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The big new London restaurants and bars opening in November 2026

Information: 29 October 2026

It's the last big month of the year for new openings and it is busy. From the launch of the new London Museum and a host of restaurants and bars there to new openings from Tom Booton, the Kudu team and more, it's a packed month.

What's going on in London for Halloween, Samhain and Day of the Dead 2026

Information: 28 October 2026

Looking forward to a bit of fancy dress this Halloween? We've rounded up some of the best events in London's bars and restaurants, and the odd Halloween special dish too...

The best things we ate and drank in October 2026

Information: 27 October 2026

This month's selection includes a genuinely amazing martini, hangover-curing Chinese patisserie, skewers in Covent Garden and more...

My Manor, Theo Randall shares his favourite food and drink places in Primrose Hill

Information: 24 October 2026

He's one of the country's best-known chefs for Italian food; now Theo Randall is sharing his favourite food and drink places close to his home in Primrose Hill.

The best desserts in London's restaurants

Information: 23 October 2026

Sweet dreams are most definitely made of this - for the perfect end to any meal, we've rounded up some of the best desserts to be found in London's restaurants right now.

London's newest set menu restaurant deals

Information: 15 October 2026

If you're looking for a great deal at a new restaurant in London, we've got you. With new set menu deals being added all the time, this is where we'll be tracking all the newest additions

Where to eat at Frieze London 2026

Information: 14 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.

Farm to fork, pasture to plate; the London restaurants with their own farms

Information: 13 October 2026

If you’re looking for a London meal that not only cuts down on food miles but actually traces back the food to its own fields, farm or greenhouse, here’s our pick of the city’s restaurants where the chefs and owners grow their own.

My Manor, Don't Tell Dad's Daniel Land shares his favourite places to eat and drink in Queen's Park

Information: 10 October 2026

A longtime resident of Queen's Park, Daniel Land shares his favourite places to eat and drink in the area.

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

Information: 09 October 2026

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

The best London restaurants for counter dining

Information: 08 October 2026

Perfect for solo diners but also great for getting up close to the kitchen action, we always love a bit of counter dining. Here are some of our favourite places in the city to pull up a stool.

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.

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...

Best restaurants for dinner in London on New Year's Eve 2026

Information: 01 October 2026

If you're planning to go out in London to celebrate New Year's Eve, we've done the legwork for you to find the restaurants with the best parties and dinners around London on 31 December.

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.

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