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Test Driving Market Hall West End - a new food and drink haven for Oxford Street shoppers

Information: 15 November 2019

The latest Market Hall has landed just off Oxford Street. It's their largest food court yet - we went down for a first look.

Wheelcake Island is serving up Taiwanese pancakes at Westfield London

Information: 15 November 2019

Westfield London has been dramatically changing (for the better) the food for shoppers - but it's not stopping yet. The latest addition is a new permanent space for Wheelcake Island, who you can see...

Four Hundred Rabbits take on the restaurant at Brockwell Lido

Information: 15 November 2019

Popular South London pizzeria 400 Hundred Rabbits has taken on the art deco cafe at Brockwell Lido and they're starting with a strong brunch menu.

Fortnum's and Baileys are back at Skate at Somerset House with fondue, mulled cider, shopping and more

Information: 14 November 2019

Another modern heralding of Christmas in the capital (along with the arrival of Christmas sandwiches) is the opening of various skating rinks around town, but the big one has always been Skate at...

Test Driving Le Comptoir Robuchon - the legacy of Joel Robuchon lives on in Mayfair

Information: 14 November 2019

Le Comptoir Robuchon in Mayfair aims to keep the legacy of Joel Robuchon alive. We head down to try it out (and their amazing pureed potato).

Tombo goes all out with a Hello Kitty anniversary pop-up

Information: 13 November 2019

Typical, you wait all year for a Hello Kitty popup and then two come along at once. In addition to the one over at Westfield London at Japan Centre Ichiba, Tombo Japanese Café and Matcha Bar in...

The Ivy Asia, St Paul's comes to London, taking over Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa

Information: 13 November 2019

The latest Ivy is opening in the impressive space that once held Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa. This time they'll be launching an Ivy with an Asian-influenced menu.

Corbin and King are coming to Notting Hill

Information: 12 November 2019

While Corbin and King may have closed their Islington restaurant Bellanger, they're also getting ready to open a brand new restaurant in Notting Hill.

Gaucho's redesigned Charlotte Street restaurant will have a beef bar for counter dining

Information: 12 November 2019

The Gaucho group is back from administration woes with a new CEO and a new concept, starting with a reinvention of its Charlotte Street site.

Byron are relaunching with a new menu, including their first-ever brunch

Information: 12 November 2019

Twelve years is a long time in the burger business, so it’s understandable that Byron have decided to freshen things up a little. After welcoming celebrity chef and author Sophie Michell as their...

Test Driving the Laundry in Brixton - a classic building gets an impressive makeover

Information: 12 November 2019

The old Walton Lodge laundry building in Brixton finally has a new inhabitant, from the same people behind The New Zealand Wine Cellar in Pop Brixton. We head to Coldharbour Lane to visit The Laundry.

Singaporean restaurant Singapulah & Arôme has opened in Soho

Information: 11 November 2019

Soho has a new restaurant and bakery concept on Frith Street – Singapulah & Arôme – which they're claiming to be the UK’s only dedicated Singaporean site.

Market Hall West End on Oxford Street is London's biggest food court yet

Information: 11 November 2019

The march of the food court continues with the latest Market Hall coming to Oxford Street. A huge site, this features 11 food traders, 4 bars and a roof terrace too.

Mercato Mayfair brings the vibe of Mercato Metropolitano into the heart of the West End

Information: 11 November 2019

Update: See our Test Drive of Mercato Mayfair here We'll be honest with you, it's been over a year since we first announced details of Mercato Mayfair - the second market from the folk behind Mercato...

Now you can dine in the House of Commons during recess too

Information: 08 November 2019

We've already talked about how one of the few benefits of yet another general election is the opportunity to have lunch in the House of Lords. Now, if you've already done that, there's also a chance to...

Dessert parlour Hans and Gretel has opened in Camden Market

Information: 08 November 2019

Dessert fairy tale dreams have arrived in Camden Market with the opening of Hans & Gretel, a chain already popular across Greece, Cyprus and Turkey for its Instagram-popular creations.

Winemakers Deptford are the new permanent home for Klose & Soan

Information: 08 November 2019

After a tumultuous couple of years, Winemakers Deptford will once again have a fully operating restaurant in partnership with chefs Klose & Soan.

Richard Corrigan is opening Daffodil Mulligan restaurant at Old Street

Information: 08 November 2019

Update - read our full Test Drive of Daffodil Mulligan here. So the news is finally out. We've known for a while that Richard Corrigan had taken over the lease of the Irish restaurant Nuala, which...

Test Driving Cafe Wolseley - a restaurant for reviving shoppers at Bicester Village

Information: 06 November 2019

If you love a designer bargain, then heading out to Bicester Village will be just right for you - just make sure you book a table for lunch or dinner at Cafe Wolseley to complete your day out.

Hawksmoor bring in a new cocktail list and Spitalfields gets new bar snacks too

Information: 06 November 2019

One easy recommendation for a great bar in London has always been the downstairs bar at Hawksmoor Spitalfields. Now, for the first time in nearly a decade, they've brought in a completely new...

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