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Aussie brewery Little Creatures open a London taproom in King's Cross

Information: 29 April 2019

King's Cross is getting a new brewery, taproom and restaurant as Australian craft beer brand Little Creatures prepare to open behind Granary Square.

NYC's The Halal Guys pick Earls Court for their second London restaurant

Information: 26 April 2019

Hugely popular American street food sensation The Halal Guys are building on their UK base, picking Earls Court as the location for their second London restaurant.

Crane's Kitchen is the new restaurant for Peckham's South London Gallery

Information: 26 April 2019

The same people who brought us Soane's Kitchen have taken over the gallery cafe in the South London Gallery in Peckham for their latest opening.

London's first all South African wine bar Protea is opening in Farringdon

Information: 26 April 2019

Over in Farringdon, South African braai restaurant Hammer & Tongs are just getting ready to unveil their new wine bar. They've taken over the old basement bar to launch The Protea Wine Bar - a space...

Restaurateur and British Kebab Awards founder Ibrahim Dogus made Mayor of Lambeth

Information: 25 April 2019

Now here's a story either to inspire you, or make you realise just how little you've achieved with your own life to date... Last night Ibrahim Dogus was officially sworn in as Mayor of Lambeth. It's...

Bob Bob Cité is coming to the City, and it looks VERY bling

Information: 24 April 2019

Soho's iconic restaurant Bob Bob Ricard is opening a second place on the third floor of the Cheesegrater and they've got a top chef to head up the operation

Sette at the Bulgari Hotel London will be the first UK restaurant from the folks behind NYC's Scarpetta

Information: 24 April 2019

It's all change at the Bulgari hotel in Knightsbridge where Rivea is being replaced by Sette and the whole restaurant and bar is being turned, literally, upside down.

Orange Buffalo are bringing their chicken wings to Tooting

Information: 24 April 2019

Up until now, chicken wing specialists Orange Buffalo have been serving up their wings as street food - but now they're opening their first restaurant in Tooting Broadway.

Four Legs take over the menu at Islington's Compton Arms

Information: 24 April 2019

One of Islington's longest running (and recently refurbed) pubs is getting a new crew in the kitchen. This time it's the turn of Four Legs, made up of Jamie Allan (formerly Hill & Szrok) and Ed...

River Walk Market is a new food and craft market for Battersea Power Station

Information: 23 April 2019

The development over at Battersea Power Station has added a fair few new and interesting restaurants to the area - and now they're getting a regular Saturday food market too. It comes from the...

Wild Honey St James sees the restaurant relocating from Mayfair to Pall Mall

Information: 23 April 2019

It's always lovely being the bearer of glad tidings, and for anyone who was a fan of Mayfair restaurant Wild Honey, this is very good news.

AngloThai head to Counter Culture and The Dairy for a summer residency and supper series

Information: 23 April 2019

Fresh from their successful residency at Highbury's Mountgrove Bothy, husband and wife team - John Chantarasak and Desiree West's AngloThai are heading to south London for their next venture...

The Guinea Grill revisited - a steak haven in Mayfair

Information: 22 April 2019

The Guinea Grill has been serving up excellent steaks since the 1950s and their reputation is only getting greater. We pop down to put those steaks to the test.

104 in Notting Hill is Richard Wilkins' miniature fine dining restaurant

Information: 18 April 2019

Chef Richard Wilkins has moved into West London to open his solo venture, serving up a modern French fine dining menu.

Chez Maiss is a new Hammersmith wine bar

Information: 18 April 2019

Heading to the tube at Hammersmith and really fancy a good glass of wine? This could be the place.

Darby's will be Robin Gill's Irish-influenced restaurant at Embassy Gardens

Information: 18 April 2019

An Irish-influenced menu will be on offer at the ground floor at Robin Gill's next restaurant Darby’s – and also at the development’s incredible Sky Pool 10 stories up.

Hello Darling to open in Waterloo with Masterchef winner Natalie Coleman as resident chef

Information: 17 April 2019

Coleman has teamed up with theatrical set designers Darling and Edge to create a new concept with lavish art-filled interiors and bright, fun food to match.

Flamboree brings the tarte flambee from Alsace to Old Street

Information: 17 April 2019

Neil Witney (previously La Bodega Negra, E&O etc) is behind Old Street’s Flamboree which is putting a contemporary spin on the tarte flambée

Jason Atherton is Relaunching Little Social as No.5 Social

Information: 16 April 2019

Jason Atherton is closing his Little Social restaurant and launching a new concept in its place. Whereas Little Social was focused on French bistro food, No.5 Social will be all about seasonal...