What's New in London 2018
London is a hotbed of new openings from destination restaurants to designer hotels, from quirky cafes to stylish shops. Find out about the hottest openings in town - if it's new and newsworthy, it's here.
Opens
24th May 2018
Neptune
Opens 24th May 2018
Neptune opens on Thursday 24th May 2018 | Soft launch offer 50% off food in evengings from Monday 14th May to Tuesday 22nd May 2018, time restrictions apply. Brett Redman and Margaret Crow, the duo behind The Richmond in Hackney, have moved in with the Principal London to give us this seafood focused restaurant and oyster bar. In a contemporary space within the historic Grade II* listed hotel in Bloomsbury, Neptune is a 102-cover restaurant with a 30-seater bar. Based on an informal approach to the classic oyster bar, the display of oysters and shellfish selected from independent growers around the UK is at the centre of Neptune's dining room. Order towering seafood platters or choose from Brett's signature wood-fired cooking from the a la carte menu. Steamed-to-order whole Cornish crab with spaghetti, caviar, cucumber and absinthe daquiri cocktails as well as natural and low-intervention wines are served against a modern dining room with a graphic wooden floor, peach ceiling and artworks curated as a rolling exhibition.
2018/05/24
Where:
Neptune,
Guilford Street London, WC1B 5BE
Category:
Fish and Seafood
Neptune, Guilford Street, London, WC1B 5BE
Tube: Russell Square Station
Neptune opens on Thursday 24th May 2018 | Soft launch offer 50% off food in evengings from Monday 14th May to Tuesday 22nd May 2018, time restrictions apply.
Brett Redman and Margaret Crow, the duo behind The Richmond in Hackney, have moved in with the Principal London to give us this seafood focused restaurant and oyster bar. In a contemporary space within the historic Grade II* listed hotel in Bloomsbury, Neptune is a 102-cover restaurant with a 30-seater bar. Based on an informal approach to the classic oyster bar, the display of oysters and shellfish selected from independent growers around the UK is at the centre of Neptune's dining room. Order towering seafood platters or choose from Brett's signature wood-fired cooking from the a la carte menu. Steamed-to-order whole Cornish crab with spaghetti, caviar, cucumber and absinthe daquiri cocktails as well as natural and low-intervention wines are served against a modern dining room with a graphic wooden floor, peach ceiling and artworks curated as a rolling exhibition.
Opens
25th May 2018
Simmons Angel
Opens 25th May 2018
Simmons Angel opens on Friday 25th May 2018 with a complimentary bar. Specialising in l ate night cocktails, long happy hours and disco dancing, Simmons bars have been popping up all over town and this bar in Angel is (lucky for some) their thirteenth. Drawing punters in with their legendary happy hour which actually lasts for five hours, from 4pm to 9pm, all Simmons bars have quirky styling with floral wallpaper, neon lights and cocktails in teacups. DJs play late into the night on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and they offer Bottomless Afternoon Tea on Saturdays. The pub quiz is a popular fixtures and you can even e njoy and a game or two on the Sega Mega Drive. Full venue hire and table bookings are available for a celebration, hen party, birthday or just a jolly good knees up. Book in and enjoy two hours of bottomless cocktail teapots and Prosecco along with a selection of sweets, cakes and sandwiches.
2018/05/25
Where:
Simmons Angel,
43 Essex Road London, N1 2SF
Category:
Bars
Simmons Angel, 43 Essex Road, London, N1 2SF
Tube: Angel Station
Simmons Angel opens on Friday 25th May 2018 with a complimentary bar.
Specialising in l ate night cocktails, long happy hours and disco dancing, Simmons bars have been popping up all over town and this bar in Angel is (lucky for some) their thirteenth. Drawing punters in with their legendary happy hour which actually lasts for five hours, from 4pm to 9pm, all Simmons bars have quirky styling with floral wallpaper, neon lights and cocktails in teacups. DJs play late into the night on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and they offer Bottomless Afternoon Tea on Saturdays. The pub quiz is a popular fixtures and you can even e njoy and a game or two on the Sega Mega Drive. Full venue hire and table bookings are available for a celebration, hen party, birthday or just a jolly good knees up. Book in and enjoy two hours of bottomless cocktail teapots and Prosecco along with a selection of sweets, cakes and sandwiches.
Opens
26th May 2018
Tailor Made
Opens 26th May 2018
Tailor Made opens in Belgravia on 26th May 2018. Bespoke London menswear brand Tailor Made , a brand born in Shoreditch, comes to Eccleston Yards, a hub for creative businesses, shops and co-working on the boarder of Victoria and Belgravia. Taking a high tech approach, Tailor Made uses cutting edge 3D body scanning technology to make well cut suits. They take thousands of measurements - precise to the nanometre - in just 10 seconds. The speeded up measuring process means they can design and create bespoke garments with a quicker lead time that traditional tailors and create a suit from scratch in four to six weeks. This Belgravia store (its first retail store, alongside the Shoreditch studio and HQ) features a cloth library of over 3,000 luxury fabrics from English and Italian weavers on Savile Row, hand picked vintage furniture and an on-site whisky bar.
2018/05/26
Where:
Tailor Made,
Eccleston Yards London, SW1W 9NF
Category:
Menswear
Tailor Made, Eccleston Yards, London, SW1W 9NF
Tube: Victoria Station
Tailor Made opens in Belgravia on 26th May 2018.
Bespoke London menswear brand Tailor Made , a brand born in Shoreditch, comes to Eccleston Yards, a hub for creative businesses, shops and co-working on the boarder of Victoria and Belgravia. Taking a high tech approach, Tailor Made uses cutting edge 3D body scanning technology to make well cut suits. They take thousands of measurements - precise to the nanometre - in just 10 seconds. The speeded up measuring process means they can design and create bespoke garments with a quicker lead time that traditional tailors and create a suit from scratch in four to six weeks. This Belgravia store (its first retail store, alongside the Shoreditch studio and HQ) features a cloth library of over 3,000 luxury fabrics from English and Italian weavers on Savile Row, hand picked vintage furniture and an on-site whisky bar.
Opens
27th May 2018
Ceru Soho
Opens 27th May 2018
Ceru opens in May 2018 | Soft opening offer: 50 per cent off the total bill for lunch and dinner from 21st to 27th May 2018, maximum of four people per booking. To book email patricia.hilton@cerurestaurants.com and quote CERULEAN BLUE. With an almost wholly gluten and dairy-free menu, from Lebanese street snacks to dishes from southern Turkey, Ceru Soho is especially good for vegans. The open-plan theatre kitchen serves delicious yet affordable sharing dishes in a warm dining room with yellow walls, geometric print banquettes, brightly coloured Moroccan ceramics and a three-metre palm tree. If you've been to Ceru South Kensington you'll already know and love these small plates which include a rich, earthy Pancar dip, made with roasted beetroot, yoghurt, garlic and crushed pistachio and a crisp apple, mint and pomegranate salad as well as slow roasted lamb shoulder, marinated in a secret 12-spice blend, served with pomegranate, fresh mint and pistachio sauce. M ake the most of the Levant's rich history of winemaking, sourced from the Lebanon to Macedonia, offered alongside cocktails and beers including a vegan and gluten-free, three-grain Pale Ale, exclusively brewed for Ceru.
2018/05/27
Where:
Ceru Soho,
11 D'Arblay Street London, W1F 8DS
Category:
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Ceru Soho, 11 D'Arblay Street, London, W1F 8DS
Tube: Oxford Circus Station, Tottenham Court Road Station
Ceru opens in May 2018 | Soft opening offer: 50 per cent off the total bill for lunch and dinner from 21st to 27th May 2018, maximum of four people per booking. To book email patricia.hilton@cerurestaurants.com and quote CERULEAN BLUE.
With an almost wholly gluten and dairy-free menu, from Lebanese street snacks to dishes from southern Turkey, Ceru Soho is especially good for vegans. The open-plan theatre kitchen serves delicious yet affordable sharing dishes in a warm dining room with yellow walls, geometric print banquettes, brightly coloured Moroccan ceramics and a three-metre palm tree. If you've been to Ceru South Kensington you'll already know and love these small plates which include a rich, earthy Pancar dip, made with roasted beetroot, yoghurt, garlic and crushed pistachio and a crisp apple, mint and pomegranate salad as well as slow roasted lamb shoulder, marinated in a secret 12-spice blend, served with pomegranate, fresh mint and pistachio sauce. M ake the most of the Levant's rich history of winemaking, sourced from the Lebanon to Macedonia, offered alongside cocktails and beers including a vegan and gluten-free, three-grain Pale Ale, exclusively brewed for Ceru.
Opens
29th May 2018
Kricket Brixton
Opens 29th May 2018
Kricket Brixton officially opens Tuesday 29th May 2018. Chef Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell's Kricket returns to its birthplace, Brixton, where it first began serving out of a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton back in 2015. In spring of 2018, the much-loved Soho restaurant by Rik Campbell and Chef Will Bowlby, gets a permanent site under the railway arches on Atlantic Road as well as a new site in Television Centre. At the 40-cover south London restaurant, which includes an intimate bar arch, the cooking leans heavily towards Indian street-food made using seasonal British produce. The Brixton menu offers a roster of all new creations including lotus root yakni, morels and lotus root crisps, and pig head vindaloo with artichoke tarka. These sit alongside Kricket classics including samphire pakoras and Keralan fried chicken.
2018/05/29
Where:
Kricket Brixton,
41-43 Atlantic Road Brixton London, SW9 8JL
Category:
Indian/South Asian Cuisine
Kricket Brixton, 41-43 Atlantic Road Brixton, London, SW9 8JL
Tube: Brixton Station
Kricket Brixton officially opens Tuesday 29th May 2018.
Chef Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell's Kricket returns to its birthplace, Brixton, where it first began serving out of a 20-seater shipping container at Pop Brixton back in 2015. In spring of 2018, the much-loved Soho restaurant by Rik Campbell and Chef Will Bowlby, gets a permanent site under the railway arches on Atlantic Road as well as a new site in Television Centre. At the 40-cover south London restaurant, which includes an intimate bar arch, the cooking leans heavily towards Indian street-food made using seasonal British produce. The Brixton menu offers a roster of all new creations including lotus root yakni, morels and lotus root crisps, and pig head vindaloo with artichoke tarka. These sit alongside Kricket classics including samphire pakoras and Keralan fried chicken.
Opens
May 2018
Faber Fox
Opens May 2018
The Faber Fox opens in May 2018. On a prime spot in Crystal Palace, at the top of Westow Hill, the Faber Fox has everything you'd expect from a good neighbourhood pub. There's a large bar and dining space serving satisfying British food and drink from local suppliers and producers; a dedicated sports area with giant screens showing all the latest games; live entertainment including the all-important pub quiz; and a heated outdoor garden and terrace boasting some of the area's best views out across the capital. It's the fifth venue from Livelyhood, the independent pub group on a mission to revive the old pubs of South London, and joins The Clapham North, The Regent in Balham, The Old Frizzle (Wimbledon) and the Mere Scribbler in Streatham as part of the group's growing expansion.
2018/05/31
Where:
Faber Fox,
25 Westow Hill London, SE19 1TQ
Category:
Pubs
Faber Fox, 25 Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TQ
Tube: Brixton Station
The Faber Fox opens in May 2018.
On a prime spot in Crystal Palace, at the top of Westow Hill, the Faber Fox has everything you'd expect from a good neighbourhood pub. There's a large bar and dining space serving satisfying British food and drink from local suppliers and producers; a dedicated sports area with giant screens showing all the latest games; live entertainment including the all-important pub quiz; and a heated outdoor garden and terrace boasting some of the area's best views out across the capital. It's the fifth venue from Livelyhood, the independent pub group on a mission to revive the old pubs of South London, and joins The Clapham North, The Regent in Balham, The Old Frizzle (Wimbledon) and the Mere Scribbler in Streatham as part of the group's growing expansion.
Opens
May 2018
Scarlett Green
Opens May 2018
Scarlett Green opens at 4 Noel Street in Soho in May 2018. Antipodean-inspired food and cocktails are the speciality at Scarlett Green , a two floor Soho restaurant inspired by Melbourne and Sydney cafe culture. It's part of the Daisy Green Collection, set up by Prue Freeman and known for its fresh Aussie style. On Soho's Noel Street, the cafe sells s mall plates of spicy tuna tostadas, Bondi hot prawns and Vegemite, truffle and cheese doughnuts. Alongside their much-loved vegetarian and vegan options, there's sashimi and ceviche with seafood delivered daily from the Looe market day boats. Choose from over 24 Aussie wines by the glass, craft beers or a flat white made with their house Beany blend. Bottomless brunch helps create a laid back vibe, reinforced by live acoustic music upstairs from 4pm daily and late night DJ sets. It's all set against huge bespoke artworks including a 20 foot mural by Paul Robinson and original pieces by Oli Epp, Louise Dear and Shuby.
2018/05/31
Where:
Scarlett Green,
4 Noel Street London, W1F 8GB
Category:
Scarlett Green, 4 Noel Street, London, W1F 8GB
Tube: Tottenham Court Road Station, Oxford Circus Station
Scarlett Green opens at 4 Noel Street in Soho in May 2018.
Antipodean-inspired food and cocktails are the speciality at Scarlett Green , a two floor Soho restaurant inspired by Melbourne and Sydney cafe culture. It's part of the Daisy Green Collection, set up by Prue Freeman and known for its fresh Aussie style. On Soho's Noel Street, the cafe sells s mall plates of spicy tuna tostadas, Bondi hot prawns and Vegemite, truffle and cheese doughnuts. Alongside their much-loved vegetarian and vegan options, there's sashimi and ceviche with seafood delivered daily from the Looe market day boats. Choose from over 24 Aussie wines by the glass, craft beers or a flat white made with their house Beany blend. Bottomless brunch helps create a laid back vibe, reinforced by live acoustic music upstairs from 4pm daily and late night DJ sets. It's all set against huge bespoke artworks including a 20 foot mural by Paul Robinson and original pieces by Oli Epp, Louise Dear and Shuby.
Opens
May 2018
The Jones Family Kitchen
Opens May 2018
The Jones Family Kitchen opens in Eccleston Yards in May 2018. Born in Shoreditch, The Jones Family Project has spread its wings and branched out in Belgravia with sister venue, The Jones Family Kitchen , in Eccleston Yards, an unused courtyard with an industrial history that has been transformed into an urban oasis for shopping, eating, co-working and wellbeing . Within the 90-coverall day dining restaurant, executive chef Oliver Pollard (ex-Marcus Wareing, Jason Atherton, Barrafina and SMOKESTAK), created a menu that has a new twist on the Jones' ingredient-led philosophy - they're known for their premium North Yorkshire meats from The Ginger Pig cooked on Josper grills. Signature steak dishes are supplemented by fabulous truffled macaroni cheese, seared scallops with cauliflower and wild garlic gremolata. T he impressive wine list has over 25 wines by the glass, sourced from Lebanon and the slopes of Mount Etna. When the sun shines diners spill out into the courtyard onto the 60-cover terrace, the perfect place to cool off with a cocktail.
2018/05/31
Where:
The Jones Family Kitchen,
7-8 Eccleston Yards London, SW1W 9NF
Category:
British Cuisine
The Jones Family Kitchen, 7-8 Eccleston Yards, London, SW1W 9NF
Tube: Victoria Station
The Jones Family Kitchen opens in Eccleston Yards in May 2018.
Born in Shoreditch, The Jones Family Project has spread its wings and branched out in Belgravia with sister venue, The Jones Family Kitchen , in Eccleston Yards, an unused courtyard with an industrial history that has been transformed into an urban oasis for shopping, eating, co-working and wellbeing . Within the 90-coverall day dining restaurant, executive chef Oliver Pollard (ex-Marcus Wareing, Jason Atherton, Barrafina and SMOKESTAK), created a menu that has a new twist on the Jones' ingredient-led philosophy - they're known for their premium North Yorkshire meats from The Ginger Pig cooked on Josper grills. Signature steak dishes are supplemented by fabulous truffled macaroni cheese, seared scallops with cauliflower and wild garlic gremolata. T he impressive wine list has over 25 wines by the glass, sourced from Lebanon and the slopes of Mount Etna. When the sun shines diners spill out into the courtyard onto the 60-cover terrace, the perfect place to cool off with a cocktail.
Opens
1st June 2018
Hans' Bar & Grill
Opens 1st June 2018
Hans' Bar & Grill opens on Chelsea's Pavilion Road on 1st June 2018. Walking distance from Sloane Square, Hans' Bar & Grill offers an all-day seasonal menu and plush velvet chairs behind one of Pavilion Road's charming mews facades. The 106-seat restaurant, nestled amongst the artisanal shops and food suppliers of the picturesque street and part of 11 Cadogan Gardens, comes from the the team behind Chewton Glen and Cliveden House and is headed by chef Adam England (previously of Le Pont de la Tour). British produce is underpinned by his classical cookery skills, from his signature duck breast, to confit salmon, goats curd and cucumber, and his own take on a classic veal carpaccio. Taking inspiration from the namesake of the restaurant, Hans Sloane, who was credited with bringing cocoa to the UK, chocolate desserts and hot chocolate are a highlight at this inviting neighbourhood spot. Stop by for breakfast and brunch - for favourites like eggs benedict and steak tartare - or pull up at stool at the 20 seat bar.
2018/06/01
Where:
Hans' Bar & Grill,
164 Pavilion Road London, SW1X 0BP
Category:
British Cuisine
Hans' Bar & Grill, 164 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
Tube: Sloane Square Station
Hans' Bar & Grill opens on Chelsea's Pavilion Road on 1st June 2018.
Walking distance from Sloane Square, Hans' Bar & Grill offers an all-day seasonal menu and plush velvet chairs behind one of Pavilion Road's charming mews facades. The 106-seat restaurant, nestled amongst the artisanal shops and food suppliers of the picturesque street and part of 11 Cadogan Gardens, comes from the the team behind Chewton Glen and Cliveden House and is headed by chef Adam England (previously of Le Pont de la Tour). British produce is underpinned by his classical cookery skills, from his signature duck breast, to confit salmon, goats curd and cucumber, and his own take on a classic veal carpaccio. Taking inspiration from the namesake of the restaurant, Hans Sloane, who was credited with bringing cocoa to the UK, chocolate desserts and hot chocolate are a highlight at this inviting neighbourhood spot. Stop by for breakfast and brunch - for favourites like eggs benedict and steak tartare - or pull up at stool at the 20 seat bar.
Opens
summer 2018
Kricket White City
Opens summer 2018
Kricket White City opens in summer 2018. It started out with a two year stint in one of Pop Brixton 's shipping containers then, in January 2017, Kricket's first permanent restaurant in Soho and this second, much larger bricks and mortar site in White City follows in summer 2018. Set up by founders chef Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell, Kricket brings a modern, seasonal twist to Indian dishes. This 3,600 square foot restaurant in White City has an open kitchen, cocktail bar, outdoor terrace and seating for up to 140 so it can take reservations of all sizes. Part of the £10 billion White City regeneration project, Kricket joins other food, drink and entertainment options at Television Centre including Homeslice, Patty & Bun, Butterscotch Bakery and a second outpost of the Bluebird Cafe as well as White City House - a members' club, 47-bedroom hotel and an Electric Cinema from Soho House, all of which open in 2018.
2018/06/01
Where:
Kricket White City,
Television Centre, 89 Wood Lane London, W12 8FA
Category:
Indian/South Asian Cuisine
Kricket White City, Television Centre, 89 Wood Lane, London, W12 8FA
Tube: Wood Lane Station, White City Station, Latimer Road Station
Kricket White City opens in summer 2018.
It started out with a two year stint in one of Pop Brixton 's shipping containers then, in January 2017, Kricket's first permanent restaurant in Soho and this second, much larger bricks and mortar site in White City follows in summer 2018. Set up by founders chef Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell, Kricket brings a modern, seasonal twist to Indian dishes. This 3,600 square foot restaurant in White City has an open kitchen, cocktail bar, outdoor terrace and seating for up to 140 so it can take reservations of all sizes. Part of the £10 billion White City regeneration project, Kricket joins other food, drink and entertainment options at Television Centre including Homeslice, Patty & Bun, Butterscotch Bakery and a second outpost of the Bluebird Cafe as well as White City House - a members' club, 47-bedroom hotel and an Electric Cinema from Soho House, all of which open in 2018.
Opens
summer 2018
The Duke of Richmond
Opens summer 2018
Tom Oldroyd opens The Duke of Richmond in summer 2018. Chef/restaurateur Tom Oldroyd, owner of Oldroyd on Islington's Upper Street, sets up The Duke of Richmond public house and dining room in Hackney, in summer 2018. Originally opened in 1841 the pub - on corner of Queensbridge Road and Richmond Road and a 10 minute walk from Dalston Junction - is restored to its former glory as a neighbourhood public house and 30-cover dining room with an outside terrace - a semi-open kitchen and an open fire for cooking make this the ideal East London summer drinking spot. Serving different menus, both the pub and dining room menus have a strong French accent. Unlike Oldroyd, the dining room menu is not designed to be shared. Dishes come in starter and main course sizes, rather than small plates, so you might opt for lamb sweetbread and asparagus vol au vent followed by roast turbot and bearnaise. In the pub, favourites like Toulouse sausages with mash and roast shallots are served with a French slant. All-day pub roasts are set to compete with the best Sunday roasts in London.
2018/06/01
Where:
The Duke of Richmond,
316 Queensbridge Road London, E8 3NH
Category:
The Duke of Richmond, 316 Queensbridge Road, London, E8 3NH
Tube: Bethnal Green Station
Tom Oldroyd opens The Duke of Richmond in summer 2018.
Chef/restaurateur Tom Oldroyd, owner of Oldroyd on Islington's Upper Street, sets up The Duke of Richmond public house and dining room in Hackney, in summer 2018. Originally opened in 1841 the pub - on corner of Queensbridge Road and Richmond Road and a 10 minute walk from Dalston Junction - is restored to its former glory as a neighbourhood public house and 30-cover dining room with an outside terrace - a semi-open kitchen and an open fire for cooking make this the ideal East London summer drinking spot. Serving different menus, both the pub and dining room menus have a strong French accent. Unlike Oldroyd, the dining room menu is not designed to be shared. Dishes come in starter and main course sizes, rather than small plates, so you might opt for lamb sweetbread and asparagus vol au vent followed by roast turbot and bearnaise. In the pub, favourites like Toulouse sausages with mash and roast shallots are served with a French slant. All-day pub roasts are set to compete with the best Sunday roasts in London.
Opens
1st June 2018
The Hoxton Southwark
Opens 1st June 2018
The Hoxton, Southwark, is due to open in 2018. When they opened their first hotel in Shoreditch in 2006, The Hoxton paved the way for design-led budget hotels, showing disbelievers that you didn't have to pay for expensive mini-bars, and rip-off rates for phone calls or internet access. Its success has led to a third hotel in London, a 192-bedroom property on Blackfriars Road in Southwark, which is expected to open in 2018, joining existing Hoxton hotels in Shoreditch and Holborn. Occupying the lower six floors of a 14-storey building, Soho House - who already run The Hoxton Grill at the Hoxton Shoreditch and Chicken Shop and Hubbard & Bell at Hoxton Holborn - will operate a restaurant on the ground floor and a bar at the top. "It's conquered east and central London and now Hoxton is poised to take the south" ran an Evening Standard headline when planning permission was granted in 2015. Where The Hoxton goes, the hipsters follow.
2018/6/1
Where:
The Hoxton Southwark,
32-40 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8PB
Category:
New Hotels
The Hoxton Southwark, 32-40 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PB
Tube: Southwark Station
The Hoxton, Southwark, is due to open in 2018.
When they opened their first hotel in Shoreditch in 2006, The Hoxton paved the way for design-led budget hotels, showing disbelievers that you didn't have to pay for expensive mini-bars, and rip-off rates for phone calls or internet access. Its success has led to a third hotel in London, a 192-bedroom property on Blackfriars Road in Southwark, which is expected to open in 2018, joining existing Hoxton hotels in Shoreditch and Holborn. Occupying the lower six floors of a 14-storey building, Soho House - who already run The Hoxton Grill at the Hoxton Shoreditch and Chicken Shop and Hubbard & Bell at Hoxton Holborn - will operate a restaurant on the ground floor and a bar at the top. "It's conquered east and central London and now Hoxton is poised to take the south" ran an Evening Standard headline when planning permission was granted in 2015. Where The Hoxton goes, the hipsters follow.
Opens
5th June 2018
Hotel Indigo London - Aldgate
Opens 5th June 2018
Hotel Indigo London Aldgate opens on 5th June 2018. Situated beside the Whitechapel Gallery, Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane, Hotel Indigo London - Aldgate brings modern, comfortable accommodation to Aldgate. The 212-room hotel includes doubles, twins with two double beds as well as several deluxe rooms and top floor suites. Each room comes with free WiFi, complimentary locally-stocked mini fridge and 24-hour room service. Modern and urban, the i nterior design is by Dexter Moren Associates, an architectural practice whose work includes The Curtain hotel, the Great Northern Hotel and the Shangri-La. Facilities include a restaurant where you can enjoy contemporary dishes and cocktails in a hotel which draws on the rich history of the local neighbourhood.
2018/06/05
Where:
Hotel Indigo London - Aldgate,
10 New Drum Street London, E1 7AT
Category:
New Hotels
Hotel Indigo London - Aldgate, 10 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AT
Tube: Aldgate East Station, Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate Station
Hotel Indigo London Aldgate opens on 5th June 2018.
