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Brindisa's next restaurant will be a riverside tapas joint in Richmond

Information: 28 July 2021

In these unpredictable times for international travel comes the heartening news that Brindisa, London’s beloved Spanish tapas emporium, is opening a new outlet and the lucky locale is Richmond. If...

Fancy dining with Batman? Park Row, a DC Comics Universe restaurant is coming to London

Information: 27 July 2021

Taking over the space where Mash restaurant was, this is a huge DC Comics experience - with a big lean towards Batman in particular. Expect a multi-room experience that's inspired by Gotham City.

Radio Delicious brings pizza and ice-cream to New Cross

Information: 27 July 2021

The evolvement of new dining spaces post-lockdown is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. Over at New Cross in southeast London, a bar with a heavy focus on pizza and soft-serve ice cream...

Harvey Nichols launches new whisky bar Benjamin’s

Information: 27 July 2021

If you’ve ever had the sudden urge for a wee dram while clothes shopping (that can’t be just us, surely?), then Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge is about to make your day. Benjamin’s, a luxurious whisky bar...

Test Driving Jiji - a buzzy new sushi and shawarma spot for Islington

Information: 27 July 2021

Top rate sushi and plenty of buzz in this glamorous new addition to Islington's dining scene.

New China rises from the ashes to reopen in Chinatown

Information: 26 July 2021

Well before Covid decimated trade in London's Chinatown, longstanding New China restaurant on Gerrard Street suffered its own catastrophe. A fire ripped through the well known restaurant back in...

Thai restaurant Burning Rose in Balham has an ex-Nahm chef behind the food

Information: 26 July 2021

Residents of Balham in London’s southwest have been enjoying a decent local Thai delivery and take-away service from Burning Rose for a while now. Now it's a dine-in restaurant with Matthew Albert, of...

The Pan Pacific Hotels Group is opening a luxe hotel at Liverpool Street with plenty of new bars and restaurants

Information: 26 July 2021

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is coming to London, taking over a huge new space in the Bishopsgate Plaza development. There will be three new bars and restaurants as well as a further two in the...

Curtain’s up on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new venue The Lane

Information: 23 July 2021

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber can put aside his Cinderella opening night woes, with the happy news that his newest venture, a complete restoration of Covent Garden’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane has launched without...

Big Mamma's Napoli Gang is popping up in Soho

Information: 23 July 2021

They may have only recently opened Ave Mario in Covent Garden and before that Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia - but before now Big Mamma hadn't occupied the space in between, Soho. But now they're...

Popular Camden pub The Monarch reopens as Monarchy

Information: 22 July 2021

What was once known as The Monarch pub is reopening under the name of Monarchy. Live music and events are in the works, and North London’s burger heroes Nanny Bill’s are providing the sustenance.

The Cadogan Arms Chelsea relaunch has Kitchen Table's James Knappett behind the food

Information: 22 July 2021

22/7/21 - updated with pics and opening dates We'd been hearing for quite some time that Kitchen Table's James Knappett was getting involved with a pub, and then it was confirmed as a Chelsea classic...

Test Driving the Polo Lounge at The Dorchester Rooftop - Beverly Hills hits Park Lane

Information: 22 July 2021

If you're looking for somewhere dressy to go for a good time this summer - the glamour of the rooftop Beverly Hills Polo Lounge pop up at The Dorchester is a must.

Elliot's is finally opening its Hackney restaurant

Information: 20 July 2021

They've become a favourite in Borough since opening there (with a popular alfresco opening too) and back in the mix of all the lockdowns Elliot's soft-launched a second restaurant in Hackney doing delivery and...

Test Driving Kitchen Table 2.0 - new look, new menu, new bar - new star?

Information: 20 July 2021

James Knappett and Sandia Chang's Kitchen Table is back - and it's had one hell of an upgrade. We went along to see what Kitchen Table 2.0 is like...

Max's Sandwich Shop is finally reopening!

Information: 20 July 2021

Public service announcement time... It's been a long time coming but the majestic Max's Sandwich Shop is making a comeback. Yes, there's been the (still available) ham, egg and chips burger from...

Hacha bring their tequila and tacos to Brixton Market

Information: 19 July 2021

Their Dalston agaveria's been a storming success, and now the folks at Hacha are heading south for their next place. They're opening up an even larger bar, this time in Brixton's Market Row. The...

The Top Hat is the bar and restaurant alongside London's new immersive Monopoly experience

Information: 19 July 2021

You might have heard about Monopoly Lifesized where, as you might have guessed, you get to play a huge immersive game of Monopoly. It's being launched at The Court, on Tottenham Court Road, and...

The Water House project finds a new Hackney home near Regent's Canal

Information: 19 July 2021

Gabriel Waterhouse's Water House Project started as a supper club, then became a successful restaurant in Hackney. However, it turns out that was a temporary location and they're now moving to a...

Here are the rules on eating out in London restaurants and bars

Information: 19 July 2021

Restaurants are open again - and all bars and clubs are joining them! Can't keep up with all the changes and any remaining restrictions? We're here to help. On this page, you'll find the latest...

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