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September 2026

In a nutshell: Bagels in Hampstead.

Where? Hampstead - 60 Hampstead High St, London NW3 1QH.

The hugely popular bagel shop is opening its next place in Hampstead, with a mix of grab and go bagels and new specials.

When? 28 September 2026

In a nutshell: Second outing for the Nikkei restaurant.

Where? Canary Wharf - 1 North Lane, London E22 3AD.

This Nikkei restaurant, which specialises in a mix of Japanese and Peruvian dishes, has been a hit in Stratford and is now opening a second, bigger location in Canary Wharf.

When? 29 September 2026

Soft launch: 30% off all food from 29-30 September. Find out how to book.

In a nutshell: Temper does a wine bar.

Where? Marylebone - 94 Wimpole St, London W1G 0EH.

Until now best known for tacos and steak, Temper are launching their first wine bar with Mediterranean-inspired plates on the menu (alongside cocktails and wine).

When? 30 September 2026

October 2026

In a nutshell: High-rise Italian restaurant and bakery.

Where? Paddington - 1 Paddington Square, London W2 1GL.

Torino is an Italian self-dubbed "social house" with a bar up on the roof with great views across London, and it'll also feature a restaurant and a bakery too.

When? 1 October 2026

In a nutshell: Chops and more.

Where? City of London - 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR.

The first Cloth restaurant has been a huge hit and now the same team are opening a second place, this time taking over what was Simpson's Tavern, with some dishes paying homage to that classic restaurant.

When? 1 October 2026

In a nutshell: Endo Kazutoshi's new home.

Where? Chelsea - 8-9 Blacklands Terrace, London SW3 2SP.

Following a fire at White City, sushi master Endo Kazutoshi is making his new home in Chelsea, with a 10-seater omakase restaurant on the ground floor and a listening bar above.

When? 1 October 2026

In a nutshell: The Beaumont expands.

Where? Mayfair - Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6WP.

Pearl is the latest opening from The Beaumont, but this time it's taking over a new space in Brown Hart Gardens in front of the hotel, with chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen in charge of a Mediterranean restaurant.

When? 5 October 2026

In a nutshell: Basque pub becomes a Basque restaurant.

Where? Chelsea - 96 Draycott Ave, London SW3 3AD.

The Prince Arthur quickly became a successful Belgravia pub but now they're moving to Chelsea and converting it into a Basque restaurant as part of the move (although they will have a bar upstairs).

When? 6 October 2026

In a nutshell: Puglia in Stoke Newington.

Where? Stoke Newington - 175 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BP.

Chef Giuseppe Pepe and front-of-house manager Federico have taken over what was Bianca's and are relaunching it as a Puglia-inspired restaurant with changing seasonal menus.

When? 7 October 2026

In a nutshell: Quince cafe

Where? Islington - 190 New North Road, London N1 7BJ.

Anna Higham's Quince bakery is expanding just across the road with a new cafe, promising porridge, soup and toasties along with tattie scones, pies and buns.

When? 10 October 2026

In a nutshell: Dishoom heads to Borough.

Where? London Bridge - The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark St, London SE1 1TY.

The ever-popular Dishoom is coming to London Bridge, taking over The Hop Exchange for one of their largest openings.

When? 12 October 2026

In a nutshell: Filipino two-in-one

Where? Kentish Town - 1A Hawley Rd, London NW1 8RP.

The man behind Belly is opening another place in Kentish Town. Bunso will be bakery by day and pizzeria by night, both influenced by Filipino flavours.

When? 13 October 2026

In a nutshell: Mayfair steakhouse

Where? Mayfair - 6 Clarges Street, London W1J 8AE.

Taking over the old L'atelier Robuchon site is this live-fire restaurant with an ex Petit Beefbar chef in charge and British cuts on the menu.

When? 14 October 2026

In a nutshell: High-rise Mediterranean

Where? Canary Wharf - Level 19, 2 Cartier Cir, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 5HF.

Coming from the same group behind Kricket and Lina Stores, this is opening up on the 19th floor of Locke hotel in Canary Wharf, where an ex-J Sheekey chef will be in charge of a "deliberately unfussy" Mediterranean menu.

