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Pop-ups and residencies in London are getting more interesting by the week. Now you'll see some excellent food popping up everywhere from disused restaurant spaces to residencies in pubs across town. We're rounding up some of the best below.
Jurkish at 91 Brick Lane
Where: Shoreditch - 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
When: Ongoing
Jurkish comes from chef Nazli Ramadan and it features a menu that's designed to celebrate her Jamaican and Turkish-Cypriot heritage - combining Caribbean spice with Turkish comfort food. So you'll find dishes like pides topped with smoky oxtail ragù or spicy sucuk, jerk chicken and perfectly seasoned plantain. On Sundays, there are big sharing dishes like Jurk Chicken and Mint Jurk Lamb Shank while desserts include a Pistachio Crunch Brownie.
Lagom at The Three Compasses
Where: Dalston - 99 Dalston Ln, London E8 1NH
When: Ongoing
After years at Hackney Church Brewery, Elliot Cunningham has found a new home inside this Dalston pub. The menu here is specifically a "burgers and buns" affair and considering his smashburger is considered one of the best in London, it should be worth heading down to try it out. The smashburger sits alongside a lamb burger and fried chicken bun with extras like fish pie croquettes and crispy pork belly appearing too.
Eat Momo at The Coach & Horses
Where: Leyton - 391 High Road Leyton E10 5NA
When: Ongoing
Alongside their London Bridge restaurant, sisters Trishna and Dipa Chamling have brought their Nepalese dumplings to this Leyton pub. The momo are the main event, with fillings including pork, chicken, paneer and vegetables, with momos for £1 every Monday. They'll also be serving up chowmein stir-fried noodles, chicken chilli, curries served with rice, and traditional khana sets featuring rice, dal, achar, seasonal greens and roti.
Thrift Taco at The Great Beyond & Howl at the Moon
Where: Shoreditch & Hoxton
When: Hoxton ongoing, Shoreditch until the end of July
Thrift tacos take their inspiration from cachetada tacos, described as a style where there’s nothing to hide behind: just exceptional ingredients cooked exceptionally well, with tacos including Wiltshire pork, British wagyu, and Galician ex-dairy beef. They're also serving their own take on spice bags. You'll find them at Howl at the Moon, but they're also popping up outside The Great Beyond in Shoreditch for the summer.
Kismet at The Globe Tavern
Where: London Bridge - 8 Bedale Street, London, SE1 9AL
When: Ongoing
The upstairs room at the Globe Tavern has hosted residencies like Khao Bird in the past and now it's the turn of Kismet from chef Keiran Mustafa (BiBi) and Dom Handy (Crispin, Bistro Freddie). This takes a fusion approach based on the chef's Cypriot and Turkish background. So you'll find dishes like a sheftalia kebab, Bulgur Köftes (fried, stuffed bulgur wheat dumplings) and a wine list with a strong Turkish following.
Slice Circle at the Old Nun's Head
Where: Nunhead - 15 Nunhead Green, Nunhead, London SE15 3QQ
When: Ongoing
This pizza residency comes from two ex-Dough Hands/Bad Boy Pizza Society chefs. They describe their pizza as with "a super thin, light, crispy bite, with a juicy crust designed for dunking" and they're inspired by New York pizzerias. Pizzas include the Nun Pie (San Marzano, fior di latte, soppressata, whipped ricotta, hot honey, pecorino) and the Tamil Pie (Masala vodka sauce, fior di latte, red onion, lemon yoghurt, coriander).
Tagine & Grill at Sun & 13 Cantons
Where: Soho - 21 Great Pulteney St, London W1F 9NG
When: Ongoing
The latest long-term residency at this Soho pub is led by chef Yassir Chair, and this one is all about modern Moroccan food. On the menu here, you'll find the chef's signature kebabs, like chargrilled lamb kofta with lemon and mint yoghurt, pickled red cabbage, coriander and chilli sauce as well as smaller plates that include king prawn Tangier bastila cigars and halloumi fries.
Dough Hands at The Spurstowe Arms and All My Friends
Where: Hackney and Hackney Wick
When: Ongoing
One of London's best pizzerias are now in two separate residencies, offering both their full pizzas and pizza slices. The "London style" pizzas here all have a crispy base and you'll find pizzas like their Tomato pie with anchovy, stracciatella & green sauce, Garlic sausage & pistachio pesto, Lamiri harissa aubergine & salted ricotta and Tequila sauce & sausage.
