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London bars Dandelyan and Coupette big winners at CLASS Bar Awards 2018

Information: 21 February 2018

It was a big night for the London bar scene last night which came out as the bar capital of the country winning 12 awards at the respected CLASS Bar Awards 2018. The event, held at Lindley Hall in...

Rochelle Canteen at the ICA launches its cocktails and bar snacks menu

Information: 21 February 2018

Hot Dinners popped along to the official launch of Rochelle Canteen's bar at The ICA on the Mall last night. The restaurant has already been garlanded with positive reviews since it opened (and won a...

Cinnamon Kitchen is heading to Battersea Power Station's arches

Information: 21 February 2018

Battersea Power Station's gradual transformation into a nightlife hub continues with the arrival of a Cinnamon Kitchen from the Cinnamon Collection. Head down for laid-back Indian food and drink...

London's best chicken shops to head to if your local KFC is shut

Information: 20 February 2018

Go on, admit it. Every now and again, you're tempted by a quick bite at KFC. But if that option's been taken away from you, there are plenty more - and really, better - places to get your fried...

Jamie Oliver confirms closure of Barbecoa Piccadilly but St Paul's branch remains open

Information: 20 February 2018

It's been a bad couple of weeks for celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Following news that he was closing 12 of his Jamie's Italian restaurants last month, comes the confirmation of rumours that both his...

Eccleston Yards combines restaurants, workspace and wellspace in Belgravia

Information: 20 February 2018

Tucked in between Pimlico and Victoria is this new development - a mix of restaurants, shops and workspace

G'rilla is bringing pimped up grilled cheese sarnies to Nova Victoria

Information: 20 February 2018

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One night, four restaurants - booking opens for Action Against Hunger's Moveable Feasts

Information: 20 February 2018

You've got to hand it to Action Against Hunger, the folk at that charity really know how to put an interesting sounding event together. And they usually have some top restaurant partners in whatever they...

Scully in St James's Market will be former Nopi Chef Ramael Scully's first solo venture

Information: 20 February 2018

The former Head Chef of Nopi breaks out on his own with his first solo venture in the St James Market development in central London.

Forest Bar and Kitchen is Walthamstow's answer to P Franco

Information: 20 February 2018

Walthamstow's food and drink scene continues to thrive with the opening of this latest neighbourhood spot

Aidan McGee is the new Head Chef at Corrigan's Mayfair

Information: 19 February 2018

A Hot Dinners exclusive We've been following the career of Irish chef Aidan McGee ever since he first started making waves in the London dining scene back at the Truscott Arms. After a short-ish...

Wild by Tart is Tart London's new bricks-and-mortar Belgravia venue

Information: 19 February 2018

Tart London made a name for themselves catering to huge brands. Now they’re taking things up a notch with their first venue, which on top of having an airy, all-day restaurant with a range of...

Tom Sellers is doing an immersive Robin Hood pop-up with a meat-heavy menu

Information: 19 February 2018

Updated 5/3/18 with new address You’d think if your Michelin-starred restaurant was closed for a renovation, you might be able to afford yourself some time off. Well, not if you’re Tom Sellers,...

Quality Chop House is expanding with a new cafe

Information: 19 February 2018

Not content with a restaurant, bar and deli, Farringdon's Quality Chop House is now adding a cafe too. If you've been to the deli there recently - and we have many times for arguably the best pork...

Wanted to book lunch at Barrafina? Here's your chance...

Information: 19 February 2018

We do love Barrafina - but we're not great fans of queuing/waiting for tables. So if you've wanted to try the restaurant but haven't had the time/patience, then their new monthly bookable Friday...

Leytonstone pizza fans are getting their own Yard Sale Pizza

Information: 16 February 2018

Massively popular local pizzeria Yard Sale continue their expansion with a fourth base in Leytonstone.

Sourdough cake and slow fermented bakes at Bloomsbury’s Fortitude Bakehouse

Information: 16 February 2018

Breakfasts, lunches, sourdough cakes and other bakes to go - and a sliver of space to sit in - at Bloomsbury’s new craft baker, and plenty for gluten-free and vegans.

Flat Iron are opening their sixth restaurant in Tooley Street

Information: 15 February 2018

Popular steak chain Flat Iron are opening their sixth steakhouse. The Tooley Street restaurant will have a indoor garden theme.

Passo hosts famous LA chef Nancy Silverton for a one week residency

Information: 15 February 2018

Old Street’s big all-day Italian Passo is keeping busy since their November opening, with the arrival of huge LA chef Nancy Silverton for a short residency. The Michelin starred-chef (who Netflix...

Jidori comes to Covent Garden for your fill of sake, yakitori and karaoke

Information: 15 February 2018

Sake and karaoke is a winning combination, but if you’re not feeling quite brave enough to head to Jidori’s basement karaoke booth, there’ll be plenty of yakitori and other Japanese treats to keep...

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