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Pop-ups and residencies in London are getting more interesting by the week. Now you'll see some excellent food popping up everywhere from disused restaurant spaces to residencies in pubs across town. We're rounding up some of the best below.
Jordon King at The Standard
Where: King's Cross - 10 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EG
When: Until 29 June 2025
The latest takeover at Isla inside The Standard is by ex Brawn, and Burro e Salvia chef Jordon King. His menu is rooted in Italian cuisine, but also takes inspiration from North African and Levantine cuisine. Dishes include pizza fritta topped with fresh ricotta, dates, sumac, and mint alongside braised lamb and orzo, slow-cooked with saffron and winter tomatoes,
Tasca at Cav
Where: Bethnal Green - Arch 255 Paradise Row, London E2 9LQ
When: Until end 2025
Tasca is all about the food of Portugal and Spain and comes from Head Chef Josh Dallaway and Sommelier Sinead Murdoch, inspired by the family-run restaurants they've encountered on their travels. It's opened inside Bethnal Green bar Cav, where they'll be in the kitchen for a year, serving dishes like Orkney scallop barigoule.
Paddywok
Where: Deptford - The Artworks Creekside, 3 Creekside, London SE8 4SA
When: Ongoing
This residency is all about Spice Bags. For those of you who've not been lucky enough to try one before, the Irish spice bag is a mixture of chips, crispy chicken, peppers and onion coated in a mixture of Chinese spice and chilli. Heaven.
The Guinness Bar at The Ned
Where: City of London - 27 Poultry, City of London, London EC2R 8AJ
When: Until June 2025
The Guinness Bar has taken over the Long Bar on the lower ground floor of The Ned. They're describing it as an immersive experience so there'll be all kinds of Guinness paraphernalia and old Toucan posters. There will be pints of Guinness, of course, but you'll also find it in pies, Guinness cheddar croquettes and more.
Trullo at Harvey Nichols
Where: Knightsbridge - Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ
When: Until end May 2025
One of Islington's best restaurants, Trullo is popping up at the top of Harvey Nichols for three months. Like the OG Trullo, this is modelled on an Italian trattoria and you'll see some of Trullo's signature dishes pop up on The Fifth Floor, like beef shin ragu and pici cacio e pepe.
Cristina Ogiefa at Bruno
Where: Victoria Park - 211a Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7JN
When: 13 March - 13 April 2025
The latest residency at Bruno is Cristina Ogiefa, former MasterChef The Professionals contestant (as well as working in Fenchurch restaurant and Bancone). Born and raised in Rome to Nigerian parents, Cristina’s food takes influences from these two homes and cultures. Food on the menu includes plantain crisps with leek & pineapple tartare as well as risotto alla carbanara with guanciale jam and pecorino espuma.
Short Road Pizza at Three Colts Tavern
Where: Bethnal Green - 199 Cambridge Heath, London E2 0El
When: Ongoing
Chef Ugo has pizza in his blood - his nonno owned a pizza restaurant in Naples so he ought to know his way around a pizza oven. Here in Cambridge Heath, he and partner Kate are serving up an Italian-American menu - think Romana-style pizza with Chicago Thin Crust. There are snacks and small plates too including farinata (the Ligurian chickpea flatbread).
Rake at The Compton Arms
Where: Islington - 4 Compton Ave, London N1 2XD
When: Ongoing
The latest Compton Arms residency comes over from their sister pub, The Gun. Rake is run by three chefs who have a lot of key experience: Jay Claus (ex-Peckham Cellars and Quo Vadis), Syrus Pickhaver (ex-Zebra Riding Club and Acme Fire Cult) and Peter Ward (ex-The Shard and Acme Fire Cult) Their menu focuses on whole beast butchery and sustainable Cornish fish and they're keen on looking at classic British recipes through a modern lens.
Chap Bistro at The Haggerston
Where: Haggerston - 438 Kingsland Road, London, United Kingdom E8 4AA
When: Ongoing
Having previously headed up the kitchen at Black Axe Mangal (where, incidentally, he trained up Will Poulter for The Bear), chef Angus Kitchin is now out on his own with this French-inspired residency in East London. A tight menu might feature roast meats and lentils or Saucisse de Morteau & Celeriac Remoulade. He starts 2025 focusing on moules and steak frites.
Smash n Grabz at The French Market
Where: Finsbury Park - 16 Blackstock Road, London N4 2DW
When: Until at least March 2025
Estate agent turned burger fiend Anthony started serving up burgers to the denizens of Tufnell Park before starting a series of popups in the area. Following the current London trend, the menu here is all about the smash burger. On match days look out for the Saka burger which features two patties, plantain, cheese and Lesley's sauce.
Alby's Pizza at The Gipsy Queen
Where: Kentish Town - 166 Malden Road, London, NW5 4BS.
When: Ongoing
The latest residency at The Gypsy Queen , Alby's, is all about new York-style pizzas. Expect huge pizzas with options including margeritas, the Alby's Hot and more. You'll also find them inside Someday at Finsbury Park.
Natty Can Cook at The Greyhound
Where: Peckham - 109 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5SE
When: Ongoing
Nathaniel Mortley has taken over the kitchen at The Greyhound for a menu of "elevated Caribbean food". The chef built his Natty Can Cook business after spending time at HMP Brixton and working in The Clink. For the residency, he's bringing together his Jamaican family recipes with French culinary techniques, for dishes like soft shell crab with scotch bonnet & tomato veloute and plantain cake with white chocolate ganache, chocolate soil and lime chantilly.
