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The three-tier coronavirus restrictions and how they affect restaurants, bars and pubs in London

Information: 15 October 2020

Updated 19/10/20 Another day, another shifting of the eating and drinking landscape for the pandemic age. This week, the government has just revealed three new tier levels that will cover England -...

Luke Selby and his brothers take over at Evelyn's Table

Information: 15 October 2020

14/10/20 - Updated with full opening details Over on the edges of Chinatown, Evelyn's Table is gearing up for a reopening with a changeover of chefs that sounds very promising indeed. The diminutive...

Patty & Bun launches more affordable SMASH! burgers in Soho

Information: 15 October 2020

They redefined the delivery burger market at the beginning of lockdown, being first to get a DIY kit out of the door - and now Patty & Bun are trying something new at their restaurants. They're...

Bar Notes: Kwant

Information: 15 October 2020

Where is it? On Heddon Street, underneath Momo Who's in charge? Running things here is Eric Lorincz who previously headed up the American Bar at The Savoy which he took to the top slot in the...

Test Driving Napoli Gang - the new delivery service from the Big Mamma Group

Information: 15 October 2020

We take the new delivery-only restaurant from Big Mamma Group for a spin with its pizza, antipasta, towering desserts and more.

Truman's Social Club in Walthamstow gets ready to open its indoor section

Information: 14 October 2020

As the reopening of London's restaurants, pubs and bars looms (we're definitely not calling it "super Saturday" though) we've already seen many ways in which restaurants are shifting the way they...

St John Bakery comes to Borough with Eccles cakes, doughnuts & wine

Information: 14 October 2020

The great St John Bakery continues to very slowly expand across London, amazing doughnuts in tow. The latest bakery of theirs is coming to London Bridge and will be supplied with baked goods from...

Los Mochis brings a Mexican/Japanese mash-up to Notting Hill

Information: 14 October 2020

This new Notting hill restaurant from a Middle East restaurateur is something of a mash-up between Mexican and Japanese cuisines with plenty of added mezcal and tequila.

The Connaught unveils a brand new Patisserie (with a River Cafe dessert)

Information: 13 October 2020

While you may not be able to have a martini at the Connaught Bar after 10pm, the hotel has just unveiled something new for the daytime - a brand new patisserie. It's on the side of the building on...

Test Driving Amazonico - a wonderfully over-the-top Berkeley Square treat

Information: 13 October 2020

This very extra Mayfair restaurant serves up sushi, steak and great times as an added bonus. We put on our glad rags and joined the Mayfair set for the night.

The Ned launches a new Electric Bar & Diner in the City

Information: 12 October 2020

The City may be slow at getting back to work, but The Ned has been busy getting back up to speed - even re-launching its unlimited Sunday buffet. And now, taking over the space that used to hold...

Joy at Portobello and JKS launch new delivery services with Pastaio, Gymkhana and more

Information: 12 October 2020

With the uncertainty of Covid restrictions over the next few months, we're seeing more restaurants embracing delivery as a more or less permanent back-up for the foreseeable future. The most recent to...

Rudies are bringing their Jerk Shack to Brixton Village

Information: 12 October 2020

Rudie's have already built up a big following in both Shoreditch and Borough Market, but this will be their first main restaurant. Jamaican jerk chicken will be at the centre of the menu.

WC find a new Water Closet to convert into a wine bar in Bloomsbury

Information: 12 October 2020

After success with their first loo-turned-wine-bar in Clapham, WC are at it again. This time they're renovating a Victorian loo in Bloomsbury to become their second wine bar.

Behind is a new chef's table restaurant for London Fields

Information: 10 October 2020

Andy Beynon, former development chef for Jason Atherton, is opening his own restaurant in London Fields which is all centred around the workings of the kitchen.

The Italians wine bar and bistro heads to Marylebone's Devonshire Street

Information: 09 October 2020

The team behind Chiswick deli and pizzeria, The Italians, are preparing for a Marylebone opening this winter. The Italians' new home on Devonshire Street will be a wine bar and bistro. As with their...

Ollie Dabbous' Hideaway finds a permanent place on Mount Street in Mayfair

Information: 09 October 2020

Over the past two years, Hide's 'diffusion range' - a cafe called Hideaway - has been popping up in various locations - first in the Burlington Arcade and then, for a longer period, down at Chelsea...

Tom Cenci talks Grass-Fed Irish Beef and his new Stoney Street residency

Information: 08 October 2020

Tom Cenci is about to kick off a three-month residency at Stoney Street and he's teaming up with grass-fed Irish beef for the menu. We caught up with him to find out more.

Test Driving Townsend - modern British in Whitechapel with a menu to linger over

Information: 08 October 2020

Townsend has been creating quite a name for itself both in the Whitechapel Gallery and with its delivery service. We went to try out the modern British restaurant.

Dalston's Snackbar launches a comfort food delivery service

Information: 08 October 2020

Freddie Janssen's Dalston cafe Snackbar has been a big hit since it opened last year, and they've continued to evolve with the pandemic, launching a Snackbar delivery service just a day after the...

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