Strand

• First look - The Savoy steps outside for its Solas pop-up in the hotel entrance

  

  Updated 15/8/21 with new closing date

  With alfresco being where it's at until 17 May at the earliest, we're starting to see more and more interesting use of spaces for outside dining. The Savoy's is definitely one of those, as they're using the iconic entrance courtyard (yes, we can use the word iconic in this case) and transforming it into the pop-up Solas (the name

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• Watch House Coffee opens in Somerset House in the former Fernandez & Wells sit

  Taking over the old Fernandez & Well site, Watch House will serve up coffee by day, moving through to small plates, wine and British cocktails by night.

• Soho House's new spot 180 House will have a rooftop pool on the Strand

  

  Not content with already having three of London's loveliest rooftop pools, at Shoreditch House, White City House and The Ned, the folks at Soho House are about to unveil their latest one in the centre of London.

  180 House will be the group's newest outpost of the club and - as the name suggests - it'll be slap bang in the middle of the West End when it opens.

  At the top of this 1970s building, on the ninth floor, there'll

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• Caravan open a cafe at The Savoy hotel on the Strand

  

  Caravan coffee are starting 2020 strong with a big new tie-in with The Savoy. Not only will they be supplying their coffee throughout the five star hotel, but they've also taken over the hotel's Melba coffee store on The Strand.

  The new coffee shop, which opened today, can be found on the corner of Savoy Court and The Strand and will be open from very early in the morning for anyone dashing to work and needing a caffeine fix.

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• Fortnum's and Baileys are back at Skate at Somerset House with fondue, mulled cider, shopping and more

  

  Another modern heralding of Christmas in the capital (along with the arrival of Christmas sandwiches) is the opening of various skating rinks around town, but the big one has always been Skate at Somerset House. Now in its 20th year, the rink is being sponsored, once again, by Fortnums.

  What that means is there's a whole host of lovely food

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• Mr Fogg Society of Exploration includes a full-size Victoria train carriage

  It's the fifth Phileas Fogg inspired bar to hit London, this time just off the strand. Expect mad cocktails and a recreation of the Victorian era Orient express too. 

• Parisian soba specialists Yen to open a London branch on the Strand

  After success in the St Germain de Prés area of Paris, soba specialists Yen are now making the move to London, bringing with them their traditional Japanese noodles, tempura, and a sushi counter.

• A first look at the revamped Simpson's in the Strand

  Simpson's in the Strand is one of London's most iconic restaurants - and it's just emerged from a much-needed revamp...