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Not content with merely opening a new restaurant, Anzu, a few months ago, the folk behind Tonkotsu are keeping busy by completely organising a series of ramen collaborations with guest chefs. First up,...

If you’re having a crack at Veganuary, but haven’t yet discovered the wonder of nut butters, step right up to Selfridge’s where Pip & Nut are now running a pop up bar in the Foodhall. As the joke...

What: Bobby Fitzpatrick In a nutshell: Rum cocktails and pizza in West Hampstead Summing it all up: This West Hampstead spot comes from the same people behind Coil Laundry in Exmouth market. Expect rum...

​Vegans, look away now. ​Vegetarians too​, actually​. In fact, this advice applies to everyone who’s not immediately intrigued at the sound of a new ‘bad-ass BBQ shack on wheels.’ Hyper-macho hot...

We do like a Shake Shack burger here at Hot Dinners, and if you're like us you'll be pleased to learn that a shiny new Shake Shack is on the way to Canary Wharf this week. And to celebrate the...

Popping over the pond, Ralph Lauren has just opened his first eatery in London. Ralph's Coffee & Bar takes the Manhattan spots of The Polo Bar and Ralph's coffee and combines them for London. The...

What: Lorne In a nutshell: Wine and seasonal food in Victoria Summing it all up: This restaurant in Victoria has an ex-sommelier from River Cafe and a chef from Brawn, so expect a particularly good...

Strictly no avocados - that’s the policy from Firedog, a new Greek and Turkish all-day dining spot that’s desperate to reinvigorate the usual brunch menu. Instead, diners will be treated to a wealth of...

What: Urban Tea Rooms, St James's Market In a nutshell: Tea and cake Summing it all up: This is the latest addition to the new St James's Market development, an English tea room. It's the second...

Yes, there's a tube strike. And yes, it's raining too. But rather than let yourself be bogged down in general commuter misery, you could instead look at this as a great opportunity to get into a...

Newly open in Finsbury park is Oak N4 - an independent wine store & tasting room, tucked in just behind the station in Wells Terrace. "Providing an informal and relaxed environment is everything," the...

7/1/17 Updated with news of the extension Places to eat authentic Tibetan are few and far between in the capital, which is why it’s great news that The Momo Shack is popping up in Dalston this...

There’s a new neighbourhood restaurant coming to Brockley, and the focus will be firmly on local life, from the digital loyalty cards to the top notch wifi and more. The restaurant will also double as a...

The pre-Christmas period was awash with new restaurant openings, so you'll forgive us if we missed a few out. A Hot Dinners reader brought our attention to Louie Louie which opened on the Walworth...

If you've been to Patty & Bun's London Fields spot, then there's the sad news that they're closing up shop there (on 9 Jan) - changing it into a full development kitchen.  BUT there's a new Patty &...

5/1/2017 - updated with new pics The City of London is the location for one of the biggest openings London has to look forward to in 2017. The Ned hotel, club and restaurants is a joint venture...

There’s a new cocktail bar coming to Finsbury Square, and it sounds worth breaking Dry January for, particularly as the drinks list has bee designed by Mr Lyan, aka Ryan Chetiyawardana who’s been...

Bleak, miserable old January is here, with its dark nights and post-Christmas waistlines, and it’s tempting to fall into the self-flagellation camp of diets, jogging and absolutely no comfort food. Or...

Good news for those who love nothing more than getting stuck into a slice of Margherita. Traditional Napoli pizza, with family recipes almost 100 years old, will be landing in Kilburn this spring,...

We're delighted with the flurry of openings that are largely sidestepping the whole New Year's resolution thing, and what could be less January than a new doughnut shop? Crosstown, who opened their...