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The Tapas Room arrives in Peckham next

Information: 16 April 2021

South London Spanish restaurant The Tapas Room is expanding again. They're already in Tooting, Deptford, Battersea and Brixton - now they're coming to Peckham too. The restaurant has its roots in the...

Imad's Syrian Kitchen pops up in Carnaby with a falafel bar

Information: 16 April 2021

It's been a bit of a wait but we're finally getting closer to the opening of Imad's Syrian Kitchen, which sees the former sell-out pop-up, settling down in Kingly Court. But while we wait for the...

Barbecuvée is Top Cuvée's upgraded park delivery service this spring

Information: 16 April 2021

Last year they were first to the party when it came to delivering drinks to the park. Now Highbury restaurant Top Cuvee has gone one further and will be cycling around North London bringing its...

Geales in Notting Hill is the pandemic's latest restaurant victim

Information: 15 April 2021

It opened at the beginning of the second world war and, with a few hiccups, has been serving up fish and chips to Notting Hill locals ever since. But the pandemic has put paid to historic west...

INO is a new Soho Greek grill restaurant from OPSO

Information: 15 April 2021

OPSO's new restaurant in Soho is all about live-fire grilling over charcoal. Expect plenty of meat and fish grilling, alongside an ever-changing Greek wine list.

Tracking new alfresco dining options in London - terraces, rooftops and more...

Information: 15 April 2021

We're keeping track of the new alfresco dining and drinking options popping up across the capital.

Phil Howard launches OTTO pasta delivery company

Information: 14 April 2021

Given the year we've just had, it's no surprise that everyone wants to get in on the lucrative delivery market. But the arrival of top chef Phil Howard to the scene makes the launch of OTTO a whole lot...

The Big Feastival is back with Nathan Outlaw, Sigala and Tom Brown headlining

Information: 14 April 2021

Updated 14/4/21 with more chefs Even just a few short weeks ago, we could hardly believe we'd be bringing you news of summer festivals that you could actually book. But now that the government has...

Spring in the Courtyard is a new alfresco bar and street food space in Hackney

Information: 14 April 2021

A big new alfresco space is coming to Hackney, brought to you by the people behind Peckham Levels and Pop Brixton. Hackney Bridge (once known as Clarnico Quay) has had a big makeover and will...

SSAW Collective and Newcomer Wines team up for a Spring residency in Dalston

Information: 14 April 2021

A promising new pop-up is landing at Dalston's Newcomer Wines for a spring alfresco menu. SSAW Collective (Spring Summer Autumn Winter) is a community of growers and makers focused on ethical and...

Test Driving The Garden - Corinthia London's alfresco restaurant

Information: 13 April 2021

Restaurants are finally open again (outside) and Corinthia London has a brand new menu and look for its courtyard restaurant with food by chef André Garrett. We went down there for our first...

Test Driving Berenjak Bazaar - next level kebabs and mezze for your summer BBQ

Information: 13 April 2021

Looking to give your summer BBQs a bit of a boost? We took a browse through the online store from Berenjak to try a few of their kits out.

Korean fried chicken Pelicana is coming to London

Information: 12 April 2021

News reaches us of another big fast-food chain making inroads in London - and the first branch is opening this week. Pelicana is pretty big elsewhere, with over 3000 branches selling their Korean...

Cue Point launch a BBQ drive-thru in Chiswick

Information: 12 April 2021

There's one returning innovation that has come about because of various lockdowns that we're very pleased to see back - the drive-thru. We've already seen a MEATliquor drive-thru just a few weeks...

Pergola on the Wharf is taking over the rooftop space at Canary Wharf's Crossrail Place

Information: 12 April 2021

It's fair to say it's been a while since we reported on a new opening at Canary Wharf, so it's a positive sign that today the folks behind Pergola Paddington, The Prince and Lost in Brixton have...

Shake Shack and Neil Rankin team up for a new vegan burger

Information: 12 April 2021

Kicking off today, Shake Shack have a new special on the menu that should be worth checking out. This time it's a collaboration with Neil Rankin who's bringing his vegan burger know-how to Shake...

The new Standard Rooftop bar will have amazing views over St Pancras

Information: 09 April 2021

With alfresco spaces in London being a premium right now, you can count on us to bring you news of any new places opening. And the new roof venue at The Standard hotel in King's Cross sounds (and...

Keff is opening in Camden, bringing its Middle-Eastern dips and pita toasties

Information: 09 April 2021

They've been delivery-only up until now, but Keff are gearing up to bring pita toasties and Middle-Eastern dips to Camden. They'll be setting up shop in their first real-life location in Camden...

More KERB as street food comes to the National Theatre and Tobacco Dock

Information: 09 April 2021

With alfresco being once again a big thing in 2021, KERB are expanding their street food markets to a couple of new areas. First up is KERB X National Theatre. where they'll be parking five food...

The Cheese Barge is coming to London, docking in Paddington

Information: 09 April 2021

They mastered the cheese conveyor belt, a cheese bar and a cheese truck. Next up for The Cheese Bar folk is is cheese on water in the shape of The Cheese Barge. They're mooring a specially designed...

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