Category: Food & drinks
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November in food: The new London restaurants and bars worth booking before Christmas
As the nights draw in and the festive season edges closer, London’s restaurants are doing the opposite of hibernating. November brings new openings for every kind of evening out, from a walk-in bar where you can graze at the counter to a long, lingering tasting menu, so it’s worth clearing a few dates in the…
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El Siete is offering a £7 toast to the departed in Soho, with special Día de Muertos cocktails
In Mexico, death gets an invitation to the party. Día de Muertos is a joyful affirmation of life and it unfolds across 1 and 2 November, when the spirits of children return first, followed by those of adults. Families build altars heaped with candles, favourite foods and flowers, and no bloom is more loved than…
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Review: Duchy is a triumph of a restaurant with an utterly exciting menu
Taking over the former home of a Michelin-starred restaurant is a bold move, but Duchy had an auspicious head start. Opened in May 2025 by Alex Grant and chef Simon Shand, who met at Leroy and helped it retain its Michelin star for three consecutive years, this Shoreditch restaurant is the pair’s chance to do…
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Review: The Tallyman’s seafood shack in Canary Wharf is worth clocking off early for
The Tallyman opened its doors this September, bringing old-school East End pub character to Canary Wharf – a part of London better known for glass towers than traditional locals. It’s the latest opening from the team behind Faber in Hammersmith, The Somers Town Coffee House in King’s Cross and The Victoria in Mile End, whose…
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Review: The Prince Bar is a martini lover’s playground – dangerously exhilarating
Opened at 44 Old Street in January 2026, The Prince is a cocktail bar that’s bringing a fresh identity to the former site of The Gibson, the acclaimed cocktail bar created by Marian Beke, which closed in 2023. Behind the new venture are hospitality veterans Will Hawes and Aaron Wall, whose experience includes London bars…
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Out and about in London? Here are the 7 pop-ups from your favourite brands worth visiting
Out and about and fancy a freebie? Who doesn’t. London is awash with pop-ups from beauty, food and lifestyle brands, but free doesn’t automatically mean worth the detour. Nobody needs another branded tote gathering dust or a sample they’ll never use. The trick is knowing which launches offer something truly worth showing up for, whether…
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Review: Bangkok Mama puts a bold Thai spin on pizza – but does it deliver?
There’s a new name to know if you work around the City and fancy trying something temptingly different for lunch or dinner. Bangkok Mama opened at Thai Square Minories in August this year, giving the established Thai restaurant group a new concept built around sourdough pizzas topped with Thai-inspired flavours (we’ll give you a minute…
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Review: You’re in for a feast at 64 Old Compton Street, where mountains of buttery pasta abound
Opened on 3 July 2023 by restaurateur Nima Safaei, 64 Old Compton Street brings a slice of Italy to the heart of Soho, with a menu that makes choosing just one pasta dish a near-impossible task. Safaei is also behind neighbourhood favourites 40 Dean Street and 27 Old Compton Street, and his Soho address delivers…
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One-off feasts and special collabs: Here are 6 food and drink experiences to book this month
There’s a difference between adding a new restaurant to your list and booking something you won’t be able to experience next month. While we’re counting down the minutes for some of these restaurants to launch, there’s plenty of exclusive food and drinks experiences in London this October that are worth bookmarking. Restaurants, drinks brands and…
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Review: Nettle is joyously championing nature’s best with whole-produce cooking
London has a new rooftop restaurant with a serious connection to the countryside (as incongruous as that might be). Nettle, the latest opening from chef and farmer Will Devlin, landed at The Conduit in Covent Garden on 16 September, following the launch of Birchwood on the ground floor earlier this summer. It marks Devlin’s first…
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