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Coming Soon list
May 2026
MAAI
In a nutshell: Great British Menu winner opens her own place
Where? Clapham - 33–35 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9LA
After winning Champion of Champions on Great British Menu, Chef Nikita Pathakji is opening her own restaurant, which is her take on what British dining is today, influenced by cultures and cuisines from the diasporas of London.
When? 20 May 2026
The Victory
In a nutshell: Franklin's replacement
Where? East Dulwich - 157 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8HX
East Dulwich institution Franklin's has closed and now it's been taken over by the owner of The Begging Bowl (Jamie Younger), who is going to relaunch it as a pub.
When? 26 May 2026
Nammos London
In a nutshell: Mykonos restaurant in Mayfair
Where? 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY
Nammos is a big deal in Mykonos and now they're bringing the Mediterranean restaurant to London (taking over from Il Borro) as an "urban expression" of the beach versions.
When? 26 May 2026
Vesper
In a nutshell: Jackson Boxer comes to market
Where? Clerkenwell - 8-10 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QA
This is the latest opening from Jackson Boxer, taking over from Taqueria, where the chef wil be serving a bistro-style menu.
When? 26 May 2026
Banquet 88
In a nutshell: Dim sum on the docks
Where? St Katharine Docks - Unit 2, Commodity Quay, London E1W 1AZ
The folks behind the Good Fortune Club are coming into the centre of town with Banquet 88, being described as "a premium Cantonese dining experience".
When? 26 May 2026
Brutes of Mayfair
In a nutshell: Cocktails & Monster Munch
Where? Mayfair - 34A Bruton Place, London W1J 6NR
This new cocktail bar comes from a pair of ex-JKS bar people, has a pick-your-own martini card and is pairing drinks with Monster Munch.
When? 28 May 2026
The Sea, The Sea
In a nutshell: Seafood restaurant gets a lot bigger
Where? Chelsea - 243 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0AW
Fishmonger and seafood bar The Sea the Sea is moving across the road from its first site to a much bigger space and they're adding an upstairs seafood bistro.
When? 29 May 2026
June 2026
Chez Rose
In a nutshell: Metzger and Atherton have another team-up
Where? Mayfair - 5 Pollen St, London W1S 1NE
Having both launched Row on 5, Spencer Metzger and Jason Atherton are opening a French Bistro on the space that used to be Little Social.
When? 1 June 2026
Temaki
In a nutshell: Japanese handrolls on the move
Where? Mayfair - 11 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2QF
Temaki has been a big hit in Brixton for a few years with their Japanese handroll bar. Now they're moving it to Mayfair in a much bigger venue.
When? 1 June 2026
Lady of the Grapes
In a nutshell: Wine bar follow-up
Where? London Bridge - Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 O'Meara St, London SE1 1TE
Lady of the Grapes has been a successful wine bar in Covent Garden for a few years and now this second bar is coming to Borough (with their French bistro food)
When? 2 June 2026 (soft launch)
Zylia
In a nutshell: Greek/Cypriot taverna
Where? Covent Garden - 6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ
Ex-Kiln Head Chef and the co-owner of Singburi, Nick Molyviatis, is the man behind this Greek/Cypriot taverna that's a standalone restaurant opening as part of Arcade Covent Garden.
When? 3 June 2026
Buvette
In a nutshell: NYC-born restaurant returns to London
Where? Covent Garden - 2 Neal’s Yard, London WC2H 9DP
It previously opened in Notting Hill but now the French-inspired Buvette (which originated in New York) is coming back to London for a second try.
When? 4 June 2026
Birchwood - The Conduit
In a nutshell: Kent restaurant comes to London
Where? Covent Garden - 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA
Chef Will Devlin is bringing his Birchwood restaurant to London with the same focus on local sourcing and sustainability, this time within The Conduit club (although this is open to everyone).
When? 22 June 2026
Dante Mayfair
In a nutshell: Claridge's pop-up goes permanent
Where? Mayfair - Brook St, London W1K 4HR
After running as a successful pop-up for a year, Dante is taking over Claridge's restaurant permanently, bringing a taste of New York to the Mayfair hotel.
When? June 2026
Kinz
In a nutshell: Lebanese restaurant takes over a bank
Where? Notting Hill - 50 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JD
Taking over a bank that was built in the 1930s, Kinz is a Lebanese restaurant that will be an all-day restaurant that focuses on both classic dishes, alongside some more contemporary takes. It'll have a deli too
When? June 2026
Toad Bakery Deptford
In a nutshell: One of London's best bakeries doubles up
Where? Deptford - St Paul’s House, Deptford High Street, London SE8 4BX
They were voted London Bakery of the Year at the 2025 National Bakery Awards and now Toad are getting ready to open their second bakery.