Situated beside the Whitechapel Gallery, Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane, Hotel Indigo London - Aldgate brings modern, comfortable accommodation to Aldgate. The 212-room hotel includes doubles, twins with two double beds as well as several deluxe rooms and top floor suites. Each room comes with free WiFi, complimentary locally-stocked mini fridge and 24-hour room service. Modern and urban, the i nterior design is by Dexter Moren Associates, an architectural practice whose work includes The Curtain hotel, the Great Northern Hotel and the Shangri-La. Facilities include a restaurant where you can enjoy contemporary dishes and cocktails in a hotel which draws on the rich history of the local neighbourhood.
Opens
6th June 2018
Brigadiers
Opens 6th June 2018
Brigadiers opens in Bloomberg Arcade on 6th June 2018. They've given us the Michelin starred Trishna and Gymkhana, the hugely popular Hoppers as well as delivery service Motu Indian Kitchen. Now Jyotin, Karam, Karam Sethi and Sunaina Sethi, the family team behind JKS Restaurants, are bringing Brigadiers, a brand new concept, to Bloomberg Arcade. With two bars - Blighters and The Tap Room - as well as a whisky vending machine, on-tap cocktails, Champagne and punch fountains, and the group's own beer mean that Brigadiers will be a destination for the drinks as much as the food. Showing live sport on screens throughout the seven-roomed venue, other theatrical additions include a Pool Room and a card table in the Kukri private dining room. Outside, a wraparound terrace with seating for 34 offers a unique space for al fresco drinking and dining, with beer and prosecco on tap and cocktails. A separate Terrace Menu offers beer snacks such as 'Ox Cheek Vindaloo Samosas', 'Achari Chicken Skins', and 'Lotus Root & Puff Chaat' as well as a selection of small plates, bun kebabs and Pao. One of ten restaurants in the arcade, Brigadiers occupies one of three flagship spaces in the development next to Bloomberg's new European HQ, designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners.
2018/06/06
Where:
Brigadiers,
1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, 3 Queen Victoria Street London, EC2R
Category:
Indian/South Asian Cuisine
Brigadiers, 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, 3 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC2R
Tube: Mansion House Station, Cannon Street Station, Bank Station, Monument Station, St. Paul's Station
Brigadiers opens in Bloomberg Arcade on 6th June 2018.
They've given us the Michelin starred Trishna and Gymkhana, the hugely popular Hoppers as well as delivery service Motu Indian Kitchen. Now Jyotin, Karam, Karam Sethi and Sunaina Sethi, the family team behind JKS Restaurants, are bringing Brigadiers, a brand new concept, to Bloomberg Arcade. With two bars - Blighters and The Tap Room - as well as a whisky vending machine, on-tap cocktails, Champagne and punch fountains, and the group's own beer mean that Brigadiers will be a destination for the drinks as much as the food. Showing live sport on screens throughout the seven-roomed venue, other theatrical additions include a Pool Room and a card table in the Kukri private dining room. Outside, a wraparound terrace with seating for 34 offers a unique space for al fresco drinking and dining, with beer and prosecco on tap and cocktails. A separate Terrace Menu offers beer snacks such as 'Ox Cheek Vindaloo Samosas', 'Achari Chicken Skins', and 'Lotus Root & Puff Chaat' as well as a selection of small plates, bun kebabs and Pao. One of ten restaurants in the arcade, Brigadiers occupies one of three flagship spaces in the development next to Bloomberg's new European HQ, designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners.
Opens
June 2018
Brother Marcus Angel
Opens June 2018
Brother Marcus comes to Islington in June 2018. Renowned for their award winning brunch, Brother Marcus , bring their sweet potato, courgette and feta fritters to Islington, to a bigger site than the Balham original . A stone's throw from Angel station, this branch adds an evening menu of Mediterranean small plates, Cretan old school cocktails and Greek wines. Friends and founders, Alex, Arthur and Tasos, use recipes that have been passed down through generations. So in the evenings you can try fried feta with honey and sesame, homemade crisps with oregano and lemon zest salt and daily home-baked Lagana bread - and that's just for starters. Grilled octopus, chargrilled aubergine and cracked pork belly are just three of the dishes on the menu divided into earth, land, sea and snacks. The interior design is a mix of natural and industrial materials, there's wooden in-built banquet seating with foliage falling around a steel grid. A semi-private dining room seating 12 is available for those looking to host their own parties.
2018/06/15
Where:
Brother Marcus Angel,
37-39 Camden Passage London, N1 8EA
Category:
Mediterranean Cuisine
Brother Marcus Angel, 37-39 Camden Passage, London, N1 8EA
Tube: Angel Station
Brother Marcus comes to Islington in June 2018.
Renowned for their award winning brunch, Brother Marcus , bring their sweet potato, courgette and feta fritters to Islington, to a bigger site than the Balham original . A stone's throw from Angel station, this branch adds an evening menu of Mediterranean small plates, Cretan old school cocktails and Greek wines. Friends and founders, Alex, Arthur and Tasos, use recipes that have been passed down through generations. So in the evenings you can try fried feta with honey and sesame, homemade crisps with oregano and lemon zest salt and daily home-baked Lagana bread - and that's just for starters. Grilled octopus, chargrilled aubergine and cracked pork belly are just three of the dishes on the menu divided into earth, land, sea and snacks. The interior design is a mix of natural and industrial materials, there's wooden in-built banquet seating with foliage falling around a steel grid. A semi-private dining room seating 12 is available for those looking to host their own parties.
Opens
June 2018
FirstLight Cycle
Opens June 2018
FirstLight Cycle will open in Westfield London in June 2018. With cycle studios like Psycle and Boom Cycle popping up all over the capital, there's been something of an indoor cycling revolution in the city. FirstLight Cycle ups the ante with the UK's largest boutique cycling centre, with three studios in Westfield London. Their USP is the use of sunlight simulation technology which they say will increase circadian rhythm, awaken the senses, enhance energy and improve your mood. Playlists for each class are choreographed to deliver a full body workout on a bike, with weighted body bars used for upper body and core strength movements. Riders are then taken on a journey from sunrise through to sunset, revealing a themed destination using special acoustics and visuals. FirstLight Cycle will join other brands including All Star Lanes and Puttshack within Westfield's west London expansion, making the shopping centre the largest in Europe.
2018/06/15
Where:
FirstLight Cycle,
Westfield London London, W12 7GF
Category:
FirstLight Cycle, Westfield , London, W12 7GF
Tube: Wood Lane Station, Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Hammersmith and City Line), Shepherd's Bush Station (Central)
FirstLight Cycle will open in Westfield London in June 2018.
With cycle studios like Psycle and Boom Cycle popping up all over the capital, there's been something of an indoor cycling revolution in the city. FirstLight Cycle ups the ante with the UK's largest boutique cycling centre, with three studios in Westfield London. Their USP is the use of sunlight simulation technology which they say will increase circadian rhythm, awaken the senses, enhance energy and improve your mood. Playlists for each class are choreographed to deliver a full body workout on a bike, with weighted body bars used for upper body and core strength movements. Riders are then taken on a journey from sunrise through to sunset, revealing a themed destination using special acoustics and visuals. FirstLight Cycle will join other brands including All Star Lanes and Puttshack within Westfield's west London expansion, making the shopping centre the largest in Europe.
Opens
early June 2018
HUCKSTER
Opens early June 2018
HUCKSTER opens in Paddington Central in early June 2018. A food hub inspired by the lower Manhattan 1980s street food scene, HUCKSTER is an all-day dining and drinking destination in Paddington Central with a karaoke bar and a graffiti'd NY subway car. If you're looking for a slice of retro NYC you've come to the right place. Food choices include RUMBL where you'll find hot chips tossed with thyme and different toppings including Chicken skin dust with chimichurri mayo. Crooked Peel Pizza Co. offers NY sourdough pizzas with nduja, habanero chili and mozzarella di bufala. TRUE Burgers invite you to try the MACnPATTY, a beef patty covered with oodles of mac and cheese. WONTON WILLY specialises in wonton noodle soups with bean sprouts and choi sum. For something sweet visit BUBBLE GODS where ice cream waffle cones come in flavours like Oreo Heaven. The interior is a mix of grit and glamour with a DJ led 80s and pop soundtrack and there are bookable areas, perfect for groups, including that karaoke bar and subway car.
2018/06/15
Where:
HUCKSTER,
4 Kingdom Street London, W2 6AE
Category:
HUCKSTER, 4 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6AE
Tube: Royal Oak Station, Warwick Avenue Station
HUCKSTER opens in Paddington Central in early June 2018.
A food hub inspired by the lower Manhattan 1980s street food scene, HUCKSTER is an all-day dining and drinking destination in Paddington Central with a karaoke bar and a graffiti'd NY subway car. If you're looking for a slice of retro NYC you've come to the right place. Food choices include RUMBL where you'll find hot chips tossed with thyme and different toppings including Chicken skin dust with chimichurri mayo. Crooked Peel Pizza Co. offers NY sourdough pizzas with nduja, habanero chili and mozzarella di bufala. TRUE Burgers invite you to try the MACnPATTY, a beef patty covered with oodles of mac and cheese. WONTON WILLY specialises in wonton noodle soups with bean sprouts and choi sum. For something sweet visit BUBBLE GODS where ice cream waffle cones come in flavours like Oreo Heaven. The interior is a mix of grit and glamour with a DJ led 80s and pop soundtrack and there are bookable areas, perfect for groups, including that karaoke bar and subway car.
Opens
mid June 2018
Megan's on the Hill
Opens mid June 2018
Megan's on the Hill opens in the middle of June 2018. A favourite among west Londoners since 2002 Megan's, the dog-friendly cafe and restaurant, has built up a loyal following at branches in Fulham and Parsons Green. At Megan's on the Hill the simple formula of homemade cooking and instagrammable interiors is replicated in Balham on Bedford Hill (where the old Starbucks used to be). Bring your well-behaved four legged friend while you enjoy all-day brunch and organic coffee. Try a fresh juice or smoothie to kick start your morning. Eggs Benedict and home-made granola feature on the menu alongside top class cooked breakfasts. On the weekends you can enjoy bottomless brunch while the evening offering, similar to that at the Kings Road restaurant, includes sourdough pizzas. Try antipasti and charcuterie sharing boards to start, with shakshouka or deconstructed pan kebabs for main.
2018/06/15
Where:
Megan's on the Hill,
41-43 Bedford Hill London, SW12 9EY
Category:
Cafes and Delis
Megan's on the Hill, 41-43 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9EY
Tube: Balham Station
Megan's on the Hill opens in the middle of June 2018.
A favourite among west Londoners since 2002 Megan's, the dog-friendly cafe and restaurant, has built up a loyal following at branches in Fulham and Parsons Green. At Megan's on the Hill the simple formula of homemade cooking and instagrammable interiors is replicated in Balham on Bedford Hill (where the old Starbucks used to be). Bring your well-behaved four legged friend while you enjoy all-day brunch and organic coffee. Try a fresh juice or smoothie to kick start your morning. Eggs Benedict and home-made granola feature on the menu alongside top class cooked breakfasts. On the weekends you can enjoy bottomless brunch while the evening offering, similar to that at the Kings Road restaurant, includes sourdough pizzas. Try antipasti and charcuterie sharing boards to start, with shakshouka or deconstructed pan kebabs for main.
Opens
2018
One Blackfriars
Opens 2018
One Blackfriars opens in 2018. Shortlisted for the 2015 World Architecture Festival Awards before it was even completed, One Blackfriars - or 'The Vase' - is a 170 metre high tower on London's Southbank where homes start at more than a million pounds... for a one-bed. The 50-storey asymmetric tower designed by SimpsonHaugh Architects makes its mark on London's skyline with an unusual curved vertical line - looking not unlike a boomerang. Within the curvaceous high rise are 273 new homes - costing up to £23 million - with interiors by Tara Bernerd's firm and with access to a spa and swimming pool, private screening room, wine cellar and an executive lounge on the 32nd level, complete with a private dining area. The boutique 161-bedroom Bankside Hotel, with interiors by US based Dayna Lee and Ted Berner, the principal designers of Powerstrip Studio - occupies the low-rise six storey building on Rennie Street at the base of the residential tower. The hotel is housed behind a separate curved glass facade and includes a restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace , state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a 'white cube' art gallery.
2018/06/15
Where:
One Blackfriars,
1-16 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 9UF
Category:
Sights
One Blackfriars, 1-16 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9UF
Tube: Blackfriars Underground Station, Southwark Station
One Blackfriars opens in 2018.
Shortlisted for the 2015 World Architecture Festival Awards before it was even completed, One Blackfriars - or 'The Vase' - is a 170 metre high tower on London's Southbank where homes start at more than a million pounds... for a one-bed. The 50-storey asymmetric tower designed by SimpsonHaugh Architects makes its mark on London's skyline with an unusual curved vertical line - looking not unlike a boomerang. Within the curvaceous high rise are 273 new homes - costing up to £23 million - with interiors by Tara Bernerd's firm and with access to a spa and swimming pool, private screening room, wine cellar and an executive lounge on the 32nd level, complete with a private dining area. The boutique 161-bedroom Bankside Hotel, with interiors by US based Dayna Lee and Ted Berner, the principal designers of Powerstrip Studio - occupies the low-rise six storey building on Rennie Street at the base of the residential tower. The hotel is housed behind a separate curved glass facade and includes a restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace , state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a 'white cube' art gallery.
Opens
June 2018
Puttshack
Opens June 2018
Puttshack, the super tech indoor mini-golf experience, is launching at Westfield London in June 2018. Brought to you by the brains behind Bounce and the tech whizzes behind global phenomenon Topgolf, Puttshack takes mini-golf to a whole new level - and you'll never get away with cheating again. Seven years in the making, the 15 million pound project is sprawled across 20,000 square feet - part of the 600 million pound Westfield London expansion which adds 90 new outlets to the west London shopping mall. At Puttshack you not only get four interactive nine hole courses, you'll also find a 750-capacity rum bar and restaurant where the menu, curated by Richard Edney, includes vegetarian and vegan dishes with florentine pizza and bao steamed buns among the choices. Adam Breeden, co-founder of Bounce, Flight Club, All Star Lanes and now Puttshack, is clearly king of Social Sports in London.
2018/06/15
Where:
Puttshack,
Westfield London, Relay Square London, W12 7GF
Category:
Golf
Puttshack, Westfield , Relay Square, London, W12 7GF
Tube: Wood Lane Station, Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Hammersmith and City Line), Shepherd's Bush Station (Central)
Puttshack, the super tech indoor mini-golf experience, is launching at Westfield London in June 2018.
Brought to you by the brains behind Bounce and the tech whizzes behind global phenomenon Topgolf, Puttshack takes mini-golf to a whole new level - and you'll never get away with cheating again. Seven years in the making, the 15 million pound project is sprawled across 20,000 square feet - part of the 600 million pound Westfield London expansion which adds 90 new outlets to the west London shopping mall. At Puttshack you not only get four interactive nine hole courses, you'll also find a 750-capacity rum bar and restaurant where the menu, curated by Richard Edney, includes vegetarian and vegan dishes with florentine pizza and bao steamed buns among the choices. Adam Breeden, co-founder of Bounce, Flight Club, All Star Lanes and now Puttshack, is clearly king of Social Sports in London.
Opens
mid 2018
Rok Soho
Opens mid 2018
Rok Soho will open in mid 2018. Rok, the Scandinavian restaurant which has, up until now, built a reputation for smoked meats, puts a greater emphasis on plant based dishes with its Soho restaurant, the first central London location from the group. With Rok Shoreditch and Islington already flying the flag for Guinea fowl and bacon jam, Rok co-founders Charles Bakker, Frida Lindmark and Matt Young have come up with more vegetable centric dishes - quite a change from the smoked meats which they are known for. The menu at Rok Soho has a section for fermented and pickled dishes made in-house - think cultured dairy products and fermented probiotic drinks. As well as non-alcoholic drinks they serve low ABV house meads and drinking vinegars developed in partnership with cocktail guru and long time collaborator Matt Whiley.
2018/06/15
Where:
Rok Soho,
Soho London, W1
Category:
Rok Soho, Soho, London, W1
Tube: Tottenham Court Road Station, Goodge Street Station
Rok Soho will open in mid 2018.
Rok, the Scandinavian restaurant which has, up until now, built a reputation for smoked meats, puts a greater emphasis on plant based dishes with its Soho restaurant, the first central London location from the group. With Rok Shoreditch and Islington already flying the flag for Guinea fowl and bacon jam, Rok co-founders Charles Bakker, Frida Lindmark and Matt Young have come up with more vegetable centric dishes - quite a change from the smoked meats which they are known for. The menu at Rok Soho has a section for fermented and pickled dishes made in-house - think cultured dairy products and fermented probiotic drinks. As well as non-alcoholic drinks they serve low ABV house meads and drinking vinegars developed in partnership with cocktail guru and long time collaborator Matt Whiley.
Opens
18th June 2018
Cora Pearl
Opens 18th June 2018
Cora Pearl will open on 18th June 2018. With double-height windows opening onto the 'Actors' Church', this Covent Garden restaurant from the team behind Kitty Fisher's is an attractive proposition. George Barson heads up both sites as executive chef and takes inspiration from ' the party queen of Paris' at Cora Pearl. The 60 seat restaurant embodies the drama and excitement of her glamourous demi-monde life and serves a menu of simple classics and decadent dishes. Shrimp Newburg and a pig jowl and Montgomery cheese toastie sit alongside starters of leek heart with smoked eel. Main courses are a comforting fish stew, or confit pork belly with smoked quince as well as daily specials. Parquet flooring, dark textiles, ferns, upholstered wall-panels, tarnished mirrors and vintage lights decorate the main ground floor dining room overlooking Inigo Jones's St Paul's Church while the lower ground floor houses the open kitchen and an intimate cocktail bar with a late licence for post-theatre drinks and dining.
2018/06/18
Where:
Cora Pearl,
30 Henrietta Street London, WC2E 8NA
Category:
French Cuisine
Cora Pearl, 30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Leicester Square Station, Charing Cross Station, Embankment Underground Station
Cora Pearl will open on 18th June 2018.
With double-height windows opening onto the 'Actors' Church', this Covent Garden restaurant from the team behind Kitty Fisher's is an attractive proposition. George Barson heads up both sites as executive chef and takes inspiration from ' the party queen of Paris' at Cora Pearl. The 60 seat restaurant embodies the drama and excitement of her glamourous demi-monde life and serves a menu of simple classics and decadent dishes. Shrimp Newburg and a pig jowl and Montgomery cheese toastie sit alongside starters of leek heart with smoked eel. Main courses are a comforting fish stew, or confit pork belly with smoked quince as well as daily specials. Parquet flooring, dark textiles, ferns, upholstered wall-panels, tarnished mirrors and vintage lights decorate the main ground floor dining room overlooking Inigo Jones's St Paul's Church while the lower ground floor houses the open kitchen and an intimate cocktail bar with a late licence for post-theatre drinks and dining.
Opens
Early summer 2018
Grays & Feather
Opens Early summer 2018
Grays & Feather opens in Covent Garden in summer 2018. Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling hills of England to the southern peaks of Patagonia, their huge library of bubbly take guests on a journey around the world. Set up by sparkling wine expert Andrew Gray, Grays & Feather takes its name his successful wine merchant business of the same name, found online and at the Southbank Food Market. At this Covent Garden site he showcases undiscovered and unusual wines from small, hidden experimental winemakers from across the globe, complemented by a menu of small plates.
2018/06/30
Where:
Grays & Feather,
26 Wellington Street London, WC2E 7DD
Category:
Wine Bars
Grays & Feather, 26 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7DD
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Temple Station
Grays & Feather opens in Covent Garden in summer 2018.
Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling hills of England to the southern peaks of Patagonia, their huge library of bubbly take guests on a journey around the world. Set up by sparkling wine expert Andrew Gray, Grays & Feather takes its name his successful wine merchant business of the same name, found online and at the Southbank Food Market. At this Covent Garden site he showcases undiscovered and unusual wines from small, hidden experimental winemakers from across the globe, complemented by a menu of small plates.
Opens
2018
Hard Rock Hotel London
Opens 2018
The Hard Rock Hotel London opens in 2018. How apt that a place once frequented by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will become the Hard Rock Hotel London. A conversion of the existing Cumberland Hotel, and a short walk from the Hard Rock Cafe, the hotel will, not surprisingly, turn up the rock n roll factor with live music events by both local and international musicians. Guests arriving at the 900-room Hard Rock Hotel, which is at Marble Arch and so benefits from those panoramic views over Hyde Park, will walk into at a vast, welcoming lobby lounge - a place that's made for cocktails and live music. As you'd expect from the Hard Rock, a brand which has made its name with this sort of thing, there'll be curated memorabilia on displayed in the hotel and a memorabilia vault, housing some of Hard Rock's 80,000 or so historical pieces. An on-site Hard Rock Cafe and a Rock Shop, spa, restaurant and speakeasy bar plus free unlimited Wi-Fi complete the package. A hotel in the spirit of Hendrix.
2018/06/30
Where:
Hard Rock Hotel London,
Great Cumberland Place London, W1H 7DL
Category:
New Hotels
Hard Rock Hotel London, Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7DL
Tube: Marble Arch Station
The Hard Rock Hotel London opens in 2018.
How apt that a place once frequented by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will become the Hard Rock Hotel London. A conversion of the existing Cumberland Hotel, and a short walk from the Hard Rock Cafe, the hotel will, not surprisingly, turn up the rock n roll factor with live music events by both local and international musicians. Guests arriving at the 900-room Hard Rock Hotel, which is at Marble Arch and so benefits from those panoramic views over Hyde Park, will walk into at a vast, welcoming lobby lounge - a place that's made for cocktails and live music. As you'd expect from the Hard Rock, a brand which has made its name with this sort of thing, there'll be curated memorabilia on displayed in the hotel and a memorabilia vault, housing some of Hard Rock's 80,000 or so historical pieces. An on-site Hard Rock Cafe and a Rock Shop, spa, restaurant and speakeasy bar plus free unlimited Wi-Fi complete the package. A hotel in the spirit of Hendrix.
Opens
summer 2018
Eccleston Place by Tart London
Opens summer 2018
Eccleston Place by Tart London opens in stages, beginning with the photography studio in early summer 2018. Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison - the fashionable duo behind Tart London - open their first permanent restaurant in Eccleston Yards, a quiet historic courtyard in Victoria, used for coach manufacturing in the mid-1860s. Tart London, which started in 2012 as a bespoke catering company for fashion and film shoots, has worked with high profile clients including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Eddie Redmayne and Cara Delevingne. More than a restaurant, this bricks-and-mortar site is a multipurpose venue with a retail space and fashion photography studio as well as an events space run in partnership with Tom Warren, founder of Lock Studios. Eccleston Place by Tart London joins The Jones Family Kitchen and other east London businesses - Barrys Bootcamp and Tailor Made London - in Eccleston Yards, a pedestrianised space with shared workspace for more than 500 people, a Scandinavian beauty salon and a drop-in meditation studio and eco-lifestyle store.
2018/07/01
Where:
Eccleston Place by Tart London,
3-4 Eccleston Yard London, SW1W 9AZ
Category:
British Cuisine
Eccleston Place by Tart London, 3-4 Eccleston Yard, London, SW1W 9AZ
Tube: Victoria Station
Eccleston Place by Tart London opens in stages, beginning with the photography studio in early summer 2018.
Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison - the fashionable duo behind Tart London - open their first permanent restaurant in Eccleston Yards, a quiet historic courtyard in Victoria, used for coach manufacturing in the mid-1860s. Tart London, which started in 2012 as a bespoke catering company for fashion and film shoots, has worked with high profile clients including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Eddie Redmayne and Cara Delevingne. More than a restaurant, this bricks-and-mortar site is a multipurpose venue with a retail space and fashion photography studio as well as an events space run in partnership with Tom Warren, founder of Lock Studios. Eccleston Place by Tart London joins The Jones Family Kitchen and other east London businesses - Barrys Bootcamp and Tailor Made London - in Eccleston Yards, a pedestrianised space with shared workspace for more than 500 people, a Scandinavian beauty salon and a drop-in meditation studio and eco-lifestyle store.
Opens
Summer 2018
Ichiba
Opens Summer 2018
Ichiba opens in Summer 2018. Europe's largest Japanese food hall, the 17,400 square foot Ichiba store in the expanded part of Westfield London is the place to go for Japanese food, kitchen staples - from sake to soy sauce - tastings and demos. And there's seating for over 200 . Decked out in Japanese style with lanterns, paper, and lights inspired by chopsticks, flags and traditional fabrics break up the space . Food stations offer everything from katsu curries to sushi and sashimi and street food including takoyaki, tempura and noodles made fresh to order . A traditional Japanese bakery and cafe is also on site, serving dorayaki pancakes with teas including hot or iced matcha lattes. Don't miss the dedicated kaku-uchi sake bar, serving hot sake handpicked by the in store sake sommelier. Stock up on all the essentials, from soy sauce to sake, confectionery to ceramics.
2018/07/06
Where:
Ichiba,
Westfield London, Ariel Way London, W12 7GF
Category:
Japanese Cuisine
Ichiba, Westfield , Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF
Tube: Wood Lane Station, Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Hammersmith and City Line), Shepherd's Bush Station (Central)
Ichiba opens in Summer 2018.
Europe's largest Japanese food hall, the 17,400 square foot Ichiba store in the expanded part of Westfield London is the place to go for Japanese food, kitchen staples - from sake to soy sauce - tastings and demos. And there's seating for over 200 . Decked out in Japanese style with lanterns, paper, and lights inspired by chopsticks, flags and traditional fabrics break up the space . Food stations offer everything from katsu curries to sushi and sashimi and street food including takoyaki, tempura and noodles made fresh to order . A traditional Japanese bakery and cafe is also on site, serving dorayaki pancakes with teas including hot or iced matcha lattes. Don't miss the dedicated kaku-uchi sake bar, serving hot sake handpicked by the in store sake sommelier. Stock up on all the essentials, from soy sauce to sake, confectionery to ceramics.
