News & reviews

Crispin in Spitalfields has simple, seasonal food from the Lundenwic duo

Information: 20 August 2018

The duo behind the Lundenwic coffee shop and Borough Market’s Scotchtails take things to the next level with their latest project, an all-day eatery housed in an East London ‘zinc and glass kite’,...

St John Bakery are opening a permanent shop in Neal's Yard

Information: 17 August 2018

Everyone's favourite custard doughnut purveyor is setting up a permanent shop in Covent Garden, taking over the old Native site in Neal's Yard.

Old Compton Brasserie will pay homage to Soho's past with cocktails named after Paul Raymond and Regina Fong

Information: 17 August 2018

With a cocktail list by Matt Whiley and a breakfast menu that includes a special breakfast pot pie, we're intrigued by the arrival of this large new all day brasserie.

KERB is coming to Crouch End and Peckham, mixing street food and food market for KERB X

Information: 17 August 2018

If you've been a fan of the various KERB street food markets across town, then you'll definitely be interested on what's coming next. They're getting ready to launch KERB X - which sees them mixing...

The Beaumont afternoon tea has a cake trolley to die for

Information: 17 August 2018

It wouldn't be right to end National Afternoon Tea Week without at least trying something served on china and accompanied by a lovely pot of Darjeeling. So Hot Dinners headed off to The Beaumont...

Stockwell Continental is now selling wine in cartons. This is a good thing

Information: 17 August 2018

On tap wine is on the rise in London and many businesses are going to a lot of effort to ensure folk can all drink affordable, quality wine whilst reducing the environmental footprint caused by...

Free Nando's and more on offer for anyone picking up A-level results today

Information: 16 August 2018

If you're collecting your A-Level results today the good news is that various London restaurants are jumping in to make the day a bit more bearable for you. Key among those is Nando's who are...

Anthony Demetre is opening Vermuteria bar and cafe in Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

Information: 16 August 2018

Respected restaurateur and chef Anthony Demetre is bringing his vision of a Spanish/Italian vermuteria to the new Coal Drops Yard part of King's Cross.

Flat Iron comes to King's Cross - the steak restaurant hits Caledonian Road with wagyu fries

Information: 16 August 2018

13/8/18 - updated with the opening date What: Flat Iron In a nutshell: Great value steak in King's Cross Summing it all up: Flat Iron have an avid following around town, with their signature flat...

Rita's returns - taking over the kitchen at Redchurch Brewery in Cambridge Heath

Information: 15 August 2018

If you've been missing Rita's since they moved on from their Hackney location (now filled by Carte Blanche), then we have very good news for you. Not too far from their original spot, they're taking on...

Test Driving Beef and Brew's new East London restaurant

Information: 14 August 2018

East London has a hot new steakhouse where the steaks don't cost a fortune and the beer is on point - we check out the new Beef & Brew in De Beauvoir.

Barino at Westfield London features a former chef from the World's Best Restaurant

Information: 14 August 2018

Whether you're grabbing avocado and eggs in the morning, or a panini during the day or a Negroni in the evening, this new Italian kiosk at Westfield London aims to be the go-to place for shoppers.

James Cochran's new project is 1251, a modern British restaurant in Islington

Information: 14 August 2018

Michelin-starred James Cochran is going back to his roots with 1251, his new Islington spot where he'll be serving sharing menus, tasting menus and snacks, featuring modern British food, made with...

Pergola goes permanent with a new glass-covered spot on the roof of Kensington Olympia

Information: 13 August 2018

The Pergola crowd know a thing or two about rooftops - now they've taken the next step by opening up a greenery-laden year-round spot on the roof of the Olympia, and will be keeping punters warm and...

Tom Kerridge is opening Kerridge's Bar and Grill at Corinthia Hotel London - updated

Information: 13 August 2018

His Buckinghamshire pub was the first pub to win two Michelin stars. Now Tom Kerridge is bringing some of that magic to London for his first restaurant in the city

A Nordic burger comes to town with Aquavit's Skagen-burger

Information: 13 August 2018

We do like an impressive-looking burger and this really fits the bill. The latest to try their hand at burger-skills is Nordic restaurant Aquavit in St James's Market. This is their Skagen-burger. and here's...

LUCA team up with Turin chef Matteo Baronetto and MARTINI for one hell of an aperitivo menu

Information: 13 August 2018

London is awash with collaboration menus and cocktail pop-ups, but one coming to Clerkenwell next month sounds particularly noteworthy. MARTINI are joining up with Italian restaurant LUCA for a...

Baker Street's Royal China Club is unveiled after a big revamp

Information: 13 August 2018

The latest of London's classic restaurants to get a big overhaul is The Royal China Club. It's been part of Baker Street for 12 years and now they're just coming out of a big revamp, during which...

Provisioners is coming to Tower Bridge's new boutique hotel, The Dixon, from the man who launched Riding House Cafe

Information: 10 August 2018

Having opened Riding House Cafe and now runnning Blixen Clive Watson is well able to put together a lovely all day space so hopes for this new Tower Bridge hotel restaurant/cafe are high.