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The Bothy brings all day riverside dining to West India Quay

Information: 17 April 2017

All day riverside dining from London bar group Drake & Morgan

House of Commons Strangers Dining Room opens to the public for dinner for the first time

Information: 13 April 2017

Every time we put a story up about the chance to dine at one of the Houses of Parliament dining rooms, the rare slots go like a shot. So it's welcome news that as part of a programme to increase...

The Chick'n Shack is coming to London

Information: 13 April 2017

As you may know, we're pretty partial to Shake Shack so we'll be heading down there later this month for the UK launch of the Chick’n Shack. Launched last year in the states, the Shack's chicken...

Neo-Bistro comes to Mayfair from Anglo and Harwood Arms chefs

Information: 13 April 2017

Anglo's Mark Jarvis and The Harwood Arms' Alex Harper team up for this new relaxed bistro-style restaurant in Mayfair,

Leicester Square Kitchen brings Peruvian and Mexican to central London

Information: 12 April 2017

Tiger prawn tacos, Mayan-spiced chicken ensalada and Robata-grilled Pisco-glazed smoked paprika ribs with lime are some of the sharing plates up for grabs at the new Leicester Square Kitchen, a new...

The Clayton Arms to reopen as The Prince of Peckham

Information: 12 April 2017

With rum cocktails, beer and White Men Can’t Jerk to kick things off off in the kitchen, the Prince of Peckham could be a promising new life for this Peckham pub.

BBQ Club & Bar is Jimmy Garcia’s new South Bank project

Information: 12 April 2017

Sunshine and warmer weather means BBQ is increasingly back on the menu - particularly at Southbank’s new BBQ Club & Bar. It’s a Thamesside pop-up and supper club, set up by Jimmy Garcia (Jimmy’s...

A Frenchman settles in at Michelin - we Test Drive Claude Bosi at Bibendum

Information: 11 April 2017

South Kensington's iconic restaurant now has a chef to match - we pop in to see how Claude Bosi is enjoying his new Michelin home

Breddos and Som Saa's John Chantarasak join forces for the next Tacover

Information: 10 April 2017

If you were lucky enough, as we were, to get a seat at the last Breddos TacOver with LA's Guerrilla Tacos, you'll know that these mash-ups are hot tickets. So when we tell you that for their next...

Saucy Chip find a permanent home in Fitzrovia's Jerusalem

Information: 10 April 2017

They've popped up in Summer festivals with their van and now Saucy Chip have found a home in Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen. Expect gourmet chips with special toppings.

Dinings SW3 is coming to Knightsbridge

Information: 10 April 2017

The original Dinings has been around for a decade and this sees them open a second restaurant in Knightsbridge. Expect sushi, sashimi, sake and new grilled dishes too.

Who makes London's best margaritas?

Information: 10 April 2017

If the days between you and the long Easter weekend are passing oh-so-slowly, maybe we can distract you with news of a booze-fest about to hit the city. A Margarita Rumble sounds like a fine thing...

Deliciously Ella opens The Kitchen Counter in Herne Hill

Information: 10 April 2017

No refined sugar, dairy, wheat or additivies - just healthy all day grub, including fudgey brownies, rye bread sandwiches, soups and smoothies at Deliciously Ella’s newest branch in Herne Hill

Pitt Cue unleashes an epic Sunday roast

Information: 07 April 2017

Get ready to clear your Sundays as we've news that Pitt Cue are getting ready to open for Sunday lunch soon - and that means some awesome meat is on the menu. So we're promised: All things cornish,...

Street Feast’s Giant Robot is opening in Canary Wharf

Information: 07 April 2017

Street Feast are behind this brand new ‘rooftopia’ opening in Crossrail Place, and they’re bringing in in Jose Pizarro, Yum Bun and Thunderbird, among others. There’ll also be a 360° view bar, and...

The Roof Deck Restaurant & Bar is Selfridges' latest rooftop restaurant

Information: 07 April 2017

The regular rooftop restaurant at Selfridges is back. This time, they'll have a Californian approach to cooking.

Dokke brings a slice of luxury to St Katharine Docks, led by a private island chef

Information: 06 April 2017

A new upmarket restaurant is opening in London's only marina, led by Neil Wager, who'll be serving up food inspired by his many years cooking on private island resorts.

Test Driving Blacklock in the City - chops, cocktails for a fiver and all the hits

Information: 05 April 2017

Lucky City folk now have a new Blacklock to enjoy - we popped along to see how the Blacklock vibes survived the move East.

Eleven Madison Park tops the 2017 World's 50 Best Restaurants List

Information: 05 April 2017

And so, to another World's 50 Best List which has just been announced with a chef-filled black tie do in Australia. With just three UK restaurants in the upper part of the list it wasn't the most...

Veggie Pret has opened in Shoreditch - here's what's on the menu

Information: 05 April 2017

What: Veggie Pret Shoreditch In a nutshell: Pret's veggie option expands Summing it all up: London's vegetarians and vegans get a second permanent Veggie Pret store in the heart of Shoreditch with...

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