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How to celebrate Bastille Day in London

Information: 12 July 2019

If you're looking for ways to celebrate Bastille Day (Sunday 14 July) in London this weekend, then we have some Gallic suggestions for you... On the river, Le Pont de la Tour is throwing a Bastille...

Humble Grape wine bar and shop is opening in Canary Wharf

Information: 12 July 2019

Canary Wharf is getting a next-level wine bar, open all day with space for meetings and a lovely waterside terrace.

Test Driving Arros QD - Quique Dacosta does paella and more

Information: 11 July 2019

Top Spanish chef Quique Dacosta (with many Michelin stars to his name) has come to Fitzrovia with his first UK restaurant. The paella is a big deal, and we head along to see what else the restaurant has...

Studio Olafur Eliasson Kitchen comes to the Tate alongside his exhibition

Information: 10 July 2019

Starting in July, Tate Modern's latest exhibition is Olafur Eliasson: In real life - from the artist who brought us The Weather Project in the Tate's Turbine Hall (that was the one with the big sun...

Black Rock expands with a whisky hotel, pub and a blend-your-own room

Information: 10 July 2019

You might remember that a couple of years ago, we tried out a one-room hotel in London - above the Black Rock Whisky bar. Well, that's going through a bit of a change - planning to become what...

Ex-River Cafe chef Shuli Wimer launches The Fancy Fork at Farmer J in the City

Information: 10 July 2019

A City restaurant has brought in an exciting new chef to charge up its evening offering. By day Farmer J serves up breakfasts and 'field trays' for lunch to City workers beside Monument. By evening it'll...

Taking over from Magpie will be Chris Leach and David Carter at 10 Heddon Street

Information: 09 July 2019

David Carter from Smokestake and Chris Leach of Petersham Nurseries are opening a modern Italian in the heart of Piccadilly

Test Driving Quality Chop House - 150 years old and still going strong in Farringdon

Information: 09 July 2019

Hearing the Quality Chop House was celebrating its 150th birthday with a special anniversary menu, it seemed a good time to head back to Farringdon to rekindle one of our longest running restaurant...

Wun's late night bar and restaurant on Greek Street will channel 1960s Hong Kong

Information: 08 July 2019

The duo behind Bun House and Pleasant Lady are turning their original site into a bar and restaurant inspired by the late night scene of 1960s Hong Kong.

Stampa on Davies Street is a new budget pasta spot for Mayfair

Information: 08 July 2019

No more wandering around Mayfair looking for somewhere that won't break the budget to eat at - this Roman-style pasta spot is promising fresh pasta at a less punchy price.

The Prince Akatoki London hotel sees luxury Japanese group take over The Arch London

Information: 05 July 2019

Following a £3m makeover this Marble Arch Hotel is being transformed into a luxury property where the restaurant and bar are promising a full Japanese experience.

Espresso Martini Society is back in Soho for Summer

Information: 05 July 2019

Guaranteed to keep you awake through summer, the Espresso Martini Society is back with their latest pop-up, running four weekends from July - August. As well as getting your hands on all the...

Treats Club pop up at Old Street Roundabout with soft-serve doughnut sundaes

Information: 05 July 2019

Yes, we really would like a doughnut with soft-serve ice cream on top. While we'd frankly have one of these for breakfast, we'll have to wait until August when Treats Club launches as the latest...

Nandine take their Kurdish mezze to Camberwell Church Street

Information: 04 July 2019

They describe themselves as "A coffee shop with food from the Middle East" - but the torrent of love and affection for Nandine on social media proves they're more than simply somewhere to grab a...

Isla and Double Standard in King's Cross are Adam Rawson's restaurants at The Standard London

Information: 04 July 2019

The huge Standard hotel comes with not one, but two ground floor drinking spaces. Run by ex-Pachamama chef Adam Rawson, there will be Isla (focusing on British coastal cuisine) and the more British...

The Six Restaurant at the Kings Arms by Hampton Court sees Michelin-starred chef Mark Kempson in charge of the menu

Information: 03 July 2019

A historic 18th century inn has been given a 21st century makeover with a top kitchen team in place for its hotel restaurant.

KFC is unleashes its vegan Imposter burger in London

Information: 03 July 2019

Update 3/7/19 - after selling out in three days, the burger is now back in stock It was only a matter of time - now KFC is getting in on the whole vegan trend. So if you've moved over to a...

My Neighbours The Dumplings are opening in Victoria Park

Information: 03 July 2019

The original Clapton restaurant has been a big success - so much so that My Neighbours The Dumplings are about to open in Victoria Park. Once again, it's all about the dumplings - and they're very,...

London's latest mash-up sees Morty & Bob's tie-up with Patty & Bun

Information: 03 July 2019

If you've been wondering (and some of you food obsessives may well have) about ways to enhance an already swoonsomely good Morty & Bob toastie, seems the King's Cross restaurateurs are ahead of you...

Test Driving Sette - Italian in Knightsbridge via New York

Information: 02 July 2019

The main restaurant at the Bulgari has been reborn as Sette. That means a brand new look, an Italian menu via New York and much-lauded pasta dishes. We popped down to try it out.

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