Mamapen at Sun & 13 Cantons
Where: Soho - 21 Great Pulteney St, London W1F 9NG
When: Ongoing, until June 2025
Mamapen is billed as London's only Cambodian restaurant, led by chef Kaneda who left an advertising career to become a chef, and has worked at Aqua Kyoto, Flank and From the Ashes before this. His goal with Mamapen is to champion Khmer food in London with dishes including Khmer fried chicken bun, panko pork toast and sour pineapple curry. Chefs with pop-ups here have gone onto big things so this is definitely one to watch.
Carter's at The Crooked Well
Where: Camberwell - 16 Grove Ln, London SE5 8SY
When: Ongoing
Carter's is a new residency set up by Ballymalloe-trained Franc Carter who's brought a menu of Modern British food to the pub. The menu adapts throughout the week, featuring dishes like Wookey Hole panisse wirh asparagus, aioli, salsa verde and parmesan alongside pork schnitzel, gnocchi with oyster mushrooms and ginger cake for dessert. Plus they do some absolutely great-looking pies.
Daccappo pizza at The Smuggler's Tavern
Where: Fitzrovia - 28 Warren St, London W1T 5ND
When: Ongoing
The latest pizza residency at this pub features Neapolitan pizzas with a Roman twist and you can order square pizzas by the slice her too. Look out for non-pizza specials like their fried cacio e pepe balls as well as their "slice and stuff" pizza style sandwiches.
Fowl
Where: St James - Norris St, St. James's Market, SW1Y 4RJ
When: Ongoing
Opposite their restaurant, Fallow have launched a long-term pop-up called Fowl. Described as a "chicken shop like no other" there's chicken in pretty much everything, from the butter to the salads, pies and more. They'll also be collaborating with top chefs for limited-edition dishes.
Jackson Boxer at The Corner Restaurant
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB
When: Ongoing
Jackson Boxer (Brunswick House and Orasay) has taken over the corner restaurant, which has in the past seen residencies from Adesse and NYC chef Grant Clark. Under Boxer, the restaurant will be serving an "exclusive experimental, seasonal menu".
William Fisher and Jin Park at The Hawke
Where: Hackney - 235 Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7HD, United Kingdom
When: Ongoing
Formerly at the Compton Arms with Belly, chefs William Fisher and Jin Park are now in charge of the menu at The Hawke in Victoria Park. Expect a menu led by seasonal ingredients and recent dishes have included cod with fuet, nahm Jim and sorrel as well as crispy lamb with carrot, mint, cucumber and chickweed.
Angelo Sato at Artesian
Where: The Langham, 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
When: Ongoing
Humble Chicken's Angelo Sato is in charge of the menu at Artesian and it's one that Sato says "is inspired by my Japanese heritage, incorporating the likes of shiso, miso, katsu curry and nori."
Mondo Sando at the Grove House Tavern
Where: Camberwell - 26 Camberwell Grove, London SE5 8RE
When: Ongoing
Sandwich slingers Mondo Sando serves up a roster of sarnies that include the Mondo Frango (chargrilled peri-peri chicken thigh, pea salsa verde, peri mayo, potato matchsticks, shrettuce) alongside burgers and sides.
Tigre Tacos
Where: Holborn - Gunmakers, 13 Eyre St Hill, London EC1R 5ET
When: Ongoing
Up until now, Tigre Tacos have been popping up with their food truck at the alfresco Nine Lives Alley. This is their permanent residency at Gunmakers in Clerkenwell. There'll be baja fish and camarones tacos among the dishes on the Mexican menu.
Filthy Buns at the Three Compasses
Where: Dalston - 99 Dalston Lane, London E8 1NH
When: Ongoing
Filthy Buns, led by exec chef John Gladwell, will be settling down for a residency in the pub following their start on the street food scene. Expect plenty of beer cheese.
Liu Xiaomian at the Jackalope
Where: Marylebone - The Jackalope, 43 Weymouth Mews, London W1G 7EG
When: Ongoing
This was originally a street food stall, started by Charlene Liu and her flatmate Liu Qian, serving up a Sichuan menu based on Chongqing food. Expect a variety of Chongqing noodles, daily chefs specials and more.
16-17 May (Shoreditch) - Crosta Mollica are opening a pop-up pizzeria where the pizzas will start at just £2.50.
19-25 May (Soho) - Akwasi Brenya-Mensa's Tatale is back, taking over Paradise Soho for a week. The menu will feature signature Tatale dishes like Nkatenkwan (groundnut soup) as well as collabs with Rahel Stephanie, Rachel Ama, James Cochran and Ghana 365. Tickets start at £69.
22 May - (Borough) Giuseppe Lacorazza of Fugaz in Mexico City is popping up at el Pastor Stoney Street for one night only with a modern Mexican menu using British produce as well as the Fugaz Signature Avocado Tostada with Furikake, fried peas and chilli oil. Tickets are £50.
28 May (Bermondsey) - Jose Pizarro is getting in on the tuna cutting craze, with a 160kg tuna coming to Pizarro. After the cutting, there will be a six course menu featuring crudo, tuna ribs and a tuna encebollado - José’s take on the classic Andalusian stew. Tickets are £150.
8 June (Canary Wharf) - Emilia's Pasta is taking to the streets for this year's Summer Pasta Festival. There will be gelato and pasta tastings, masterclasses for adults and children, entertainment and more. Tickets are free.
11 June (Soho) - The next Quo Vadis and Friends brings in four wine bars on one night. 40 Maltby Street, Cadet, Camille and Planque will all be taking part in a collab dinner with each course paired with a wine from their own cellar. Tickets are £65.
28-31 August (Tobacco Dock) - Meatopia is back and once again, they're bringing in some great talent for the live-fire-cooking festival. Richard Turner and chefs from Camille, Black Bear Burger, Watermans Arms, Darby’s Next Door and plenty from much further afield will all be coming to the dock. See the full line up and get tickets.
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