Leo at Renegade Urban Winery
Where: Walthamstow - 7 Lockwood Way, London E17 5RB
When: Until July 2026
Chef Richard Eversden, who is also behind catering business Cura, is launching his new residency, Leo at Renegade in Walthamstow. Here, he'll be cooking seasonal British and European dishes that are designed to pair well with Renegade's wines. The menu includes dishes like buttermilk wings and black pepper caramel, slow-cooked pressed lamb with ajvar and fennel and pecorino mac croquettes.
Macchina at Hometipple
Where: Walthamstow - 34 Orford Road, London E17 9NJ
When: Ongoing
What was once Pasta Slut has now been renamed to Macchina and as part of that, they've taken over the kitchen at Hometipple. They're Sicilian-influenced, so will be serving up the bowls of pasta that they've previously been best known for alongside some classic Sicilian dishes.
Chick 'n Sours at The Big Chill
Where: King's Cross - 257–259 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9NL
When: Ongoing
Chick 'n' Sours are back, taking over the food menu at The Big Chill, its first ongoing home since closing the restaurants. The Chick 'n' Sours favourites will be back, including Kung Pao Disco Wings, the K-Pop Fried Chicken Sandwich and one of our all-time personal favourites, their Szechuan Aubergine. A selection of their sour cocktails will be on the menu too, including an exclusive Big Chill Sour.
Alessio's pizza at The Smuggler's Tavern
Where: Fitzrovia - 28 Warren St, London W1T 5ND
When: Ongoing
The latest pizza residency at this pub features Neapolitan pizzas with a crisp twist. Alongside classic pizzas, you'll find their truffle and mushrooms (also available as arancini) and a hot honey pizza.
Paddywok
Where: Deptford - The Artworks Creekside, 3 Creekside, London SE8 4SA
When: Ongoing
This residency is all about Spice Bags. For those of you who've not been lucky enough to try one before, the Irish spice bag is a mixture of chips, crispy chicken, peppers and onion coated in a mixture of Chinese spice and chilli. Heaven.
Short Road Pizza at Three Colts Tavern
Where: Bethnal Green - 199 Cambridge Heath, London E2 0El
When: Ongoing
Chef Ugo has pizza in his blood - his nonno owned a pizza restaurant in Naples so he ought to know his way around a pizza oven. Here in Cambridge Heath, he and partner Kate are serving up an Italian-American menu - think Romana-style pizza with Chicago Thin Crust. There are snacks and small plates too including farinata (the Ligurian chickpea flatbread).
Rake at The Compton Arms
Where: Islington - 4 Compton Ave, London N1 2XD
When: Ongoing
The latest Compton Arms residency comes over from their sister pub, The Gun. Rake is run by two chefs who have a lot of key experience: Jay Claus (ex-Peckham Cellars and Quo Vadis) and Syrus Pickhaver (ex-Zebra Riding Club and Acme Fire Cult). Their menu focuses on whole beast butchery and sustainable Cornish fish and they're keen on looking at classic British recipes through a modern lens.
Mondo Sando at the Grove House Tavern
Where: Camberwell - 26 Camberwell Grove, London SE5 8RE
When: Ongoing
Sandwich slingers Mondo Sando serves up a roster of sarnies that include the Mondo Frango (chargrilled peri-peri chicken thigh, pea salsa verde, peri mayo, potato matchsticks, shrettuce) alongside burgers and sides.
Filthy Buns at the Star of Kings
Where: King's Cross - 126 York Way, London N1 OAX
When: Ongoing
Filthy Buns, led by exec chef John Gladwell, is now settling down for a residency in the at a new pub following their start on the street food scene. Expect plenty of beer cheese.
Liu Xiaomian at the Jackalope
Where: Marylebone - The Jackalope, 43 Weymouth Mews, London W1G 7EG
When: Ongoing
This was originally a street food stall, started by Charlene Liu and her flatmate Liu Qian, serving up a Sichuan menu based on Chongqing food. Expect a variety of Chongqing noodles, daily chef's specials and more.
