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Med Salleh is bringing Malaysian claypot cuisine to Kentish Town

Information: 23 February 2026

You've got to hand it to Times restaurant critic Giles Coren. Somehow, he's managed to persuade one of his favourite London restaurants Med Salleh, to open a new restaurant right down the road from...

Sabine scores a second rooftop, this time opening in Holborn

Information: 23 February 2026

At the time of writing, it might not seem like the time to start talking about rooftop restaurants, but come late spring there's a new opening to keep an eye on. Sabine has already opened a rooftop...

Max's Sandwich Shop now has a hot dog side quest every Wednesday

Information: 23 February 2026

We always make time for a Max Halley reel on Instagram, and yesterday the ebullient owner of Max's Sandwich Shop revealed that he's got a sausage venture on the way. "I have managed to secure a...

Sabor's Nieves Barragan Mohacho is taking on the residency at The Donovan Bar

Information: 23 February 2026

The Donovan Bar in Mayfair's Brown's Hotel has been pulling in some impressive residencies of late, like Mitch Tonk and Andrew Wong. Their latest continues that trend as Nieves Barragan Mohacho, just celebrating...

MRBL in Leadenhall Market is a new British steakhouse for the City

Information: 20 February 2026

The City is about to get a new steakhouse, albeit with a name that's probably going to cause more than a little confusion when you try to tell friends about it. Opening in Leadenhall Market is MRBL,...

Taipei sushi master Shogo Amamoto opens Sushi Amamoto in London, replacing Michelin-starred Taku in Mayfair

Information: 20 February 2026

It seems that everyone is on the rebrand train at the moment, with a lot of big relaunches in London. The latest is in Mayfair and sees omakase restaurant Taku being relaunched as Sushi Amamoto. That sees...

Copains brings its beautiful gluten-free pastries to Islington, with more bakeries on the way

Information: 19 February 2026

French bakery Copains has already been a big hit since opening their first UK bakery in Covent Garden. Now they've just arrived on Islington's Upper Street (opening beside Toast). The bakery, which...

Test Driving Bambi, a new look and chef has made this London Fields restaurant/club hybrid a triple threat

Information: 19 February 2026

It's always been a bit of a party spot, but a major makeover and a new chef have raised London Fields spot Bambi to the next level. We took a table by the DJs to check it out.

Ikoyi's Jeremy Chan takes over from the late Skye Gyngell at RHS Chelsea this year

Information: 18 February 2026

For some people, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be all about the amazing floral displays and examples of horticultural excellence. Others will view it as a fabulous garden party with a rather nice...

El Siete is a complete relaunch of the bar under Soho's El Pastor, including ice-cold margaritas in flasks

Information: 18 February 2026

If you've been to El Pastor in Soho, you'll have noticed that their basement bar is closed for a complete overhaul. When it's finished, they'll be unveiling it as their new cocktail bar, El Siete. The...

Pretty in pink, the celebration of rhubarb going on at Mayfair cafe Hideaway

Information: 18 February 2026

For those of you attuned to the seasons and what's being harvested in Britain at the moment, this season's colour is definitively candyfloss pink. Yorkshire rhubarb is in season right now, and...

Test Driving Hoppers Shoreditch, reinventing itself with a new South Indian twist to the menu

Information: 17 February 2026

Hoppers has just opened its fourth restaurant, this time in Shoreditch. And although they've been all about Sri Lankan food until now, this latest opening adds some brand new South Indian dishes to...

Notting Hill's Taqueria becomes TAQ, relaunching with a little help from Jackson Boxer

Information: 17 February 2026

Taqueria in Notting Hill has been one of London's most longstanding Mexican restaurants, having opened on Westbourne Grove some 20 years ago. However, they've decided that after two decades, it's...

Alley Cats brings a slice hatch to its next pizzeria on Portobello Road

Information: 17 February 2026

17/2/25 - Updated with the opening date They only recently opened in Westbourne Grove but now Alley Cats are opening their next restaurant on Portobello Road, barely a 15-minute walk away. Their...

New Hackney pub The Gun wants you to come for the Guinness, stay for the wagyu

Information: 16 February 2026

Just under a year ago, the popular Hackney pub The Gun announced it was closing down. Back then, its owners, who also run The Compton Arms in Islington, cited the current economic conditions saying...

Forza Wine's next wine bar will be in Soho

Information: 15 February 2026

15/2/26 - updated with the opening date Following up on their rooftop original and the very successful National Theatre follow-up, Forza Wine are gearing up for their next big launch. This time...

Sally Abé gets ready to open her first solo restaurant with Teal in Hackney

Information: 13 February 2026

After heading up the kitchen at The Pem, Sally Abé's next role was taking over the food at The Bull at Charlbury (by the team behind The Pelican), but now she's back in London with her first solo...

A huge Wetherspoons is getting ready to open on Shaftesbury Avenue

Information: 12 February 2026

Love them or loathe them, Wetherspoons pubs are among the most successful in the country. That said, there are surprisingly few in the centre of town, but that's about to change as they're getting...

Bar Crawl: we check out Cato, a bar of two halves in Covent Garden

Information: 12 February 2026

Newly opened in Covent Garden, Cato is a cocktail bar of two halves, with a seasoned bartender behind the drinks. We went in for an early look.

Burro sees Trullo chef and co-owner bringing Italian dishes and Irish hospitality to Covent Garden

Information: 11 February 2026

11/2/26 - updated with the soft launch details Ever since we heard that Petersham Nurseries had shut both their restaurants in central London, we've been wondering what was going to take over those...

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