The Black Cow owners to launch Levantine restaurant in Camden
Shiri Kraus and Amir Batito, the duo behind Camden steak restaurant The Black Cow and Epicurus Camden, are opening a Levantine restaurant on the former site of The Dark Horse pub.
Restaurant Openings
Claude Bosi to return to Michelin House as he announces closure of his The Peninsula London restaurant
Claude Bosi is to close his two Michelin-starred restaurant at The Peninsula London ahead of a return to Michelin House for a new project.
Tao Xu explores Henan cuisine with Chi Pot Pot in Holborn
Restaurateur Tao Xu – better known as Winston – has launched Chi Pot Pot on Holborn’s Boswell Street, focusing on the food of his native Henan province.
Dave’s Hot Chicken to open second Newcastle restaurant at Metrocentre
Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its second Newcastle restaurant at Metrocentre, Gateshead this month.
Beirut’s Loris to make European debut with London restaurant
Beirut-born restaurant brand Loris will make its European debut on the second floor of Selfridges London later this month.
Fatto a Mano launches spin-off focaccia brand Fulvio’s
Brighton and London-based pizza business Fatto a Mano will launch a focacceria in Soho later this month.
Martin Kuczmarski brings his Counter concept to Chelsea
The Dover founder Martin Kuczmarski will bring his more casual Counter concept to Chelsea later this month.
Restaurant radar: November 2026
Arjun Waney’s first Italian venture and Jersey Mike’s debut London site are among this month’s key launches.
Latest opening: PAM
Former Kiln head chef Karla Knowles has partnered with the French duo behind Cocotte to launch a live-fire Thai restaurant in Farringdon.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens second Manchester restaurant at Trafford Centre
US hot chicken brand Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened its second Manchester restaurant at the Trafford Centre, expanding its UK presence following openings in Leicester, Sheffield and Bristol earlier this year.
SpudBros Express to launch flagship location in London’s Princes Street
The Crown Estate has brought Princes Street, which is just off regent Street, to full occupancy with four new hospitality deals, including the opening of a 2,190 sq ft SpudBros Express flagship.
Sune founders reveal opening more details for new Smithfield venture
The team behind Hackney restaurant Sune have revealed The Poet, a new British pub and dining room in Smithfield, will open on 30 November, with two further hospitality spaces planned for the site in 2027.
SINO founders to open new coffee house and bakery in Notting Hill
Polina Sychova and Eugene Korolev, the founders of Notting Hill restaurant SINO, are to open Sit With Us, a new coffee house and bakery in Notting Hill, this November.
Italian restaurant Al Molo to launch in Canary Wharf
Al Molo, a new family-run Italian restaurant and low-intervention wine bar, will open in Harbord Square, Canary Wharf, next month.
Junk Group confirms opening dates for Covent Garden double header
The French group behind smash burger brand Junk and cookie concept Puffy has confirmed timings for its two forthcoming Covent Garden openings.
Latest opening: Kebapçı İskender
The Turkish restaurant credited with inventing the modern döner kebab has arrived in London – but its signature dish is a world away from the late-night staple familiar to most Brits.
Liam Nichols opens debut solo restaurant The Northwic in Norwich
Chef Liam Nichols has opened The Northwic, an 18-seat restaurant in Norwich, marking his first solo venture after winning a Michelin star at his previous restaurant, Store.
New pasta bar Adelia to open in former Bistro Union site in Clapham
A new neighbourhood pasta bar is set to open on Abbeville Road in Clapham, following the closure of Adam Byatt’s Bistro Union after nearly 15 years.
Alley Cats Pizza chooses Battersea for fifth site
New York-inspired pizza brand Alley Cats Pizza is set to open its fifth location on Battersea Rise, the brand has announced on Instagram.
Mike Bartley opens Jörd in Bishop Auckland
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley has opened a fine dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland.
18th Floor Restaurant and Bar to open at Stratford’s The Gantry Hotel
A new restaurant will open atop The Gantry Hotel in Stratford this month.
Latest opening: Pearl
The Beaumont Mayfair has opened a new restaurant and terrace overlooking a public garden.
Nonna Bakery chooses Covent Garden for second UK location
Nonna Bakery has opened its second London site following the successful launch of its Holborn bakery earlier this year.