8 July (London Bridge) - Bar Douro is bringing Portuguese Maronesa beef to the UK for the very first time in a five-course dinner that features different cuts and preparations throughout the meal. Tickets are £95.
10-11 July (Shoreditch) - Virgin Atlantic Holidays is teaming up with Korean social media star Park Mak-rye, aka @korea_grandma, for a two-day Korean supper club in Shoreditch. Expect banchan, home-style Korean dishes, desserts, soju and beer, with all proceeds going to Save the Children. Tickets are £30 per person, and one guest at every sitting will win return flights to Seoul.
11-12 July (Haggerston) - Malik Acid's Mango Listening Bar returns to east London for a two-day celebration of mango season, combining vinyl-led soundscapes, tastings, cocktails and cultural programming. Created with Friendly Pressure, the event explores the cultural significance of mangoes through food, drink, talks and music, with 50% of food and drink profits going to Amos Trust. Tickets are free.
12 July (Highbury) - Whyte's Restaurant continues its London Summer Residency Series with a one-day takeover of Giacco's. Expect an à la carte menu of seasonal British produce with Italian influences, including red mullet frito misto, burrata with truffle honey and handmade gnocchi with tripe.
15 July (Fitzrovia) - Sushi Atelier is teaming up with Kirin Ichiban for a one-night Gyoza Party celebrating Japanese dumplings and beer. Expect five varieties of handmade gyoza, from duck and pork to prawn and vegetable, with each portion served alongside a complimentary half pint of Kirin Ichiban.
15 July (and 5 August, 2 September) (King's Cross) - Hoppers is bringing back its Dosa Deep House terrace sessions, pairing sunset DJ sets from emerging South Asian artists with dosas, Sri Lankan curries and signature cocktails. The evenings coincide with the return of Hoppers' limited-edition Kalupol Chicken Bun, with £2 from every sale donated to Feeding the Future.
16 July (Borough) - The Palomar is taking over the Market Bar at Café François for a one-night party featuring Middle Eastern-inspired dishes including its famous chicken schnitzel, plus Shifka vodka martinis, Palomas and DJ sets from Palomar co-founder Layo. Tickets are £10, including a welcome drink.
17 July (Marylebone) - To celebrate Ice Cream Month, Kitchen at Holmes is teaming up with Hackney Gelato to give away 500 free scoops from its Baker Street terrace. From midday, guests can choose from flavours including Clotted Cream & Strawberry, Pistachio and Alphonso Mango Sorbetto - but once they're gone, they're gone.
24-26 July (Stratford) - London Wing Fest returns to the London Stadium for three days of chicken wings, live music and fiery competition. Expect 50 traders serving up 500,000 wings as they battle it out for the festival's top awards, alongside eating contests, BBQ demos, axe throwing and the infamous Lava Wing Challenge. Tickets start from £33.
25 July (King's Cross) - Wine Car Boot returns to Coal Drops Yard for its latest festival-style wine tasting event, bringing together independent producers and importers day of discovering and buying wine direct from the makers. Expect plenty of summer pours, food and music in a laid-back setting.
26 July (Bloomsbury) - The Zetter Bloomsbury launches its new Garden Grill series with a one-day barbecue hosted by Lewis de Haas, executive chef of Crispin and Bistro Freddie. Expect a live-fire menu celebrating seasonal British produce, with optional PATRÓN tequila cocktail pairings. Tickets start at £40.
26 July (South Bank) - Lyaness is teaming up with East London coffee favourite Batch Baby for a one-day Sunday Lyan takeover exploring the crossover between coffee and cocktails. Expect inventive serves including frozen banana iced coffee slushies, horchata cocktails and drinks featuring cascara, tepache and green coffee beans.
27 July (Mayfair) - IGNI launches its Michelin Chef Series with a one-night collaboration between executive chef Theo Clench and Restaurant Interlude's Michelin-starred Jean Delport. Expect a multi-course menu combining British, South African and French influences, featuring signature dishes from both chefs. Tickets are £195, including a welcome drink.
27 August (City of London) - Ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, Sky Garden's Fenchurch Restaurant is hosting a one-night-only Caribbean feast as chef Kerth Gumbs teams up with fellow Great British Menu chef Kareem Roberts for a six-course menu featuring dishes like crab Johnny cake and 48-hour curried goat, alongside live music and Carnival entertainment. Tickets are £85.
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