Opens
July 2018
Caravan Fitzrovia
Opens July 2018
Caravan Fitzrovia opens in July 2018. In the former BBC Radio 1 HQ where Reggie Yates used to run through The Official Charts, Caravan Fitzrovia brings all day dining and craft coffee to central London and introduces 'Caravan-To-Go' - great coffee and food to take away. Caravan has sites all over London - in Exmouth Market, Bankside, King's Cross and in the City, in Bloomberg Arcade - but this one on Great Portland Street is their most central yet. In a nod to the building's history, the basement (where BBC R1's music collection was stored) has a 'record room' for private dining and parties with the option to hire the space. Upstairs, a large bar weaves throughout three dining rooms, making it the perfect destination for post-work drinks and dining all day. H ealthy food like poached chicken, purple kale, greens and rice has a global flavour, inspired by its New Zealand owners and their travels. Sourdough and croissants are made in-house at Caravan's own flagship roastery and bakery (also opening in summer 2018) in a Victorian warehouse in north London. Eat in and you can enjoy one of the best brunches and coffee against a backdrop of terracotta brick walls, stone surfaces and natural light. Serious about sustainability, they offer a reusable lunchbox and coffee cup scheme - get 50p off if you bring your own reusable cups.
2018/07/15
Where:
Caravan Fitzrovia,
Yalding House, 152 Great Portland Street London, W1W 6AJ
Category:
Caravan Fitzrovia, Yalding House, 152 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6AJ
Tube: Great Portland Street Station
Caravan Fitzrovia opens in July 2018.
In the former BBC Radio 1 HQ where Reggie Yates used to run through The Official Charts, Caravan Fitzrovia brings all day dining and craft coffee to central London and introduces 'Caravan-To-Go' - great coffee and food to take away. Caravan has sites all over London - in Exmouth Market, Bankside, King's Cross and in the City, in Bloomberg Arcade - but this one on Great Portland Street is their most central yet. In a nod to the building's history, the basement (where BBC R1's music collection was stored) has a 'record room' for private dining and parties with the option to hire the space. Upstairs, a large bar weaves throughout three dining rooms, making it the perfect destination for post-work drinks and dining all day. H ealthy food like poached chicken, purple kale, greens and rice has a global flavour, inspired by its New Zealand owners and their travels. Sourdough and croissants are made in-house at Caravan's own flagship roastery and bakery (also opening in summer 2018) in a Victorian warehouse in north London. Eat in and you can enjoy one of the best brunches and coffee against a backdrop of terracotta brick walls, stone surfaces and natural light. Serious about sustainability, they offer a reusable lunchbox and coffee cup scheme - get 50p off if you bring your own reusable cups.
Opens
July 2018
VIVI
Opens July 2018
VIVI at Centre Point opens in July 2018. Inspired by the 1960s, echoing Centre Point's 1966 completion, the menu at VIVI is unashamedly nostalgic British comfort food. Housed in the distinctive 385 foot tall building in Oxford Street, VIVI is an all day restaurant at Centre Point, occupying the main floor of the bridge link overlooking the square and Oxford Street. Run by rhubarb (who also do the food at the Sky Garden, Verdi Italian Kitchen at the Royal Albert Hall and Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery), the restaurant serves modern versions of favourite old school dishes like chicken a la king, putting sauteed chicken, mushrooms, cream and white wine with hot biscuits. Cauliflower cheese croquettes with slow roasted tomatoes and Lea & Perrins sauce is best followed by banana splits to share. Divided into four areas, VIVI includes: a bar serving cocktails paired to the bites menu; a dining area where you can get an all-day British menu of modernised classics; VIVI Liquid Lounge for power shakes and superfood shots; and VIVI Gallery, serving an express menu of small bites as well as leisurely afternoon teas - with views over New Oxford Street.
2018/07/15
Where:
VIVI,
Centre Point, New Oxford Street London, WC1A 1DD
Category:
British Cuisine
VIVI, Centre Point, New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DD
Tube: Tottenham Court Road Station
VIVI at Centre Point opens in July 2018.
Inspired by the 1960s, echoing Centre Point's 1966 completion, the menu at VIVI is unashamedly nostalgic British comfort food. Housed in the distinctive 385 foot tall building in Oxford Street, VIVI is an all day restaurant at Centre Point, occupying the main floor of the bridge link overlooking the square and Oxford Street. Run by rhubarb (who also do the food at the Sky Garden, Verdi Italian Kitchen at the Royal Albert Hall and Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery), the restaurant serves modern versions of favourite old school dishes like chicken a la king, putting sauteed chicken, mushrooms, cream and white wine with hot biscuits. Cauliflower cheese croquettes with slow roasted tomatoes and Lea & Perrins sauce is best followed by banana splits to share. Divided into four areas, VIVI includes: a bar serving cocktails paired to the bites menu; a dining area where you can get an all-day British menu of modernised classics; VIVI Liquid Lounge for power shakes and superfood shots; and VIVI Gallery, serving an express menu of small bites as well as leisurely afternoon teas - with views over New Oxford Street.
Opens
Summer 2018
Vintry & Mercer Hotel
Opens Summer 2018
Vintry & Mercer opens in summer 2018. Among the livery halls, guilds and narrow streets of the City, you'll find Vintry & Mercer, a hotel with 92 rooms and suites, a roof terrace, all-day restaurant, underground speakeasy and its own fitness studio. Taking inspiration from the historic trading guilds of the area, plush velvet curtains, bespoke fabrics and leather door handles to the rooms are a nod to the merchant taylors who used to trade their wares on the nearby streets. The name comes from the historic trading guilds of the area. Vintry references the wine merchants while Mercer recalls the textile sellers who specialised in fine silks and damasks. Mediterranean dishes are served in Vintry Kitchen on the ground floor, while sustainably sourced meat and fish from the British Isles are a speciality at Mercer Roof Terrace with views overlooking the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Hidden away beneath is Do Not Disturb, a discreet, late night underground speakeasy cocktail bar taking inspiration from the clandestine bars of 1920s New York.
2018/07/31
Where:
Vintry & Mercer Hotel,
19-20 Garlick Hill London, EC4V 2AU
Category:
New Hotels
Vintry & Mercer Hotel, 19-20 Garlick Hill, London, EC4V 2AU
Tube: Mansion House Station, Cannon Street Station, Bank Station, St. Paul's Station
Vintry & Mercer opens in summer 2018.
Among the livery halls, guilds and narrow streets of the City, you'll find Vintry & Mercer, a hotel with 92 rooms and suites, a roof terrace, all-day restaurant, underground speakeasy and its own fitness studio. Taking inspiration from the historic trading guilds of the area, plush velvet curtains, bespoke fabrics and leather door handles to the rooms are a nod to the merchant taylors who used to trade their wares on the nearby streets. The name comes from the historic trading guilds of the area. Vintry references the wine merchants while Mercer recalls the textile sellers who specialised in fine silks and damasks. Mediterranean dishes are served in Vintry Kitchen on the ground floor, while sustainably sourced meat and fish from the British Isles are a speciality at Mercer Roof Terrace with views overlooking the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Hidden away beneath is Do Not Disturb, a discreet, late night underground speakeasy cocktail bar taking inspiration from the clandestine bars of 1920s New York.
Opens
Summer 2018
Standard London
Opens Summer 2018
The Standard London hotel opens in summer 2018. Taking a Brutalist building in King's Cross and turning it into a £20 million five star boutique hotel with 270 bedrooms, the Standard London is the first hotel from the well known boutique chain outside America. The former council office block, originally built in the 1970s as an annexe to Camden Town Hall, sits directly opposite St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. The whole building is being upgraded but the biggest change is to the top floors. Clad in metal and glass, the two top levels are transformed into an architectural feature and include hotel rooms and suites, public and private event spaces, dining area, lounge and observatory with public access. An external lift whisks guests from the ground up to the 8th floor.
2018/08/01
Where:
Standard London,
Argyle Street London, WC1H 8EQ
Category:
New Hotels
Standard London, Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EQ
Tube: King's Cross Station
The Standard London hotel opens in summer 2018.
Taking a Brutalist building in King's Cross and turning it into a £20 million five star boutique hotel with 270 bedrooms, the Standard London is the first hotel from the well known boutique chain outside America. The former council office block, originally built in the 1970s as an annexe to Camden Town Hall, sits directly opposite St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. The whole building is being upgraded but the biggest change is to the top floors. Clad in metal and glass, the two top levels are transformed into an architectural feature and include hotel rooms and suites, public and private event spaces, dining area, lounge and observatory with public access. An external lift whisks guests from the ground up to the 8th floor.
Opens
2018
Bob Bob Cite
Opens 2018
Bob Bob Cite opens in 2018. Known for his glamorous Bob Bob Ricard restaurant in Soho, Leonid Shutov opens a second Bob Bob restaurant, on the third floor of the landmark Cheesegrater building in the City. Yes, the all-booth restaurant does have the all-important 'press for Champagne' button at every table. Also much like the original BBR, the modern French Russian menu features locally sourced, seasonal produce cooked over an open flame or smoked in-house. As well as seating for 180, the restaurant has room for a further 120 covers in private rooms and a nine-seater Japanese dining room serving sushi, sashimi and tempura. The challenge will be getting a seat.
2018/08/15
Where:
Bob Bob Cite,
122 Leadenhall Street London, EC3V 4AB
Category:
British Cuisine
Bob Bob Cite, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB
Tube: Liverpool Street Station, Monument Station, Bank Station, Aldgate Station
Bob Bob Cite opens in 2018.
Known for his glamorous Bob Bob Ricard restaurant in Soho, Leonid Shutov opens a second Bob Bob restaurant, on the third floor of the landmark Cheesegrater building in the City. Yes, the all-booth restaurant does have the all-important 'press for Champagne' button at every table. Also much like the original BBR, the modern French Russian menu features locally sourced, seasonal produce cooked over an open flame or smoked in-house. As well as seating for 180, the restaurant has room for a further 120 covers in private rooms and a nine-seater Japanese dining room serving sushi, sashimi and tempura. The challenge will be getting a seat.
Opens
September 2018
Bankside Hotel
Opens September 2018
Bankside Hotel opens in September 2018. In a six-storey glass structure, part of the One Blackfriars development, Bankside Hotel offers a sleek and modern outlook close to Blackfriars Bridge. Modern mid-century interiors are by interior designer (and former film set producer) Dayna Lee who jointly heads up LA-based Powerstrip Studio. Serving both as a hotel, with 161 light and airy bedrooms, and a community hub (a niche area the Hoxton hotel pioneered), there's a focus on creativity and art. With both the Tate Modern and the Hayward Gallery as neighbours, the hotel has its own large 'white cube' gallery and a function space with capacity for 120 people as well as an in-house fitness centre and a 78-cover restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace for eating out in warmer months.
2018/09/15
Where:
Bankside Hotel,
2 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 9JU
Category:
New Hotels
Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9JU
Tube: Blackfriars Underground Station, Southwark Station
Bankside Hotel opens in September 2018.
In a six-storey glass structure, part of the One Blackfriars development, Bankside Hotel offers a sleek and modern outlook close to Blackfriars Bridge. Modern mid-century interiors are by interior designer (and former film set producer) Dayna Lee who jointly heads up LA-based Powerstrip Studio. Serving both as a hotel, with 161 light and airy bedrooms, and a community hub (a niche area the Hoxton hotel pioneered), there's a focus on creativity and art. With both the Tate Modern and the Hayward Gallery as neighbours, the hotel has its own large 'white cube' gallery and a function space with capacity for 120 people as well as an in-house fitness centre and a 78-cover restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace for eating out in warmer months.
Opens
September 2018
Wahlburgers
Opens September 2018
Wahlburgers opens in September 2018. As if being a bone fide movie star wasn't enough, rapper-turned-actor Mark Wahlberg of Marky Mark fame, has set up burger franchise Wahlberger with his brothers, former New Kids on the Block star Donnie and chef Paul Wahlberg. The restaurant chain has 16 locations (and counting) in the US and it also features on its own eponymous reality television series. This Covent Garden restaurant is their first venture outside America and, like the rest of the chain, takes inspiration from the family meals cooked by Mr Wahlberg senior when the siblings were children. The menu is filled with high quality homemade burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads and shakes - the kind the frontman of the Funky Bunch grew up on.
2018/09/15
Where:
Wahlburgers,
8-9 James Street London, WC2E 8BH
Category:
Wahlburgers, 8-9 James Street, London, WC2E 8BH
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Leicester Square Station
Wahlburgers opens in September 2018.
As if being a bone fide movie star wasn't enough, rapper-turned-actor Mark Wahlberg of Marky Mark fame, has set up burger franchise Wahlberger with his brothers, former New Kids on the Block star Donnie and chef Paul Wahlberg. The restaurant chain has 16 locations (and counting) in the US and it also features on its own eponymous reality television series. This Covent Garden restaurant is their first venture outside America and, like the rest of the chain, takes inspiration from the family meals cooked by Mr Wahlberg senior when the siblings were children. The menu is filled with high quality homemade burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads and shakes - the kind the frontman of the Funky Bunch grew up on.
Opens
2018
Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel
Opens 2018
Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel is due to be completed in 2018. The Manhattan Loft Corporation, the firm which introduced loft living to the UK in 1992 and more recently gave the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel its remarkable makeover, is behind the stylish Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel in Stratford. The 150-room hotel occupies the seven lower levels of the 42 storey Manhattan Loft Gardens, a mixed used development with three 'sky gardens', one on the 7th floor, a second on the 35th and a third on the 36th floor ensuring that residents are never more than 9 stories from an outdoor space. Above the hotel is a 34 storey residential tower and hotel and residents share the use of communal spaces including the lobby, leisure facilities, swimming pool, spa facilities, meeting and conference spaces as well as an external roof garden that overlooks the Olympic Park. The site sits to the immediate north of Stratford International rail station and the Docklands Light Railway giving excellent transport links. The striking double-cantilevered tower has been designed by architects SOM (Skidmore Owings and Merrill) in partnership with Harry Handelsman, legendary founder of the Manhattan Loft Corporation. The Sunday Times Style magazine says, "if anyone can rekindle our love of tall buildings, it's Handelsman."
2018/09/30
Where:
Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel,
20-22 International Way, Olympic Park London, E20 1GQ
Category:
New Hotels
Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel, 20-22 International Way, Olympic Park, London, E20 1GQ
Tube: Stratford Station
Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel is due to be completed in 2018.
The Manhattan Loft Corporation, the firm which introduced loft living to the UK in 1992 and more recently gave the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel its remarkable makeover, is behind the stylish Manhattan Loft Gardens Design Hotel in Stratford. The 150-room hotel occupies the seven lower levels of the 42 storey Manhattan Loft Gardens, a mixed used development with three 'sky gardens', one on the 7th floor, a second on the 35th and a third on the 36th floor ensuring that residents are never more than 9 stories from an outdoor space. Above the hotel is a 34 storey residential tower and hotel and residents share the use of communal spaces including the lobby, leisure facilities, swimming pool, spa facilities, meeting and conference spaces as well as an external roof garden that overlooks the Olympic Park. The site sits to the immediate north of Stratford International rail station and the Docklands Light Railway giving excellent transport links. The striking double-cantilevered tower has been designed by architects SOM (Skidmore Owings and Merrill) in partnership with Harry Handelsman, legendary founder of the Manhattan Loft Corporation. The Sunday Times Style magazine says, "if anyone can rekindle our love of tall buildings, it's Handelsman."
Opens
Autumn 2018
The Dixon
Opens Autumn 2018
The Dixon, a new boutique style hotel part of Autograph Collection Hotels, opens in Autumn 2018. Formerly the home of the Old Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, The Dixon transforms this historic building into a traditional boutique hotel offering 193 individually styled rooms and suites. Named after John Dixon Butler - the architect who originally constructed the Tooley Street building in 1905 - the hotel mixes old and new. The 193 rooms, including nine suites, present an artful mix of heritage design - simple brickwork, tall windows and modern furniture - and modern art. Curated artworks from local artists hang on the walls. All rooms come with state-of-the-art technology, including smart TVs and complimentary ultra-fast Wi-Fi. Cleverly reflecting the building's past as a courtroom, the Courthouse cafe serves hotel guests and locals alike while decor repurposes pieces of furniture reclaimed from the old courthouse.
2018/10/15
Where:
The Dixon,
211 Tooley Street London, SE1 2JY
Category:
New Hotels
The Dixon, 211 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JY
Tube: London Bridge Station
The Dixon, a new boutique style hotel part of Autograph Collection Hotels, opens in Autumn 2018.
Formerly the home of the Old Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, The Dixon transforms this historic building into a traditional boutique hotel offering 193 individually styled rooms and suites. Named after John Dixon Butler - the architect who originally constructed the Tooley Street building in 1905 - the hotel mixes old and new. The 193 rooms, including nine suites, present an artful mix of heritage design - simple brickwork, tall windows and modern furniture - and modern art. Curated artworks from local artists hang on the walls. All rooms come with state-of-the-art technology, including smart TVs and complimentary ultra-fast Wi-Fi. Cleverly reflecting the building's past as a courtroom, the Courthouse cafe serves hotel guests and locals alike while decor repurposes pieces of furniture reclaimed from the old courthouse.
Opens
Autumn 2018
Coal Drops Yard
Opens Autumn 2018
Coal Drops Yard opens in autumn 2018. Originally built in the 1850s to facilitate the distribution of coal from the north-east and Yorkshire to London, Coal Drops Yard is reinvented in 2018 as a fashionable shopping district in King's Cross. Victorian brick arches and surviving ironwork are purposed in a design by Heatherwick Studio that brings together the industrial heritage with contemporary design. With canal-side location and proximity to restaurants, cafes and Central St Martins, Coal Drops Yard is an attractive place to shop. First retailers announced include fashion concept store 18Montrose, modern British spectacles and sunglasses company Cubitts and boutique bag designers Lost Property of London. Plus designer Tom Dixon moves his entire headquarters to the Coal Office, part of the wider Coal Drops Yard estate, in March 2018.
2018/11/01
Where:
Coal Drops Yard,
Kings Cross Goods Yard London, N1C
Category:
Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross Goods Yard, London, N1C
Tube: King's Cross Station
Coal Drops Yard opens in autumn 2018.
Originally built in the 1850s to facilitate the distribution of coal from the north-east and Yorkshire to London, Coal Drops Yard is reinvented in 2018 as a fashionable shopping district in King's Cross. Victorian brick arches and surviving ironwork are purposed in a design by Heatherwick Studio that brings together the industrial heritage with contemporary design. With canal-side location and proximity to restaurants, cafes and Central St Martins, Coal Drops Yard is an attractive place to shop. First retailers announced include fashion concept store 18Montrose, modern British spectacles and sunglasses company Cubitts and boutique bag designers Lost Property of London. Plus designer Tom Dixon moves his entire headquarters to the Coal Office, part of the wider Coal Drops Yard estate, in March 2018.
Opens
autumn 2018
Elephant West
Opens autumn 2018
Contemporary art and culture magazine Elephant opens a new art project space in White City in autumn 2018. Housed in a converted petrol station in White City, re-designed by architects Liddicoat and Goldhill, Elephant West is an art project space run by contemporary art and culture magazine Elephant; a place where you'll see cutting edge installations by up and coming artists. Combining print, digital and physical art, live dance and music performances, film screenings, as well as talks and workshops curated by the magazine, come here to see ground-breaking works that break down the traditional barriers between different art forms. In a nod to its famous neighbour Television Centre, the BBC's former headquarters, Elephant magazine will broadcast from here, live-streaming events and publishing other exclusive video content via its elephant.art website. There's a cafe, shop and outdoor garden area and, o ver the summer, they're running a series of pop-up events and activities in and around White City.
2018/11/01
Where:
Elephant West,
62 Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush London, W12 7RH
Category:
Art Galleries
Elephant West, 62 Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7RH
Tube: White City Station, Wood Lane Station, Latimer Road Station
Contemporary art and culture magazine Elephant opens a new art project space in White City in autumn 2018.
Housed in a converted petrol station in White City, re-designed by architects Liddicoat and Goldhill, Elephant West is an art project space run by contemporary art and culture magazine Elephant; a place where you'll see cutting edge installations by up and coming artists. Combining print, digital and physical art, live dance and music performances, film screenings, as well as talks and workshops curated by the magazine, come here to see ground-breaking works that break down the traditional barriers between different art forms. In a nod to its famous neighbour Television Centre, the BBC's former headquarters, Elephant magazine will broadcast from here, live-streaming events and publishing other exclusive video content via its elephant.art website. There's a cafe, shop and outdoor garden area and, o ver the summer, they're running a series of pop-up events and activities in and around White City.
Opens
late 2018
Boxpark Wembley
Opens late 2018
Boxpark Wembley opens in late 2018 in Wembley Park. First we had Boxpark Shoreditch, the first shopping mall made out of shipping containers, then came Boxpark Croydon and in 2018 we're getting a third Boxpark, in Wembley. Bringing a slice of urban street cred to Wembley, Boxpark Wembley will no doubt become a byword for pop up shops and superior street food, just like its sister sites. Boxpark Wembley will differ slightly - instead of shipping containers, it will come with a completely new and bespoke building design on Olympic Way. There will be 29 units for food and a cultural hub where over 200 events will be held, year round. Live music, events, talks and workshops will be held in one of two spaces - an expansive 2,000 capacity events space or a separate, more intimate 300-capacity venue.
2018/12/01
Where:
Boxpark Wembley,
Olympic Way, Wembley Park London, HA9 0EG
Category:
Shopping Centres
Boxpark Wembley, Olympic Way, Wembley Park, London, HA9 0EG
Tube: Wembley Park Station
Boxpark Wembley opens in late 2018 in Wembley Park.
First we had Boxpark Shoreditch, the first shopping mall made out of shipping containers, then came Boxpark Croydon and in 2018 we're getting a third Boxpark, in Wembley. Bringing a slice of urban street cred to Wembley, Boxpark Wembley will no doubt become a byword for pop up shops and superior street food, just like its sister sites. Boxpark Wembley will differ slightly - instead of shipping containers, it will come with a completely new and bespoke building design on Olympic Way. There will be 29 units for food and a cultural hub where over 200 events will be held, year round. Live music, events, talks and workshops will be held in one of two spaces - an expansive 2,000 capacity events space or a separate, more intimate 300-capacity venue.
Opens
Late 2018
Vista Hotel
Opens Late 2018
The Wanda Vista Hotel opens in late 2018. Part of One Nine Elms, a mixed-use development which overlooks the river Thames at Battersea, the Wanda Vista Hotel will be the first Chinese 5 star hotel by the Wanda brand in the UK when it's complete - expected to be in late 2018. Occupying the smaller, 45 storey (160 metre) tower at the Nine Elms regeneration site which stretches between Vauxhall and Battersea, the hotel will sit alongside a taller 60 storey high rise - one of Western Europe's tallest residential developments. There will be 436 flats and 3,600 square feet of shops next to the hotel which is expected to consist of 187 rooms at a cost of £700 million. Banqueting and conferencing facilities, a restaurant and brassiere, as well as a swimming pool and health spa located in the podium building are all part of the hotel plans. Entry to the hotel would be from the central plaza located between the City and River Towers. The vast 480-acre Nine Elms regeneration site straddling Wandsworth and Lambeth boroughs is undergoing massive regeneration with the US embassy, offices, flats, retail and leisure areas all being built, served by an extension to the tube's Northern line due to open in 2016. At the western end of the site, Battersea Power Station is being redeveloped as a mixed-use scheme by its Malaysian owners.
2018/12/1
Where:
Vista Hotel,
One Nine Elms London, SW8 5NQ
Category:
New Hotels
Vista Hotel, One Nine Elms, London, SW8 5NQ
Tube: Vauxhall Station
The Wanda Vista Hotel opens in late 2018.
Part of One Nine Elms, a mixed-use development which overlooks the river Thames at Battersea, the Wanda Vista Hotel will be the first Chinese 5 star hotel by the Wanda brand in the UK when it's complete - expected to be in late 2018. Occupying the smaller, 45 storey (160 metre) tower at the Nine Elms regeneration site which stretches between Vauxhall and Battersea, the hotel will sit alongside a taller 60 storey high rise - one of Western Europe's tallest residential developments. There will be 436 flats and 3,600 square feet of shops next to the hotel which is expected to consist of 187 rooms at a cost of £700 million. Banqueting and conferencing facilities, a restaurant and brassiere, as well as a swimming pool and health spa located in the podium building are all part of the hotel plans. Entry to the hotel would be from the central plaza located between the City and River Towers. The vast 480-acre Nine Elms regeneration site straddling Wandsworth and Lambeth boroughs is undergoing massive regeneration with the US embassy, offices, flats, retail and leisure areas all being built, served by an extension to the tube's Northern line due to open in 2016. At the western end of the site, Battersea Power Station is being redeveloped as a mixed-use scheme by its Malaysian owners.
Opens
21st May 2018
Bucket Restaurant
Opens 21st May 2018
Buckets of mussels and sustainably sourced seafood is served simply and without ceremony at Bucket , the first solo venture for husband and wife team, Georgie Godik Hayward and Adam Hayward since their time at the Gaucho Group. Mussels come with a choice of four sauces: coconut chilli, lobster brandy, pancetta and tomato or classic white wine. Daily specials make the most of diverse and unfamiliar species of fish while staples like the lobster toastie, fish finger sandwich, crayfish burger, seafood spaghetti, salads and raw and cured seafood dishes are also on the menu. For dessert, choose from homemade whole pies, tarts and cakes. Looking like a weatherworn, rustic yet luxurious beach club, Bucket has room for 78, including seats at the bar and high tables looking onto the open kitchen.
