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London's Satan's Whiskers is back at No 1 of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars for 2025

Information: 12 February 2025

The cocktail shakers will be out in force in Bethnal Green tonight with the news that local bar Satan's Whiskers has topped the UK's Top 50 Cocktail Bars list once again. The bar has managed the top...

Santa Maria's latest pizzeria is in Paddington's The Frontline Club

Information: 12 February 2025

Just a couple of months after opening their last pizzeria, Santa Maria are at it again. This time they're coming to Paddington. It comes just as the group approach their 15th anniversary, having...

MEATliquor are opening BLOODsports bar and Hideout Coffee in Covent Garden

Information: 12 February 2025

Updated 12/2/25 with opening date and drinks details It's been a while since we had anything new in from the team behind MEATliquor, so it's fair to say we're looking forward to seeing what they...

Here are the London restaurants who won a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025

Information: 11 February 2025

Every year, before the main stars are announced, Michelin usually reveals the Bib Gourmands a few days or more in advance. But this year, for some reason that we can't fathom, the guide didn't...

Market Halls is coming to Paddington with From the Ashes, Breddos and more

Information: 11 February 2025

A Hot Dinners exclusive Paddington's food scene is really getting a boost in 2025. Not only will the area soon be home to West London's highest restaurant, but they're also about to get a brand new...

Test Driving Don't Tell Dad, a glossy neighbourhood spot with a warm welcome

Information: 11 February 2025

The bakery element of this Queen's Park all-day space has already gone viral. But can the restaurant match it? We went for dinner to try out Don't Tell Dad.

London gets a bumper crop of new Michelin stars for 2025 with The Ritz and Humble Chicken the big winners

Information: 10 February 2025

The 2025 Michelin star reveal kicked off in fine fashion with a bit of bagpipes playing in the grand hall at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. It was a musical prelude to an evening that...

Nina takes over from Pachamama in Marylebone with pasta and cannoli

Information: 10 February 2025

A Hot Dinners exclusive The final pivot from the Pachamama group's central London restaurants is taking form in Marylebone following the closure of the original Pachamama in Marylebone. In its place...

Ottolenghi head to Richmond for their next restaurant and deli

Information: 10 February 2025

10/2/24 - updated with opening details After opening the last Ottolenghi in Hampstead, the group are going much further west with the next due to open in Richmond. However, unlike their other...

Câv bar and kitchen comes to Bethnal Green's Paradise Row

Information: 10 February 2025

Chris Tanner and Edwin Frost, the people behind Dram and Oranj respectively have teamed up for new east London bar Câv (taking over the space that was The Japanese Canteen). This is planned to be...

Din Tai Fung is coming to Canary Wharf

Information: 06 February 2025

6/2/24 - updated with the opening date They already have three restaurants in central London, but Din Tai Fung are heading east for their fourth opening, to Canary Wharf. The restaurant group best...

Michelin-starred SOLA chef to open Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand in King's Cross

Information: 06 February 2025

A few months ago, we brought you the news that Patrick Powell had left The Midland Grand Dining Room (and we now know what he's up to next). The St Pancras restaurant initially carried on with a...

Test Driving Krokodilos - a Greek oasis in Kensington

Information: 06 February 2025

The same group behind recent openings like Pinna and Fantomas are back again with Greek restaurant Krokodilos. We went to Kensington to find out if they could continue their winning streak.

Fastelavn's carnival of cream buns hits Ole & Steen

Information: 06 February 2025

If you've never tried a Fastelavn Festival Bun, or are an expat Dane wanting a hit of home, then this month Danish bakers Ole & Steen are the place to go.

In-N-Out popped up at Park Royal for just one day

Information: 05 February 2025

Updated 5/2/24 with revised date After a clever hoax last summer when London foodies were given to thinking that In-N-Out were going to be opening in Camden, we spotted that they were doing another of...

Gouqi chef jumps ship to 3 Gorges, a new luxury Cantonese restaurant on Goodge Street

Information: 05 February 2025

Fitzrovia's dining scene looks set for a shake-up with the arrival of 3 Gorges, a new Hubei and Cantonese restaurant that's promising a high-end experience. So it's good news for them that they've...

Osip gets the top gong for Best UK restaurant at the Good Food Guide Awards 2025

Information: 04 February 2025

The UK's restaurant awards season is in full swing. We've just had the Top 50 Gastropubs and Michelin is next week but in the meantime we have the Good Food Guide Awards for 2025 to consider. The...

Test Driving Osteria del Mare, the kind of mid-tier seafood restaurant that London needs

Information: 04 February 2025

Osteria del Mare is the new seafood restaurant from the team behind Bocconcino. We hit up the Strand for some crudo and pasta.

Stormzy is the first person to do a UK McDonald's Famous Order

Information: 03 February 2025

A few days ago Stormzy posted a receipt from a McDonald's on his Instagram stories leading to a McFlurry of speculation (sorry) on what that meant. Well, it turns out that he's the first person in...

Violet Cakes has opened a secret cafe in the Alaïa store in central London

Information: 03 February 2025

London is no stranger to interesting cafes in high-end stores - check out our guide to some of the best here. But we'll admit we missed out on the news just before Christmas that another noteworthy spot had...

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