It's December, the official party month, so close your laptops and set your OOO. All of that sounds like a January problem. Our only 'problem' this month should be choosing where to dine from all these amazing new options.
Park Hyatt London River Thames
Address: 7 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW8 5PH
Opening Date: 1 December 2024
The big new pair of towers, aka One Nine Elms, that are opening as a huge new complex by the river seems including a big new hotel, with new restaurants, of course, over 18 floors of one of the towers (the River Tower). Four new drinking and dining areas are planned, such as:
Yú Gé - a Cantonese restaurant as their flagship dining space, run by Singapore-born chef Eng Soon Yeo (ex Hakkasan and Mimi Mei Fair);
Nine Elms Kitchen & Terrace and Bar & Lounge - an "all-day diner" as the main all-day space on the hotel's ground floor, headed up by Executive Chef Fabrique Lasnon (ex Pan Pacific and The Savoy);
TAMISé Wine Library and Tea Lounge - a "lobby bar" for cocktails and a "wine bar" with views of the Thames, on the first floor, focusing on afternoon tea. Opening soon.
Address: 4 Duchess Walk, SE1 2RZ
Opening Date: 1 December 2024
Gunpowder Tower Bridge is transforming into a bakery by day (8am-12pm) and sibling to owner Harneet Baweja’s Moi et Toi in Notting Hill.
Address: 43 Curzon Street, Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7UF
Opening Date: 2 December 2024
George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev along with their business partner Elmira Amdiy are opening a Sardinian inspired restaurant with chef Achille Pinna (ex Wild Tavern) running the kitchen. The duo have recently opened Fantomas and have another restaurant opening in the pipeline.
Gracey's Pizza Pop-Up at Arcade Food Hall
Address: Arcade Battersea, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8DD
Opening Date: 2 - 31 December 2024
Gracey's Pizza in St Albans are coming to London for a one-month pop-up at Battersea's Arcade Food Hall.
Address: 28A Kensington Church Street, London W8 4AX
Opening Date: 3 December 2024
Restaurateurs George Bukhov-Weinstein, Ilya Demichev and Elmira Amdiya are opening a second restaurant, a day after launching Pinna. It will be a Greek restaurant with chef Angelos Togias (formerly at Jean Georges at The Connaught) recreating his grandmother's recipes.
Address: Bow Wharf, Unit GF1, 212 Grove Rd, Old Ford, Victoria Park, London, E3 5SN
Opening Date: 4 December 2024
Pretty Decent Beer Co is opening their third taproom, after Walthamstow and Forest Gate, in the former distillery for East London Liquor Co. They will have 12 Czech-style side-pour taps and food trucks outside until Mexican Seoul team opens Seouls of Mischief there early next year.
Address: 18a Maddox Street, London W1S 1PL
Opening Date: 4 December 2024
Tarek Farah and his wife Monika are opening their second restaurant, a contemporary Lebanese rotisserie, sister to Aline restaurant which is just three doors down.
Address: 2 St Giles Square, Tottenham Court Road, London WC2H 8AP
Opening Date: 5 December 2024
Berberè are opening their third UK restaurant, after Clapham and Kentish Town, but this is their first central London pizzeria. They ranked No. 5 in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains list.
Address: 2 Chesnut Plaza, Westfield Stratford City, Olympic Park E20 1EJ
Opening Date: 5 December 2024
Super Club Roma is a hotwire hack straight into La Dolce Vita (the sweet life) as they serve fabulous fritti (Italian fried deliciousness) and pizza Romana with a twist.
Address: 340-342 Essex Road, London N1 3PB
Opening Date: 5 December 2024
James Cochran has recently closed his restaurant in Islington and is returning with a bistro pub in partnership with the Seven-Eighths Group, pub owners of The Hemingway and Hunter S.
Address: 16 St John’s Hill, Clapham Junction, London SW11 1SA
Opening Date: 6 December 2024
Dutch burger group selling smash burgers, American sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, buffalo fries, tots, waffle fries and stroopwafel shakes.
Yardlife by Dalston Yard
Address: Hartwell St, London E8 3DU
Opening Date: 6 December 2024 for 3 months
A new food, drinks and events yard in Dalston by Dominic Cools-Lartigue, the man behind The Tramshed Project and Street Feast, is hosting a three months preview. Food vendors include Ruben’s Reubens, Heard, James Cochran, Andrew Clarke (Acme Fire Cult), Scott Hallsworth (Freak Scene), Winehaus, Winter Pudding Pantry, Gizzi Erskine and Dee’s Kitchen. The food court will also have separate bars, such as 5 Star Dive Bar by Rich Woods, live DJs in the weekends.