2018/05/21
Where:
Bucket Restaurant,
107 Westbourne Grove London, W2 4UW
Category:
Fish and Seafood
Bucket Restaurant, 107 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UW
Tube: Bayswater Underground Station
Buckets of mussels and sustainably sourced seafood is served simply and without ceremony at Bucket , the first solo venture for husband and wife team, Georgie Godik Hayward and Adam Hayward since their time at the Gaucho Group. Mussels come with a choice of four sauces: coconut chilli, lobster brandy, pancetta and tomato or classic white wine. Daily specials make the most of diverse and unfamiliar species of fish while staples like the lobster toastie, fish finger sandwich, crayfish burger, seafood spaghetti, salads and raw and cured seafood dishes are also on the menu. For dessert, choose from homemade whole pies, tarts and cakes. Looking like a weatherworn, rustic yet luxurious beach club, Bucket has room for 78, including seats at the bar and high tables looking onto the open kitchen.
Opened
18th May 2018
Mother Clucker Exmouth Market
Opened 18th May 2018
After five years of frying chicken from trucks, gazebos and shipping containers all over London, Mother Clucker sets down roots at Exmouth Market with its first permanent fast food joint. This isn't your average high street chicken shop. As you'd expect from an outfit that's made a name for itself as one of the best street food traders in the city, they've gone to town with eye-catching decor, delicious drinks, banging music, melt-in-your-mouth chicken strips and fiery cajun fries, all washed down with craft beers courtesy of The Five Points Brewing Co. New Orleans inspired cocktails include humorously titled tipples Sex On The Rocks, Peeking Through The Grass Skirts and Kermit's Middle Leg. Fried chicken is, naturally, the focus with Mother Clucker Signature Strips, Cluckwich, black-eyed peas and enough hot sauce to melt steel on the menu.
2018/05/18
Where:
Mother Clucker Exmouth Market,
49-51 Rosebery Avenue, Exmouth Market London, EC1R 4QL
Category:
South American Cuisine
Mother Clucker Exmouth Market, 49-51 Rosebery Avenue, Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QL
Tube: Farringdon Station
After five years of frying chicken from trucks, gazebos and shipping containers all over London, Mother Clucker sets down roots at Exmouth Market with its first permanent fast food joint. This isn't your average high street chicken shop. As you'd expect from an outfit that's made a name for itself as one of the best street food traders in the city, they've gone to town with eye-catching decor, delicious drinks, banging music, melt-in-your-mouth chicken strips and fiery cajun fries, all washed down with craft beers courtesy of The Five Points Brewing Co. New Orleans inspired cocktails include humorously titled tipples Sex On The Rocks, Peeking Through The Grass Skirts and Kermit's Middle Leg. Fried chicken is, naturally, the focus with Mother Clucker Signature Strips, Cluckwich, black-eyed peas and enough hot sauce to melt steel on the menu.
Opened
May 2018
White City House
Opened May 2018
Swanky private member's club Soho House turns the old BBC headquarters in White City into a 47-bedroom hotel. At the very heart of Television Centre, in The Helios - the building's original Grade II listed central ring - are 45 bedrooms, supplemented by three floors of club space, an Electric Cinema, The Allis, a restaurant at ground floor level, 25,000 square foot gym and - a trademark for Soho House - a rooftop pool (these top their hotels in New York, Chicago and Berlin but for London examples see Shoreditch House and The Ned). The terrace and swimming pool on the roof of the new office building are in a prime spot overlooking the Television Centre forecourt.
2018/05/17
Where:
White City House,
The Helios, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane London, W12 7RJ
Category:
New Hotels
White City House, The Helios, Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RJ
Tube: Wood Lane Station, White City Station
Swanky private member's club Soho House turns the old BBC headquarters in White City into a 47-bedroom hotel. At the very heart of Television Centre, in The Helios - the building's original Grade II listed central ring - are 45 bedrooms, supplemented by three floors of club space, an Electric Cinema, The Allis, a restaurant at ground floor level, 25,000 square foot gym and - a trademark for Soho House - a rooftop pool (these top their hotels in New York, Chicago and Berlin but for London examples see Shoreditch House and The Ned). The terrace and swimming pool on the roof of the new office building are in a prime spot overlooking the Television Centre forecourt.
Opened
15th May 2018
Andina Panaderia
Opened 15th May 2018
Martin Morales, the chef, restaurateur and founder of Peruvian restaurants Ceviche, Andina and Casita Andina, is behind this Peruvian bakery and the restaurant next door. Located side by side at 155 Westbourne Grove, Andina Panaderia and Andina Picanteria pay homage to the female Andean chefs who have inspired Martin and his team since opening Ceviche in 2012. Led by head pastry chef, Ana Velasquez, Andina Panaderia specialises in slow-ferment baking with traditional sweet and savoury pastries and breads alongside hot dishes, lunchtime salads and all-day brunch-style dishes to eat in or take away. The magic begins in the early hours when Andina's bakers fill the shelves with Peruvian breads. Andean black mint and sweet potato sourdough, the traditional pan frances roll and chancay bread - a cinnamon-scented take on brioche - are among the choices. Sweet treats include the Pastel de Lucuma, an Andean spin on the Portuguese custard tart, and the purple corn chicha morada muffin. Enjoy with Peruvian coffee and teas or smoothies and juices.
2018/05/15
Where:
Andina Panaderia,
155 Westbourne Grove London, W11 2RS
Category:
Delicatessens
Andina Panaderia, 155 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS
Tube: Notting Hill Gate Station
Martin Morales, the chef, restaurateur and founder of Peruvian restaurants Ceviche, Andina and Casita Andina, is behind this Peruvian bakery and the restaurant next door. Located side by side at 155 Westbourne Grove, Andina Panaderia and Andina Picanteria pay homage to the female Andean chefs who have inspired Martin and his team since opening Ceviche in 2012. Led by head pastry chef, Ana Velasquez, Andina Panaderia specialises in slow-ferment baking with traditional sweet and savoury pastries and breads alongside hot dishes, lunchtime salads and all-day brunch-style dishes to eat in or take away. The magic begins in the early hours when Andina's bakers fill the shelves with Peruvian breads. Andean black mint and sweet potato sourdough, the traditional pan frances roll and chancay bread - a cinnamon-scented take on brioche - are among the choices. Sweet treats include the Pastel de Lucuma, an Andean spin on the Portuguese custard tart, and the purple corn chicha morada muffin. Enjoy with Peruvian coffee and teas or smoothies and juices.
Opened
15th May 2018
Andina Picanteria
Opened 15th May 2018
Next door to his Andina Panaderia Martin Morales owns the 40 cover Andina Picanteria , a restaurant that's an ode to the Peruvian picanterias, the family-run, roadside restaurants in the Peruvian Andes. The menu, overseen by Chef Luca Depalo, is made up of small plates such as the Sivinche, an old take on ceviche, made with yellow fin tuna, trout roe and popped kiwicha, and a purple corn tamal with choclo corn succotash and sweet kale pesto. Bigger dishes include olluco potato locro, an Andean style stew with broad beans and roast pumpkin, listed alongside feasting dishes like the braised adobo pork leg and 80 day aged Hereford sirloin with red pepper and Amarillo chilli escabeche. Echoing the traditional picanteria, the open kitchen is lined with rough granite stone surfaces and there's a home style chef's table. Rustic oak chairs and tables contrast with velvet banquettes, walls are lined with bespoke, light oak lattices and Peruvian contemporary art fills the restaurant with vibrant splashes of colour.
2018/05/15
Where:
Andina Picanteria,
155 Westbourne Grove London, W11 2RS
Category:
South American Cuisine
Andina Picanteria, 155 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS
Tube: Notting Hill Gate Station
Next door to his Andina Panaderia Martin Morales owns the 40 cover Andina Picanteria , a restaurant that's an ode to the Peruvian picanterias, the family-run, roadside restaurants in the Peruvian Andes. The menu, overseen by Chef Luca Depalo, is made up of small plates such as the Sivinche, an old take on ceviche, made with yellow fin tuna, trout roe and popped kiwicha, and a purple corn tamal with choclo corn succotash and sweet kale pesto. Bigger dishes include olluco potato locro, an Andean style stew with broad beans and roast pumpkin, listed alongside feasting dishes like the braised adobo pork leg and 80 day aged Hereford sirloin with red pepper and Amarillo chilli escabeche. Echoing the traditional picanteria, the open kitchen is lined with rough granite stone surfaces and there's a home style chef's table. Rustic oak chairs and tables contrast with velvet banquettes, walls are lined with bespoke, light oak lattices and Peruvian contemporary art fills the restaurant with vibrant splashes of colour.
Opened
15th May 2018
The Hero of Maida
Opened 15th May 2018
The third pub from chef Henry Harris (who made his name at Racine) and James McCulloch (also behind The Harcourt and Three Cranes), The Hero of Maida turns the popular Truscott Arms into a pub with dining rooms serving seven-hour slow-roasted shoulder of lamb and roast rib of Angus beef. Described by The Guardian as "the best French chef with the decency to be British", Harris is reinstating the pub's much-loved Sunday roast with updated classics so you can be sure your lamb and beef will come with all the trimmings. The ground floor of the Victorian corner site becomes a bar serving well sourced ales, beers and bar food, while the upper levels are dedicated to more formal dining a la carte, complemented by classic old world wines. For more of this sort of thing it's good to know the group is also behind The Coach in Clerkenwell and Three Cranes in the City.
2018/05/15
Where:
The Hero of Maida,
55 Shirland Road London, W9 2JD
Category:
The Hero of Maida, 55 Shirland Road, London, W9 2JD
Tube: Warwick Avenue Station
The third pub from chef Henry Harris (who made his name at Racine) and James McCulloch (also behind The Harcourt and Three Cranes), The Hero of Maida turns the popular Truscott Arms into a pub with dining rooms serving seven-hour slow-roasted shoulder of lamb and roast rib of Angus beef. Described by The Guardian as "the best French chef with the decency to be British", Harris is reinstating the pub's much-loved Sunday roast with updated classics so you can be sure your lamb and beef will come with all the trimmings. The ground floor of the Victorian corner site becomes a bar serving well sourced ales, beers and bar food, while the upper levels are dedicated to more formal dining a la carte, complemented by classic old world wines. For more of this sort of thing it's good to know the group is also behind The Coach in Clerkenwell and Three Cranes in the City.
Opened
14th May 2018
Fayre Share
Opened 14th May 2018
Classic British dishes like roasted beer chicken and Arctic roll with jelly are on the menu at Fayre Share, a homely restaurant near Victoria Park from two seasoned restaurateurs, chef-turned-restaurateur Barry Myers and previous manager at The Wolseley, Mark Bloom. They set up Fayre Share so people can come together to share a meal together. The menu also pays homage to the classic British pie, with Shepherd's Pie, leek and mushroom pie, and an interchanging pie of the day all featuring. Designed to have the feel of a home, features include a covered garden, fireplace and a kitchen island bar. Remote workers looking for a space to work can enjoy coffee, tea and cakes in the lounge area at the front. The covered garden at the back has heaters and a fireplace for winter and a retractable roof for al fresco dining in summer.
2018/05/14
Where:
Fayre Share,
178-180 Victoria Park Road London, E9 7HD
Category:
British Cuisine
Fayre Share, 178-180 Victoria Park Road, London, E9 7HD
Tube: Hackney Wick Overground Station
Classic British dishes like roasted beer chicken and Arctic roll with jelly are on the menu at Fayre Share, a homely restaurant near Victoria Park from two seasoned restaurateurs, chef-turned-restaurateur Barry Myers and previous manager at The Wolseley, Mark Bloom. They set up Fayre Share so people can come together to share a meal together. The menu also pays homage to the classic British pie, with Shepherd's Pie, leek and mushroom pie, and an interchanging pie of the day all featuring. Designed to have the feel of a home, features include a covered garden, fireplace and a kitchen island bar. Remote workers looking for a space to work can enjoy coffee, tea and cakes in the lounge area at the front. The covered garden at the back has heaters and a fireplace for winter and a retractable roof for al fresco dining in summer.
Opened
14th May 2018
temper Covent Garden
Opened 14th May 2018
Smoked meat aficionado Neil Rankin started out at Pitt Cue Co and Smokehouse but now he has his own mini chain of restaurants and he's written a book on the art of cooking meat. This third branch of temper in Covent Garden follows temper Soho (opened in 2016) and temper City (2017) and with it Neil has further cemented his reputation as one of the UK's leading barbecue chefs. The menu here focuses on cured meat pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, ragu, vermouth and top-quality wines. Choose from t wo types of pizza: the rectangular 'Detroit pizza' with a focaccia-esque bottom and cheese crust; or the 'Bar pizza' which has an almost cracker-like thin base. Originally served at the counter, to be enjoyed with a drink or two, Neil has turned this idea on its head with top end toppings like the Wagyu Salami and the White Clam. Hearty ragus made using game, goat and pork are served with fresh bread or gnocchi in a dining room dominated by the central counter kitchen - a feature of all three temper restaurants - with a large wood-fired oven at one end and a bar at the other.
2018/05/14
Where:
temper Covent Garden,
5 Mercer Walk London, WC2H 9QP
Category:
temper Covent Garden, 5 Mercer Walk, London, WC2H 9QP
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Leicester Square Station
Smoked meat aficionado Neil Rankin started out at Pitt Cue Co and Smokehouse but now he has his own mini chain of restaurants and he's written a book on the art of cooking meat. This third branch of temper in Covent Garden follows temper Soho (opened in 2016) and temper City (2017) and with it Neil has further cemented his reputation as one of the UK's leading barbecue chefs. The menu here focuses on cured meat pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, ragu, vermouth and top-quality wines. Choose from t wo types of pizza: the rectangular 'Detroit pizza' with a focaccia-esque bottom and cheese crust; or the 'Bar pizza' which has an almost cracker-like thin base. Originally served at the counter, to be enjoyed with a drink or two, Neil has turned this idea on its head with top end toppings like the Wagyu Salami and the White Clam. Hearty ragus made using game, goat and pork are served with fresh bread or gnocchi in a dining room dominated by the central counter kitchen - a feature of all three temper restaurants - with a large wood-fired oven at one end and a bar at the other.
Opened
8th May 2018
Restaurant Story
Opened 8th May 2018
Launched in April 2013 when the Noma alumnus Tom Sellers was a youthful 25 years old, Restaurant Story was immediately dubbed "the new Dabbous" by food critic Marina O'Loughlin and earned a Michelin star just five months after opening. Reopened in May 2018 after a major interior refit, the redesign brought with it a new menu - not that you'll see it. Rather than being given a menu on arrival, guests get to choose from two menus and each table is treated individually, creating their own bespoke 'story'. Much of the service is done table-side, so your food is prepared in front of you and a drinks trolley does the rounds. With a first rate CV which includes working under Thomas Keller (Per Se), Rene Redzepi (Noma) and Tom Aikens at his Chelsea restaurant, it's not surprising that bookings can be hard to come by.
2018/05/08
Where:
Restaurant Story,
201 Tooley Street London, SE1 2UE
Category:
British Cuisine
Restaurant Story, 201 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2UE
Tube: London Bridge Station
Launched in April 2013 when the Noma alumnus Tom Sellers was a youthful 25 years old, Restaurant Story was immediately dubbed "the new Dabbous" by food critic Marina O'Loughlin and earned a Michelin star just five months after opening. Reopened in May 2018 after a major interior refit, the redesign brought with it a new menu - not that you'll see it. Rather than being given a menu on arrival, guests get to choose from two menus and each table is treated individually, creating their own bespoke 'story'. Much of the service is done table-side, so your food is prepared in front of you and a drinks trolley does the rounds. With a first rate CV which includes working under Thomas Keller (Per Se), Rene Redzepi (Noma) and Tom Aikens at his Chelsea restaurant, it's not surprising that bookings can be hard to come by.
Opened
5th May 2018
Temperate House at Kew
Opened 5th May 2018
A Grade I listed building at Kew , the spectacular Temperate House is the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world. One of seven glasshouses at Kew, it's twice the size of the Palm House and houses an internationally important collection of temperate zone plants, including some of the rarest and most threatened. Following a five-year, £41 million renovation project - the biggest in its entire history - Kew reopens the building in May 2018, having replaced thousands of panes of glass, intricate ironwork and brought in 10,000 plants. Showing the importance of plants, 1,500 species are housed here, from temperate regions around the world - the Mediterranean, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South and Central America, Asia, and Island floras. So you might find yourself in Mauritius where the only Dombeya mauritiana tree in cultivation grows, or in Nepal where Taxus wallichiana, a chemotherapy drug grows. A beacon of plant education and a real jewel in Kew's crown, set in the most tranquil corner of the world famous gardens.
2018/05/05
Where:
Temperate House at Kew,
Kew Gardens, Kew Road London, TW9 2AA
Category:
Historic Buildings
Temperate House at Kew, Kew Gardens, Kew Road, London, TW9 2AA
Tube: Kew Gardens Station
A Grade I listed building at Kew , the spectacular Temperate House is the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world. One of seven glasshouses at Kew, it's twice the size of the Palm House and houses an internationally important collection of temperate zone plants, including some of the rarest and most threatened. Following a five-year, £41 million renovation project - the biggest in its entire history - Kew reopens the building in May 2018, having replaced thousands of panes of glass, intricate ironwork and brought in 10,000 plants. Showing the importance of plants, 1,500 species are housed here, from temperate regions around the world - the Mediterranean, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South and Central America, Asia, and Island floras. So you might find yourself in Mauritius where the only Dombeya mauritiana tree in cultivation grows, or in Nepal where Taxus wallichiana, a chemotherapy drug grows. A beacon of plant education and a real jewel in Kew's crown, set in the most tranquil corner of the world famous gardens.
Opened
3rd May 2018
Esquires Coffee Putney Bridge
Opened 3rd May 2018
Ethical community coffee brand Esquires Coffee offers locals in Putney Bridge a broad-ranging and seasonal menu with cold pressed juices made from 'wonky veg'. With a 'love local' ethos, Esquires Coffee takes pride in its community spirit and the food and beverage selection is handmade using locally sourced ingredients, supporting other local businesses and suppliers. The 'Coffee & Kitchen' concept at the Putney Bridge cafe is unique within the Esquires brand, due to the addition of a development chef and in-house kitchen. Stop by for brunch, lunch and dinner, get a healthy juice, tea or coffee.
2018/05/03
Where:
Esquires Coffee Putney Bridge,
287 Putney Bridge Road London, SW15 2PT
Category:
Cafes and Delis
Esquires Coffee Putney Bridge, 287 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW15 2PT
Tube: East Putney Station
Ethical community coffee brand Esquires Coffee offers locals in Putney Bridge a broad-ranging and seasonal menu with cold pressed juices made from 'wonky veg'. With a 'love local' ethos, Esquires Coffee takes pride in its community spirit and the food and beverage selection is handmade using locally sourced ingredients, supporting other local businesses and suppliers. The 'Coffee & Kitchen' concept at the Putney Bridge cafe is unique within the Esquires brand, due to the addition of a development chef and in-house kitchen. Stop by for brunch, lunch and dinner, get a healthy juice, tea or coffee.
Opened
3rd May 2018
Roof East
Opened 3rd May 2018
On top of a multi-storey car park in Stratford Roof East is celebrating 250 years of the circus this summer. Back with summery grub - think seaside classics like fish and chips, surf and turf and halloumi fries - Hip Hop Bowls, Sluggers batting cages and a new look Birdies crazy golf, the rooftop adult playground is done up with bell tents and jugglers this season and includes a circus themed Big Top Spritz cocktail. Screenings by the Rooftop Film Club include a special circus style screening of Moulin Rouge, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a stripey deckchair. A great spot for a sundowner, the views over east London are pretty good from up here - you can see all the way to the Olympic Park with the red, looping curls of the Orbit rising above it.
2018/05/03
Where:
Roof East,
Level 8 Stratford Multi-storey Car Park, Great Eastern Way London, E15 1XE
Category:
Bars
Roof East, Level 8 Stratford Multi-storey Car Park, Great Eastern Way, London, E15 1XE
Tube: Stratford Station
On top of a multi-storey car park in Stratford Roof East is celebrating 250 years of the circus this summer. Back with summery grub - think seaside classics like fish and chips, surf and turf and halloumi fries - Hip Hop Bowls, Sluggers batting cages and a new look Birdies crazy golf, the rooftop adult playground is done up with bell tents and jugglers this season and includes a circus themed Big Top Spritz cocktail. Screenings by the Rooftop Film Club include a special circus style screening of Moulin Rouge, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a stripey deckchair. A great spot for a sundowner, the views over east London are pretty good from up here - you can see all the way to the Olympic Park with the red, looping curls of the Orbit rising above it.
Opened
3rd May 2018
Skylight Rooftop
Opened 3rd May 2018
From 3rd May 2018, Skylight returns with croquet lawn games, World Cup screenings and Wimbledon on the big screen on top of Tobacco Dock. The summer season brings live entertainment, petanque, one-off parties, resident DJ collectives, rooftop yoga and some scenic sunsets. Set on the top three levels of a former car park in Wapping, the 600 capacity Skylight has multiple bars, indoor and outdoor seating areas and street food stalls, all set against some of the finest views in the city - you can see The Shard, The Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie from here. Favourite food traders return and a new refreshing seasonal cocktail menu is added alongside spritzes, pitchers, bubbly and wine.
2018/05/03
Where:
Skylight Rooftop,
Tobacco Dock, Wapping Lane London, E1W 2SF
Category:
Attractions for Kids
Skylight Rooftop, Tobacco Dock, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF
Tube: Rotherhithe Overground Station
From 3rd May 2018, Skylight returns with croquet lawn games, World Cup screenings and Wimbledon on the big screen on top of Tobacco Dock. The summer season brings live entertainment, petanque, one-off parties, resident DJ collectives, rooftop yoga and some scenic sunsets. Set on the top three levels of a former car park in Wapping, the 600 capacity Skylight has multiple bars, indoor and outdoor seating areas and street food stalls, all set against some of the finest views in the city - you can see The Shard, The Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie from here. Favourite food traders return and a new refreshing seasonal cocktail menu is added alongside spritzes, pitchers, bubbly and wine.
Opened
1st May 2018
Alpes
Opened 1st May 2018
Above the main entrance of Pop Brixton , Alpes is the first permanent site from street food favourites Raclette Brothers. Steve and Jamie have created a brand-new concept, serving raclette on a traditional machine with the front of house team scraping melted cheese at the table in front of you. The menu includes fondues made to share with a choice of traditional, blue cheese and British variations, as well as side dishes with unlimited refills of roast potatoes, fries, salad, pickles and baguette. The shipping container restaurant has a long bar with stool seating down the middle and an outside terrace dotted with specially-designed fondue tables. In keeping with the alpine theme, furniture is made from wood with a natural finish, using trees from nearby Brockwell Park.
2018/05/01
Where:
Alpes,
Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road London, SW9 8PQ
Category:
Alpes, Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQ
Tube: Brixton Station
Above the main entrance of Pop Brixton , Alpes is the first permanent site from street food favourites Raclette Brothers. Steve and Jamie have created a brand-new concept, serving raclette on a traditional machine with the front of house team scraping melted cheese at the table in front of you. The menu includes fondues made to share with a choice of traditional, blue cheese and British variations, as well as side dishes with unlimited refills of roast potatoes, fries, salad, pickles and baguette. The shipping container restaurant has a long bar with stool seating down the middle and an outside terrace dotted with specially-designed fondue tables. In keeping with the alpine theme, furniture is made from wood with a natural finish, using trees from nearby Brockwell Park.
Opened
May 2018
Market Halls Fulham
Opened May 2018
With ten kitchens, a bar and seating for 200, Market Halls Fulham turns the well-preserved 1880 ticket hall of the old Edwardian underground station at Fulham Broadway into a food hall. It's the first of three Market Halls sites to open in 2018, an initiative by former property investor Andy Lewis-Pratt and Simon Anderson, the entrepreneur and restaurateur behind Pitt Cue Co. Working with new start-ups as well as local restaurants, the traders offer their own unique take on the global food scene. Plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery replace the disposable tableware usually used for street food, making it more environmentally friendly. Traders at Fulham include Yard Sale Pizza, Press Coffee, Calcutta Canteen, Hot Box and Butchies. Beers come from the likes of Cloudwater, Wild Beer Co and Siren Craft Brew. Following Fulham, Market Halls open in Victoria in summer 2018 transforming Pacha's arcaded bays at Victoria's Terminus Place into a three-storey food hall opening with 14 kitchens and three bars. Finally, the flagship - Market Halls West End - launches in the autumn in part of the former BHS building just off Oxford Street.
2018/05/01
Where:
Market Halls Fulham,
Old Underground Station, Fulham Broadway London, SW6 1BY
Category:
Market Halls Fulham, Old Underground Station, Fulham Broadway, London, SW6 1BY
Tube: Fulham Broadway Station
With ten kitchens, a bar and seating for 200, Market Halls Fulham turns the well-preserved 1880 ticket hall of the old Edwardian underground station at Fulham Broadway into a food hall. It's the first of three Market Halls sites to open in 2018, an initiative by former property investor Andy Lewis-Pratt and Simon Anderson, the entrepreneur and restaurateur behind Pitt Cue Co. Working with new start-ups as well as local restaurants, the traders offer their own unique take on the global food scene. Plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery replace the disposable tableware usually used for street food, making it more environmentally friendly. Traders at Fulham include Yard Sale Pizza, Press Coffee, Calcutta Canteen, Hot Box and Butchies. Beers come from the likes of Cloudwater, Wild Beer Co and Siren Craft Brew. Following Fulham, Market Halls open in Victoria in summer 2018 transforming Pacha's arcaded bays at Victoria's Terminus Place into a three-storey food hall opening with 14 kitchens and three bars. Finally, the flagship - Market Halls West End - launches in the autumn in part of the former BHS building just off Oxford Street.
