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St John restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary and new book with an epic party

Information: 26 September 2019

There are bound to be a few sore heads in London today (including ours) following the riotous partying in Smithfield at St John restaurant last night. Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver threw one...

New London restaurants coming in October 2019

Information: 26 September 2019

We're well into Autumn at this stage, and if you're looking for somewhere to shelter from the rain, there are some great new restaurants on the way in October. From high-rise and high-end Mexican...

Bancone pasta bar is opening a second restaurant in Soho

Information: 26 September 2019

After a big success with the original in Covent Garden, fresh pasta bar Bancone is growing - opening a second restaurant in Soho. Expect classic pasta dishes, a new cocktail bar and more...

Test Driving Pick and Cheese - the world's first cheese conveyor belt restaurant

Information: 26 September 2019

You may have seen loads of videos of this new place by The Cheese Bar folk on your Insta feed, but how does it actually work? We went to find out.

Draughts is turning the old Shanghai/F Cooke site in Dalston into a board games paradise

Information: 26 September 2019

From pies and mash, to Chinese food, and now to board games and cocktails - 41 Kingsland High Street has had quite the history. For years it was the site of F Cooke pie and mash shop - leaving it a...

Here's who's taking part in the 2019 Croqueta Challenge - updated

Information: 25 September 2019

Updated 25/9/19 with finalists' details If the impending arrival of Autumn (if it isn't here already) has you depressed, then we have some good news to counter that. September may mean the end of...

Volta do Mar sees ex-Salt Yard Group founder take on Portuguese food

Information: 25 September 2019

The ex-Salt Yard Group founder returns to the fray with a Portuguese restaurant that'll start with custard tarts in the morning and move through to larger dishes in the evening.

The YBFs reveal the winners for 2019

Information: 25 September 2019

We're well into the food and drink awards season at the moment. Following the AA Awards earlier this week, we have the turn of The YBF's who held their awards do last night. The awards are there to...

The Gladwin Brothers are opening Sussex on the old Arbutus site

Information: 25 September 2019

They have success with The Shed, Rabbit and Nutbourne and now The Gladwin Brothers are opening their fourth restaurant, Sussex, in the space that used to be Arbutus.

Little Bat in Islington has gained a restaurant with Little Bat Kitchen

Information: 25 September 2019

Change has come to Islington's LIttle Bat, the cocktail bar run by the same people behind Calooh Callay - it's been divided into two. The front part of the building will remain the Little Bat Bar,...

Test Driving Vardo - Caravan comes to Chelsea, setting up in an extremely impressive building

Information: 24 September 2019

The people behind Caravan launch a brand new restaurant called Vardo in Chelsea - in a very impressive purpose-built building. We head to the King's Road for a look.

Brother Marcus is coming to Spitalfields

Information: 24 September 2019

They've already had success with their restaurants in Balham and Islington and now Brother Marcus are heading to the City with their largest restaurant yet. Expect a similar Eastern-med approach to...

Tonkotsu's latest ramen restaurant is in Shoreditch

Information: 24 September 2019

Tonkotsu really are becoming London's chief ramen joint with this, their eleventh opening in town. Expect the usual ramen (and a signature Shoreditch option) as well as gyoza and lots more.

Jason Atherton and Michael Caines win big at this year's AA Hospitality Awards

Information: 24 September 2019

The annual AA Hospitality Awards took place at The Grosvenor last night, and a slew of London's chefs, restaurants and hotels picked up gongs for their good work this year. The big winner of the...

Junkyard Golf Club find a permanent space in Broadgate Quarter

Information: 24 September 2019

Junkyard Golf have been one of London's longest pop-ups, taking over a sizeable space in Brick Lane for the past three years with their crazy golf shenanigans. But now they're getting to move into a...

Moto bar and shop in Covent Garden will serve up sake and top Japanese snacks

Information: 23 September 2019

Moto will be focusing strongly around Sake and other Japanese spirits, aiming to bring lesser-known varieties to London - all paired with bar snacks too.

Alcotraz is bringing its prison-themed cocktail bar to Covent Garden

Information: 23 September 2019

It caused something of a stir when it opened originally in Brick Lane, but the prison-themed Alcotraz must be doing something right - as they've just announced a new three-month pop-up in the West...

Leyton's Yardarm open their own, permanent restaurant

Information: 23 September 2019

Following a few years of popups and residencies, Leyton wine bar and deli Yardarm is now making its restaurant space a permanent spot and keeping it in the family when it comes to the chef.

Alan Yau is back with Chyna and Yau Grilling in Canary Wharf's Wardian London

Information: 23 September 2019

It's been a little quiet on the Alan Yau front this year, but that's all set to change. The Evening Standard reports that he’s working on three launches for 2020, so expect to see a lot more from...

Filthy Buns are bringing their burgers to Dalston's Three Compasses

Information: 20 September 2019

Dalston has a new burger bar, setting up shop in The Three Compasses. Filthy Buns, led by exec chef John Gladwell, will be settling down for a residency in the pub following their start on the...

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