The August restaurant preview + Test Driving BBQ in Hackney & a wine bar in Clerkenwell, Lenny's apizza is back & more...

EDITOR'S LETTER

While Londoners struggle to survive yet another heatwave, we're looking ahead today to what's coming our way next month. Hopefully we'll see a drop in temperature along with a rise in interesting new openings, as our August Preview predicts.

Plus we've got two reviews for you - a first look at Hackney Wick's hot new BBQ spot, and an early peek at the city's hyped up new wine bar you're going to want to check out.

Catherine, Editor - Hot Dinners

AUGUST PREVIEW

The August preview - here's what's opening in the month ahead

August can be one of the quietest months for new openings in London, what with holidays and everyone gearing up for the big autumn push next month. But there are still a fair few intriguing new restaurants and cafes coming your way in the month ahead. 

Plan the month now

TEST DRIVE

Test Driving Hon's BBQ, where Texas and East Asia meet for a restaurant like no other

Hon's BBQ brings a mix of authentic Texas BBQ mixed in with West Asian influences to Hackney Wick. We went in to see how that shapes up in practice. 

All about Hon's

RESTAURANT NEWS

BAR CRAWL

Bar Crawl - Ebi is a serious new wine bar from a stellar sommelier

A former Fat Duck sommelier has opened his own wine bar in London. We went down to Clerkenwell to check out Raku Oda's Ebi. 

Why you'll want to go

SPOTTED SOMETHING?

Noticed something restaurant or bar-related that we should know about?

Spotted a new restaurant about to open in your neighbourhood? Seen a celebrity dining out in London? Heard a piece of hospitality gossip you feel we ought to know about? Unburden yourself and tell us all about it.

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