When? June 2026
Roost
In a nutshell: Rotisserie chicken under the arches
Where? Forest Gate - 361 Winchelsea Road, London E7 0AQ
Opening in one of the railway arches on Winchelsea Road, Roost is an Algerian-spiced rotisserie chicken restaurant.
When? June 2026
The Mary Wollstonecraft
In a nutshell: Stokey pub
Where? Stoke Newington - 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL
The man behind The Robin Ale & Cider House in Stroud Green has taken over what was Ryan's Bar and is transforming it into a neighbourhood pub.
When? June 2026
Langosteria
In a nutshell: Milan comes to The OWO
Where? Whitehall - 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Originally due to open soon after the hotel did, Milan seafood restaurant and "fashion-world haunt" Langosteria is finally about to make its debut at The OWO.
When? June 2026
July 2026
The Talli Queen
In a nutshell: Pub reborn with an Indian makeover
Where? Shepherd's Bush - 412 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 0NR
What used to be The Queen Adelaide pub has been taken over by ex Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai chef Avi Shashidhara, and the new pub will be inspired by "traditional drinking establishments of India".
When? July 2026
August 2026
Soul Mama
In a nutshell: Caribbean food and music
Where? Stratford - The Street, Westfield
YolanDa Brown's Soul Mama in Stratford has proved to be a big hit - so much so that she's opening a second Soul Mama in the area.
When? August 2026
Also in 2026...
Noodle Inn Battersea
In a nutshell: Viral hand-pulled noodles in the power station
Where? Battersea - Turbine Hall B, Battersea Power Station, London
The second of two new Noodle Inns this year brings their hugely popular hand-pulled noodles (and queues) to Battersea Power Station.
When? Spring/summer 2026
The Little Neon Door
In a nutshell: The house party moves east
Where? Shoreditch - 91-93 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HZ
The latest in the Little Door franchise, a series of bars based on different styles of house parties, set up shop in Shoreditch with the theme of local loft living.
When? Summer 2026
Karam's
In a nutshell: Vegetarian food by Jikoni
Where? Bloomsbury - 15-17 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AF
Coming from Jikoni's Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, this is a new South Asian vegetarian restaurant inspired by "the food of Ravinder and Nadeem's Indian ancestors".
When? Spring/summer 2026
Carmy's
In a nutshell: Carmela's do pizza slices
Where? Covent Garden - 1 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DA
The same people who opened Carmela's in Islington (which includes the Bite Twice duo) are opening a pizza-by-the-slice shop with just three pizzas on offer.
When? Summer 2026
Rosina
In a nutshell: Adam Byatt goes Italian
Where? Covent Garden - 1 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DA
Run by Adam Byatt, the chef behind Trinity, this will be the chef's first Italian-inspired restaurant, showcasing both Italian and British produce.
When? Summer 2026
Soraya
In a nutshell: Persian dining from the Nina team.
Where? Marylebone - 96 George Street, London W1U 8AF
The team behind Zephyr, Lagana and Nina have are opening this new Persian restaurant and it's going to be their largest opening in London to date.
When? Summer 2026
Coyo Taco
In a nutshell: Miami tacos come to London
Where? Orchard Place, St James
Coyo Taco is a big deal in Miami (and a celeb favourite) and this will be their first London restaurant. It's a taco restaurant up front and a speakeasy-style bar at the back.
When? Summer 2026
Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria
In a nutshell: Hotel with a view (and great chefs)
Where? The Mall, London SW1A 2WH
The iconic Admiralty Arch building is being converted into a hotel with top names, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, in charge of the restaurants which will look over Buckingham Palace.
When? Summer 2026
Vagabond Carnaby
In a nutshell: Latest from the wine bar group
Where? Carnaby - 14-16 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 7BT
The latest Vagabond will be their most central opening yet and will also be their flagship wine bar. As usual they'll have a large by-the-glass selection on offer, backed up by a small plates menu.
When? Summer 2026
St Regis London
In a nutshell: Hotel reborn
Where? Mayfair - 37 Conduit St, London W1S 2YF
St Regis London is taking over the space from the Westbury Hotel in Mayfair. They're adding a whole new extension and a new restaurant.
When? Mid 2026
16 Charles Street
In a nutshell: Loulou Groupe comes to London
Where? Mayfair - 16 Charles Street, London W1J 5BH
They have some hotter-than-hot restaurants in France and now the Loulou Groupe is coming to London and while it's mainly a private club, there will be a brasserie open to all.
When? Autumn 2026
The WestDill Mayfair
In a nutshell: Wolseley Hotel
Where? Mayfair - 65 Piccadilly, London W1J 9ED
The Wolseley group are opening a hotel right opposite their signature restaurant, and it'll also have a bar and restaurant of its own.