When? 15 October 2026

In a nutshell: Persian dining from the Nina team.

Where? Marylebone - 96 George Street, London W1U 8AF.

The team behind Zephyr, Lagana and Nina have are opening this new Persian restaurant and it's going to be their largest opening in London to date.

When? 15 October 2026

In a nutshell: Station food hall.

Where? Victoria Station, London.

The next food hall from Market Place will also be the first in the UK to open inside an actual station, with 10 food and drink spaces planned inside.

When? 16 October 2026

In a nutshell: "Britain's largest Italian restaurant"

Where? Olympia - 50 Hammersmith Road, Olympia, London W14 8UD.

This is the latest opening at the newly revamped Olympia and it's one they're billing as "Britain's largest Italian restaurant" (it can fit in 500 people max, apparently).

When? 16 October 2026

In a nutshell: Middle Eastern vegetarian.

Where? Covent Garden - 14 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9BJ.

The vegetarian, Middle Eastern-inspired Bubala is getting ready to open its largest restaurant yet and they'll be bringing along the signature confit potato latkes with toum.

When? 19 October 2026

In a nutshell: Chicken & steak from TATA Eatery.

Where? Soho - 26 Kingly Street, Carnaby, London W1B 5QD.

The team that's also known as TATA Eatery are opening a standalone version of Solis (previously seen at Arcade) with chicken and steak as the focus (but lots of new dishes too).

When? 20 October 2026

In a nutshell: Borough Market restaurant doubles up.

Where? Shoreditch - 45 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PT.

After 20 years in Borough Market, Roast has decided to open a second restaurant, this time in Shoreditch. Expect a menu of British dishes and yes, there will be a roast beef dinner.

When? 20 October 2026

In a nutshell: New Haven-style pizzas.

Where? Covent Garden - 24 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8ND.

Lenny's used to have a Finsbury Park residency where its founder Max Lewis quickly gained a reputation for turning out authentic New Haven-style pizzas. Now he's opening a permanent pizzeria.

When? 27 October 2026

In a nutshell: Natural wine bar.

Where? Islington - 10a Essex Road, London N1 8LN.

Following successful Newington Green and Highbury openings, this is the third Yield wine bar, with natural wines and charcuterie plates on offer.

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Camille goes British.

Where? Clerkenwell - 57 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS.

The team behind Camille in Borough Market are behind this restaurant in Smithfield that will move away from French dining and towards British food, with a big focus on the Victorian era.

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Boutique hotel

Where? Mayfair - 2 Stanhope Row, London W1J 7BT.

Taking over what was the Park Lane Mews Hotel, this is now a boutique affair, which comes with a "London brasserie" and a speakeasy-style bar in the basement.

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Ex-Kiln chef does Thai.

Where? Farringdon - 61 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HA.

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Pub reborn with an Indian makeover.

Where? Shepherd's Bush - 412 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 0NR.

What used to be The Queen Adelaide pub has been taken over by ex-Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai chef Avi Shashidhara, and the new pub will be inspired by "traditional drinking establishments of India".

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Deep(ish) pan pizzas.

Where? Bermondsey - 4 Tanner St, Bermondsey, London SE1 3LE.

The man behind Luna and Legare has teamed up with the founder of Watchhouse for this new pizzeria, which focuses on 1cm thick pizzas with "aerated, fluffy dough"

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Chinese vegan restaurant.

Where? 397 Strand, London WC2R 0LP.

Tofu Vegan has proven to be a huge hit wherever it opens, with the menu of gluten-free Chinese food that's also vegan always finding an audience.

When? October 2026

In a nutshell: Filipino French toast.

Where? White City - Unit 1018B, Westfield, Ariel Way, London W12 7JQ.

The team behind Panadera and Donia are coming to Westfield with this new creation, which is all about French toast and Filipino flavours.

When? October 2026

November 2026

In a nutshell: Big Mamma in the City.

Where? City of London - 8 Lombard Ct, London EC3V 9BJ.

The latest restaurant from Big Mamma (Gloria, Circolo Popolare) is opening in the City and it'll again mix an Italian menu with a lavish setting.

