News & reviews

Adam Byatt takes over Brown's with Charlie's restaurant

Information: 29 August 2019

Best known for his Michelin-starred Trinity in Clapham, Adam Byatt is taking on the food at classic hotel Brown's in Mayfair with Charlie's. There will be some trolley action too.

Yard Sale Pizza are opening on Hackney Road - and they're bringing calzones

Information: 29 August 2019

With pizza restaurants in Finsbury Park, Clapton, Walthamstow and Leyton - it's now time for Hackney Road to join the Yard sale Gang. And there are some new calzones on the menu...

Lewis Hamilton gets into the plant-based burger biz with Neat Burger

Information: 29 August 2019

Already one of the more famous vegans, Lewis Hamilton is now opening his very own plant-based burger restaurant, Neat Burger, just off Regent Street.

New London restaurants coming in September 2019

Information: 29 August 2019

As we enter autumn, there are a lot of new restaurant openings on the horizon. From new places by Richard Corrigan and Jason Atherton through to chicken and waffles from Nas and lots more besides -...

Test Driving Wun's - a 60s-style Hong Kong late night spot you won't want to leave

Information: 29 August 2019

The team behind Bun House have turned this, their first restaurant in Soho, into a late-night drinking dive where the food and cocktails compete for your attention.

Spelzini in Shoreditch to become Luigi’s Bar at night

Information: 29 August 2019

There’s a bit of a shake up happening at Spelzini, the Italian cafe within the Forge and Co co-working space on Shoreditch High Street. During the day it is to remain Spelzini, offering, sandwiches,...

Pick and Cheese at Seven Dials Market will be London's (nay the world's) first cheese conveyor belt restaurant

Information: 29 August 2019

If you've ever wondered what entirely new delights the London food scene held for jaded city dwellers, then behold the new cheese conveyor belt restaurant coming your way.

Angela Hartnett is bringing Cafe Murano to Bermondsey Street

Information: 28 August 2019

Bermondsey is the next location for Angela Hartnett's Murano spinoff, with classic Italian dishes and cocktails on the menu.

The Breakfast Club is opening its second Soho restaurant

Information: 27 August 2019

This is the second Soho opening for The Breakfast Club, back to where it all began (nearby in 2005. They'll be serving up all-day breakfasts, of course, and hopefully less of a queue.

Action Against Hunger Launches Streatfest festival with a starry line-up

Information: 27 August 2019

Action Against Hunger, the charity with a mission to end child hunger, has a long relationship with the UK restaurant scene, with many a successful campaign and fundraiser event over the years. And...

Britain's best butchers celebrated at Paternoster Chop House

Information: 27 August 2019

A London restaurant is putting on a two week carnivore's menu that sounds like the kind of thing Parks and Recreation's Ron Swanson would heartily approve of. For two weeks this September,...

Kiss the Hippo is opening a second cafe in Fitzrovia

Information: 23 August 2019

Opening their second cafe (after Richmond) Kiss the Hippo will offer sustainably sourced coffee as well as breakfast, lunch, and pastries.

Calum Franklin, Gizzi Erskine and more to cook at Goatober London 2019

Information: 23 August 2019

Having launched in New York back in 2011, Goatober is now an annual fixture in major cities around the world, including London, where it was introduced in 2016 by James Whetlor of Cabrito Goat Meat...

Deliveroo are starting their own restaurant awards, with Ashley Roberts and Giles Coren along for the ride

Information: 22 August 2019

We're entering restaurant awards season but, before we even start, a new challenger has entered the ring. Deliveroo are starting their own restaurant awards - and it's not just limited to...

Test Driving Double Standard - Adam Rawson does pub food

Information: 22 August 2019

We're back in The Standard hotel to try out their second restaurant Double Standard - which sees Adam Rawson in charge of their pub food.

El Pastor have opened a second Pastorcito, at Mercato Metropolitano

Information: 22 August 2019

Having only recently launched its first Pastorcito at the newly opened Arcade Food Theatre, the team behind El Pastor have already opened a second, this time at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and...

Luke Selby and his brothers take on the next guest chef residency at Mortimer House

Information: 22 August 2019

Mortimer House, a member’s club and workspace in Fitzrovia, has already hosted guest chef residencies from Elizabeth Haig and Oli Brown of duck duck goose, and next up is Luke Selby, who you may...

Tonkotsu is bringing their ramen to Peckham

Information: 21 August 2019

This will be the eleventh Tonkotsu in London as they bring their ramen and dumplings to Peckham.

Burger and Lobster unveil their own spicy lobster nuggets

Information: 21 August 2019

Inspired by the recent launch of McDonald's Spicy McNuggets (which are... not that spicy), Burger and Lobster have decided to do their own version. So they're launching Spicy Lobster Nuggets - but...