Oded Oren to open second London deli
Oded Oren, founder of the Michelin Bib-Gourmand neighbourhood restaurant Oren, will open a new delicatessen in Hampstead.
Pablo’s to make London debut at BLOODsports as it targets five new sites
Popular breakfast and brunch brand Pablo’s will make its London debut early next year after signing its first franchise agreement with Scott Collins, founder of BLOODsports.
NQ64 launches Japan-inspired spin-off in Soho
Arcade bar group NQ64 has launched a late-night Japan-inspired concept in Soho.
Three Sheets duo to launch martini, wine and oyster bar on Kingsland Road
Max and Noel Venning will launch a martini, wine and oyster bar close to their original Three Sheets location in London’s Dalston next month.
The Beefy Boys to make Welsh debut
Burger restaurant The Beefy Boys will open its first restaurant in Wales next year.
Technology
Old Spike opens Southwark cafe with ‘UK’s first live impact dashboard’
London-based specialty coffee roaster and social enterprise group Old Spike has opened its seventh London café in Southwark.
Former Fallow head chef to oversee the kitchen at rebooted The Grosvenor Arms
Earlsfield pub The Grosvenor Arms will reopen next month with former Fallow head chef Fergus Wilford taking over the kitchen for its first months.
Sandwich Sandwich to open in Birmingham
Sandwich Sandwich is opening a site in Birmingham, in what will be its eighth location.
Subterranean cava bar set for Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa couple Ross and Hannah Forshaw will open a basement cava bar later this month.
Theo’s to open third pizzeria
South London-based pizza group Theo’s is gearing up to open its third restaurant in the capital.
Latest opening: Quaglino’s
One of London’s most iconic dining rooms has been given a glow up.
Alux Hospitality to open British brasserie Beatrix on Chelsea’s King’s Road
Alux Hospitality, the group behind Mexican restaurant Ixchel, will open Beatrix, an all-day British brasserie on Chelsea’s King’s Road, in early 2027.
Samyukta Nair enters partnership to open Mumbai restaurant
Samyukta Nair has partnered with Indian entrepreneur Karan Shah to open a Gujarati restaurant in Mumbai.
Black Axe Mangal chef to return with new restaurant concept
Chef Lee Tiernan is gearing up to launch a new restaurant concept at the Islington site previously home to his cult restaurant Black Axe Mangal.
Harry Ramsden’s Group opens second hut format location
Harry Ramsden’s Group is opening a second of its compact Harry’s Hut format.
Indian restaurant Oorja heads to Marylebone for second site
Gobind Chona is opening a second outpost of his Indian restaurant Oorja in Marylebone later this month.
Noodle & Beer to open in Covent Garden
Chinese restaurant Noodle & Beer is set to open on Covent Garden’s Catherine Street.
Zuma co-founder Arjun Waney to open Knightsbridge Italian restaurant
Arjun Waney, the man behind top London restaurants Zuma, COYA, La Petite Maison and The Arts Club, is opening a new restaurant in Knightsbridge next month.
Margot Henderson to open new restaurant in Bath
Chef Margot Henderson is looking to open a new restaurant in Bath with investor Max Wigram.
Latest opening: Beefbar at Dear Jackie
The Monaco-born restaurant brand has opened within stylish hotel Broadwick Soho.
Raising Cane’s lines up fourth UK site ahead of hitting these shores
Raising Cane’s looks to have secured a fourth UK site ahead of it making the move across The Pond next year.
Aba-Ra to open second London site in Soho
Georgian-inspired restaurant Aba-Ra, founded by Lia Walsh, will open a second London location in Soho in November.
Tom Booton to make his solo debut with Ralphie’s in Belgravia next month
Chef Tom Booton will open his first solo restaurant in Belgravia in late November.
Thomas Straker opens New York restaurant
Chef Thomas Straker has opened his first international restaurant, Straker’s NYC, in New York.
Matcha brand JENKI to open eighth site in the capital
London-based matcha brand JENKI will open its eighth matcha bar this week, opposite Liverpool Street station.
Café François to open in Dubai
Group François, the team behind London’s Maison François and Café François, will open a Café François in Dubai next year.
Uncharted territory: James and Maria Close on Atlas
The former The Raby Hunt pair are looking to put Rockcliffe on the map with their globetrotting new restaurant.