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201 Tooley Street, London SE1 2UE
Tom Sellers previously worked with the likes of Rene Redzepi at Noma, Adam Byatt and Thomas Keller before making his own name with the Michelin-starred Restaurant Story. It's led by a tasting menu that changes by the seasons while still keeping in a few signatures, like his beef dripping candle. After a major refurb, an entire new floor was added to the building adding a chef's table with an impressive view and terrace.
26 Smithfield Street, London EC1A 9LB
Alan Bird, former Executive Chef at the Ivy has opened this eponymous restaurant and bar in Smithfield, seating 150 people across five floors (with a roof terrace too). There is an all-day restaurant, bar and a few private dining areas serving traditional British food and the bar has been created by the people behind Purl.
12 Stoney St, Borough Market, London SE1 9AD
Elliot's has become a staple of Borough Market, sourcing its produce from the market for an ever-changing menu. There's a strong focus on its wood-fired grill and an all-natural wine list.
50 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD
This restaurant on the very foodie Bermondsey Street has a particularly retro styled menu, right down to the carvery trolley that will be wheeled between tables. Expect an all day menu (including Sunday brunch) in an environment that is "gym inspired".
23a Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EF
This restaurant sees Jamie get into the burgers and hot dogs business with a restaurant perhaps more aimed at kids than many of the burger joints in Soho. It's billed as a pop-up, but it should be in place for about three years.
58 Poland St, London W1F 7NR
This restaurant is from Jason Atherton and, to date, his only one in Soho. As with all of Atherton's places, the bar is just as important - so make time to head upstairs for a cocktail or three. There's also a lovely chef's counter restaurant hidden away in the basement.
Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
The original opened up in Exmouth Market to great reviews and they haven't looked back since. Now in multiple locations across town, this was Caravan's second opening, and one of the first places to open on Granary Square. Coffee remains a big thing, supplied by their nearby roastery. Food-wise, they serve what they call a "food well-travelled" menu all-day and their brunch is one of the most popular in town.
The Capital Hotel, 22-24 Basil St, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1AT
Two Michelin starred Nathan Outlaw has opened this restaurant in the revamped Capital dining room. Expect dishes like Cornish crab on toast and roast brill on the bone, all created by head chef Peter Biggs who has worked with Outlaw for ten years.
17 Vanston Place, London SW6 1AY
Claude Bosi and his brother already have a pub in Wimbledon (the Fox and Grapes) and now they've opened their second in Fulham. This time, they'll be aiming for "modern British pub food" but Fulhamites can expect a stamp of quality as Bosi has enlisted Marcus McGuinness, the former Head Chef of Hibiscus (Bosi's two Michelin starred restaurant in Mayfair), to take over the revamped pub.
5 Regent Street, London NW10 5LG
He's had a big hit with the Mall Tavern and now Jesse Dunford Wood has expanded further to Kensal Green.
21A Foley Street, London W1W 6DS
They've already run a number of pop-up projects around London, now the people behind Bonnie Gull (Seafood Shack, Bonnie & Wild and Bonnie-on-sky) have opened their first permanent restaurant. As per their previous projects, the Seafood Shack will be featuring only responsibly sourced and 100% British produce.
83 Southwark Street, London SE1 0HX
Popular Southwark cafe which now takes bookings in the weekends too. Well known for their brunch dishes, these are now available in t he evening too, as part of "Brinner".
16B New Street, London EC2M 4TR
Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse on New Street, near Liverpool Street Station, this is the seafood restaurant, serving responsibly sourced fish.
79 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TL
Behind Pizza East in Kentish Town, Soho House has set up a new burger joint offering "dirty" burgers to eat there or take away...
79 Highgate Road, London NW5 1TL
This venture from Soho House has opened beneath the Pizza East Kentish Town and focuses solely on selling rotisserie chicken using their bespoke technique.
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
D&D London, former owners of the Great Eastern, are opening another city hotel property, this time in Moorgate. This is the ground floor restaurant for the seven story hotel.
16A New Street, London EC2M 4TR
Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse dating from 1771, the New Street Grill focuses on steaks and showcases British produce.
Walham Grove, Fulham, London, SW6 1QR
This Michelin-starred pub has The Ledbury's Brett Graham as its director and has built up a stellar reputation over the years as having some of the best pub food in London. They serve British food with a particular focus on game, which happens to come from Graham's farm. Don't miss out on their scotch egg.
10 Lime Street., London EC3M 7AA
The subterranean restaurant is an all-day affair and will "celebrate the age of modern industrialists". The food is overseen by Sean Davies, formerly Executive Chef at the Tate restaurants, and features seasonal British food, while wines and cocktails will be run by Fluid Movement, best known for Purl.
268 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA
This restaurant and bar serves regional English food, natural wines, local beers and coffee.
The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, London SE1 1TL
A classic London Bridge restaurant, Roast has a very British feel to the menu and - as you may guess from the name - does a mean roast dinner. It's one of the longest-serving restaurants in Borough Market with a super view over the market.
40 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London SW14 9NG
Adam Byatt and ex St John Bread and Wine chef Karl Goward have launched this neighbourhood bistro with a strong focus on British food. We particularly like the idea that you can buy spirits and store them on site for future visits.
227 King Street, London W6 9JT
When the hugely popular pub The Engineer was taken over in Primrose Hill and destined to transform into a chain pub, the locals were up in arms. Primrose Hill's loss has been Hammersmith's gain as the team behind the Engineer has relocated to King Street. Expect well sourced British food, as well as larder products on the bar and a large range of biodynamic wines and real ales.
58 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4EA
This is the first West End gastropub from Tom and Ed Martin, the brothers behind the Botanist and loads more throughout London. On St Martin's Lane, this has 60 covers spread over two floors, with the ground floor being a traditional pub whilst the first floor is an informal dining area, serving seasonal British produce.
10 Bread Street, London EC4M 9AB
Gordon Ramsay opens in the One New Change complex at St Paul's. Expect three distinct sections to the restaurant including a raw bar serving charcuterie and shellfish and a wood-burning oven which won't be doing pizzas.
26 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, London W4 2JJ
Nick Gibson, owner of Islington gastropub the Draper's Arms, has a loyal North London following and is aiming to replicate his local gastropub success over in Chiswick. The dining room seats 70 with space for 16 more in the bar and a good-sized garden. Head chef is David Philpot, whose previous experience includes Dean Street Townhouse and Le Caprice, New York.
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