Restaurant Openings

The Parakeet gastropub opens in Kentish Town with former Brat chef Ben Allen leading the kitchen

Latest opening: The Parakeet

By James McAllister

Former Brat chef Ben Allen is bringing his passion for fire-led cooking to this smart north London gastropub.

BBQ restaurant Smoky Boys opens 12th site in Wandsworth

Smoky Boys opens 12th site

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BBQ and ‘grill haus’ brand Smoky Boys has launched its 12th restaurant, at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth.

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Latest opening: Maene

By Joe Lutrario

Nick Gilkinson's follow up to Townsend is low-key yet impressive, combining a simple modern British menu with natural wine and zero-waste cocktails.

Eyal Shani to launch Lilienblum in east London

Eyal Shani to launch Lilienblum in east London

By James McAllister

Miznon founder Eyal Shani is to launch his second restaurant concept in the capital next month with the opening of Lilienblum close to Old Street in east London.

Truffle Burger to open fourth London restaurant in Marylebone

Truffle Burger heads to Marylebone

By James McAllister

London-based 'finer diner' brand Truffle Burger will open its fourth bricks and mortar site later this month in Marylebone.

Indian street food and craft beer specialist Bundobust is heading to Birmingham for its fifth opening.

Bundobust heads to Birmingham

By James McAllister

Indian street food and craft beer hall brand Bundobust is heading to Birmingham for its fifth opening.

UK key restaurant openings for April 2023

Restaurant radar: April 2023

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This month's key openings include Margot Henderson's first pub, a third Noble Rot outpost in London, and a new venture from Brighton chefs Dave Marrow and Isaac Bartlett-Copeland.

Small plate restaurant and natural wine bar Papi opens in London Fields

Latest opening: Papi

By James McAllister

East London has long been the epicentre of successful small plate restaurants that specialise in natural wine, and Papi neatly fits the mould.

Brightside restaurant roadside dining brand

Latest opening: Brightside

By Joe Lutrario

If its debut site is anything to go by, Loungers looks set to drive the UK's roadside dining renaissance.

Images: Sim Canetty-Clarke

Latest opening: Zapote

By Restaurant

The former Eyre Brothers restaurant site in Shoreditch is home to a new Mexican restaurant and bar.

The Schofield Brothers have opened Stock Market Grill in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear

Latest opening: Stock Market Grill

By Restaurant

The Schofield Brothers have opened their first restaurant in the space previously home to Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear.

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