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Rudy's is bringing a vegan butcher to Islington's Upper Street

Information: 20 October 2020

They already have a vegan diner in Camden - but in uncertain times, Rudy's have also branched into the "butchery" business in Islington - vegan butchery of course. They've taken over the site on the...

Christmas starts early with news of three Miracle pop-ups

Information: 19 October 2020

With the usual celebrations at Halloween and Guy Fawkes night looking to be a little more subdues this year, the Christmas season is starting earlier than ever. And let's be honest, we're going to...

Tracking when London restaurants are reopening for dine-in customers

Information: 19 October 2020

As London restaurants reopen for customers dining-in, we're tracking who's reopening and when.

The White Building Market is Hackney Wick's new sustainable shopping hub

Information: 19 October 2020

If you're minded to find somewhere that gives more than lip service to sustainability and would prefer to give the supermarkets a swerve, then this new Hackney shopping spot might be of interest. CRATE...

Knoops bring their chocolate drink knowhow to Kensington

Information: 16 October 2020

We feel that Chocolate is definitely a perfectly acceptable way of coping with the current climate, so are happy to bring you news of a hot chocolate shop coming to Kensington High Street. Knoops...

Satsu is the new residency to watch at Homerton's The Gun

Information: 16 October 2020

A promising new residency has launched at The Gun in Homerton (sister pub to The Compton Arms) and yes, you can still visit even though Tier 2 status is imminent. Called Satsu (that means ‘murder’ or...

The Silver Birch brings British cuisine and an chef with an impressive CV to Chiswick

Information: 16 October 2020

This neighbourhood Chiswick restaurant is focussing on British cuisine in a menu led by Kimberley Hernandez, previously head chef at both Xu and Kym's.

The three-tier coronavirus restrictions and how they affect restaurants, bars and pubs in London

Information: 15 October 2020

Updated 19/10/20 Another day, another shifting of the eating and drinking landscape for the pandemic age. This week, the government has just revealed three new tier levels that will cover England -...

Luke Selby and his brothers take over at Evelyn's Table

Information: 15 October 2020

14/10/20 - Updated with full opening details Over on the edges of Chinatown, Evelyn's Table is gearing up for a reopening with a changeover of chefs that sounds very promising indeed. The diminutive...

Patty & Bun launches more affordable SMASH! burgers in Soho

Information: 15 October 2020

They redefined the delivery burger market at the beginning of lockdown, being first to get a DIY kit out of the door - and now Patty & Bun are trying something new at their restaurants. They're...

Truman's Social Club in Walthamstow gets ready to open its indoor section

Information: 14 October 2020

As the reopening of London's restaurants, pubs and bars looms (we're definitely not calling it "super Saturday" though) we've already seen many ways in which restaurants are shifting the way they...

St John Bakery comes to Borough with Eccles cakes, doughnuts & wine

Information: 14 October 2020

The great St John Bakery continues to very slowly expand across London, amazing doughnuts in tow. The latest bakery of theirs is coming to London Bridge and will be supplied with baked goods from...

Los Mochis brings a Mexican/Japanese mash-up to Notting Hill

Information: 14 October 2020

This new Notting hill restaurant from a Middle East restaurateur is something of a mash-up between Mexican and Japanese cuisines with plenty of added mezcal and tequila.

The Connaught unveils a brand new Patisserie (with a River Cafe dessert)

Information: 13 October 2020

While you may not be able to have a martini at the Connaught Bar after 10pm, the hotel has just unveiled something new for the daytime - a brand new patisserie. It's on the side of the building on...

The Ned launches a new Electric Bar & Diner in the City

Information: 12 October 2020

The City may be slow at getting back to work, but The Ned has been busy getting back up to speed - even re-launching its unlimited Sunday buffet. And now, taking over the space that used to hold...

Joy at Portobello and JKS launch new delivery services with Pastaio, Gymkhana and more

Information: 12 October 2020

With the uncertainty of Covid restrictions over the next few months, we're seeing more restaurants embracing delivery as a more or less permanent back-up for the foreseeable future. The most recent to...

Rudies are bringing their Jerk Shack to Brixton Village

Information: 12 October 2020

Rudie's have already built up a big following in both Shoreditch and Borough Market, but this will be their first main restaurant. Jamaican jerk chicken will be at the centre of the menu.

WC find a new Water Closet to convert into a wine bar in Bloomsbury

Information: 12 October 2020

After success with their first loo-turned-wine-bar in Clapham, WC are at it again. This time they're renovating a Victorian loo in Bloomsbury to become their second wine bar.

Behind is a new chef's table restaurant for London Fields

Information: 10 October 2020

Andy Beynon, former development chef for Jason Atherton, is opening his own restaurant in London Fields which is all centred around the workings of the kitchen.

The Italians wine bar and bistro heads to Marylebone's Devonshire Street

Information: 09 October 2020

The team behind Chiswick deli and pizzeria, The Italians, are preparing for a Marylebone opening this winter. The Italians' new home on Devonshire Street will be a wine bar and bistro. As with their...

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