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Will The Tulip tower host the highest restaurant in London?

Information: 03 April 2019

Although they can occasionally be a bit hit and miss, at Hot Dinners we do love a bit of high-rise dining from time to time. So we look with interest at the new skyscraper that's coming London's...

Caravan teams up with cooks and writers for some rather special pastries

Information: 03 April 2019

What's better than a lovely, flakey pastry with a proper cup of coffee in the morning? Well how about one given a bit of a spin by three top food writers and cooks? That's the deal at Caravan...

Gold on Portobello Road will be a four floor food palace with a late bar

Information: 03 April 2019

Notting Hill's food credentials are boosted by a restaurant and bar team that comes via the River Cafe and Soho House to take over this old pub. They'll be serving up sharing plates, cooked over...

Harrods unveil their summer Perrier-Jouet Champagne Terrace

Information: 02 April 2019

There's no surer sign that summer's on its way than when terraces, all across town, begin to be unveiled in their new plumage. Top of your to-try list has to be the new Perrier-Jouet terrace at...

Let it all hang out with a naked brunch 100 foot up beside the O2

Information: 01 April 2019

For the past few years, London In The Sky has been thrilling/terrifying diners by hosting a restaurant 100ft up in the air. And they're back for 2019 with a range of fun things planned, including...

Kantina will be London's first self-service fine dining restaurant

Information: 01 April 2019

Update: 1/4/19 - anyone waiting for Kantina to soft launch today might be disappointed (sorry to the folks who DMd us on Instagram). This was our April Fool's Day story. And if you want to see the...

Harlem Soul is replacing Boondocks on Old Street with more Americana

Information: 01 April 2019

It's all change for Boondocks near the Old Street roundabout - as it's about to be replaced by a new restaurant - Harlem Soul. But it's not a complete change, as it's all still run by Bea Vo's Soul...

St John’s Wood is getting their own The Gate, and that means vegan brunch

Information: 01 April 2019

Given they’ve been in business since the 80s, it’s no surprise The Gate know a thing or two about veggie and vegan cooking. Now they’re taking their plant-based knowhow to St John's Wood, with a new...

Lyaness is the replacement for World's Best Bar Dandelyan at Sea Containers

Information: 29 March 2019

Over the course of two days last October, top London bartender and bar owner Ryan Chetiyawardana caused quite a storm on the London bar scene when he announced the closure of the hugely popular...

Gezellig brings a formidable restaurant team to Holborn Town Hall

Information: 29 March 2019

A formidable restaurant team are taking on the space at the Grade II listed Holborn Town Hall with their first venture.

Cadbury's Creme Eggs specials on London menus this Easter

Information: 29 March 2019

You know that Easter is just around the corner when your Insta feed is flooded with pictures of restaurants and bars using Cadbury's Creme Eggs in everything from desserts to cocktails. And this...

The Little Yellow Door goes permanent in Notting Hill with cocktails, weekend brunches and a late night dive bar

Information: 29 March 2019

Imagine landing a fabulous house share in Notting Hill. That's the premise of this new pop-up turned permanent bar and restaurant on All Saints Road..

Lucknow 49 on Maddox Street will be the new restaurant from the Dum Biryani team

Information: 28 March 2019

Inspired by the Lucknow region's Awadhi cooking, chef and restaurateur Dhruv Mittal is opening a restaurant with all manner of biryanis, kebabs and lunchtime quick bites.

The Buxton is a pub with rooms on Brick Lane from the Culpeper

Information: 28 March 2019

The team responsible for The Culpeper in Aldgate have a new project - they're opening this pub and hotel on Brick Lane where the rooftop terrace features an honesty bar and hot tub.

New London restaurants coming in April 2019

Information: 28 March 2019

It's time to run down the new restaurants that will be coming your way in April. The upcoming month sees Champagne buttons, high rise dining (and gardens), top-rated sushi, Corbin and King's latest,...

Robata on Old Compton Street is serving up Japanese izakaya dishes in Soho

Information: 27 March 2019

Soho's latest opening is a Japanese izakaya-style spot. Robata, which officially opened its doors on Old Compton Street today, is a project from entrepreneur Sonny Huang whose family has two Chinese...

Mercato Metropolitano is opening an food market in Ilford

Information: 27 March 2019

They already have a successful market in Elephant and Castle, with another on the way to Mayfair. Now Mercato Metropolitano are going very east - heading to Ilford for the next opening. They're...

Taster is London's newest delivery-only kitchen serving up poke, Korean fried chicken and Vietnamese menus

Information: 27 March 2019

London's food delivery scene just got a new boost with the arrival of European delivery company Taster. Founded by one of Deliveroo's top guys, they already have spaces in France and Spain and have now...

Yard Sale team up with Matty Matheson for a Brick Lane bagel style pizza

Information: 27 March 2019

Yard Sale Pizza do have a great line in guest pizzas - and the next one they have lined up is definitely worth taking note of. They're teaming up with Matty Matheson - he's the founder of renowned...

Ben Tish and The Stafford team up for Norma, a Sicilian restaurant in Fitzrovia

Information: 26 March 2019

Already working together on their hotel, Ben Tish (ex Salt Yard) and the Stafford Hotel are teaming up to create a new restaurant in Fitzrovia called Norma. Expect a Sicilian menu with Moorish...

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