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Fantail open a second cafe, at Finsbury Park

Information: 11 November 2024

Two years after opening their first cafe, the duo behind Fantail in Islington, Jonny and Joel, have moved further north to Finsbury Park for their second venture. They've taken over the long-vacant spot on...

StreetSmart 2024 have begun their winter campaign

Information: 11 November 2024

New figures have just reported a total of 4,780 rough sleepers in London, the highest it’s ever been. But the good news is that London foodies can play their part in changing this. Restaurant goers can...

A second Donutelier is coming, to Carnaby

Information: 10 November 2024

10/11/24 - updated with the opening date Step this way, doughnut fans. Following the success of Donutelier’s launch on Charing Cross Road last year, comes news of their second London outlet, which...

Motcombs comes to St John's Wood after over 40 years in Belgravia

Information: 10 November 2024

10/11/24 - updated with the opening date Recently we had the team from Medlar waiting 15 years to open their second restaurant (Cornus). Now Belgravia restaurant Motcombs is significantly one-upping them on...

This winter you can stroll across London on a mulled wine trail

Information: 07 November 2024

Christmas season has now properly kicked off, and as the nights get colder the idea of mulled wine becomes very attractive. Making the most of that is a wine bar group in London that's created a...

Berberè's award-winning pizzas arrive at The Outernet

Information: 07 November 2024

They're currently ranked No. 5 in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains list. Now Berberè are getting ready to open their first central London pizzeria. With restaurants in Clapham and Kentish Town so...

London is getting a hot new rooftop bar ABar Rooftop at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Information: 06 November 2024

It may not be the optimum time of year in London to be unveiling a new rooftop bar, but that's not stopping the folks at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. They're about to throw open the doors to the...

Nancy Spains are opening their next Irish pub in the City

Information: 06 November 2024

Their first pub opened in Shoreditch only earlier this year, but a second Nancy Spains is already on the way (and we now wouldn't be surprised if more were planned). It's taken over the space that was...

Simon Rimmer and Tom Kerridge team up for a charity Sunday Brunch burger

Information: 06 November 2024

If you fancy trying the combined culinary efforts of a TV host and Michelin-starred chef then you'll need to head to Chelsea this month. Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer and chef Tom Kerridge have...

Italian restaurant Babbo is migrating to St John's Wood

Information: 06 November 2024

6/11/24 - updated with the opening date You might recall that there once was an Italian restaurant Babbo in Mayfair. It closed a few years back, saying it was going to be a temporary closure and...

Amélie, cocktail bar Luum and a reborn Sachi are coming to the Pantechnicon building

Information: 05 November 2024

The Pantechnicon building fairly recently started out as a Nordic-Japanese dining and shopping hot spot that opened in late 2020 but for the last few months it's been undergoing a major...

The Wee Sister is chef Anna Haugh's new wine bar in Chelsea

Information: 04 November 2024

Five years after throwing open the doors of her Irish restaurant just off the King's Road, chef and writer Anna Haugh is now in the process of unveiling her latest enterprise in the area. The Wee...

Fran's opens in Hackney from the team behind Wilton Way Deli and Wines

Information: 04 November 2024

Wilton Way Deli and Wines has built up a strong following in Hackney and now owner Francesca D’Agostino is getting ready to expand with a second opening - but not too far away. She's going as far as...

Come for the crazy shakes, stay for the burgers as Black Tap Burger get ready to open in London

Information: 04 November 2024

4/11/24 - updated with the opening date There are crazy shakes and then there are 100% certifiable ones. Clearly those at NYC burger group Black Tap fall into the latter category and they're about to...

Margot Bakery has opened a second branch, this time in Highgate

Information: 01 November 2024

North London baker Michelle Eshkeri is building a little bakery empire for herself. She started with Margot in East Finchley where she became known for her sourdough bread and patisserie prowess...

Ikea have opened a standalone restaurant in Hammersmith

Information: 01 November 2024

If the best thing about a visit to Ikea is a trip to the restaurant for meatballs (we know it is for us), then this news is for you. They've just launched a standalone Ikea restaurant in...

Friends of Ours are popping up for six months at the Serpentine Gallery

Information: 31 October 2024

They're responsible for serving up one of Shoreditch's most popular brunch menus. Now Friends of Ours are hoping to bring that same joy to West Londoners. This weekend they launch a six-month pop up...

El Celler de Can Roca is opening a restaurant TimeSpirit in Scotland

Information: 30 October 2024

30/10/24 - updated with more details about the opening. It may be cheaper to fly to Girona to try the original, than to take the train up to Scotland - but news that world-class restaurant El Celler...

The Savoy to open Gallery restaurant and Scoff, a dedicated scone shop

Information: 30 October 2024

30/10/24 - updated with details of the menu and an opening date The next big revamp of The Savoy is nearly upon us. This time they've been redoing the Thames Foyer, which was initially said to be...

Soho's hottest new speakeasy Zum Barbarossa is underneath The Seafood Bar

Information: 30 October 2024

The Seafood Bar in Soho has always had a pretty impressive lower ground space, but now it's undergone a complete transformation for their brand new speakeasy Zum Barbarossa. It's actually the second...

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