Opened
spring 2018
Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street
Opened spring 2018
Chef Masha Rener, a longtime customer at Lina Stores , is heading up the kitchen at Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street, the first restaurant from the Soho institution. Born and raised in a remote valley on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, Masha began her culinary education growing up on her parents' organic farm, restaurant and hotel, La Chiusa. Her Italian heritage is brought to the fifty-one-seat restaurant on Greek Street, influenced by the restaurants and cafes of mid-century Italy. S et over two floors, the green, white and polished aluminium interiors are instantly recognisable from the original Lina Stores. P asta served in the restaurant is hand-made daily at the Brewer Street deli (as it has been since 1944). As well as pasta dishes like tortellini in brodo, spaghetti chitarra with baby clams and gnocchi stuffed with fresh ricotta and white truffle you'll find prosciutti, cheeses and antipasti that Lina Stores has become famous for alongside a small selection of Italian wines, Italian cocktails and desserts.
2018/04/30
Where:
Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street,
51 Greek Street London, W1D 4EH
Category:
Italian Cuisine
Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street, 51 Greek Street, London, W1D 4EH
Tube: Tottenham Court Road Station, Leicester Square Station, Covent Garden Station
Chef Masha Rener, a longtime customer at Lina Stores , is heading up the kitchen at Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street, the first restaurant from the Soho institution. Born and raised in a remote valley on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, Masha began her culinary education growing up on her parents' organic farm, restaurant and hotel, La Chiusa. Her Italian heritage is brought to the fifty-one-seat restaurant on Greek Street, influenced by the restaurants and cafes of mid-century Italy. S et over two floors, the green, white and polished aluminium interiors are instantly recognisable from the original Lina Stores. P asta served in the restaurant is hand-made daily at the Brewer Street deli (as it has been since 1944). As well as pasta dishes like tortellini in brodo, spaghetti chitarra with baby clams and gnocchi stuffed with fresh ricotta and white truffle you'll find prosciutti, cheeses and antipasti that Lina Stores has become famous for alongside a small selection of Italian wines, Italian cocktails and desserts.
Opened
26th April 2018
Pergola Paddington
Opened 26th April 2018
Following its first summer, when Pergola Paddington proved to be a big hit, the fashionable food court is back. This secret hideaway in the heart of West London comes with a covered dining area for 850, four food outlets and seven comfy day beds on the top deck terrace - perfect for soaking up the sun. Bringing green foliage to Paddington's urban surrounds, the two-floor space serves food by burger legends Patty & Bun and Mexican fast food specialists DF Mexico, as well as new additions including shredded duck restaurant Canard and Vietnamese barbecue masters MAM. You can book in for free for as many as 199 people or simply walk in on your tod, no booking required.
2018/04/26
Where:
Pergola Paddington,
5 Kingdom Street, Paddington Central London, W2 6PY
Category:
British Cuisine
Pergola Paddington, 5 Kingdom Street, Paddington Central, London, W2 6PY
Tube: Paddington Station
Following its first summer, when Pergola Paddington proved to be a big hit, the fashionable food court is back. This secret hideaway in the heart of West London comes with a covered dining area for 850, four food outlets and seven comfy day beds on the top deck terrace - perfect for soaking up the sun. Bringing green foliage to Paddington's urban surrounds, the two-floor space serves food by burger legends Patty & Bun and Mexican fast food specialists DF Mexico, as well as new additions including shredded duck restaurant Canard and Vietnamese barbecue masters MAM. You can book in for free for as many as 199 people or simply walk in on your tod, no booking required.
Opened
24th April 2018
Cornerstone
Opened 24th April 2018
Tom Brown (previously head chef at Nathan Outlaw's eponymous restaurant at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge) opened his first restaurant, Cornerstone in a new building that's part of the Hackney Wick and Fish Island expansion plan . Raw mackerel with lime pickle, m arinated squid accompanied by black pudding, and roast cod served with hollandaise are just a small sample of the eight or so dishes, designed for sharing. For dessert choose from pear crumble with Earl Grey ice cream or coffee ice-cream sandwich with banana, pecan and rum sauce. As well as a 22 bin wine list, with a focus on natural, organic and biodynamic wines, Cornerstone has partnered up with Cornish distillery, The Wrecking Coast, to create a bespoke gin to go with seafood. The kitchen of the 46-cover restaurant, a central feature, doubles up as a counter-bar, seating 11 guests. Head to the lounge area at the front of the restaurant for a pre or post dinner drink - s ip on a glass of gin, apple, samphire and herbal tonic and enjoy the restaurant's signature cocktail.
2018/04/24
Where:
Cornerstone,
3 Prince Edward Road, Hackney Wick London, E9 5LX
Category:
British Cuisine
Cornerstone, 3 Prince Edward Road, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5LX
Tube: Hackney Wick Overground Station
Tom Brown (previously head chef at Nathan Outlaw's eponymous restaurant at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge) opened his first restaurant, Cornerstone in a new building that's part of the Hackney Wick and Fish Island expansion plan . Raw mackerel with lime pickle, m arinated squid accompanied by black pudding, and roast cod served with hollandaise are just a small sample of the eight or so dishes, designed for sharing. For dessert choose from pear crumble with Earl Grey ice cream or coffee ice-cream sandwich with banana, pecan and rum sauce. As well as a 22 bin wine list, with a focus on natural, organic and biodynamic wines, Cornerstone has partnered up with Cornish distillery, The Wrecking Coast, to create a bespoke gin to go with seafood. The kitchen of the 46-cover restaurant, a central feature, doubles up as a counter-bar, seating 11 guests. Head to the lounge area at the front of the restaurant for a pre or post dinner drink - s ip on a glass of gin, apple, samphire and herbal tonic and enjoy the restaurant's signature cocktail.
Opened
24th April 2018
Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden
Opened 24th April 2018
The magic of Petersham Nurseries came to Covent Garden in summer 2017, with the Boglione family taking over four units of the new Floral Court development. Bringing the spirit of the Richmond oasis to central London, the Michaelis Boyd designed space occupies 16,000 square foot and includes two restaurants, a lifestyle shop, garden shop, delicatessen with a wine cellar and a florist. Summer 2017 sees the opening of The Shop, The Potting Bench, The Delicatessen, The Florist and Wine Cellar while the two restaurants, The Petersham and La Goccia, the La Goccia bar and Courtyard will follow in April 2018. The new space blends Italian and British culture and maintains the family's passion for simplicity, flora, fauna and responsibly sourced produce, creating a refined, calm setting within a central urban environment. Located in a Grade II listed building beneath three Victorian atriums, The Shop offers a handpicked collection of homeware, furniture and gifts as well as specialist indoor plants, floral displays and artisanal gardening tools; The Delicatessen brings the spirit of a traditional Italian grocery store to central London with a selection of small artisanal suppliers; and The Florist offers a dramatic selection of wild, colourful and romantic displays that capture the true essence of Petersham Nurseries. Details of the restaurants and bar will be available later in the year.
2018/04/24
Where:
Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden,
Floral Court London, WC2E 9FB
Category:
Modern European Cuisine
Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden, Floral Court, London, WC2E 9FB
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Leicester Square Station, Charing Cross Station
The magic of Petersham Nurseries came to Covent Garden in summer 2017, with the Boglione family taking over four units of the new Floral Court development. Bringing the spirit of the Richmond oasis to central London, the Michaelis Boyd designed space occupies 16,000 square foot and includes two restaurants, a lifestyle shop, garden shop, delicatessen with a wine cellar and a florist. Summer 2017 sees the opening of The Shop, The Potting Bench, The Delicatessen, The Florist and Wine Cellar while the two restaurants, The Petersham and La Goccia, the La Goccia bar and Courtyard will follow in April 2018. The new space blends Italian and British culture and maintains the family's passion for simplicity, flora, fauna and responsibly sourced produce, creating a refined, calm setting within a central urban environment. Located in a Grade II listed building beneath three Victorian atriums, The Shop offers a handpicked collection of homeware, furniture and gifts as well as specialist indoor plants, floral displays and artisanal gardening tools; The Delicatessen brings the spirit of a traditional Italian grocery store to central London with a selection of small artisanal suppliers; and The Florist offers a dramatic selection of wild, colourful and romantic displays that capture the true essence of Petersham Nurseries. Details of the restaurants and bar will be available later in the year.
Opened
23rd April 2018
EKTE Nordic Kitchen
Opened 23rd April 2018
Danish-born restaurateur Soren Jessen, who launched successful City stalwart, 1 Lombard Street in 1998, promises something very different at this glass-fronted 60 seat restaurant in Bloomberg Arcade. Fresh and seasonal Nordic-inspired cooking is the thing at EKTE Nordic Kitchen where open sandwiches and Scandinavian pastries are available to take away. Stop by for breakfast and you'll find Danish pastries, charcuterie and gravad lax and eggs on the menu. EKTE, meaning 'genuine' or 'real' in Norwegian, translates into a varied menu with typical dishes including snaps-cured dill salmon with pickled radishes, mustard marinated herring with caramelised apple, and new potato salad with smoked mayo, fried onion and toasted rye crumbs. Danish apple cake with cinnamon ice cream is for dessert, along with Norwegian hazelnut cake with chocolate sauce. Interiors match the simplicity of the Nordic menu, making use of weathered oak, tanned leather, polished concrete, charred timber and pale stone. London based Danish Design studio JLKDS has created an elegant place with an expansive outdoor seating area for up to 20.
2018/04/23
Where:
EKTE Nordic Kitchen,
2-8 Bloomberg Arcade London, EC4N 8AR
Category:
Scandinavian Cuisine
EKTE Nordic Kitchen, 2-8 Bloomberg Arcade, London, EC4N 8AR
Tube: Cannon Street Station, Bank Station, Mansion House Station, Monument Station
Danish-born restaurateur Soren Jessen, who launched successful City stalwart, 1 Lombard Street in 1998, promises something very different at this glass-fronted 60 seat restaurant in Bloomberg Arcade. Fresh and seasonal Nordic-inspired cooking is the thing at EKTE Nordic Kitchen where open sandwiches and Scandinavian pastries are available to take away. Stop by for breakfast and you'll find Danish pastries, charcuterie and gravad lax and eggs on the menu. EKTE, meaning 'genuine' or 'real' in Norwegian, translates into a varied menu with typical dishes including snaps-cured dill salmon with pickled radishes, mustard marinated herring with caramelised apple, and new potato salad with smoked mayo, fried onion and toasted rye crumbs. Danish apple cake with cinnamon ice cream is for dessert, along with Norwegian hazelnut cake with chocolate sauce. Interiors match the simplicity of the Nordic menu, making use of weathered oak, tanned leather, polished concrete, charred timber and pale stone. London based Danish Design studio JLKDS has created an elegant place with an expansive outdoor seating area for up to 20.
Opened
26th March 2018
Devonshire Terrace
Opened 26th March 2018
With an expansive covered terrace, Devonshire Terrace is the perfect al fresco spot. A stone's throw from Liverpool Street station, the courtyard terrace at this Drake & Morgan owned bar and restaurant is dressed with tonal textiles, tropical foliage and soft furnishings. Inside it's fresh and modern with soft moss, fir and olive greens set against natural materials like leather, marble and timber. Seasonal dishes, flatbreads and sharing boards are on the menu as well as small plates and gourmet sandwiches and burgers. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well as summer salads combining kohlrabi with watermelon, tofu, mangetout and candied walnuts and cherry tomatoes with orange, fennel, macadamia nuts and coriander. For business breakfasts there are fritters with poached egg, labneh and mint; avocado hummus on toasted gluten-free flatbread with dukkah and ricotta bruschetta with lemon, basil and honey. The Full Works comes as a vegetarian plate as well as the classic and you can top-up on your five a day with fresh juices and smoothies, blended to order.
2018/04/20
Where:
Devonshire Terrace,
Building 9, Devonshire Square London, EC2M 4WY
Category:
Modern European Cuisine
Devonshire Terrace, Building 9, Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4WY
Tube: Liverpool Street Station, Aldgate Station, Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate East Station
With an expansive covered terrace, Devonshire Terrace is the perfect al fresco spot. A stone's throw from Liverpool Street station, the courtyard terrace at this Drake & Morgan owned bar and restaurant is dressed with tonal textiles, tropical foliage and soft furnishings. Inside it's fresh and modern with soft moss, fir and olive greens set against natural materials like leather, marble and timber. Seasonal dishes, flatbreads and sharing boards are on the menu as well as small plates and gourmet sandwiches and burgers. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well as summer salads combining kohlrabi with watermelon, tofu, mangetout and candied walnuts and cherry tomatoes with orange, fennel, macadamia nuts and coriander. For business breakfasts there are fritters with poached egg, labneh and mint; avocado hummus on toasted gluten-free flatbread with dukkah and ricotta bruschetta with lemon, basil and honey. The Full Works comes as a vegetarian plate as well as the classic and you can top-up on your five a day with fresh juices and smoothies, blended to order.
Opened
19th April 2018
Homeslice, White City
Opened 19th April 2018
Homeslice is the brainchild of Ry Jessup and brothers Mark and Alan Wogan, sons of Sir Terry Wogan so this, their fifth branch at Television Centre, is something of a homecoming. Renowned for its award-winning 20" pizzas for £20, also served individually by the slice, Homeslice began as a hand-built mobile wood-fired oven in 2011, with Ry popping-up at street food markets Kerb and Street Feast in East London. With the focus on honest and simple food, done well, the menu evolves seasonally. Margherita and salami, rocket and parmesan are offered along with more adventurous options like aubergine with cauliflower cheese and BBQ beef brisket with pickled carrots and celery. Drinks include Camden Town Brewery beer on tap as well as bottled craft beers, natural wine by the glass and carafe, and frizzante prosecco on tap.
2018/04/19
Where:
Homeslice, White City,
2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane London, W12 7FR
Category:
Italian Cuisine
Homeslice, White City, 2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FR
Tube: Wood Lane Station, White City Station
Homeslice is the brainchild of Ry Jessup and brothers Mark and Alan Wogan, sons of Sir Terry Wogan so this, their fifth branch at Television Centre, is something of a homecoming. Renowned for its award-winning 20" pizzas for £20, also served individually by the slice, Homeslice began as a hand-built mobile wood-fired oven in 2011, with Ry popping-up at street food markets Kerb and Street Feast in East London. With the focus on honest and simple food, done well, the menu evolves seasonally. Margherita and salami, rocket and parmesan are offered along with more adventurous options like aubergine with cauliflower cheese and BBQ beef brisket with pickled carrots and celery. Drinks include Camden Town Brewery beer on tap as well as bottled craft beers, natural wine by the glass and carafe, and frizzante prosecco on tap.
Opened
17th April 2018
HIDE
Opened 17th April 2018
Ollie Dabbous, one of the best chefs in the country, brings us Hide, a fine dining venture and collaboration with Hedonism Wines and bartender and former Dabbous co-founder Oskar Kinberg. Ollie, who opened Dabbous in 2012, once billed as one of the hardest restaurants to get into in London, closed his eponymous restaurant in 2017 to make way for this. It's a much bigger operation with three different spaces in one, incorporating a la carte dining, tasting menus and a dedicated bar as well as the biggest selection of wine in London, with more than 6,800 bottles on offer. Ground serves an a la carte menu by Josh Angus, who worked at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and with Ollie at Dabbous, and also features a bakery; Above, on the mezzanine, boasts views over Green Park and focuses on tasting menus and set lunches with Luke Selby, who won the Roux Scholarship and National Chef of the Year in 2017, in charge; and Below, in the basement, is a bar run by cocktail guru Oskar Kinberg, similar to Oskar's Bar which he ran below Dabbous.
2018/04/17
Where:
HIDE,
85 Piccadilly London, W1J 7NB
Category:
British Cuisine
HIDE, 85 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7NB
Tube: Green Park Station
Ollie Dabbous, one of the best chefs in the country, brings us Hide, a fine dining venture and collaboration with Hedonism Wines and bartender and former Dabbous co-founder Oskar Kinberg. Ollie, who opened Dabbous in 2012, once billed as one of the hardest restaurants to get into in London, closed his eponymous restaurant in 2017 to make way for this. It's a much bigger operation with three different spaces in one, incorporating a la carte dining, tasting menus and a dedicated bar as well as the biggest selection of wine in London, with more than 6,800 bottles on offer. Ground serves an a la carte menu by Josh Angus, who worked at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and with Ollie at Dabbous, and also features a bakery; Above, on the mezzanine, boasts views over Green Park and focuses on tasting menus and set lunches with Luke Selby, who won the Roux Scholarship and National Chef of the Year in 2017, in charge; and Below, in the basement, is a bar run by cocktail guru Oskar Kinberg, similar to Oskar's Bar which he ran below Dabbous.
Opened
16th April 2018
Beck at Brown's
Opened 16th April 2018
Michelin starred chef Heinz Beck returns to London with Beck at Brown's in the heart of beautiful Mayfair hotel Brown's. The restaurant, freshly redesigned by Olga Polizzi with bright, botanical greens and turquoises set against the original 1900's oak panelling, offers a menu of classic Italian dishes, reinvented in Heinz's inimitable style. An extensive insalate and antipasti section of small plates offers starters of burrata with marinated courgette and dressed crab with grilled Romain lettuce. Follow with fresh, house-made pasta and, in traditional Italian style, enjoy hearty meat and fish dishes from red mullet 'sandwich' to Rhug estate striploin with truffle mash and rosemary sauce (to share). 'Happy hour' a peritivo creations include crostini burro e alici and carciofi alla giudia.
2018/04/16
Where:
Beck at Brown's,
Brown's Hotel, Albemarle Street London, W1S 4BP
Category:
Italian Cuisine
Beck at Brown's, Brown's Hotel, Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BP
Tube: Green Park Station
Michelin starred chef Heinz Beck returns to London with Beck at Brown's in the heart of beautiful Mayfair hotel Brown's. The restaurant, freshly redesigned by Olga Polizzi with bright, botanical greens and turquoises set against the original 1900's oak panelling, offers a menu of classic Italian dishes, reinvented in Heinz's inimitable style. An extensive insalate and antipasti section of small plates offers starters of burrata with marinated courgette and dressed crab with grilled Romain lettuce. Follow with fresh, house-made pasta and, in traditional Italian style, enjoy hearty meat and fish dishes from red mullet 'sandwich' to Rhug estate striploin with truffle mash and rosemary sauce (to share). 'Happy hour' a peritivo creations include crostini burro e alici and carciofi alla giudia.
Opened
16th April 2018
The Principal London
Opened 16th April 2018
Designed by Charles Fitzroy-Doll, who was also responsible for the design of RMS Titanic, The Principal London originally opened as a hotel in 1898 and stands out on Russell Square thanks its striking terracotta exterior. While four British queens - Elizabeth I, Mary II, Anne and Victoria - guard the entrance, inside the 334-room hotel is a bronze dragon (find it on the landing of the main staircase) , 'Lucky George' - the Titanic had an exact replica. Rooms have a contemporary interior and lavish feel , designed by Tara Bernard and Russell Sage, and provide a practical place to stay, with custom-made beds and work desks. At the heart of the hotel is the magnificently restored Palm Court. For something more casual, try Burr & Co., and for glamorous nights out head to Fitz's bar for a cocktail or two.
2018/04/16
Where:
The Principal London,
1-8 Russell Square London, WC1B 5BE
Category:
New Hotels
The Principal London, 1-8 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BE
Tube: Russell Square Station
Designed by Charles Fitzroy-Doll, who was also responsible for the design of RMS Titanic, The Principal London originally opened as a hotel in 1898 and stands out on Russell Square thanks its striking terracotta exterior. While four British queens - Elizabeth I, Mary II, Anne and Victoria - guard the entrance, inside the 334-room hotel is a bronze dragon (find it on the landing of the main staircase) , 'Lucky George' - the Titanic had an exact replica. Rooms have a contemporary interior and lavish feel , designed by Tara Bernard and Russell Sage, and provide a practical place to stay, with custom-made beds and work desks. At the heart of the hotel is the magnificently restored Palm Court. For something more casual, try Burr & Co., and for glamorous nights out head to Fitz's bar for a cocktail or two.
Opened
April 2018
Ardiciocca
Opened April 2018
Roberto Costa and the team behind the Italian butchery with tables, Macellaio RC, have gone entirely gluten, dairy and sugar free for Ardiciocca, their fifth London restaurant, and this time there's no steak in sight. Named after the Genoese-Italian word for artichoke , the restaurant on Fulham's North End Road from April 2018, offers beautiful Mediterranean cuisine from chef Simona Ranieri, author of successful cookbooks on going gluten free. The emphasis at Ardiciocca is on fermentation, enriching the flavours and nutritional value of vegetables, fruits and grains. Marinated and flamed mackerel comes with kimchi cucumber, dill and coconut yogurt. For mains, pea ravioli with almond and slow-cooked lamb with kimchi are best enjoyed with natural, organic and biodynamic wines. Leave room for matcha tea ice cream and Simona's signature almond tiramisu, both sugar and dairy free.
2018/04/15
Where:
Ardiciocca,
461-465 North End Road London, SW6 1NZ
Category:
Mediterranean Cuisine
Ardiciocca, 461-465 North End Road, London, SW6 1NZ
Tube: Fulham Broadway Station
Roberto Costa and the team behind the Italian butchery with tables, Macellaio RC, have gone entirely gluten, dairy and sugar free for Ardiciocca, their fifth London restaurant, and this time there's no steak in sight. Named after the Genoese-Italian word for artichoke , the restaurant on Fulham's North End Road from April 2018, offers beautiful Mediterranean cuisine from chef Simona Ranieri, author of successful cookbooks on going gluten free. The emphasis at Ardiciocca is on fermentation, enriching the flavours and nutritional value of vegetables, fruits and grains. Marinated and flamed mackerel comes with kimchi cucumber, dill and coconut yogurt. For mains, pea ravioli with almond and slow-cooked lamb with kimchi are best enjoyed with natural, organic and biodynamic wines. Leave room for matcha tea ice cream and Simona's signature almond tiramisu, both sugar and dairy free.
Opened
12th April 2018
Proud Embankment
Opened 12th April 2018
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in the UK. In sumptuous surroundings and an original Art Deco interior - which includes a grand double-height atrium - supper, spectacular aerial performances, modern cabaret and classic burlesque are all laid on. Located between Somerset House and the Savoy, directly under Waterloo Bridge and right by the river, this cabaret club transforms into a dazzling 750-capacity nightclub. After dinner, the tables are cleared away and you can party till late; carriages are at 5am. On Thursdays it's Proud Big Top - a jaw-dropping, gravity-defying, fire breathing circus extravaganza. Friday sees a contemporary twist on a classic Parisian cabaret in Lady Marmalade - fusing full choreographed numbers by Can Can dancers with performances by Miss Betsy Rose, Jolie Papillon and Didi Derriere. Those three then join forces with Missy Fatale and a host of other top-class performers to form The Secret Burlesque Society, the in-house entertainment on Saturdays.
2018/04/12
Where:
Proud Embankment,
8 Victoria Embankment London, WC2R 2AB
Category:
Proud Embankment, 8 Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2AB
Tube: Temple Station
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in the UK. In sumptuous surroundings and an original Art Deco interior - which includes a grand double-height atrium - supper, spectacular aerial performances, modern cabaret and classic burlesque are all laid on. Located between Somerset House and the Savoy, directly under Waterloo Bridge and right by the river, this cabaret club transforms into a dazzling 750-capacity nightclub. After dinner, the tables are cleared away and you can party till late; carriages are at 5am. On Thursdays it's Proud Big Top - a jaw-dropping, gravity-defying, fire breathing circus extravaganza. Friday sees a contemporary twist on a classic Parisian cabaret in Lady Marmalade - fusing full choreographed numbers by Can Can dancers with performances by Miss Betsy Rose, Jolie Papillon and Didi Derriere. Those three then join forces with Missy Fatale and a host of other top-class performers to form The Secret Burlesque Society, the in-house entertainment on Saturdays.
Opened
12th April 2018
The Prince
Opened 12th April 2018
From the people who brought you Pergola on the Roof, Pergola Paddington and Feast Canteen, The Prince is a fully protected food court with four restaurants, a pub and fairytale garden. Under one roof there are two bars, restaurants and 800 seats in an enclosed woodland pergola garden, all connected to each other via a walkway out the back. It works just like the Pergola pop ups - it's self serve at food kiosks from Coqfighter, Patty & Bun, Begging Bowl, Foley's Bao and Yakitori Grill - the new line up from 12th April 2018. The whole thing is centred on a pub - the old Prince of Wales pub in Earls Court - and when it returns this summer the garden gets a beautiful seasonal makeover with the heady scents of hydrangeas and a canopy of wisteria draping overhead; alfresco drinking and dining at its best.
2018/04/12
Where:
The Prince,
14 Lillie Road London, SW6 1TT
Category:
The Prince, 14 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1TT
Tube: West Brompton Station
From the people who brought you Pergola on the Roof, Pergola Paddington and Feast Canteen, The Prince is a fully protected food court with four restaurants, a pub and fairytale garden. Under one roof there are two bars, restaurants and 800 seats in an enclosed woodland pergola garden, all connected to each other via a walkway out the back. It works just like the Pergola pop ups - it's self serve at food kiosks from Coqfighter, Patty & Bun, Begging Bowl, Foley's Bao and Yakitori Grill - the new line up from 12th April 2018. The whole thing is centred on a pub - the old Prince of Wales pub in Earls Court - and when it returns this summer the garden gets a beautiful seasonal makeover with the heady scents of hydrangeas and a canopy of wisteria draping overhead; alfresco drinking and dining at its best.