Address: 40 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7ER
Opening Date: 7 December 2024
The cult US chicken chain from Nashville, supported by celebrities like Drake, Samuel L. Jackson, and Usher, is coming to London. Famous for their 'reaper chicken' (made with world's hottest pepper), the chain was set up by three friends in an East Hollywood car park.
Address: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8 7NX
Opening Date: 7-8 December 2024
A festive extravaganza filled with delicious cruelty-free treats, ethical shopping, and heartwarming entertainment by Vegfest UK. Food vendors include Chappers Cheesecake & Macaroon by Madeline, Sophie’s Delight’s vegan cheese, Gillie Food’s Chinese delights, Joy’s Caribbean Fusion, Greek Vegan Deli and Dirty Vurgerz.
Address: 29-31 St John's Wood High St, London NW8 7NH
Re-opening Date: 9 December 2024
Italian restaurant Babbo in Mayfair closed a few years ago and is now reopening in St John's Wood, on the former Harry Morgan's site, featuring a lounge area and a large outdoor terrace.
Osteria del Mare by Bocconcino
Address: 366 Strand, London WC2R 0JF
Opening Date: 9 December 2024
Italian restaurant Bocconcino are opening a third restaurant, this time focusing on seafood, inspired by the Italian seaside town Forte dei Marmi, by chef Matteo Massafra (ex Barrafina, Prada Milano and Cafe Dior). The site is underneath the Strand Palace hotel and it used to be a bank.
Address: 30a St. George Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2FH
Opening Date: 10 December 2024
Birmingham-based chef Brad Carter is opening an Italian restaurant in the St George's Church crypt in Mayfair with celebrity chef Aldo Zilli running the kitchen.
Address: 22 Terminus Place, Victoria, London SW1V 1JR
Opening Date: 10 December 2024
Opening Offer: Soft Launch with 50% off food on 8 - 9 December when booking here
The mini steak chain by Charlie Carroll (from The Devonshire) has recently opened a new restaurant in Hammersmith and is now opening one in Victoria, selling affordable steak and salad in the form of the titular flat iron cut.
Address: 73 Mark Lane, London EC3M 3JY
Opening Date: 10 December 2024
New grab-and-go salad spot by founder Christian West, where you can choose-your-own salad, while also selling grab-and-go six Signature salads, focusing on sustainability.
Address: 1 Woburn Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0LQ
Opening Date: 11 December 2024
Opening Offer: Spin the wheel for prizes on opening day
Fieldtrays, proper breakfast and coffee, drinks on tap and all the good vibes, now in the heart of Bloomsbury.
Honest Smash + Grab
Address: 81-82 Old Broad St, Liverpool Street, London EC2M 1PR
Opening Date: 11 December 2024
Honest Burgers are jumping on the smashed burger trend with their first Honest Smash + Grab serving a completely new menu.
The Dreamery
Address: 20a Halliford St, London, N1 3HD
Opening Date: 12 December 2024
The team behind Goodbye Horses are opening an ice cream shop by chef Jack Coggins, just across the road from the restaurant.
Address: 40 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UT
Opening Date: 14 December 2024
Japanese bakery open their second branch, by founder and head baker Motoko McNulty.
Address: 66 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1RQ
Opening Date: 14 December 2024
They recently opened their first oyster & wine bar in Balham and are now opening a second one in Wimbledon, on the former O Neill's pub.
Address: Netil Market, 13-23 Westgate St, London Fields E8 3RL
Opening Date: 16 December 2024
The team behind Dom's Subs by Greg Boyce are now venturing into the "Burgersphere", selling California-inspired beef and veggie burgers from a burger shack on the former Lucky Chip's space.
Address: 66 Baker Street, London, W1D 7DJ
Opening Date: 20 December 2024
Modern West African restaurant, with Masterchef: The Professional's (2020) semi-finalist Head Chef Victor Okunowo at the helm of the kitchen. Consultant Executive Chef Ayo Adeyemi, formerly of Michelin-starred West African restaurant Akoko, was involved with curating the menu.
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