News & reviews

Temper is opening in Paddington, bringing an Argentinian-style mixed grill

Information: 10 November 2023

In what will be their fifth restaurant, Temper are heading west to Paddington, taking over the space that once held Scandinavian restaurant Kupp. Flame-grilled meat is primarily what it's all about...

Ruben's Reubens lands a three-month residency in Brixton Village

Information: 09 November 2023

He's been popping up in various places over town, including most recently Robin Gill's Rye by the Water in Brentford, but now Ruben Dawnay's Ruben's Reubens is back. As with Rye by the Water, he's...

Test Driving Saltine - the Fink's team's grown-up restaurant for Highbury

Information: 09 November 2023

The Fink's team have opened a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of foodie Highbury. We went to check out this tardis-like space.

Chai Guys Bakehouse will serve up fusion pastries on Portobello Road

Information: 09 November 2023

Updated 9/11/23 with menu details and new opening date Over the past few years, Abhilash Jobanputra and Gabriel Unger have built up a loyal following for their Chai Guys stalls in places like Seven...

Le Bab and Chestnut Bakery team up for the kebab croissant

Information: 08 November 2023

London does love a special croissant. We've recently had cubed croissants from Le Deli Robuchon and katsu chicken croissants from Hiden and now, here comes the kebab croissant. It's a team-up...

Mother Flipper grab a permanent place for their burgers in Brockley

Information: 07 November 2023

10 years after they first started out on Brockley Market, Mother Flipper are now about to open a permanent burger bar in the area they call their "spiritual home". They're known as serving up some...

Test Driving The Devonshire - the perfect pub and grill for Soho

Information: 07 November 2023

A new pub has arrived in Soho with a dream team attached and a very impressive grill restaurant upstairs. We take a proper look around The Devonshire.

StreetSmart launch their annual campaign for diners and drinkers to support the homeless

Information: 06 November 2023

In a world full of bad news, the annual start of the StreetSmart campaign is a beacon of bright light and good intentions. The campaign, now in its 25th year, sees restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels...

La Palombe sees the Il Portico family switching to Pays Basque food in Kensington

Information: 06 November 2023

Updated 6/11/23 with chef info At their original restaurant Il Portico, they boast of being the oldest family-run restaurant in London. Now the family behind that are getting ready to unveil a new...

Sune just off Broadway Market sees a top sommelier and ex-Noma restaurant manager take on their own project

Information: 06 November 2023

6/11/23 - Sune opening date added She's popped up all over town as the star sommelier creating wine lists for big restaurant openings. Now Honey Spencer and her partner Charlie Sims are opening a...

The Tamil Crown is the second Islington pub from the Tamil Prince team

Information: 05 November 2023

5/11/23 - updated with the opening date We have some exciting (and exclusive) news for fans of South Indian food. Following the successful 2022 launch of The Tamil Prince in Islington, the owners...

Abby Lee's Malaysian restaurant Mambow is moving to Clapton

Information: 05 November 2023

5/11/23 - updated with the opening date Abby Lee's Mambow has been a hit in Market Peckham (and we were impressed), but now it's about to make a big move. She's upping sticks and taking it to the...

Botanica Hall is coming to Clapham Junction - a restaurant, bar and vodka distillery too

Information: 04 November 2023

4/11/23 - updated with the Botanica Hall opening date If you’ve been wondering what’s in store for Arding & Hobbs, the beautiful Grade-II-listed department store in the heart of Clapham Junction...

The Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy ice cream truck is popping up in London

Information: 03 November 2023

By this point. there have been quite a few successful Stranger Things pop-ups, but the launch of the new spin off play in the West End this month is giving the team behind it a new opportunity. This...

Dishoom comes to Battersea

Information: 02 November 2023

This time last year, Dishoom went east to open a restaurant in Canary Wharf and now they're heading south of the river for the first time, to Battersea. The Battersea Dishoom will be opening right next...

Test Driving Brooklands at The Peninsula London - a hot new rooftop spot for Londoners

Information: 02 November 2023

With jaw-dropping views over London and interiors to match the rooftop restaurant at bar at The Peninsula London need to be seen in person.

Oisin Rogers and Charlie Carroll are opening The Devonshire in Soho

Information: 01 November 2023

Oisin Rogers and Charlie Carroll have been hard at work on The Devonshire, their first joint pub, which is tucked away behind Piccadilly Circus. Here's what you can expect from what will be a...

Faber seafood restaurant lands in Hammersmith with a daily catch

Information: 01 November 2023

Having made a name for themselves and their seafood-focused pub The Victoria in Mile End, Matt Ward and Anthony Pender are branching out with the first of what could be a series of seafood...

Madame Pigg returns, coming to the new Islington Arts Club

Information: 01 November 2023

Once known for its particularly strong Sunday lunches, chef and owner Adam Hardiman was forced to close Madame Pigg in Dalston after the particularly tough pandemic years. But now he's back,...