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The big new London restaurants opening in October 2024

Information: 26 September 2024

October sees the arrival of the second restaurant from Kol's Santiago Lastra, another new Jason Atherton opening and some big changes to the Pantechnicon building in Belgravia, alongside many more new openings.

The best things we ate and drank in September 2024

Information: 24 September 2024

September saw the arrival of cooler weather alongside us trying some wonderful bar snacks from Bébé Bob, learning how to make carbonara, visiting a hot new West London wine bar and also heading back to Malaga in search of some late summer sun.

How to dine out in London like it’s the 90s

Information: 23 September 2024

If you’re loving the whole 90s retro thing right now and want to rediscover the city’s restaurants that best represent that period, let us be your guide.

My Manor - Tom Aikens local guide to Chelsea

Information: 20 September 2024

Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tom Aikens shares his favourite Chelsea food spots with us.

Celebrate Nikka whisky's 90th anniversary with 90 Days of Nikka in London

Information: 17 September 2024

To celebrate their 90th anniversary, Nikka whisky are holding a series of events and experiences in London. Here's our guide to 90 Days of Nikka.

The best high-rise restaurants in London, with great views across town

Information: 17 September 2024

Along with having some of the best restaurants in the world, we think London's also blessed with some of the best high-rise dining options too. Here's a run-down of some of the best out there.

My Manor - Jacob Kenedy's local guide to Angel and Islington

Information: 14 September 2024

Chef, restaurateur and author Jacob Kenedy shares his favourite Angel and Islington food spots with us.

London's most fashionable in-store cafes and restaurants

Information: 13 September 2024

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

Rice Pudding is having a moment

Information: 12 September 2024

From London’s classic establishments serving it up in its traditional form, to restaurants giving an old favourite a new twist, here’s where to enjoy rice pudding around town right now.

The autumn London restaurant preview

Information: 10 September 2024

Autumn can be one of the busiest opening periods on the London restaurant calendar. We've already covered what's coming in September, now let's look at the big openings coming in the rest of the year.

The best new private dining rooms of 2024

Information: 05 September 2024

Lots of London's restaurants come with fancy new private dining rooms if you want to have somewhere all to yourselves - particularly in the run-up to the festive season. Here are some of the notable new PDRs that have been unveiled this year.

My Manor - Sebby Holmes' local guide to Enfield

Information: 30 August 2024

Chef Sebby Holmes give us his local tips on Enfield's best food and drink spots.

The big new London restaurants opening in September 2024

Information: 29 August 2024

As autumn approaches, the London food scene always starts to get a little bit busier. This month sees another new restaurant from Jason Atherton, the return of chef Selin Kiazim, a Pidgin replacement, a brand new Barbary and lots more.

The best things we ate and drank in August

Information: 27 August 2024

August saw us busier than ever, with highlights including anniversary trips to The Portrait and Lyle's, trying The Devonshire's bar menu, discovering the hottest new Islington wine bar, eat a spectacular meal beside the Thames and LOTS more.

My Manor - Abby Lee's local guide to Hackney Central

Information: 24 August 2024

Chef Abby Lee gives us her insider's guide to Hackney Central's best food and drink spots.

How to breakfast around the world without leaving London

Information: 20 August 2024

It’s the most important meal of the day, they say. And with that, there’s no need to stick with your usual toast or cereal when you can eat your way around the world in London for breakfast. Let us show you how.

My Manor - Sam Harrison's local guide to Hammersmith

Information: 17 August 2024

Restaurateur Sam Harrison shares his favourite local food and drink places in his part of Hammersmith

The best countryside pubs for food near London

Information: 15 August 2024

Pining for large open spaces and fresh country air? These pubs are all close enough to town for you to countenance a day trip - and some have rooms to stay over if you fancy.

London’s next level bar snacks

Information: 15 August 2024

London isn’t short of good bar snackage, from the Scotch eggs at The Devonshire to the cheese straws at Quo Vadis. But if you’re looking for something that goes way past standard bar fare, here’s our pick of the bar food menus really offering something extra right now.

A family affair - what's it really like running a restaurant with your brother or sister

Information: 13 August 2024

As a brother and sister team ourselves here at Hot Dinners, we always take note when we hear about another group of siblings opening up a restaurant, cafe or bar here in London. Now we've interviewed loads of them to find out why on earth they decided to do it (and whether they'd do it again!)

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