Opened
11th April 2018
Bluebird Cafe
Opened 11th April 2018
Joining Soho House and Homeslice at Television Centre in White City, Bluebird, the famous Kings Road restaurant, adds a second branch to its name. Bluebird Cafe at Television Centre includes a cafe, bar, deli and - a major draw at the original - an outdoor terrace overlooking Television Centre's famous circular core. The cafe's colorful interior has been designed by David d'Almada's Sagrada and incorporates a mix 1960s styling inspired by Bridget Riley and Celia Birtwell and modern glamour. On Simon Gregory's modern European menu you'll find Calabrian nduja crusted yellow fin tuna with grilled onion and green sauce, and a Crispy Goosnargh duck and watercress salad. Bluebird classics such as Spiced Atlantic king prawns with lemon yoghurt and pistachio also feature, while award-winning Executive Pastry Chef, Roger Pizey, offers a sweet-toothed nod to the Kings Road with a Chelsea chocolate cheesecake and orange sorbet.
2018/04/11
Where:
Bluebird Cafe,
Television Centre 89 Wood Lane London, W12 7FA
Category:
British Cuisine
Bluebird Cafe, Television Centre 89 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA
Tube: White City Station, Wood Lane Station
Joining Soho House and Homeslice at Television Centre in White City, Bluebird, the famous Kings Road restaurant, adds a second branch to its name. Bluebird Cafe at Television Centre includes a cafe, bar, deli and - a major draw at the original - an outdoor terrace overlooking Television Centre's famous circular core. The cafe's colorful interior has been designed by David d'Almada's Sagrada and incorporates a mix 1960s styling inspired by Bridget Riley and Celia Birtwell and modern glamour. On Simon Gregory's modern European menu you'll find Calabrian nduja crusted yellow fin tuna with grilled onion and green sauce, and a Crispy Goosnargh duck and watercress salad. Bluebird classics such as Spiced Atlantic king prawns with lemon yoghurt and pistachio also feature, while award-winning Executive Pastry Chef, Roger Pizey, offers a sweet-toothed nod to the Kings Road with a Chelsea chocolate cheesecake and orange sorbet.
Opened
9th April 2018
Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall
Opened 9th April 2018
Queen Elizabeth Hall is the second largest concert hall at Southbank Centre, presenting a diverse programme that covers the whole range of music and performing arts. The Royal Festival Hall's smaller sister venue Queen Elizabeth Hall ensures that even when there is a long-running show, the Southbank Centre can have almost nightly performances by world-class orchestras. The Hall hosts chamber orchestras, quartets, choirs, dance performances and opera. The building contains the Purcell Room, the most intimate concert hall venue at Southbank Centre, and The Front Room, a relaxed and informal platform for enjoying live music in the foyer. Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan arts centre, with 21 acres of creative space and an extraordinary history. The combination of the Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall make the Southbank Centre one of the world's leading concert venues.
2018/04/09
Where:
Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall,
Belvedere Road London, SE1 8XX
Category:
Classical Music
Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Tube: Waterloo Station, Embankment Underground Station
Queen Elizabeth Hall is the second largest concert hall at Southbank Centre, presenting a diverse programme that covers the whole range of music and performing arts. The Royal Festival Hall's smaller sister venue Queen Elizabeth Hall ensures that even when there is a long-running show, the Southbank Centre can have almost nightly performances by world-class orchestras. The Hall hosts chamber orchestras, quartets, choirs, dance performances and opera. The building contains the Purcell Room, the most intimate concert hall venue at Southbank Centre, and The Front Room, a relaxed and informal platform for enjoying live music in the foyer. Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan arts centre, with 21 acres of creative space and an extraordinary history. The combination of the Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall make the Southbank Centre one of the world's leading concert venues.
Opened
9th April 2018
Two Tribes KX
Opened 9th April 2018
Two Tribes KX, a brewhouse and taproom in King's Cross, unites craft beer, cutting-edge music and street food in Tileyard Studios, a co-working space that's home to companies like Rapha, Pretty Green, Beats headphones, and over 100 recording studios where you'll find Mark Ronson, Lily Allen, Basement Jaxx and The Prodigy. Adding to the mix, Two Tribes is a brewhouse set up by Justin Deighton and his wife Niki which brews one-off beers, serves hand-stretched pizzas and provides small batch spirits from local suppliers. You can also come here for cook outs, intimate gigs, DJ sets and one-off parties. Music sessions make use of the Funktion One Sound System and you can expect to hear some big names in the music industry thanks to an ongoing partnership with Island Records. There's a laid back vibe at this 2,500 square foot industrial space where you can enjoy good food, small batch beers and great music.
2018/04/09
Where:
Two Tribes KX,
Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road London, N7 9AH
Category:
Bars
Two Tribes KX, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London, N7 9AH
Tube: Caledonian Road Station
Two Tribes KX, a brewhouse and taproom in King's Cross, unites craft beer, cutting-edge music and street food in Tileyard Studios, a co-working space that's home to companies like Rapha, Pretty Green, Beats headphones, and over 100 recording studios where you'll find Mark Ronson, Lily Allen, Basement Jaxx and The Prodigy. Adding to the mix, Two Tribes is a brewhouse set up by Justin Deighton and his wife Niki which brews one-off beers, serves hand-stretched pizzas and provides small batch spirits from local suppliers. You can also come here for cook outs, intimate gigs, DJ sets and one-off parties. Music sessions make use of the Funktion One Sound System and you can expect to hear some big names in the music industry thanks to an ongoing partnership with Island Records. There's a laid back vibe at this 2,500 square foot industrial space where you can enjoy good food, small batch beers and great music.
Opened
6th-8th April 2018
Lahpet
Opened 6th-8th April 2018
It started out with a small stall at Maltby Street Market and, a fter a successful year-long pop-up in Hackney, Burmese restaurant Lahpet finds its first permanent site on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. Dishes from Myanmar, Burmese staples and regional specialties are served in this 76-seat restaurant which has wooden flooring, concrete softened by foliage, mixed booth seating and a long wooden sharing table. Founded by Dan Anton and Head Chef Zaw Mahesh, Lahpet - Burmese for 'tea' - offers a texture-laden Tea Leaf Salad as its signature dish, made with pickled tea leaves while the homemade Shan tofu made using split peas is another highlight. From distinctive salads, vibrant curries and fresh seafood to noodle based dishes and bold desserts, the menu of mixed fritters and hake masala is best shared with family and friends.
2018/04/08
Where:
Lahpet,
Bethnal Green Road London, E1 6JW
Category:
Pan-Asian Cuisine
Lahpet, Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6JW
Tube: Aldgate East Station
It started out with a small stall at Maltby Street Market and, a fter a successful year-long pop-up in Hackney, Burmese restaurant Lahpet finds its first permanent site on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. Dishes from Myanmar, Burmese staples and regional specialties are served in this 76-seat restaurant which has wooden flooring, concrete softened by foliage, mixed booth seating and a long wooden sharing table. Founded by Dan Anton and Head Chef Zaw Mahesh, Lahpet - Burmese for 'tea' - offers a texture-laden Tea Leaf Salad as its signature dish, made with pickled tea leaves while the homemade Shan tofu made using split peas is another highlight. From distinctive salads, vibrant curries and fresh seafood to noodle based dishes and bold desserts, the menu of mixed fritters and hake masala is best shared with family and friends.
Opened
end of March 2018
Arepa & Co
Opened end of March 2018
Craving arepas whilst living here London, husband and wife Gus and Kathe opened Arepa & Co Haggerston as a home from home for the Venezuelan community back in 2014. Four years on, from March 2018, they bring their Venezuelan cuisine to Bethnal Green's Paradise Row with a restaurant that's in keeping with the industrial surroundings of the Paradise Row arches. Venezuelan classics and arepas with fried chicken, soft shell crab and roasted aubergine, as well as small plates of Pastelitos (light puff pastry parcels) and Hallaquitas - steamed corn dough balls - are on the menu alongside traditional dishes of fried plantain, and Tequenos - a cheese stuffed pastry with a guava sauce. The restaurant opens up to a large terrace with bi-fold doors and a bare brick interior houses an open kitchen and stools for counter dining at the bar where the drinks menu is largely centred around rum, Venezuala's national spirit - try the Arepa Sour for a kick of rum, lime and tropical juices. On weekends Arepa & Co brunches bring some South American sunshine to the city, with corn pancakes layered with grilled bacon and cheese.
2018/03/31
Where:
Arepa & Co,
254 Paradise Row London, E2 9LE
Category:
South American Cuisine
Arepa & Co, 254 Paradise Row, London, E2 9LE
Tube: Bethnal Green Station
Craving arepas whilst living here London, husband and wife Gus and Kathe opened Arepa & Co Haggerston as a home from home for the Venezuelan community back in 2014. Four years on, from March 2018, they bring their Venezuelan cuisine to Bethnal Green's Paradise Row with a restaurant that's in keeping with the industrial surroundings of the Paradise Row arches. Venezuelan classics and arepas with fried chicken, soft shell crab and roasted aubergine, as well as small plates of Pastelitos (light puff pastry parcels) and Hallaquitas - steamed corn dough balls - are on the menu alongside traditional dishes of fried plantain, and Tequenos - a cheese stuffed pastry with a guava sauce. The restaurant opens up to a large terrace with bi-fold doors and a bare brick interior houses an open kitchen and stools for counter dining at the bar where the drinks menu is largely centred around rum, Venezuala's national spirit - try the Arepa Sour for a kick of rum, lime and tropical juices. On weekends Arepa & Co brunches bring some South American sunshine to the city, with corn pancakes layered with grilled bacon and cheese.
Opened
end of March 2018
Caramel London
Opened end of March 2018
An international success, Caramel already has restaurants in Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and their fourth restaurant is in South Kensington. The 120 cover restaurant and lounge - the perfect shopping pit stop - has stylish Art Deco inspired interiors which feature backlit onyx trims, marbled surfaces and sleek Italian ceramic tiles as well as copper and brass details. Each site is individually tailored to suit its location so at the London site they've added an afternoon tea. In addition to finger sandwiches and petit fours you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, dinner and desserts here. Start the day with chicken sweet potato hash, try Chinese chicken salad at brunch, and choose from TNT shrimp, petite beef sliders and lobster tempura for lunch and dinner. Cocktails, chosen by mixologist Bryan Pietersen, include the Brompton Garden - Bombay Sapphire infused with orange, Kamm & Sons, lime, London Essence Co bitter orange & elderflower tonic - and Sweet Habibi, created with Bacardi Blanca, basil, maraschino, lime and elderflower.
2018/03/31
Where:
Caramel London,
272 Brompton Road London, SW3 2AW
Category:
American Cuisine
Caramel London, 272 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2AW
Tube: South Kensington Station
An international success, Caramel already has restaurants in Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and their fourth restaurant is in South Kensington. The 120 cover restaurant and lounge - the perfect shopping pit stop - has stylish Art Deco inspired interiors which feature backlit onyx trims, marbled surfaces and sleek Italian ceramic tiles as well as copper and brass details. Each site is individually tailored to suit its location so at the London site they've added an afternoon tea. In addition to finger sandwiches and petit fours you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, dinner and desserts here. Start the day with chicken sweet potato hash, try Chinese chicken salad at brunch, and choose from TNT shrimp, petite beef sliders and lobster tempura for lunch and dinner. Cocktails, chosen by mixologist Bryan Pietersen, include the Brompton Garden - Bombay Sapphire infused with orange, Kamm & Sons, lime, London Essence Co bitter orange & elderflower tonic - and Sweet Habibi, created with Bacardi Blanca, basil, maraschino, lime and elderflower.
Opened
29th March 2018
Freak Scene
Opened 29th March 2018
Freak Scene, the pan-Asian pop-up by chef Scott Hallsworth that took Clerkenwell by storm last year, moves to Soho and this time it's for good. Expect to find miso grilled black cod taco on the menu at this permanent restaurant from the chef and author of Junk Food Japan, previously head chef at Nobu London for six years. Scott then opened Nobu Melbourne before founding Kurobuta in London which he left in May 2017. At Freak Scene in Soho Scott brings new additions to his "Insanely delicious Japanese delicacies" (Jay Rayner) including a foie gras croissant with star anise jus and crispy nori cone with tea-smoked beef fillet, pickled onions and wasabi cream, along with Fermented Thai sausages and Pumpkin som tam with pomegranate. Sit on stools around the concrete bar and open kitchen, or grab a spot at the ledge circling the edge of the restaurant where replays of Japanese gameshow Takeshi's Castle are projected onto the wall. In the summer months, outside tables provide the perfect Soho spot to grab some rays.
2018/03/29
Where:
Freak Scene,
54 Frith Street London, W1D 4SL
Category:
Japanese Cuisine
Freak Scene, 54 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SL
Tube: Tottenham Court Road Station, Leicester Square Station, Piccadilly Circus Station
Freak Scene, the pan-Asian pop-up by chef Scott Hallsworth that took Clerkenwell by storm last year, moves to Soho and this time it's for good. Expect to find miso grilled black cod taco on the menu at this permanent restaurant from the chef and author of Junk Food Japan, previously head chef at Nobu London for six years. Scott then opened Nobu Melbourne before founding Kurobuta in London which he left in May 2017. At Freak Scene in Soho Scott brings new additions to his "Insanely delicious Japanese delicacies" (Jay Rayner) including a foie gras croissant with star anise jus and crispy nori cone with tea-smoked beef fillet, pickled onions and wasabi cream, along with Fermented Thai sausages and Pumpkin som tam with pomegranate. Sit on stools around the concrete bar and open kitchen, or grab a spot at the ledge circling the edge of the restaurant where replays of Japanese gameshow Takeshi's Castle are projected onto the wall. In the summer months, outside tables provide the perfect Soho spot to grab some rays.
Opened
29th March 2018
Pitch Stratford
Opened 29th March 2018
Open from the Easter weekend through to autumn 2018, Pitch Stratford is back after a successful summer. An open air space in the heart of Stratford, it offers street food, screenings and drinks in a colourful outdoor space just a short walk from Stratford station - a perfect escape from Westfield Stratford City. Tico's supply the hot dogs and ribs, The Gyoza Guys deliver the dumplings, there's modern Greek food by Kalimera as well as homemade churros and crepes. Easing you into the weekend, Thursdays brings fun activities to try. Fridays combine daytime networking with after-work drinks deals and Saturdays come in three parts: family-friendly street food lunches; lazy afternoon or early evenings of alfresco eating and drinking; before a themed party night or outdoor film screening. Sundays are for brunching, with flowing prosecco and DJs bringing a laidback Ibiza vibe to E15. World Cup matches are shown on the big screen in spring which becomes an outdoor cinema in summer. Don't fret if it rains, the pitched roof will keep you dry.
2018/03/29
Where:
Pitch Stratford,
Bridge Road London, E15 3PA
Category:
Pitch Stratford, Bridge Road, London, E15 3PA
Tube: Stratford Station
Open from the Easter weekend through to autumn 2018, Pitch Stratford is back after a successful summer. An open air space in the heart of Stratford, it offers street food, screenings and drinks in a colourful outdoor space just a short walk from Stratford station - a perfect escape from Westfield Stratford City. Tico's supply the hot dogs and ribs, The Gyoza Guys deliver the dumplings, there's modern Greek food by Kalimera as well as homemade churros and crepes. Easing you into the weekend, Thursdays brings fun activities to try. Fridays combine daytime networking with after-work drinks deals and Saturdays come in three parts: family-friendly street food lunches; lazy afternoon or early evenings of alfresco eating and drinking; before a themed party night or outdoor film screening. Sundays are for brunching, with flowing prosecco and DJs bringing a laidback Ibiza vibe to E15. World Cup matches are shown on the big screen in spring which becomes an outdoor cinema in summer. Don't fret if it rains, the pitched roof will keep you dry.
Opened
28th March 2018
Mare Street Market
Opened 28th March 2018
Take one previously nondescript 1960s council office block, give it refurb, a restaurant by Gizzi Erskine - her first permanent solo venture - add a record shop, a florist, bakery, deli and cocktail bar and you have Mare Street Market , an all-day spot between London Fields and Broadway Market . It doesn't get more hip than this. There are three dining spots: The Deli and Off-Licence for picking up tartines and salads, a roast sandwich or ragu special; the communal Open Kitchen serving rye biga pizzas using dough developed by Breadstation; and a 50-cover modern brassiere, The Dining Room, wherer Phil Smith, formerly of Bibendum , is head chef and dishes like steak tartare and bone marrow Marmite feature on the wood-fired produce-led menu . Get an on-the-hoof cup from Flying Horse Coffee shop as you peruse the floral creations from Rebel Rebel. Or browse the vinyl at Stranger Than Paradise, a record store and in-house podcast studio by former Rough Trade East Manager Noreen McShane.
2018/03/28
Where:
Mare Street Market,
89-115 Mare Street London, E8 4RT
Category:
Mare Street Market, 89-115 Mare Street, London, E8 4RT
Tube: Bethnal Green Station
Take one previously nondescript 1960s council office block, give it refurb, a restaurant by Gizzi Erskine - her first permanent solo venture - add a record shop, a florist, bakery, deli and cocktail bar and you have Mare Street Market , an all-day spot between London Fields and Broadway Market . It doesn't get more hip than this. There are three dining spots: The Deli and Off-Licence for picking up tartines and salads, a roast sandwich or ragu special; the communal Open Kitchen serving rye biga pizzas using dough developed by Breadstation; and a 50-cover modern brassiere, The Dining Room, wherer Phil Smith, formerly of Bibendum , is head chef and dishes like steak tartare and bone marrow Marmite feature on the wood-fired produce-led menu . Get an on-the-hoof cup from Flying Horse Coffee shop as you peruse the floral creations from Rebel Rebel. Or browse the vinyl at Stranger Than Paradise, a record store and in-house podcast studio by former Rough Trade East Manager Noreen McShane.
Opened
28th March 2018
Vijay's Bar & Lounge
Opened 28th March 2018
Cocktails and Indian-style bar snacks are served late into the night at atmospheric drinking den Vijay's Bar & Lounge on Charlotte Street. Located above the Indian restaurant Lokhandwala, and inspired by an infamous Mumbai gangster Vijay, the intimate venue and outdoor terrace offers cocktail lovers an elusive escape in the heart of Fitzrovia. The intimate, twenty-five capacity room leads on to a hidden outdoor terrace, an ideal spot for alfresco drinking in the warm summer months. Inside dark walls, rich fabrics and opulent details provide a haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the streets below. As well as cocktails you can sip on champagnes, wine and Japanese Whiskies. Floral syrups and Indian spices play a prominent role with rose and lavender syrup featuring in the drinks, along with spices like fennel seed, star anise and fresh coriander.
2018/03/28
Where:
Vijay's Bar & Lounge,
93 Charlotte Street London, W1T 4PY
Category:
Bars
Vijay's Bar & Lounge, 93 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4PY
Tube: Goodge Street Station, Warren Street Station
Cocktails and Indian-style bar snacks are served late into the night at atmospheric drinking den Vijay's Bar & Lounge on Charlotte Street. Located above the Indian restaurant Lokhandwala, and inspired by an infamous Mumbai gangster Vijay, the intimate venue and outdoor terrace offers cocktail lovers an elusive escape in the heart of Fitzrovia. The intimate, twenty-five capacity room leads on to a hidden outdoor terrace, an ideal spot for alfresco drinking in the warm summer months. Inside dark walls, rich fabrics and opulent details provide a haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the streets below. As well as cocktails you can sip on champagnes, wine and Japanese Whiskies. Floral syrups and Indian spices play a prominent role with rose and lavender syrup featuring in the drinks, along with spices like fennel seed, star anise and fresh coriander.
Opened
23rd March 2018
Leroy
Opened 23rd March 2018
From the team behind the (now closed) Michelin-starred Ellory, Leroy is a wine bar and Bistro where the food is simple and the wine is superb. Owner and sommelier Ed Thaw has been working on a winemaking project in Campania with Michael Sager, Jackson Boxer and Stevie Parle and the 100 bin wine list is drawn from their favourite producers. Head chef Sam Kamienko returns to his time cooking at Le Verre Vole, evident in small plates of scallop 'en coquille' and confit chicken gizzards with lardons, escarole and a duck egg yolk. The 45 cover dining room is filled with old bistro chairs from France mixed with modern brass edged tables and a marble bar in a triangular space that's light and bright in the day and cosy at night.
2018/03/23
Where:
Leroy,
18 Phipp Street London, EC2A 4NU
Category:
French Cuisine
Leroy, 18 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4NU
Tube: Old Street Station
From the team behind the (now closed) Michelin-starred Ellory, Leroy is a wine bar and Bistro where the food is simple and the wine is superb. Owner and sommelier Ed Thaw has been working on a winemaking project in Campania with Michael Sager, Jackson Boxer and Stevie Parle and the 100 bin wine list is drawn from their favourite producers. Head chef Sam Kamienko returns to his time cooking at Le Verre Vole, evident in small plates of scallop 'en coquille' and confit chicken gizzards with lardons, escarole and a duck egg yolk. The 45 cover dining room is filled with old bistro chairs from France mixed with modern brass edged tables and a marble bar in a triangular space that's light and bright in the day and cosy at night.
Opened
22nd March 2018
Kanada-Ya Upper Street
Opened 22nd March 2018
Specialising in authentic Tonkotsu ramen, Kanada-Ya serves noodles made on site with a special machine, imported from Japan. Kanada-Ya's signature ramen are made with a very specific brand of flour, enriched with the right protein content and alkaline salts to produce a bouncy, firm noodle capable of standing up to the rich broth. Customers are also able to request how firm they like their noodles, which will then be cooked accordingly. Added to the noodles are tonkotsu broth, secret sauce (imported from the original restaurant, and hand-made by Mr. Kanada), wood ear fungus mushroom (kikurage), finely sliced spring onion, chashu pork belly and a sheet of nori. This Upper Street restaurant - the third branch of Kanada-Ya, joining branches in Piccadilly and Covent Garden - seats 55 over one floor where you can see the chefs at work in the open kitchen.
2018/03/22
Where:
Kanada-Ya Upper Street,
35 Upper Street London, N1 0PN
Category:
Kanada-Ya Upper Street, 35 Upper Street, London, N1 0PN
Tube: Angel Station
Specialising in authentic Tonkotsu ramen, Kanada-Ya serves noodles made on site with a special machine, imported from Japan. Kanada-Ya's signature ramen are made with a very specific brand of flour, enriched with the right protein content and alkaline salts to produce a bouncy, firm noodle capable of standing up to the rich broth. Customers are also able to request how firm they like their noodles, which will then be cooked accordingly. Added to the noodles are tonkotsu broth, secret sauce (imported from the original restaurant, and hand-made by Mr. Kanada), wood ear fungus mushroom (kikurage), finely sliced spring onion, chashu pork belly and a sheet of nori. This Upper Street restaurant - the third branch of Kanada-Ya, joining branches in Piccadilly and Covent Garden - seats 55 over one floor where you can see the chefs at work in the open kitchen.
Opened
20th March 2018
John Lewis White City
Opened 20th March 2018
The 33 million pound John Lewis store is a big draw at Westfield London's 600 million pound extension, opening on 20th March 2018. As well as housing 1,000 brands in fashion, beauty, home and technology the four floor J ohn Lewis White City department store is home to 23 service, including its 'experience desk' to guide shoppers around the store, a 'discovery room' where customers can learn new skills such as cooking and crafts, a spa and an in-house optician. Occupying 230,000 square feet, the department store takes up almost one third of the extension and is one of 90 shops, bringing the total store count to 450 at the Westfield's west London site . The John Lewis store - its 50th in the UK - is one of five big stores, along with Next, House of Fraser, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer, around Westfield's outer ring.
2018/03/20
Where:
John Lewis White City,
Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way London, W12 7FU
Category:
Department Stores
John Lewis White City, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London, W12 7FU
Tube: Wood Lane Station, White City Station, Latimer Road Station
The 33 million pound John Lewis store is a big draw at Westfield London's 600 million pound extension, opening on 20th March 2018. As well as housing 1,000 brands in fashion, beauty, home and technology the four floor J ohn Lewis White City department store is home to 23 service, including its 'experience desk' to guide shoppers around the store, a 'discovery room' where customers can learn new skills such as cooking and crafts, a spa and an in-house optician. Occupying 230,000 square feet, the department store takes up almost one third of the extension and is one of 90 shops, bringing the total store count to 450 at the Westfield's west London site . The John Lewis store - its 50th in the UK - is one of five big stores, along with Next, House of Fraser, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer, around Westfield's outer ring.
Opened
17th March 2018
Brat
Opened 17th March 2018
Tomos Parry, formerly of Kitty Fisher's , has named his first solo restaurant, Brat , after a colloquial term for 'turbot'. On Redchurch Street in Shoreditch, the restaurant draws on Tomos's Welsh heritage and his experiences visiting Getaria, a coastal town in the Basque country, well known for its barbecues. Using seasonal British produce, fresh ingredients are cooked on an open fire wood grill resulting in a menu of cedar wood sea trout, slow grilled red mullet, turbot and a dish loosely based on the Welsh cawl - offal hot pot served with laverbread and potatoes. An approachable wine list is by Keeling Andrew & Co, the wine import company set up by the founders of Noble Rot with wines from old cellars and sherry. Enter the first-floor restaurant via the original 1930s stairwell to the upstairs dining room, which retains many original features including art deco wood panelling and large steel frame windows.
2018/03/17
Where:
Brat,
Redchurch Street London, E1 6JJ
Category:
Brat, Redchurch Street, London, E1 6JJ
Tube: Old Street Station
Tomos Parry, formerly of Kitty Fisher's , has named his first solo restaurant, Brat , after a colloquial term for 'turbot'. On Redchurch Street in Shoreditch, the restaurant draws on Tomos's Welsh heritage and his experiences visiting Getaria, a coastal town in the Basque country, well known for its barbecues. Using seasonal British produce, fresh ingredients are cooked on an open fire wood grill resulting in a menu of cedar wood sea trout, slow grilled red mullet, turbot and a dish loosely based on the Welsh cawl - offal hot pot served with laverbread and potatoes. An approachable wine list is by Keeling Andrew & Co, the wine import company set up by the founders of Noble Rot with wines from old cellars and sherry. Enter the first-floor restaurant via the original 1930s stairwell to the upstairs dining room, which retains many original features including art deco wood panelling and large steel frame windows.
