December's new openings + Test Driving Amelie, Oxford Street guide, best things we ate in November, new offer & more...

EDITOR'S LETTER

We always imagine that the last few days in any restaurant trying to get its doors open for the first time this side of Christmas must be like an episode of DIY SOS with everyone dashing around like maniacs. Happily you won't see any of that when you're sat at your table trying these last few new openings.

Speaking of openings, we've got the scoop on two very interesting ones today - one opening in London next week, and the other outside town next year. Make sure they're both on your must-try list.

Catherine Hanly - Editor, Hot Dinners

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DECEMBER PREVIEW

The big new London restaurants opening in December 2024

December is when things finally start to slow down on the new opening front, but there are still some places to look forward to. From the latest opening by James Cochran to a great-looking rotisserie in Mayfair, here's what's opening in the run up to Christmas. 

Find out what's opening before Christmas

READER OFFER

Enjoy 50% off your total bill at The Brave in Islington this weekend

This Saturday and Sunday Hot Dinners readers get 50% off their total bill at gastro-pub The Brave in Islington, where Great British Menu winner chef James Cochran has just taken over the food menu.

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BEST OF NOVEMBER

The best things we ate and drank in November 2024

A short trip to Paris, return visits to a few old favourites and a smattering of brand new openings all across London filled up our restaurant dance card for November.

The best of the month

LATEST NEWS

Pinna will serve up Sardinian specials beside Mayfair's Shepherd Market

From the team behind Wild Tavern and Fantomas, Pinna sees Sardinian chef Achille Pinna, from Sant’Antioco on the southwestern coast of Sardinia taking the fore.

Chantelle Nicholson is opening The Cordia Collective in a Grade II West Sussex estate

Two years ago Chantelle Nicholson opened Apricity in Mayfair, a restaurant that perfectly showcased her strong commitment to sustainability and vegetable-forward approach. For her next opening, she's taking those defining principles an hour outside London...

A new seasonal salad bar is coming to the City with Pick Your Own.

It's not a good week for The Groucho Club which has had a surprise closure due to a 'serious crime'.

A new Flat Iron is imminent and this one is opening directly opposite Victoria station.

They've been big in Spitalfields but now Noodle and Beer are bringing just that to Chinatown.

And it turns out there really is no such thing as bad publicity - just try getting a table at The Yellow Bittern.

TEST DRIVE

Test Driving Amélie - an easy-to-like offering of luxe Provencal cooking in Belgravia

There's been quite a shake up over at the Pantechnicon building in Belgravia with the newest arrival being the French restaurant Amélie. We went to check it out.

Read our report

SALE SHOPPING RESPITE

The best restaurants and places to eat near Oxford Street

Planning a shopping trip to Oxford Street to make the most out of the Black Friday deals? If you need a rest from the mayhem, here are the best places to eat that are just off the main drag.

Read our Oxford Street guide

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