Another new bar is heading for the City as the people behind Darbaar are set to open a new bar called Lotus. This was previously part of the restaurant itself and now it'll have a menu of spice-infused spirits and Indian twists on classics. Chef-patron Abdul Yaseen has also created a fresh menu of Royal-inspired dishes to accompany all the new booze.

Starting with those cocktails, they're

Originally a hit in Stoke Newington, this is the second Wolf to hit London. Expect aperitivo in the evening, pasta in the afternoon and eat in or takeaway breakfast - which includes fontina wild boar waffles - folk around Liverpool Street will be sorted all day long.

The Gherkin's new pop-up for the summer will be Searcy’s Seaside in the Sky, who'll be serving upmarket versions of classic British food for six weeks.

It'll all be themed around the Great British Seaside, and will come with the not inconsiderable bonus of epic views across London (plus zero chance of rogue bits of sand following you home in every pocket.) The pop-up will be split across two floors, with food being served at the Coastline on the 39th floor, while

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, including rock oysters, bird liver on toast, magalitza country ham & pickles and more for starters.
• Beef rump cap, Yorkies and bone marrow sauce,
• Smoked lamb shoulder to share with wild garlic cream

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

More news about the latest to join Swingers, the crazy golf emporium in the city. This time, taking over from Hoppers, it's time for Bubbledogs to take their turn alongside Patty & Bun and Pizza Pilgrims. Serving up their much-loved hot dogs, they'll have:

• Mac Daddy - macaroni & cheese, bacon crumb
• Happy Gilmore - baby gem lettuce, bourbon caramelized onions, horseradish ketchup,

What: Yolk

In a nutshell: Takeaway baguettes and Egg Benedicts to-go from Yolk

Summing it all up: Former pop-up Yolk’s bringing takeaway lunch to the next level with very, very fine baguettes with fillings like duck and steak, while those grabbing something on their way to work can get Eggs Benedict to go.

What: Ivy City Garden

In a nutshell: Enjoy the Ivy’s modern British cuisine in its new City location, complete with a private garden.

Summing it all up: The latest restaurant to come from the Ivy Collection will be based in Bishopsgate Gardens. It’ll offer all day dining, and boasts a rather charming interior - including a garden with a

14/3/17 - updated with soft launch details

What: Blacklock City

In a nutshell: Chops in the City

Summing it all up: Blacklock, famed for their chops, are coming to the City for their second restaurant. Expect an extended menu with new cuts, starters, and their all-important cocktails in a 100-cover restaurant with reservations available too.

The multi Michelin-starred French chef Anne-Sophie Pic has just opened in London. We went to see how her food performs in translation

What: Coya 

In a nutshell: Upmarket Peruvian food and drinks in the Bank’s new Angel Court development

Summing it all up: With a bottle library locker, a Pisco Lounge and a Rum Round Table, COYA is set to draw in the thirsty City crowd, plus light and healthy South American cuisine - we’re expecting ceviche, grilled meat and sharing plates.

What: El Vino Mason’s Avenue

In a nutshell: Historical wine bar and shop with a Spanish, Portuguese and South American slant, serving tapas and larger plates

Summing it all up: It's been around since the dawn of time, but now historic London wine bar company is changing gears to open a much more modern bar in the City at London Wall

We try new City rooftop spot Aviary for a stellar Sunday lunch