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Test Driving Siren at The Goring - Nathan Outlaw opens the hotel's first new restaurant in 100 years

Information: 08 August 2019

Siren is The Goring's first new restaurant in 100 years. We head down to see what Nathan Outlaw's done with the place.

10º is the new-look bar at Galvin at Windows

Information: 08 August 2019

Updated 3/9/19 with images The Galvin at Windows bar has had one of the best views in London during its 13 years and it's always been pretty much one of the best bars in the area. Plus, it's often blessed...

HAYA in Notting Hill will serve up food inspired by Tel Aviv

Information: 08 August 2019

If you're after a casual meal of Mediterranean small plates, with a menu inspired by Tel Aviv, then HAYA in Notting Hill will be the place to head.

LIV sees Sydney chef Damien Monley opening an all day cafe in Belgravia

Information: 07 August 2019

Run by a Kiwi chef whose Sydney cafe championed the Flat White, this new all-day Belgravia space will serve up everything from interesting brunches to epic hot sandwiches and, of course, top-notch...

Ireland's popular takeaway chain Supermac’s is coming to London

Information: 06 August 2019

In the past, we've brought you stories about fast-food chains from all over the world opening in London. We've had burgers from America, the Philippines - even Iceland. But we have to say we...

Test Driving the Dining Room at The Ned - a seasonal tour of the British Isles

Information: 06 August 2019

The Dining Room at the Ned sees an Italian chef enjoying himself, using the bounty of the British isles.

Honest Burgers have teamed up with Kupros Dairy for the Halloumi burger this summer

Information: 05 August 2019

Another day, another limited edition burger. This one's the new Halloumi burger at Honest Burgers. They've teamed with British halloumi producer Kupros Dairy for it - if you haven't already tried...

Finland's Fafa's will be serving up filled pitas in Covent Garden

Information: 05 August 2019

Fafa's is a Finnish success story having started out as a street food vendor - and now with 39 outlets across Finland and beyond. This is their first time in London, where they'll be bringing their...

DYCE dessert cafe aims for the millennial market on James Street

Information: 05 August 2019

If highly instagrammable desserts aren't your thing, then you'll maybe want to give new Marylebone cafe a swerve. Opened by chef Zahra Khan over the weekend - who's also responsible for the VERY...

Dominique Ansel's Summer Marche is a three day fruit tart festival

Information: 02 August 2019

If you're looking for a fun way to bump up your five a day intake, may we suggest a trip to the Dominique Ansel Bakery this weekend? For three days only they're holding a Summer Marché. The idea is...

Paddington's new mindful hotel Inhabit brings in Yeotown Kitchen to run the food side of things

Information: 02 August 2019

Taking up space in the new mindful hotel Inhabit in Paddington is the second branch of the wellness cafe group, run by a wellness centre based in Devon.

New Yorkers get their own Lyaness bar - and it's the spitting image of the one here

Information: 01 August 2019

The New York Lyaness experience - without all that lighting stuff at the top you'd honestly think it's the same as... This bar looks like Lyaness. It serves the same drinks as Lyaness. You can even...

Test Driving Arcade Food Theatre - eight great London restaurants, all under one roof

Information: 31 July 2019

This food hall at the junction of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road has an extremely impressive collection of restaurants taking part. But how does it all work and what's on offer? We head along...

Flat Earth pizza at The Hive in Cambridge Heath is an ultra local, low waste pizza residency

Information: 31 July 2019

So what makes a pizza, a wild pizza? Well at Flat Earth - a new residency at The Hive natural wine bar in East London - it's all about using local, fermented and foraged ingredients. Even the bases are...

Terra Terra is a new all-day Italian on Finchley Road

Information: 31 July 2019

This all-day Italian restaurant kicks off at 6.30am for commuters and then features an all-day menu of pasta, pizzette and more. Plus it should have an impressive cocktail list.

Corbin and King are closing Bellanger in Islington

Information: 30 July 2019

London has been no stranger to big restaurant closures over the past few months, but one of the biggest was announced last night. In an email, Jeremy King of Corbin & King, revealed that they'd be...

New London restaurants coming in August 2019

Information: 30 July 2019

Traditionally, August can be a quiet time for new openings, but there are still a few notable launches to watch for throughout the last days of summer. From the eggy buns of Eggslut to the colourful dim sum...

Selfridges' The Corner Restaurant brings in ex-Breslin NYC chef Grant Clark

Information: 30 July 2019

It's all change at Selfridges where their second floor spot, The Corner Restaurant, now has a new NYC chef running the show. Grant Clark, who comes here via The Breslin where he worked with April...

BaoziInn is opening a flagship restaurant in Borough for their colourful dim sum

Information: 30 July 2019

Best known for their intensely coloured dim sum, as well as excellent Hunan and Sichuan streetfood-inspired dishes, BaoziInn are coming to Borough, and this one will have a cocktail bar.