When? Winter 2026
Tattu Canary Wharf
In a nutshell: Floating sequel
Where? Canary Wharf - 5 Water St, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 5GX
This will be the second Tattu in London and like the first, the menu is a fusion of Japanese and Chinese food, but this time they're taking over one of Canary Wharf's floating restaurants.
When? Winter 2026
99 Sushi
In a nutshell: High-end sushi bar
Where? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
The next restaurant to open at the London Hilton on Park Lane is this sushi restaurant that blends Japanese and Spanish influences. It should have a takeaway option too (handy for Hyde Park).
When? 2026
Cloth
In a nutshell: Chops and more
Where? City of London - 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR
The first Cloth restaurant has been a huge hit and now the same team are opening a second place, this time taking over what was Simpson's Tavern, with some dishes paying homage to that classic restaurant.
When? 2026
The Shepherd Mayfair
In a nutshell: Boutique hotel
Where? Mayfair - 2 Stanhope Row, London W1J 7BT
Taking over what was the Park Lane Mews Hotel, this is now a boutique affair, which comes with a "London brasserie" and a speakeasy-style bar in the basement.
When? 2026
Major's Grill
In a nutshell: Carbone follow-up
Where? Mayfair - 94 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PB
Following the success of the London Carbone, Major Food Group are next opening a restaurant that's inspired by their New York restaurant The Grill, set inside the former In and Out Club building.
When? 2026
Kricket Covent Garden
In a nutshell: Latest from the Modern Indian team
Where? Covent Garden - Neal's Yard
The next restaurant from the ever-growing modern Indian restaurant group sees them opening an all-day affair in Neal's Yard.
When? 2026
Peterborough House
In a nutshell: Old Telegraph building transformed
Where? City of London - 133 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BB
A classic building in the City is getting a complete overhaul with the introduction of three new restaurants - an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse and a rooftop Japanese fusion restaurant.
When? 2026
Kiji
In a nutshell: Atomix in London
Where? Mayfair - 60 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
Acclaimed New York restaurant duo Ellia and Junghyun Park, who are behind Atomix, are opening a Korean BBQ restaurant in London.
When? 2026
Raising Canes
In a nutshell: Celeb-favoured fried chicken
Where? Piccadilly Circus - 21-22 Coventry St, London W1D 7AE
Across the pond, its celebrity fans include Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Cynthia Erivo. Now the chicken finger fast food giant that is Raising Canes is coming to London.
When can you try it for yourself? Late 2026
Rumours
And there's more...
Other (potential) upcoming London restaurant openings and rumours
Confirmed or pretty likely:
- Junk (Spitalfields) - Their next smash burger restaurant is opening in the market
- The Duke of Connaught (Belgravia) - Likely to be the next pub from Cubitt House, this time with rooms too.
- The Prince Edward (Notting Hill) - The Julie's team are opening a pub
- The Botanist (Chelsea) - After 20 years, The Botanist is closing and turning into a pub from the team behind The Walmer Castle
- Le Caprice (Mayfair) - After a lot of to-ing and fro-ing, it looks like Le Caprice is coming to the Chancery Rosewood after all.
- Dishoom (London Bridge) - The next Dishoom could be beside Borough Market.
- The Devonshire (Covent Garden) - The team behind The Devonshire are looking to open a new Covent Garden pub and restaurant.
- The Polo Bar (Mayfair) - Planning to open in 2028, the old Vogue building will be hosting the London outpost of Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar.
- New food court (Waterloo) - The team behind Vinegar Rard are opening a big food court beside the Imax in Waterloo.
- Big Mamma - They might be opening their next Italian restaurant next to 1 Lombard St
- Des Gunewardena in Canary Wharf - The Ex-D&D CEO is taking back Plateau
- Elephant (Oxford Street) - The old House of Fraser building is getting a rooftop restaurant.
- Portal Way - A huge new building hosting hundreds of kitchens and a food court is coming to Acton
Could go either way:
- Dué - Jesús Durón, executive chef of Pujo, which is in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, is teaming up with Lindsay Jang of Hong Kong's Yardbird for a restaurant that's pitched as serving up "globally inspired, seasonally-focused upscale dining".
- Ergon House (Covent Garden) - This might be the London outpost of Greek boutique hotel group ERGON House, in which they were planning to have both a rooftop restaurant and a bakery, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocer on the ground floor. Things have gone quiet, on this one recently.
- Wagyumafia are allegedly bringing their VERY expensive sandwiches to London - with both a sandwich shop and a butcher's kitchen.
- The Trellis skyscraper, currently being built, will have a high-rise restaurant.
To find out which noteworthy establishments have just opened their doors, check out our recently-opened new restaurants in London page.
