Restaurant Openings

Latest opening: The Baring gastropub in London's Islington

Latest opening: The Baring

By James McAllister

Chef Rob Tecwyn and general manager Adam Symonds have reunited to open a gastropub in London's Islington, 10 years after they first met at Highgate’s renowned The Bull and Last.

Taco Bell reaches 100 UK sites amid 'ambitious growth plans'

Taco Bell reaches 100 UK sites

By James McAllister

Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand Taco Bell has opened it 100th UK site following 18 months of rapid growth.

Peckham Cellars team to launch Camberwell wine bar Little Cellars in 2023

Peckham Cellars team to launch Camberwell wine bar

By James McAllister

The team behind south east London’s neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar Peckham Cellars are to launch a second site with adjacent bottle shop in the capital next year, in Camberwell.

Latest opening: Roji  intimate, 10 seat Japanese omakase restaurant

Latest opening: Roji

By James McAllister

Husband and wife team Tamas Naszai and Tomoko Hasegawa have launched a considered counter-style Japanese restaurant in London's Mayfair.

Solstice restaurant Newcastle by chef Kenny Atkinson

Latest opening: Solstice

By Joe Lutrario

Kenny Atkinson’s second Newcastle restaurant will see him “push his skills” in what looks to be a play for two Michelin stars.

Latest opening Caia trendy new wine bar and restaurant Notting Hill

Latest opening: Caia

By James McAllister

A trendy new wine bar and restaurant with a global menu and a penchant for vinyl has launched in London’s Notting Hill.

Restaurant Radar: August 2022 Mriya The Suffolk Tutto Sessions Sète

Restaurant Radar: August 2022

By James McAllister

This month's key restaurant launches include prominent Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko's London debut, the permanent iteration of L’Escargot Sur-Mer, and Brighton-centric restaurateur Raz Helalat's latest venture.

Din Tai Fung Centre Point to open on 22 September

Din Tai Fung Centre Point to open in September - Updated

By James McAllister

Famed Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung has confirmed it will finally launch its restaurant at London's Centre Point in September, in the space previously occupied by British brasserie Vivi

Latest opening: Valderrama’s James Cochran sports bar Around the Cluck fried chicken Islington

Latest opening: Valderrama’s

By James McAllister

Chef James Cochran's new neighbourhood-style venue is 'a bar that shows sport, but not a sports bar'.

Tapas restaurant Salt Yard Group heads to Westfield London for fifth site

Salt Yard heads to Westfield London

By James McAllister

Salt Yard Group is to open its fifth London restaurant this week at Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush, with a further site in the capital planned for later this year.

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