Opened
March 2018
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
Opened March 2018
Next to Battersea Power Station, Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea adds another outlet to The Cinnamon Collection's restaurants in London - joining the well-established Cinnamon Kitchen in the City and the renowned Cinnamon Club in Westminster - and comes hot on the heels of a new restaurant in Oxford. Housed in a brick railway arch next to the famous Grade II listed Battersea Power Station, the attractive south London restaurant stylishly juxtaposes industrial elements such as exposed piping and a metal cage mezzanine with plush touches like velvet jade green chairs and a sweeping marble bar. At the rear, a huge open kitchen is where the action happens with a team of chefs conjuring up a menu of dishes in line with Vivek's experimental brand. To start, the Bombay street food selection provides a flavoursome introduction with an exciting trio of tapioca cake, chilli coated paneer and vada pao - a fried potato cake sandwich - and for main the tandoori chilli chicken korma successfully elevates a typically simple dish. Another highlight is the clove smoked lamb rump with a fennel and nutmeg sauce while the pink aubergine with sesame, tamarind and peanut crumble is just one of the tempting vegetarian options. At the bar, spice-infused craft cocktails come from a menu created by legendary mixologist, Tony Conigliaro.
2018/03/15
Where:
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea,
4 Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station London, SW11 8AB
Category:
Indian/South Asian Cuisine
Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, 4 Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8AB
Tube: Pimlico Station
Next to Battersea Power Station, Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea adds another outlet to The Cinnamon Collection's restaurants in London - joining the well-established Cinnamon Kitchen in the City and the renowned Cinnamon Club in Westminster - and comes hot on the heels of a new restaurant in Oxford. Housed in a brick railway arch next to the famous Grade II listed Battersea Power Station, the attractive south London restaurant stylishly juxtaposes industrial elements such as exposed piping and a metal cage mezzanine with plush touches like velvet jade green chairs and a sweeping marble bar. At the rear, a huge open kitchen is where the action happens with a team of chefs conjuring up a menu of dishes in line with Vivek's experimental brand. To start, the Bombay street food selection provides a flavoursome introduction with an exciting trio of tapioca cake, chilli coated paneer and vada pao - a fried potato cake sandwich - and for main the tandoori chilli chicken korma successfully elevates a typically simple dish. Another highlight is the clove smoked lamb rump with a fennel and nutmeg sauce while the pink aubergine with sesame, tamarind and peanut crumble is just one of the tempting vegetarian options. At the bar, spice-infused craft cocktails come from a menu created by legendary mixologist, Tony Conigliaro.
Opened
March 2018
Mr White's English Chophouse
Opened March 2018
Marco Pierre White brings a contemporary take on the chophouse to New Road Hotel in Whitechapel. Updating the chophouses which first emerged in London in the 1960s for the modern day, Mr. White's serves succulent joints of meat in a cool, stylish setting. The menu combines English classics with a little French flair - the kind of cooking style MPW is well known for - and centres on steaks, grills and chops. Don't miss the Beef Wellington with red wine sauce and roast saddle of lamb with mustard and chives (both dishes serve two people). Signature dishes also include 10oz rib and sirloin steaks with triple cooked chips, and The Chophouse prime 6oz burger.
2018/03/15
Where:
Mr White's English Chophouse,
New Road Hotel, 103-107 New Road London, E1 1HJ
Category:
British Cuisine
Mr White's English Chophouse, New Road Hotel, 103-107 New Road, London, E1 1HJ
Tube: Whitechapel Station
Marco Pierre White brings a contemporary take on the chophouse to New Road Hotel in Whitechapel. Updating the chophouses which first emerged in London in the 1960s for the modern day, Mr. White's serves succulent joints of meat in a cool, stylish setting. The menu combines English classics with a little French flair - the kind of cooking style MPW is well known for - and centres on steaks, grills and chops. Don't miss the Beef Wellington with red wine sauce and roast saddle of lamb with mustard and chives (both dishes serve two people). Signature dishes also include 10oz rib and sirloin steaks with triple cooked chips, and The Chophouse prime 6oz burger.
Opened
15th March 2018
Osh
Opened 15th March 2018
Inspired by the flavours of the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Osh , a restaurant and bar on fashionable Beauchamp Place , takes over a three-story townhouse in Knightsbridge. Uzbek grilled dishes are a delicacy at this stylish restaurant. Signature dishes include aromatic lamb plov, succulent charred shashlik, traditional Uzbek lagman soup, and freshly baked hand rolled flatbread. More than that, the menu also has a meat-free and vegan options as well as seasonal specialities made with organic fruits and vegetables imported twice a week from Uzbekistan. In the restaurant, the tables are overlooked by the azure tiled Kyrzyk themed kitchen. The bar has an impressive selection of cocktails and ethnic-inspired aperitifs while the private lounge upstairs has a collection of the world's finest spirits.
2018/03/15
Where:
Osh,
14-15 Beauchamp Place London, SW3 1NQ
Category:
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Osh, 14-15 Beauchamp Place, London, SW3 1NQ
Tube: Knightsbridge Station
Inspired by the flavours of the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Osh , a restaurant and bar on fashionable Beauchamp Place , takes over a three-story townhouse in Knightsbridge. Uzbek grilled dishes are a delicacy at this stylish restaurant. Signature dishes include aromatic lamb plov, succulent charred shashlik, traditional Uzbek lagman soup, and freshly baked hand rolled flatbread. More than that, the menu also has a meat-free and vegan options as well as seasonal specialities made with organic fruits and vegetables imported twice a week from Uzbekistan. In the restaurant, the tables are overlooked by the azure tiled Kyrzyk themed kitchen. The bar has an impressive selection of cocktails and ethnic-inspired aperitifs while the private lounge upstairs has a collection of the world's finest spirits.
Opened
14th March 2018
George's Bar
Opened 14th March 2018
Following a major redesign, the bar within The Gilbert Scott restaurant reopened as George's Bar in early 2018. Marcus Wareing's latest tribute to the building's original architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, the bar sees the chef work in conjunction with David Collins Studio to transform the 19th century surroundings. Keeping the architect's original palette in mind, the new design is a more informal affair that takes inspiration from European grand cafes. A two Michelin-starred chef, Marcus Wareing certainly understands ingredients, and working with bar manager, Dav Eames, he presents an exciting new menu inspired by chefs to celebrate the seasons. The menu offers a rotating cocktail of the month, with each one having a story to tell and its own history. The launch cocktail is the Bee Keeper, made with lavender infused Bombay Sapphire gin, Melfort Farm honey, sloe gin, lemon, hibiscus and elderflower.
2018/03/14
Where:
George's Bar,
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road London, NW1 2AR
Category:
Bars
George's Bar, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR
Tube: King's Cross Station
Following a major redesign, the bar within The Gilbert Scott restaurant reopened as George's Bar in early 2018. Marcus Wareing's latest tribute to the building's original architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, the bar sees the chef work in conjunction with David Collins Studio to transform the 19th century surroundings. Keeping the architect's original palette in mind, the new design is a more informal affair that takes inspiration from European grand cafes. A two Michelin-starred chef, Marcus Wareing certainly understands ingredients, and working with bar manager, Dav Eames, he presents an exciting new menu inspired by chefs to celebrate the seasons. The menu offers a rotating cocktail of the month, with each one having a story to tell and its own history. The launch cocktail is the Bee Keeper, made with lavender infused Bombay Sapphire gin, Melfort Farm honey, sloe gin, lemon, hibiscus and elderflower.
Opened
12th March 2018
The Vurger Co
Opened 12th March 2018
After a number of well-received pop-ups both at festivals and throughout London, along with an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign, The Vurger Co has its first permanent fixture in Shoreditch. Offering burgers as they should be - fresh but indulgent - the vegan junk food pioneers serve their full menu at the 30-seat restaurant including their best-selling Tabasco Auburger, made from aubergines, chickpeas, red onion and vegan cheese, as well as their famous mac'n'cheese and shakes. Other soul satisfying highlights from the menu will include the mouth-watering Classic, the Mexican and the MLT, made with baked mushrooms and rocket and topped with walnut and sundried tomato paste.
2018/03/12
Where:
The Vurger Co,
Unit 9, Avant Garde, Richmix Square London, E1 6LD
Category:
The Vurger Co, Unit 9, Avant Garde, Richmix Square, London, E1 6LD
Tube: Aldgate East Station
After a number of well-received pop-ups both at festivals and throughout London, along with an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign, The Vurger Co has its first permanent fixture in Shoreditch. Offering burgers as they should be - fresh but indulgent - the vegan junk food pioneers serve their full menu at the 30-seat restaurant including their best-selling Tabasco Auburger, made from aubergines, chickpeas, red onion and vegan cheese, as well as their famous mac'n'cheese and shakes. Other soul satisfying highlights from the menu will include the mouth-watering Classic, the Mexican and the MLT, made with baked mushrooms and rocket and topped with walnut and sundried tomato paste.
Opened
12th March 2018
Yard Sale Pizza Leytonstone
Opened 12th March 2018
Yard Sale Pizza , winner of 'Best Cheap Eats' in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2017, lands in Leytonstone for its fourth opening, in March 2018. Having built up a loyal following over the previous three years from its Clapton , Finsbury Park , and Walthamstow shops, Yard Sale is known for its award-winning pizzas, handmade from double fermented dough. They come in 12" or super-size 18" in the signature 'Holy Pepperoni' with Cobble Lane pepperoni, Napoli piccante and crumbled Nduja sausage or the equally popular 'TSB' - tender stem broccoli, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil. Once topped, pizzas are then stone baked in the Gozney pizza oven to get their perfect bubbly crusts . Homemade dips, salads, sides - like cheese and marmite garlic bread - as well as Nonna's gelato, local London beers, Borough Wines, and soft drinks complete the menu lineup for Leytonstone. Two rows of t ables topped with recycled chopping boards offer seating inside - where the walls will be adorned with custom neon signage - and there are outdoor tables for summertime slices and cold beers.
2018/03/12
Where:
Yard Sale Pizza Leytonstone,
622 High Road London, E11 3BZ
Category:
Italian Cuisine
Yard Sale Pizza Leytonstone, 622 High Road, London, E11 3BZ
Tube: Leytonstone Station
Yard Sale Pizza , winner of 'Best Cheap Eats' in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2017, lands in Leytonstone for its fourth opening, in March 2018. Having built up a loyal following over the previous three years from its Clapton , Finsbury Park , and Walthamstow shops, Yard Sale is known for its award-winning pizzas, handmade from double fermented dough. They come in 12" or super-size 18" in the signature 'Holy Pepperoni' with Cobble Lane pepperoni, Napoli piccante and crumbled Nduja sausage or the equally popular 'TSB' - tender stem broccoli, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil. Once topped, pizzas are then stone baked in the Gozney pizza oven to get their perfect bubbly crusts . Homemade dips, salads, sides - like cheese and marmite garlic bread - as well as Nonna's gelato, local London beers, Borough Wines, and soft drinks complete the menu lineup for Leytonstone. Two rows of t ables topped with recycled chopping boards offer seating inside - where the walls will be adorned with custom neon signage - and there are outdoor tables for summertime slices and cold beers.
Opened
9th March 2018
Many Hands
Opened 9th March 2018
Home to 150 unique studios varying in size, Many Hands is a creative hub housing work space for startups, creators and artists in Bermondsey, south east London. Taking over Block F of The Biscuit Factory, companies setting up shop here work alongside 20 music studios, sharing a self-sufficient co-working environment which encourages collaboration. Many Hands also has on-site hot-desks, open work hubs, private meeting rooms and 24 hour access. On site professional printing, fibre optic broadband, exercise classes, art installations and a programme of talks and music make this a welcoming place to work. Non-residents can also make use of the massive rooftop areas, performance spaces and bar/cafe areas with spectacular views of the city skyline.
2018/03/09
Where:
Many Hands,
Block F, The Biscuit Factory, 100 Clements Road London, SE16 4DG
Category:
Many Hands, Block F, The Biscuit Factory, 100 Clements Road, London, SE16 4DG
Tube: Bermondsey Station
Home to 150 unique studios varying in size, Many Hands is a creative hub housing work space for startups, creators and artists in Bermondsey, south east London. Taking over Block F of The Biscuit Factory, companies setting up shop here work alongside 20 music studios, sharing a self-sufficient co-working environment which encourages collaboration. Many Hands also has on-site hot-desks, open work hubs, private meeting rooms and 24 hour access. On site professional printing, fibre optic broadband, exercise classes, art installations and a programme of talks and music make this a welcoming place to work. Non-residents can also make use of the massive rooftop areas, performance spaces and bar/cafe areas with spectacular views of the city skyline.
Opened
5th March 2018
Bryn Williams at Somerset House
Opened 5th March 2018
Ten years after celebrated Welsh chef Bryn Williams opened Odette's in Primrose Hill, he launched his second restaurant. Situated within Somerset House, Bryn Williams at Somerset House offers modern British dining, serving seasonal dishes and small plates of colourful dishes like rainbow carrots, hand-dived scallop and pickled mooli with raw apple and Cumbrian beef - a nod to Bryn's home country. Fruit and vegetables take centre stage in dishes like grilled cauliflower served with soft polenta and there are veg-centric salads with charred chicory, sour onions, smoked ricotta and rapeseed oil dressing. Fish dishes like scorched Cornish mackerel appear under 'seasonal mains' and, for afters, choose from fruit-heavy desserts include bay leaf panna cotta, blackberry and lime curd or poached rhubarb and blood orange trifle. Heard the name before? Bryn Williams was working under the likes of Marco Pierre White and Michel Roux before he shot to fame when he was chosen to cook the fish course for the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations on the BBC's Great British Menu. Bryn Williams at Somerset House adds to the dining options at Somerset House along with Fernandez & Wells, Hej coffee shop, Pennethorne's Cafe and Bar and Spring by Skye Gyngell.
2018/03/05
Where:
Bryn Williams at Somerset House,
Somerset House, Strand London, WC2R 1LA
Category:
British Cuisine
Bryn Williams at Somerset House, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Tube: Temple Station
Ten years after celebrated Welsh chef Bryn Williams opened Odette's in Primrose Hill, he launched his second restaurant. Situated within Somerset House, Bryn Williams at Somerset House offers modern British dining, serving seasonal dishes and small plates of colourful dishes like rainbow carrots, hand-dived scallop and pickled mooli with raw apple and Cumbrian beef - a nod to Bryn's home country. Fruit and vegetables take centre stage in dishes like grilled cauliflower served with soft polenta and there are veg-centric salads with charred chicory, sour onions, smoked ricotta and rapeseed oil dressing. Fish dishes like scorched Cornish mackerel appear under 'seasonal mains' and, for afters, choose from fruit-heavy desserts include bay leaf panna cotta, blackberry and lime curd or poached rhubarb and blood orange trifle. Heard the name before? Bryn Williams was working under the likes of Marco Pierre White and Michel Roux before he shot to fame when he was chosen to cook the fish course for the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations on the BBC's Great British Menu. Bryn Williams at Somerset House adds to the dining options at Somerset House along with Fernandez & Wells, Hej coffee shop, Pennethorne's Cafe and Bar and Spring by Skye Gyngell.
Opened
1st March 2018
Scully
Opened 1st March 2018
Ramael Scully, former head chef of Ottolenghi's Nopi, opened his first restaurant in St James's Market in spring 2018 with the blessings of his former boss. "H is kitchen is an exciting and unexpected place to be", says Yotam Ottolenghi. From a childhood in Malaysia to the kitchens in Sydney where he trained, to his travels in the Middle East, Russia and Europe, Scully's worldwide travels have influenced dishes like beetroot jerky served with green cardamom corn biscuit and bergamot cream grill octopus. The open kitchen is central to the restaurant which has a large sharing table, a counter-dining area with bar stalls and banquette seating. Everything is on show. From food prep to the brightly coloured jars of homemade pickles, syrups, shrubs, preserves, fermented fruit and vegetables. So sit up and enjoy the show.
2018/03/01
Where:
Scully,
4 St James's Market London, SW1Y 4QQ
Category:
Scully, 4 St James's Market, London, SW1Y 4QQ
Tube: Piccadilly Circus Station, Leicester Square Station
Ramael Scully, former head chef of Ottolenghi's Nopi, opened his first restaurant in St James's Market in spring 2018 with the blessings of his former boss. "H is kitchen is an exciting and unexpected place to be", says Yotam Ottolenghi. From a childhood in Malaysia to the kitchens in Sydney where he trained, to his travels in the Middle East, Russia and Europe, Scully's worldwide travels have influenced dishes like beetroot jerky served with green cardamom corn biscuit and bergamot cream grill octopus. The open kitchen is central to the restaurant which has a large sharing table, a counter-dining area with bar stalls and banquette seating. Everything is on show. From food prep to the brightly coloured jars of homemade pickles, syrups, shrubs, preserves, fermented fruit and vegetables. So sit up and enjoy the show.
Opened
16th February 2018
Daddy Bao
Opened 16th February 2018
Serving pillowy bao buns, crunchy fried chicken and Taiwanese snacks, Daddy Bao is the second site from the team who brought you Mr Bao in Peckham . As well as the classic Mr Bao - slow braised Flock & Herd pork, pickles and peanut powder packed into a milky white bun - you'll find the Drunken Prawn Bao, a classic bun stuffed with beer-marinated prawns, pickled mooli and spiced spring onion. What's more, there are milk-free bao buns specially for vegans, filled with teriyaki shitake mushroom, miso mayo and crispy shallots. Taiwanese fried chicken, snow peas with a spicy soy glaze and Shen Jiang Bao dumpling soup are served in a dining room decorated with Mandarin characters, hand painted on the walls, while the large open kitchen lets you watch the chefs at work.
2018/02/16
Where:
Daddy Bao,
113 Mitcham Road London, SW17 9PE
Category:
Chinese Cuisine
Daddy Bao, 113 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PE
Tube: Tooting Broadway Station
Serving pillowy bao buns, crunchy fried chicken and Taiwanese snacks, Daddy Bao is the second site from the team who brought you Mr Bao in Peckham . As well as the classic Mr Bao - slow braised Flock & Herd pork, pickles and peanut powder packed into a milky white bun - you'll find the Drunken Prawn Bao, a classic bun stuffed with beer-marinated prawns, pickled mooli and spiced spring onion. What's more, there are milk-free bao buns specially for vegans, filled with teriyaki shitake mushroom, miso mayo and crispy shallots. Taiwanese fried chicken, snow peas with a spicy soy glaze and Shen Jiang Bao dumpling soup are served in a dining room decorated with Mandarin characters, hand painted on the walls, while the large open kitchen lets you watch the chefs at work.
Opened
15th February 2018
Butterscotch Tea Room
Opened 15th February 2018
Reviving the great British tradition of afternoon tea in town, but putting a modern spin on it, American cake expert Bea Vo (who gave us Bea's of Bloomsbury) brings cocktails, a slice of cake or the full blown affair to the Butterscotch Tea Room on James Street. The two floor cafe comes with a ground floor dotted with footstools and window bench seating. Upstairs is the pretty tea room, adorned with white marble tables, a hand-made paper flower wall feature, accentuated by copper and rose gold tones, and desserts like deconstructed banoffee pie suspended from the ceiling. Not just for afternoons, early risers can start the day with smashed avocado on toast and toasted crumpets while evenings bring jasmine tea, Bakewell Fizz Prosecco cocktails, charcuterie, cheese plates and crostini.
2018/02/15
Where:
Butterscotch Tea Room,
56 James Street London, W1U 1HF
Category:
Bars
Butterscotch Tea Room, 56 James Street, London, W1U 1HF
Tube: Bond Street Station
Reviving the great British tradition of afternoon tea in town, but putting a modern spin on it, American cake expert Bea Vo (who gave us Bea's of Bloomsbury) brings cocktails, a slice of cake or the full blown affair to the Butterscotch Tea Room on James Street. The two floor cafe comes with a ground floor dotted with footstools and window bench seating. Upstairs is the pretty tea room, adorned with white marble tables, a hand-made paper flower wall feature, accentuated by copper and rose gold tones, and desserts like deconstructed banoffee pie suspended from the ceiling. Not just for afternoons, early risers can start the day with smashed avocado on toast and toasted crumpets while evenings bring jasmine tea, Bakewell Fizz Prosecco cocktails, charcuterie, cheese plates and crostini.
Opened
February 2018
Jidori
Opened February 2018
The team behind Jidori, the much-loved yakitori restaurant in Dalston comes to Covent Garden. Taking up residence across multiple floors of a terraced house on Catherine Street, the second restaurant builds on the success of the first, offering an extended menu of yakitori, small plates and daily specials. But for the most memorable night, head to the lower ground floor for the private karaoke booth, available for hire for groups up to 12. Head Chef Shunta Matsubara moves from Dalston to head up the kitchen, manning the bespoke yakitori grill and recreating the popular 'specials board' which sits alongside traditional yakitori. Try popular dishes like Tsukune (minced chicken with egg yolk) and katsu curry scotch egg, okra-nomiyaki as well as ginger ice cream with miso caramel and sweet potato crisps. Owners Natalie Lee-Joe & Brett Redman (also behind Michelin Gourmand Bib restaurant Elliot's) worked with architect Giles Reid to create a clean, wood accented aesthetic, complemented by pastel details.
2018/02/15
Where:
Jidori,
15 Catherine Street London, WC2B 5JZ
Category:
Japanese Cuisine
Jidori, 15 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JZ
Tube: Covent Garden Station, Temple Station
The team behind Jidori, the much-loved yakitori restaurant in Dalston comes to Covent Garden. Taking up residence across multiple floors of a terraced house on Catherine Street, the second restaurant builds on the success of the first, offering an extended menu of yakitori, small plates and daily specials. But for the most memorable night, head to the lower ground floor for the private karaoke booth, available for hire for groups up to 12. Head Chef Shunta Matsubara moves from Dalston to head up the kitchen, manning the bespoke yakitori grill and recreating the popular 'specials board' which sits alongside traditional yakitori. Try popular dishes like Tsukune (minced chicken with egg yolk) and katsu curry scotch egg, okra-nomiyaki as well as ginger ice cream with miso caramel and sweet potato crisps. Owners Natalie Lee-Joe & Brett Redman (also behind Michelin Gourmand Bib restaurant Elliot's) worked with architect Giles Reid to create a clean, wood accented aesthetic, complemented by pastel details.
Opened
15th February 2018
Popina
Opened 15th February 2018
In the heart of Mayfair, Popina is a daytime cafe and delicatessen from Isidora Popovic, a familiar trader at more than 20 farmers' markets across London, from Portobello to Broadway Market. If you've seen her at a London market you'll know all about her award-winning and critically acclaimed baked goods. At Popina, her first brick-and-mortar site, Popovic shares her favourite dishes via an all-day menu featuring granola, yoghurt and seasonal fruit compote, kedgeree, homemade stews and daily changing salads as well as her popular pastries, pies and cakes.
2018/02/15
Where:
Popina,
83 Duke Street London, W1K 5PF
Category:
Cafes and Delis
Popina, 83 Duke Street, London, W1K 5PF
Tube: Bond Street Station
In the heart of Mayfair, Popina is a daytime cafe and delicatessen from Isidora Popovic, a familiar trader at more than 20 farmers' markets across London, from Portobello to Broadway Market. If you've seen her at a London market you'll know all about her award-winning and critically acclaimed baked goods. At Popina, her first brick-and-mortar site, Popovic shares her favourite dishes via an all-day menu featuring granola, yoghurt and seasonal fruit compote, kedgeree, homemade stews and daily changing salads as well as her popular pastries, pies and cakes.
Opened
14th February 2018
Evelyn's Table
Opened 14th February 2018
In the former beer cellar of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, Evelyn's Table is an intimate dining room from the people who gave us The Palomar. Accessed via a discreet doorway on Rupert Court and with just 11 seats at the kitchen bar, four at satellite tables, it's akin to a private dining experience, with chef Luke Robinson (who's come from the Corner Room, Town Hall Hotel and Bonnie Gull) in charge. The Southern European menu includes snacks and small plates of Jerusalem artichokes and salt cod beignet with taramasalata and almond. Larger plates present dishes of tagliatelle with black truffle butter and presa Iberica with padron pepper, followed by just one or two desserts and La Fromagerie cheeses. Open for dinner only, the good news is half the spaces are set aside for walk-ins.
2018/02/14
Where:
Evelyn's Table,
Rupert Court, 28 Rupert Street London, W1D 6DJ
Category:
Modern European Cuisine
Evelyn's Table, Rupert Court, 28 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DJ
Tube: Piccadilly Circus Station, Leicester Square Station
In the former beer cellar of The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, Evelyn's Table is an intimate dining room from the people who gave us The Palomar. Accessed via a discreet doorway on Rupert Court and with just 11 seats at the kitchen bar, four at satellite tables, it's akin to a private dining experience, with chef Luke Robinson (who's come from the Corner Room, Town Hall Hotel and Bonnie Gull) in charge. The Southern European menu includes snacks and small plates of Jerusalem artichokes and salt cod beignet with taramasalata and almond. Larger plates present dishes of tagliatelle with black truffle butter and presa Iberica with padron pepper, followed by just one or two desserts and La Fromagerie cheeses. Open for dinner only, the good news is half the spaces are set aside for walk-ins.
