Restaurant Openings

Bristol-based Sandwich Sandwich is to make its debut in the capital with a site in the City of London.

Sandwich Sandwich secures London foothold

By James McAllister

Award-winning Bristol-based operator Sandwich Sandwich is to make its debut in the capital later this year having secured a site in the City of London.

Megan's heads to Twickenham

Megan's heads to Twickenham

By Restaurant

Neighbourhood-style restaurant brand Megan's will open its latest restaurant in the capital this spring.

The Leeds town of Horsforth has welcomed French bistro Bavette from two London professionals

Latest opening: Bavette

By Restaurant

The Leeds town of Horsforth has welcomed a French bistro from two seasoned London professionals.

Josephine French restaurant Chelsea Claude Bosi

Latest opening: Josephine

By Joe Lutrario

Multi Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi's new Chelsea restaurant is a love letter to the traditional bouchons of Lyon.

The Oystermen duo Rob Hampton and Matt Lovell to launch all-day brasserie Thirty7 on Bedford Street London Covent Garden

The Oystermen duo to launch all-day brasserie

By James McAllister

Rob Hampton and Matt Lovell, the duo behind London seafood bar and kitchen The Oystermen, are to launch their third Covent Garden site later this month.

Hollywood actor Danny Trejo has brought his LA-based Mexican restaurant brand Trejo’s Tacos to London's Notting Hill

Latest opening: Trejo’s Tacos

By James McAllister

Hollywood actor Danny Trejo has chosen Portobello Road in London’s Notting Hill to launch the first international outpost of his LA-based Mexican restaurant brand Trejo’s Tacos.

The biggest restaurant openings across the UK in March

Restaurant radar: March 2024

By Restaurant

The return of Jeremy King, the birth of Josephine and new restaurants in Manchester, the Isle of Wight, and Liverpool are among this month’s key openings.

Morchella Mediterranean restaurant Clerkenwell chef Ben Marks

Latest opening: Morchella

By Joe Lutrario

Ben Marks and Matt Emmerson have launched a more casual counterpoint to their highly-rated Newington Green restaurant Perilla.

Could Mitchells & Butlers new concept Orleans Smokehouse become a major player in the barbecue restaurant space?

Latest opening: Orleans Smokehouse

By James McAllister

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has launched its first new concept in more than 15 years – a barbecue smokehouse brand inspired by the spirit and cuisine of New Orleans.

Chicken restaurant Social Bird takes over former Marco Pierre White Steakhouse site in Newcastle

Chicken restaurant Social Bird lands in Newcastle

By James McAllister

A contemporary, chicken-focused restaurant is spreading its wings in Newcastle having acquired the former Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill site on Fenkle Street.