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Uncle Roger is opening Kawan, his first London restaurant, in Chinatown

Information: 10 February 2026

A Hot Dinners exclusive He's the comedian who roasted both Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver for their ramen and egg fried rice dishes, respectively. Now Nigel Ng, who's better known by his comedy...

Test Driving DakaDaka, an introduction to Georgian dumplings, wine and more in Mayfair

Information: 10 February 2026

A talented team are behind buzzy new restaurant DakaDaka which hopes to introduce Londoners to the food and wine delights of Georgia. We went for own culinary tour, without having to leave Mayfair.

Gordon Ramsay turns out to be London's big winner at the 2026 Michelin reveal

Information: 09 February 2026

The Michelin juggernaut arrived in Dublin this week for the 2026 reveal of its UK and Ireland stars. It was the first time that the ceremony had been held in Ireland and a quick look at Instagram in...

Wild Izakaya opens on the QT in the City, from the Goodman team with ex-Koyn head chef

Information: 09 February 2026

It still happens occasionally that a brand new restaurant opens up without us having heard so much of a whisper about it beforehand. That's the case with Wild Izakaya, a very interesting-sounding...

New restaurants and bars opening in London this week

Information: 09 February 2026

Here are all the new restaurants to look forward to in the coming week. This week, the City gets a new izakaya from the people behind Goodman, Osteria Vibrato opens in Soho from the man behind The...

Holy Carrot's second restaurant in Spitalfields goes vegetarian (not vegan)

Information: 09 February 2026

9/2/25 - updated with the opening date and more details After making a big splash in Notting Hill with their first restaurant last year, Holy Carrot already has a second site lined up, this time in...

Chick-fil-A is landing in Kingston. Expect queues (and controversy)

Information: 06 February 2026

The problematic fried chicken giant Chick-fil-A is gearing up for its first London restaurant opening and they've picked Kingston. It's the fast food company's second go at the UK following two...

From Michelin stars to steak (and three martini lunches), Cooper's Cut is the new Four Seasons steakhouse

Information: 06 February 2026

6/2/25 - updated with more details about the opening, and an opening date Is it a sign of the times that luxury hotel Four Seasons Hotel London At Tower Bridge has decided to replace its two...

Try classic patisserie with a Japanese twist at Kichiya, London Fields' new bakery

Information: 05 February 2026

It certainly feels as though London's bakery scene is in the ascendancy at the moment, and the arrival of Kichiya in London Fields is only going to add to that. Baker Ayako Takei trained in formal...

Club Gascon is closing down after 27 years in business

Information: 05 February 2026

The current business climate for restaurants in London is brutal. And we're particularly sad to be reporting on the demise of one of the city's longer-standing restaurants, Club Gascon. In an email...

Ex-Dough Hands pizza chef brings Hot Saint Pizza to the Old Queen's Head in Islington

Information: 05 February 2026

The Old Queen's Head in Islington had once been the home of Lucky Chip and is also a great place for a Sunday lunch, but now they're about to launch something brand new - Hot Saint Pizza. The...

Test Driving 2210 by NattyCanCook, London gets a vibrant new take on Caribbean Classics

Information: 05 February 2026

2210 sees Nathaniel Mortley, aka NattyCanCook, running his first solo restaurant following very successful supperclubs serving modern takes on Caribbean classics. We popped down to Herne Hill to...

New London restaurants added to the Michelin Guide - now with January's additions

Information: 04 February 2026

We're tracking which London restaurants get into the guide each month. This update will be the last one before the brand new stars are revealed in February.

Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar & Café is a new "veg-forward" opening at the Six Senses London in Bayswater

Information: 04 February 2026

Following the opening of Nela, which proved to be a big success, the next opening at The Whiteley in Bayswater is incoming. This time it's Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar & Café (named after the store that...

The Sea The Sea is moving to much bigger digs, but only just across the road from the original

Information: 04 February 2026

After seven years on Pavilion Road, firsmonger and wine bar The Sea The Sea is getting ready to move to a bigger spot - but it's only moving just across the road. They'll be taking over the space...

Greggs launches its iced matcha range with a pop-up Pilates studio in London

Information: 04 February 2026

We're not sure whether it's a sign of the end of times, or the natural order of things, but everyone's obsession with matcha has finally landed at Greggs. The chain is launching a range of iced...

Michelin reveals its 2026 London Bib Gourmands, with Singburi, Cálong, Goodbye Horses and more getting Bibs

Information: 03 February 2026

It's nearly time for this year's Michelin guide announcement, which this year is taking place in Dublin. But it's not all about the stars. One of the precursors to the new stars is the announcement of the...

Test Driving Stable Wines, an atmospheric place to explore new wine in Islington

Information: 03 February 2026

On looks alone, Stable Wines is a winner. But what's it like to actually eat and drink there? We went down into the old bank vault wine bar in Islington to find out.

Maza sees the team behind Notting Hill's Mazi heading to Mayfair

Information: 02 February 2026

We reported on this one way back in June 2025, but now it's being confirmed, Mazi is coming to Mayfair - although this outpost will be called Maza. It's been over a decade since Mazi opened its...

Michelin-starred Kol is partnering with the Tate Modern for a bargain Frida Kahlo menu

Information: 30 January 2026

The upcoming Frida: The Making of an Icon exhibition at the Tate Modern is bound to be a success, and tickets are already selling like hot cakes. But the gallery has also done a very interesting...

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