Opened
14th February 2018
Feast Canteen
Opened 14th February 2018
The concrete brutalist Kings Mall shopping centre on Hammersmith high street gets a new lease of life with a stylish food court, Feast Canteen , as well as fitness studio Frame. From the people who gave us Pergola on the Roof and The Prince comes a modern day canteen with exposed wood, glass doors and four restaurant kiosks, offering a rotating choice of restaurants . Choose from Made of Dough, specialising in pizzas fermented for 48 hours so the dough is crunchy on the base, light on top, Breddos Tacos serving masa fried chicken and baja fish tacos in pairs, big burgers from Patty & Bun, Vietnamese food from Salvation in Noodles and Sinchow, serving new twists on a traditional rice paper roll. With free 350 seats and free Wi-Fi you can come with a crowd or use it as your office. It's also a Deliveroo hub so if you fancy a burger at 10pm, it's yours.
2018/02/14
Where:
Feast Canteen,
Kings Mall, King Street London, W6 9HW
Category:
Feast Canteen, Kings Mall, King Street, London, W6 9HW
Tube: Hammersmith Station
The concrete brutalist Kings Mall shopping centre on Hammersmith high street gets a new lease of life with a stylish food court, Feast Canteen , as well as fitness studio Frame. From the people who gave us Pergola on the Roof and The Prince comes a modern day canteen with exposed wood, glass doors and four restaurant kiosks, offering a rotating choice of restaurants . Choose from Made of Dough, specialising in pizzas fermented for 48 hours so the dough is crunchy on the base, light on top, Breddos Tacos serving masa fried chicken and baja fish tacos in pairs, big burgers from Patty & Bun, Vietnamese food from Salvation in Noodles and Sinchow, serving new twists on a traditional rice paper roll. With free 350 seats and free Wi-Fi you can come with a crowd or use it as your office. It's also a Deliveroo hub so if you fancy a burger at 10pm, it's yours.
Opened
5th February 2018
Farm Girl Chelsea
Opened 5th February 2018
Three years after the huge success of Farm Girl's first site in Notting Hill (50,000 Instagram followers and counting), Farm Girl comes to Chelsea with its largest cafe to date, with room for 90 guests. Expect the kind of nutritious Australian-inspired menus that have made the pretty-in-pink place, founded by Rose Mann and Anthony Hood, instantly Instagrammable. Avo-on-toast type brunches and super lattes topped with rose petals are supplemented by new dinner choices like cod croquettes with a green herb sauce, and lamb gyro with roasted pistachio yoghurt. There's even a superfood cocktail bar. This addition to the Farm Girl family location just off the Fulham Road joins sister sites in Notting Hill and Soho and features pink marble tops, green leather seating and illustrated arches orchestrated by Beata Heuman, one of House & Garden's Top 100 leading interior designers.
2018/02/05
Where:
Farm Girl Chelsea,
9 Park Walk London, SW10 0AJ
Category:
Cafes and Delis
Farm Girl Chelsea, 9 Park Walk, London, SW10 0AJ
Tube: Gloucester Road Station
Three years after the huge success of Farm Girl's first site in Notting Hill (50,000 Instagram followers and counting), Farm Girl comes to Chelsea with its largest cafe to date, with room for 90 guests. Expect the kind of nutritious Australian-inspired menus that have made the pretty-in-pink place, founded by Rose Mann and Anthony Hood, instantly Instagrammable. Avo-on-toast type brunches and super lattes topped with rose petals are supplemented by new dinner choices like cod croquettes with a green herb sauce, and lamb gyro with roasted pistachio yoghurt. There's even a superfood cocktail bar. This addition to the Farm Girl family location just off the Fulham Road joins sister sites in Notting Hill and Soho and features pink marble tops, green leather seating and illustrated arches orchestrated by Beata Heuman, one of House & Garden's Top 100 leading interior designers.
Opened
31st January 2018
Amber
Opened 31st January 2018
Tucked away behind the Curzon in Goodman's Fields, Amber is an all-day Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant serving fresh, healthy salads, Pide (boat-shaped flatbread) and a daily changing hot tray bake. You get a warm welcome and a choice of cold salads like beetroot and goat's cheese, served against a backdrop of pale wood, concrete walls and hanging plants. Set up by Murat Kilic and Pierre Aprin, Amber gets its name from the ancient amber trade route which ran from the North and Baltic coasts to the Mediterranean Sea and these areas influence the cooking too. Miso glazed aubergine is a stand out dish among a choice of five salads, served as sides to mains of salmon and chicken chop. In the evening, the place has a completely different feel. The lights go down, the candles come out and glazed lamb shoulder and whole trout are among the more sophisticated main course options. The cooking is accomplished and you can even see the chefs at work in the open kitchen so rest assured it's all freshly made on the spot. Spot on.
2018/01/31
Where:
Amber,
21 Piazza Walk, Goodman's Fields London, E1 8QH
Category:
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Amber, 21 Piazza Walk, Goodman's Fields, London, E1 8QH
Tube: Aldgate East Station, Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate Station
Tucked away behind the Curzon in Goodman's Fields, Amber is an all-day Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant serving fresh, healthy salads, Pide (boat-shaped flatbread) and a daily changing hot tray bake. You get a warm welcome and a choice of cold salads like beetroot and goat's cheese, served against a backdrop of pale wood, concrete walls and hanging plants. Set up by Murat Kilic and Pierre Aprin, Amber gets its name from the ancient amber trade route which ran from the North and Baltic coasts to the Mediterranean Sea and these areas influence the cooking too. Miso glazed aubergine is a stand out dish among a choice of five salads, served as sides to mains of salmon and chicken chop. In the evening, the place has a completely different feel. The lights go down, the candles come out and glazed lamb shoulder and whole trout are among the more sophisticated main course options. The cooking is accomplished and you can even see the chefs at work in the open kitchen so rest assured it's all freshly made on the spot. Spot on.
Opened
29th January 2018
L'Ami Malo
Opened 29th January 2018
Near Spitalfields Market, on Artillery Passage, L'Ami Malo combines a chic creperie with a French speakeasy bar. With vintage French linen, wooden barstools, rustic tableware and marble-topped tables, the place has a warm but stripped-back feel. A modern interpretation of a classic creperie, French owners Emilien Lesourd and Vincent Couvreur, along with Breton-born head chef Williams Guillemot, upgrade the humble galette by using buckwheat - known for its healthy, gluten-free properties. As well as tried and tested favourites - pancakes topped with confit duck leg, sausage or smoked ham - savoury galettes are given an Asian twist, delivered in 'maki'-style rolls, with Bayonne ham with Comté cheese, tomato tartare, hazelnuts and spinach as well as smoked salmon and avocado. Sweet crepes are, naturally, on the menu too, from classic lemon and sugar to apple compote, butter sauce and salted caramel. Tucked away at the back of the restaurant and with its own entrance is Le Moulin, with calvados cocktails and craft ciders from Brittany and Normandy a speciality at the bar.
2018/01/29
Where:
L'Ami Malo,
14 Artillery Passage London, E1 7LJ
Category:
L'Ami Malo, 14 Artillery Passage, London, E1 7LJ
Tube: Liverpool Street Station, Aldgate Station, Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate East Station
Near Spitalfields Market, on Artillery Passage, L'Ami Malo combines a chic creperie with a French speakeasy bar. With vintage French linen, wooden barstools, rustic tableware and marble-topped tables, the place has a warm but stripped-back feel. A modern interpretation of a classic creperie, French owners Emilien Lesourd and Vincent Couvreur, along with Breton-born head chef Williams Guillemot, upgrade the humble galette by using buckwheat - known for its healthy, gluten-free properties. As well as tried and tested favourites - pancakes topped with confit duck leg, sausage or smoked ham - savoury galettes are given an Asian twist, delivered in 'maki'-style rolls, with Bayonne ham with Comté cheese, tomato tartare, hazelnuts and spinach as well as smoked salmon and avocado. Sweet crepes are, naturally, on the menu too, from classic lemon and sugar to apple compote, butter sauce and salted caramel. Tucked away at the back of the restaurant and with its own entrance is Le Moulin, with calvados cocktails and craft ciders from Brittany and Normandy a speciality at the bar.
Opened
26th January 2018
Frame Hammersmith
Opened 26th January 2018
Putting the fun into fitness, Frame puts you through your paces with mini-trampolines and dance classes under a disco ball but they also offer more serious workouts like power yoga and reformer pilates. It all started in 2009 in Shoreditch when Pip Black and Joan Murphy opened the first Frame fitness studio aiming to create a more positive approach to health and fitness. Nine years on and their Frame family is growing with two new studios added in January 2018, in Hammersmith and Fitrovia, bringing the total to six Frame studios in the city. Unlike a regular gym membership you're not tied into a contract and it's all about the classes which vary from sweat inducing cardio to 'ass and abs' toning plus they're all available as drop in and pay-as-you-go. The varied timetable means you can get a Frame Card and can rock up at a time that suits whatever your job, lifestyle or plans for the day. Sign up for membership and you can work out at any Frame studio - in Shoreditch, Queens Park, Kings Cross, Victoria, Hammersmith or Fitzrovia.
2018/01/26
Where:
Frame Hammersmith,
Kings Mall, King Street London, W6 0PZ
Category:
Frame Hammersmith, Kings Mall, King Street, London, W6 0PZ
Tube: Hammersmith Station
Putting the fun into fitness, Frame puts you through your paces with mini-trampolines and dance classes under a disco ball but they also offer more serious workouts like power yoga and reformer pilates. It all started in 2009 in Shoreditch when Pip Black and Joan Murphy opened the first Frame fitness studio aiming to create a more positive approach to health and fitness. Nine years on and their Frame family is growing with two new studios added in January 2018, in Hammersmith and Fitrovia, bringing the total to six Frame studios in the city. Unlike a regular gym membership you're not tied into a contract and it's all about the classes which vary from sweat inducing cardio to 'ass and abs' toning plus they're all available as drop in and pay-as-you-go. The varied timetable means you can get a Frame Card and can rock up at a time that suits whatever your job, lifestyle or plans for the day. Sign up for membership and you can work out at any Frame studio - in Shoreditch, Queens Park, Kings Cross, Victoria, Hammersmith or Fitzrovia.
Opened
20th January 2018
The Coach, Clerkenwell
Opened 20th January 2018
A landmark public house in Clerkenwell since 1790, The Coach has been given a new lease of life in January 2018 with a refurb, the result of an exciting collaboration between chef Henry Harris (formerly of Racine ) and James McCulloch ( The Harcourt and Three Cranes). Henry's signature blend of French and British cuisine is evident in a menu that covers breakfast to dinner via lunch and bar snacks. The pub's renovation pays tribute to its Dickensian heritage as well as the neighbourhood's reputation as a creative hub. Floor to ceiling glass floods the space with light, while the 'bear garden' - once used for animal fights - is festooned with lights and arched mirrors covered by ivy and shrubbery. That's not all, the team is also turning Maida Vale's Truscott Arms into the Hero of Maida and taking on Three Cranes in the City.
2018/01/20
Where:
The Coach, Clerkenwell,
26-28 Ray Street London, EC1R 3DJ
Category:
Gastropub
The Coach, Clerkenwell, 26-28 Ray Street, London, EC1R 3DJ
Tube: Farringdon Station
A landmark public house in Clerkenwell since 1790, The Coach has been given a new lease of life in January 2018 with a refurb, the result of an exciting collaboration between chef Henry Harris (formerly of Racine ) and James McCulloch ( The Harcourt and Three Cranes). Henry's signature blend of French and British cuisine is evident in a menu that covers breakfast to dinner via lunch and bar snacks. The pub's renovation pays tribute to its Dickensian heritage as well as the neighbourhood's reputation as a creative hub. Floor to ceiling glass floods the space with light, while the 'bear garden' - once used for animal fights - is festooned with lights and arched mirrors covered by ivy and shrubbery. That's not all, the team is also turning Maida Vale's Truscott Arms into the Hero of Maida and taking on Three Cranes in the City.
Opened
18th January 2018
Frame Fitzrovia
Opened 18th January 2018
Drop in and pay-as-you-go, Frame offers flexibility and fun workouts, from sweat drenched cardio to mindful meditation. Doing the gym differently, Frame puts you through your paces with mini-trampolines and dance classes to Madonna songs. This studio in Fitzrovia - the largest site to date with five studios for Reformer Pilates, Boxtrain and yoga - brings the total number of Frames around town to six. Pip Black and Joan Murphy opened the first one in Shoreditch in 2009 and nine years later their Frame family has grown with funky Frame studios in Shoreditch, Queens Park, Kings Cross, Victoria and Hammersmith as well as Fitzrovia. The beauty here is you don't have to sign up to a year-long contract and the classes fun so you'll actually want to go. The varied timetable means you can find a class at a time that suits no matter what your working hours or schedule is like.
2018/01/18
Where:
Frame Fitzrovia,
25-33 Berners Street London, W1T 3LR
Category:
Frame Fitzrovia, 25-33 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LR
Tube: Goodge Street Station, Tottenham Court Road Station, Oxford Circus Station
Drop in and pay-as-you-go, Frame offers flexibility and fun workouts, from sweat drenched cardio to mindful meditation. Doing the gym differently, Frame puts you through your paces with mini-trampolines and dance classes to Madonna songs. This studio in Fitzrovia - the largest site to date with five studios for Reformer Pilates, Boxtrain and yoga - brings the total number of Frames around town to six. Pip Black and Joan Murphy opened the first one in Shoreditch in 2009 and nine years later their Frame family has grown with funky Frame studios in Shoreditch, Queens Park, Kings Cross, Victoria and Hammersmith as well as Fitzrovia. The beauty here is you don't have to sign up to a year-long contract and the classes fun so you'll actually want to go. The varied timetable means you can find a class at a time that suits no matter what your working hours or schedule is like.
Opened
January 2018
39 Steps
Opened January 2018
It takes 39 steps for coffee to get from the bean on the bush to the cup in your hand and this small Soho coffee haus prides itself on being involved every step of the way. They even roast, grind and brew every cup. Head Roaster, Jens Rettig puts special emphasis on the quality of his coffee, buying his beans from independent local growers in India, Brazil, Mexico and El Salvador, all hand selected for him. At 39 Steps you can see the different brewing techniques - Pour Over, Syphon, Chemex and French Press - at the bar. There are coffee specials including hand brews, cold brews, nitro brews, coffee smoothies and coffee milkshakes alongside cold pressed juices made using good quality, in season fruit and vegetables. An all-day food menu has a daily bake selection and eggs-any-way (with various toppings), homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and freshly made cakes and desserts.
2018/01/15
Where:
39 Steps,
8 D'Arblay Street London, W1F 8DP
Category:
Cafes and Delis
39 Steps, 8 D'Arblay Street, London, W1F 8DP
Tube: Oxford Circus Station, Tottenham Court Road Station
It takes 39 steps for coffee to get from the bean on the bush to the cup in your hand and this small Soho coffee haus prides itself on being involved every step of the way. They even roast, grind and brew every cup. Head Roaster, Jens Rettig puts special emphasis on the quality of his coffee, buying his beans from independent local growers in India, Brazil, Mexico and El Salvador, all hand selected for him. At 39 Steps you can see the different brewing techniques - Pour Over, Syphon, Chemex and French Press - at the bar. There are coffee specials including hand brews, cold brews, nitro brews, coffee smoothies and coffee milkshakes alongside cold pressed juices made using good quality, in season fruit and vegetables. An all-day food menu has a daily bake selection and eggs-any-way (with various toppings), homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and freshly made cakes and desserts.
Opened
January 2018
Kettner's Townhouse
Opened January 2018
Lovingly restored by Soho House, Kettner's reopened after a two year refurbishment in January 2018, combining a French restaurant, Champagne bar and a townhouse hotel. The original 18th century spiral staircase remains, leading up to 33 bedrooms. Each room has been individually designed in a 1920s French boudoir style. V intage chandeliers hang from the ceilings, rooms have antique sinks and vanities as well as original Georgian timber floorboards and fireplaces. Specially made furniture, green velvet scalloped headboards and deep button armchairs sit alongside hand-painted Georgian-inspired wallpaper and William Morris prints. Bathrooms have rainforest showers, some with freestanding bathtubs, and tiling inspired by French lace, come with Cowshed products. If you really want to stay in style, book the (£800 a night) Grade II-listed Jacobean Suite and you get large emperor bed, your own private entrance and a freestanding copper bath.
2018/01/15
Where:
Kettner's Townhouse,
29 Romilly Street London, W1D 5HP
Category:
New Hotels
Kettner's Townhouse, 29 Romilly Street, London, W1D 5HP
Tube: Leicester Square Station, Tottenham Court Road Station, Piccadilly Circus Station, Covent Garden Station
Lovingly restored by Soho House, Kettner's reopened after a two year refurbishment in January 2018, combining a French restaurant, Champagne bar and a townhouse hotel. The original 18th century spiral staircase remains, leading up to 33 bedrooms. Each room has been individually designed in a 1920s French boudoir style. V intage chandeliers hang from the ceilings, rooms have antique sinks and vanities as well as original Georgian timber floorboards and fireplaces. Specially made furniture, green velvet scalloped headboards and deep button armchairs sit alongside hand-painted Georgian-inspired wallpaper and William Morris prints. Bathrooms have rainforest showers, some with freestanding bathtubs, and tiling inspired by French lace, come with Cowshed products. If you really want to stay in style, book the (£800 a night) Grade II-listed Jacobean Suite and you get large emperor bed, your own private entrance and a freestanding copper bath.
Opened
12th January 2018
Claw Carnaby
Opened 12th January 2018
It popped up at London markets and in a shipping container on Finsbury Avenue Square but Claw Carnaby is the first bricks and mortar site for the seafood specialist, adding meat and vegetarian options to the menu. When he first started back in 2015, founder Fabian Clark discovered that Britain exported approximately 80 per cent of its crab to the rest of Europe and Asia. In an attempt to change perceptions of fish as an expensive luxury, dishes on the reasonably priced menu at this 50-seat restaurant include bacon and scallop muffin, trout poke and pork stuffed squid, all made with quality seafood from the coast of Britain. The team has included some of their much-loved, cult dishes - the Claw Crab Roll, Bacon & Scallop Muffin, and Claw's signature Lobster Roll. It's not just about fish, meat lovers are also catered for with pork stuffed squid and fried chicken and caviar, washed down with coastal cocktails, craft beer and soft drinks.
2018/01/12
Where:
Claw Carnaby,
21 Kingly Street London, W1B 5QB
Category:
Fish and Seafood
Claw Carnaby, 21 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5QB
Tube: Oxford Circus Station
It popped up at London markets and in a shipping container on Finsbury Avenue Square but Claw Carnaby is the first bricks and mortar site for the seafood specialist, adding meat and vegetarian options to the menu. When he first started back in 2015, founder Fabian Clark discovered that Britain exported approximately 80 per cent of its crab to the rest of Europe and Asia. In an attempt to change perceptions of fish as an expensive luxury, dishes on the reasonably priced menu at this 50-seat restaurant include bacon and scallop muffin, trout poke and pork stuffed squid, all made with quality seafood from the coast of Britain. The team has included some of their much-loved, cult dishes - the Claw Crab Roll, Bacon & Scallop Muffin, and Claw's signature Lobster Roll. It's not just about fish, meat lovers are also catered for with pork stuffed squid and fried chicken and caviar, washed down with coastal cocktails, craft beer and soft drinks.
Opened
January 2018
Greyhound Cafe
Opened January 2018
Set over two floors Greyhound Cafe is a Bangkok style restaurant where decor takes inspiration from Thai grocery stores with bric-a-brac shelves and an oversized Sai fish trap hanging overhead. The Thai-meets-West interior is typical of the post-70s era. Downstairs, the basement dining room brings the Bangkok street scene indoors with corrugated metal-sheeted walls, mock folding tables, brightly coloured chairs and Thai 'Temple Fare' pendant lights. Contemporary, electronic and rare Thai playlists set the tone for the lively venue where diners can choose from dishes like 'Salmon in Hot Pursuit', a small platter of thinly sliced sashimi-grade salmon, and 'Complicated Noodle', DIY taco-like wrap.
2018/01/05
Where:
Greyhound Cafe,
37 Berners Street London, W1T 3NB
Category:
Thai Cuisine
Greyhound Cafe, 37 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NB
Tube: Goodge Street Station, Oxford Circus Station
Set over two floors Greyhound Cafe is a Bangkok style restaurant where decor takes inspiration from Thai grocery stores with bric-a-brac shelves and an oversized Sai fish trap hanging overhead. The Thai-meets-West interior is typical of the post-70s era. Downstairs, the basement dining room brings the Bangkok street scene indoors with corrugated metal-sheeted walls, mock folding tables, brightly coloured chairs and Thai 'Temple Fare' pendant lights. Contemporary, electronic and rare Thai playlists set the tone for the lively venue where diners can choose from dishes like 'Salmon in Hot Pursuit', a small platter of thinly sliced sashimi-grade salmon, and 'Complicated Noodle', DIY taco-like wrap.
Opened
2nd January 2018
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station
Opened 2nd January 2018
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station will be one of the largest Crossrail stations when trains start using the network in 2018 and the Canary Wharf site is the most progressed of Crossrail's 10 new stations. But three years before trains run through the station, the roof garden and first phase of the retail and leisure space will open in May 2015. Under a striking timber lattice roof designed by Foster + Partners sits the roof garden and a four storey, 115,000 square foot retail and leisure development including shops, bars, restaurants, and an Everyman Cinema. When Crossrail opens in 2018, the Canary Wharf Crossrail station is expected to be used by 25 million passengers every year who can take advantage of increased network capacity and reduced journey times across the city.
2018/1/2
Where:
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station,
West India Quay London, E14 5AB
Category:
Railway Stations
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station, West India Quay, London, E14 5AB
Tube: Canary Wharf Station
Canary Wharf Crossrail Station will be one of the largest Crossrail stations when trains start using the network in 2018 and the Canary Wharf site is the most progressed of Crossrail's 10 new stations. But three years before trains run through the station, the roof garden and first phase of the retail and leisure space will open in May 2015. Under a striking timber lattice roof designed by Foster + Partners sits the roof garden and a four storey, 115,000 square foot retail and leisure development including shops, bars, restaurants, and an Everyman Cinema. When Crossrail opens in 2018, the Canary Wharf Crossrail station is expected to be used by 25 million passengers every year who can take advantage of increased network capacity and reduced journey times across the city.
Opened
1st January 2018
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Opened 1st January 2018
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of Futurist works by Balla, Boccioni, Carra, Russolo and Severini. The collection, housed here since 1994, also includes figurative art created between 1890 and 1950 by artists such as Modigliani, Marino Marini, Giorgio Morandi and Giorgio de Chirico. Eric Estorick (1913-93), American sociologist and writer, began collecting works of art when he came to live in England after World War II. He had a number of Hollywood clients including Lauren Bacall, Burt Lancaster and Billy Wilder and in 1960 founded the Grosvenor Gallery in London. This Georgian villa also hosts temporary exhibitions, educational events and runs an art library. There is a well stocked gallery shop, while the garden caf is a great place for alfresco lunches in the summer.
2018/01/1
Where:
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art,
39a Canonbury Square London, N1 2AN
Category:
Art Galleries
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 2AN
Tube: Highbury & Islington Station
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of Futurist works by Balla, Boccioni, Carra, Russolo and Severini. The collection, housed here since 1994, also includes figurative art created between 1890 and 1950 by artists such as Modigliani, Marino Marini, Giorgio Morandi and Giorgio de Chirico. Eric Estorick (1913-93), American sociologist and writer, began collecting works of art when he came to live in England after World War II. He had a number of Hollywood clients including Lauren Bacall, Burt Lancaster and Billy Wilder and in 1960 founded the Grosvenor Gallery in London. This Georgian villa also hosts temporary exhibitions, educational events and runs an art library. There is a well stocked gallery shop, while the garden caf is a great place for alfresco lunches in the summer.
Opened
1st January 2018
One Blackfriars, Marriott Autograph Collection
Opened 1st January 2018
Within a low-rise building at the base of the imposing 52-storey One Blackfriars tower, the Marriott Autograph Collection hotel stands at a comparatively small six storeys. The boutique-style 4 star hotel is run by US based Amerimar Enterprises - which already operates the St Ermin's Hotel at St James's Park. Like its towering, curvaceous neighbour - the shape of which was inspired by the 1952 Lansetti II vase by Timo Sarpaneva - 161-room hotel has been designed by Ian Simpson Architects, the architects behind much of Manchester's regeneration who are most famous for the Beetham Tower, the city's only skyscraper. Run by Amerimar under a franchise with Autograph Collection by Marriott, the South Bank hotel has three restaurant and bar offerings including a double height bistro restaurant as well as a lounge, conference facilities, gym, spa and to top it all off, a rooftop terrace.
2018/01/1
Where:
One Blackfriars, Marriott Autograph Collection,
Blackfriars Road London, SE1 9UF
Category:
New Hotels
One Blackfriars, Marriott Autograph Collection, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9UF
Tube: Blackfriars Underground Station, Southwark Station
Within a low-rise building at the base of the imposing 52-storey One Blackfriars tower, the Marriott Autograph Collection hotel stands at a comparatively small six storeys. The boutique-style 4 star hotel is run by US based Amerimar Enterprises - which already operates the St Ermin's Hotel at St James's Park. Like its towering, curvaceous neighbour - the shape of which was inspired by the 1952 Lansetti II vase by Timo Sarpaneva - 161-room hotel has been designed by Ian Simpson Architects, the architects behind much of Manchester's regeneration who are most famous for the Beetham Tower, the city's only skyscraper. Run by Amerimar under a franchise with Autograph Collection by Marriott, the South Bank hotel has three restaurant and bar offerings including a double height bistro restaurant as well as a lounge, conference facilities, gym, spa and to top it all off, a rooftop terrace.
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