22/7/21 - updated with pics and opening dates
We'd been hearing for quite some time that Kitchen Table's James Knappett was getting involved with a pub, and then it was confirmed as a Chelsea classic - The Cadogan Arms.
The pub had been closed for renovation since back in 2019 and is getting ready to unveil its new look. It's all a collaboration between Dominic Jacobs, who runs the Runn…
Read more: The Cadogan Arms Chelsea relaunch has Kitchen Table's James Knappett behind the food
If you're looking for somewhere dressy to go for a good time this summer - the glamour of the rooftop Beverly Hills Polo Lounge pop up at The Dorchester is a must.…
Read more: Test Driving the Polo Lounge at The Dorchester Rooftop - Beverly Hills hits Park Lane
They've become a favourite in Borough since opening there (with a popular alfresco opening too) and back in the mix of all the lockdowns Elliot's soft-launched a second restaurant in Hackney doing delivery and takeaway only, serving up their woodfired pizzas and with a menu that looked like this:
Read more: Elliot's is finally opening its Hackney restaurant
James Knappett and Sandia Chang's Kitchen Table is back - and it's had one hell of an upgrade. We went along to see what Kitchen Table 2.0 is like...…
Read more: Test Driving Kitchen Table 2.0 - new look, new menu, new bar - new star?
Public service announcement time...
It's been a long time coming but the majestic Max's Sandwich Shop is making a comeback. Yes, there's been the (still available) ham, egg and chips burger from Patty & Bun, the amazing picnic book and the Comme Des Garcons jacket - but nothing is anywhere near as good as the real thing which has been closed since the start of the very first lockdown.
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Their Dalston agaveria's been a storming success, and now the folks at Hacha are heading south for their next place. They're opening up an even larger bar, this time in Brixton's Market Row.
The two-floored space will have a bar and open kitchen, plus a handy bottle shop if you just want to grab something to enjoy at home. And, they're also giving back to the community, shutting for a day a week…
Read more: Hacha bring their tequila and tacos to Brixton Market
We already know that top Spanish chef Dani Garcia is opening a restaurant at the new Mondrian Shoreditch. Now we've got details of the other big food opening there, taking over the hotel's ground floor space.
Christina's will be the Mondrian's all-day eating space. But far from being a standard canteen for residents and locals, this genuinely sounds like it's going to be an interesting place to t…
You might have heard about Monopoly Lifesized where, as you might have guessed, you get to play a huge immersive game of Monopoly. It's being launched at The Court, on Tottenham Court Road, and alongside the game is a new bar and restaurant - The Top Hat.
As with the main game, little immersive elements will make their way into the restaurant too. There will be a playing card version o…
Gabriel Waterhouse's Water House Project started as a supper club, then became a successful restaurant in Hackney. However, it turns out that was a temporary location and they're now moving to a more permanent space nearby.
The basic premise will carry on as before - a monthly-changing tasting menu, with a bit of Nordic influence throughout. Here's a taster of what's coming on the September…
Read more: The Water House project finds a new Hackney home near Regent's Canal
Restaurants are open again - and all bars and clubs are joining them! Can't keep up with all the changes and any remaining restrictions? We're here to help. On this page, you'll find the latest rules and regulations about eating and drinking in London, and we'll update it as soon as things change. Which they most certainly will.…
Read more: Here are the rules on eating out in London restaurants and bars
Crystal Palace folk rejoice - a new Yard Sale is heading your way. It'll be taking over what was Fish Valley, starting with delivery/takeaway and with a few tables for dine-in later.
If you're yet to encounter Yard Sale, this is actually their eighth pizzeria in London, with only west London yet to be conquered. Pizzas include:
Late last year, we wrote about a bottle shop and deli that opened in a classic car showroom in Highgate (which will still be running). Well, now they've gone one step further and are opening a restaurant called The Engine Rooms there. And they've built up an impressive team to do so.
The regularly-changing menu is aiming for Mediterranean dining using seasonal British ingredients, wher…
Read more: The Engine Rooms is a Mediterranean restaurant in a Highgate classic car showroom
Gearing up to open in Covent Garden is 3 Henrietta Street. It's a Grade II listed building, built in 1780, that's getting a big makeover, fitting in two new cafes and two new restaurants. Look to the right of the Ivy Brasserie and it's that long thin building next door.
First floor: First up there's Pivot. This comes from Scottish chef Mark Greenaway and it's his second foray into Londo…
It's been a while since the rooftop at John Lewis has been open - but it's coming back in style and with a new name. This summer, it's called Willows, and is being taken over by the people behind Night Tales who have brought in Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green to run the food.
Giz & Green's deep-pan sourdough and stuffed-crust pizzas were a hit at their last pop-up at Passo and they've…
Read more: Giz & Green with Night Tales take over the John Lewis Rooftop
They've played an immense game during lockdown with their milk float deliveries and more. Now Dalston bakery The Dusty Knuckle have their sights set on a new place on Green Lanes.…
Read more: The Dusty Knuckle are opening a bakery and pizza restaurant on Green Lanes
