

Information: 28 September 2026

Take the stress and strain out of perfectly timing the turkey or wasting time over the washing up. Here's our pick of the best restaurants open in London for Christmas lunch.

My Manor, Sophia Handschuh of Sourdough Sophia on her favourite places to eat and drink in Crouch End

Information: 26 September 2026

The best food and drink places in Crouch End, according to Sourdough Sophia co-founder, Sophia Handschuh

London's best new Sunday lunches

Information: 24 September 2026

There's little more comforting (and filling) than a really great Sunday lunch. Recently we've seen a fair few new openings bigging up their take on a proper roast. Here's our pick of the ones worth bothering with.

The best new private dining rooms of 2026 (so far)

Information: 22 September 2026

As we approach the run-up to the festive season, it's time to start thinking about booking those group dinners, with friends, relatives and colleagues. Show you're ahead of the pack by choosing somewhere from the most recent crop of private dining rooms to open. Here are our favourites.

My Manor, Jancis Robinson on her favourite places to eat and drink in King's Cross

Information: 19 September 2026

She's one of the world’s most influential wine critics and calls King's Cross her "restaurant heaven". Jancis Robinson's agreed to share her tips on the best food and drink places close to her home.

London's most fashionable in-store cafes and restaurants

Information: 15 September 2026

For foodie fashionistas, we've curated a capsule collection of London's most fashionable in-store places to eat and drink.

Where to find the best oysters in London

Information: 15 September 2026

Love oysters? We pick out some of our favourite spots in town to enjoy a platter of the briny bivalves.

My Manor, Jamie Younger of The Victory shares his favorite East Dulwich food and drink recommendations

Information: 12 September 2026

East Dulwich publican and restaurateur Jamie Younger, shares his favourite food and drink places in his neighbourhood.

London food & drink calendar, the events to put in your diary

Information: 10 September 2026

From special dinners to pop-ups and festivals, here are the food events and happenings in London right now.

London's most beautiful and glamorous restaurants - top places to go for a big night out

Information: 10 September 2026

When you want to get dressed up and go somewhere glitzy and your neighbourhood hangout just doesn't cut it, here are London's most beautiful restaurants to enjoy a big night out in.

The best places to eat and drink in Hastings and St Leonards

Information: 10 September 2026

A seaside town of two parts, St Leonards and Hastings have become much more of a draw in recent years, with St Leonards in particular undergoing a dramatic shift towards great eating and drinking. Right now, here's how to make the best of both.

The best new dishes in London for 2026 (so far)

Information: 08 September 2026

As we're (just over) two-thirds through the year, we're taking a look back at the standout dishes from the new openings in London. From cheese tarts through to exceptionally take on good bluefin tuna, here are the dishes that have really impressed us in 2026 (so far).

The best Finsbury Park restaurants, cafes and bars

Information: 07 September 2026

From hole-in-the-wall naan shops to natural wine bistros, there's a lot to enjoy in Finsbury Park. You just need to know what to look for.

My Manor, Seanie from Grasso shares his favourite food and drink places in Soho

Information: 05 September 2026

He lives and works in Soho; now Seanie from Italian-American spot Grasso is sharing his favourite bars, shops and restaurants in the area with us.

Bite-sized, the great snacks we've been eating in London restaurants

Information: 03 September 2026

They're the perfect thing to have with your pre-prandial martini, or to nibble on while you work out what to order. And now that most London restaurants have a devoted snack section on their menu, we're highlighting the bite-sized treats you need to order right now.

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