When? 6 November 2026

In a nutshell: Mr Lyan and Robin Gill go to the museum.

Where? City of London - W Smithfield, London EC1A 9AG.

The Museum of London is moving to a big new space in Smithfield and they'll be opening a new restaurant from Robin Gill, two new bars from Mr Lyan (including an alcohol-free one) and a rotating residency space.

When? 28 November 2026

In a nutshell: Kudu does rotisserie chicken.

Where? Nunhead - 57 Nunhead Lane, London SE15 3TR.

The Kudu team are back in the building that was once Kudu Grill for this new rotisserie chicken restaurant with South African sauces and spices.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Florence Knight returns.

Where? Temple - Level 11, 180 The Thames, London WC2R 3DA.

Chef Florence Knight, best known for Polpetto and Sessions Arts Club, is launching a rooftop restaurant at the top of the St Clement hotel, led by tasting menus in her own unique style.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Third outpost for the Portuguese restaurant.

Where? Soho - 10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH.

Taking over the address that once held 10 Greek Street, this is the third restaurant for Portuguese group Bar Douro and they'll be specialising in specially imported Carnes Irmãos Unidos Maronesa beef.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Revamped pub

Where? Earlsfield - 204 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4ED.

This Earlsfield pub is getting a complete relaunch from a new pub group and they've brought in an ex-Fallow chef to head up their first residency.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Caravan's biggest restaurant yet.

Where? South Bank - Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.

This is the eighth London restaurant from Caravan, opening in a huge space in the Southbank Centre, even renovating some railway arches for one of the dining spaces.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Battersea Power Station pub.

Where? Battersea - Unit 29, Circus West, Battersea Power Station, London SW8 4NN.

Coming from the same people behind Bancone, this is a new local pub which will have an ex-St John chef in charge, serving a "Best of British, Best of London" menu.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Manchester bar comes to town.

Where? Covent Garden -1A Earlham St, London WC2H 9LL.

The original is touted as one of the best bars in the world and now they're opening a second in London, with their own takes on classic cocktails leading the list.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Hotel restaurant with a top US chef.

Where? Mayfair - 37 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YF.

This is the new restaurant at the St Regis London (which used to be The Westbury) and for the opening, they've brought in top American chef Daniel Rose to head up a French affair.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Sune launch a pub.

Where? City of London - House 5 London Museum, General Market, Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AZ.

The team behind Suna are launching a new pub as part of the new London Museum around Smithfield Market, and it'll also have a special chef's table restaurant.

When? November 2026

In a nutshell: Cakes & more.

Where? Notting Hill - 38b Ledbury Road, London W11 2AB.

Following up her first bakery in Chelsea, cake baker Reem Abu Samra is doubling up with a brand new store in Notting Hill.

When? November 2026

Also in 2026...

In a nutshell: Viral hand-pulled noodles in the power station.

Where? Battersea - Turbine Hall B, Battersea Power Station, London.

The second of two new Noodle Inns this year brings their hugely popular hand-pulled noodles (and queues) to Battersea Power Station.

When? Summer/Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Popular market returns.

Where? 196 Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LS.

After five years, Lewisham Model Market is making a return under the new management of German Kraft Brewery, with a taproom, food and drink spaces and more coming to the market.

When? Late summer 2026

In a nutshell: Andrew Wong's Chinese pub.

Where? Shoreditch - 9-11 Folgate St, London E1 6BX.

Andrew Wong, the man behind two-Michelin-starred A Wong, is opening a Chinese pub in Shoreditch, and he's teaming up with a Dishoom co-founder to launch it.

When? Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Italian from the Lita team.

Where? Mayfair - 5–6 Vigo St, London W1S 3HB.

When? Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Hotel with a view (and great chefs)

Where? The Mall, London SW1A 2WH.

The iconic Admiralty Arch building is being converted into a hotel with top names, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, in charge of the restaurants which will look over Buckingham Palace. Also see: The Admiral's Mess bar is opening here too.

When? Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Loulou Groupe comes to London.

Where? Mayfair - 16 Charles Street, London W1J 5BH.

They have some hotter-than-hot restaurants in France and now the Loulou Groupe is coming to London and while it's mainly a private club, there will be a brasserie open to all.

When? Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Caribbean food and music.

Where? Stratford - The Street, Westfield.

YolanDa Brown's Soul Mama in Stratford has proved to be a big hit - so much so that she's opening a second Soul Mama in the area.

When? Autumn 2026

In a nutshell: Wolseley Hotel

Where? Mayfair - 65 Piccadilly, London W1J 9ED.

The Wolseley group are opening a hotel right opposite their signature restaurant, and it'll also have a bar and restaurant of its own.

When? Winter 2026

In a nutshell: Floating sequel

Where? Canary Wharf - 5 Water St, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 5GX.

When? Winter 2026

In a nutshell: Endo doubles up his sushi restaurant.

Where? Marylebone - 26-27 Devonshire St, London W1U 5HJ.

Sushi master Endo Kazutoshi is opening a new outpost of his sushi bar in Marylebone, and this is bigger than ever.

When? 2026

In a nutshell: Vegetarian food by Jikoni.

Where? Bloomsbury - 15-17 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AF.

Coming from Jikoni's Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, this is a new South Asian vegetarian restaurant inspired by "the food of Ravinder and Nadeem's Indian ancestors".

When? 2026

In a nutshell: French lobster rolls.

Where? Soho - 5 D'Arblay St, London W1F 8DJ.

Homer Lobster have been a big hit in Paris where they first started out and now they're bringing some of their big hits, like their lobster and crayfish roll, to London.

When? 2026

In a nutshell: Affordable steak

Where? Clapham - 18-19 The Pavement, London SW4 0HY.

The latest outpost of the growing affordable steak empire is just off Clapham Common, where the titular flat iron steaks can be had for a great price.

When? 2026

In a nutshell: High-end sushi bar.

Where? Mayfair - 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE.

The next restaurant to open at the London Hilton on Park Lane is this sushi restaurant that blends Japanese and Spanish influences. It should have a takeaway option too (handy for Hyde Park).

When? 2026

In a nutshell: Old Telegraph building transformed.

Where? City of London - 133 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BB.

A classic building in the City is getting a complete overhaul with the introduction of three new restaurants - an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse and a rooftop Japanese fusion restaurant.

When? 2026

In a nutshell: Atomix in London.

Where? Mayfair - 60 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG.

Acclaimed New York restaurant duo Ellia and Junghyun Park, who are behind Atomix, are opening a Korean BBQ restaurant in London.

When? 2026/2027

Opening in 2027...

In a nutshell: Celeb-favoured fried chicken.

Where? Blackfriars - One Millennium Bridge, 2 Lambeth Hill, London EC4V 3TT.

After nearly 30 years, Coq D'Argent is on the move, and it's to a much fancier riverside spot that still has an amazing rooftop space.

When can you try it for yourself? January 2027.

In a nutshell: Luke Farrell does fine dining.

Where? Marylebone - 43 Blandford St, London W1U 7HF.

Luke Farrell, the man behind Speedboat Bar and Plaza Khao Gaeng is behind this fine dining Thai restaurant that will be all about the food of Phuket.

When can you try it for yourself? Early 2027.

Where? Piccadilly Circus - 21-22 Coventry St, London W1D 7AE.

Across the pond, its celebrity fans include Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Cynthia Erivo. Now the chicken finger fast food giant that is Raising Canes is coming to London.

In a nutshell: An "Urban Culture Dining Club""

Where? Fitzrovia - 8 Hanway Pl, London W1T 1HD.

When can you try it for yourself? Spring 2027.

In a nutshell: Carbone follow-up

Where? Mayfair - 94 Piccadilly, London W1J 7PB.

Following the success of the London Carbone, Major Food Group are next opening a restaurant that's inspired by their New York restaurant The Grill, set inside the former In and Out Club building.

When? 2027

In a nutshell: World-reknowned Food hall.

Where? Piccadilly Circus - 55 Regent Street, London W1B 4DY.

The may be better known for their guides, but Time Out have also launched marketplaces around the world. Opening right on Piccadilly Circus, the London outpost is promising 15 bars and restaurants..

When can you try it for yourself? 2028.