BEST RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING IN LONDON IN NOVEMBER 2025

While we all need comfort and familiarity, the best things often happen when we break out of our comfort zones. For those who are open to trying new things, we have curated a list of the best new openings this November:

 

Ria's

Address: 29 Fouberts Place, Soho, London W1F 7QF

Opening Date: 1 November 2025

Launch offer: 50% off food, 1-3 November 2025

David and Ria Morgan-Ratcliffe are opening their second Detroit-style pizzas and natural wine spot after the success of their Notting Hill branch.

 

The Thieves

Address: 51 Lavender Gardens, Battersea, London SW11 1JW

Opening Date: 1 November 2025

Local pub and games arcade Four Thieves in Battersea reopens following a 3 months £1 million refurbishment and is rebranded as 'The Thieves'. It will be "a playground for adults" with an arcade upstairs ('The Thieves Gambit'), and gigs, comedy, & club nights. The design features booth seating, glazed walls and brickwork. The food is provided by Balans from Soho.

 

Aces Foodcraft

Address: 8 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF

Opening Date: 1 November 2025

Chef Alex Craciun (formerly at Jason Atherton's Sosharu) and his wife Aleksandra Jazevica (director of costermonger Primeur in Covent Garden) bring family project Aces Foodcraft to London after Singapore and Marbella.

 

Yori

Address: 79 Amhurst Rd, Hackney, London E8 2AH

Opening Date: 1 November 2025

Opening Offer: 50 free bao buns and £1 sushi on opening day

 

The Dial – Home of Meantime

Address: The Dial, Gateway Pavilion, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0SQ

Opening Date: 1 November 2025

Modern brewpub with three floors of craft beer, bold flavours, local live music and big-screen sport in an immersive taproom, as well as its own working microbrewery on the Greenwich peninsula, designed by KG Hospitality.

 

Skate Leicester Square

Address: Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LU

Opening Date: 1 November 2025 - 4 January 2026

A circular rink in London's iconic Leicester Square where you can cosy up with a steaming hot chocolate, a mulled tipple, or something sparkling at the enchanting seasonal bar. After the skate session, wander through the twinkling Christmas market stalls, brimming with festive delights and traditional treats.

Skate ticketholders can enjoy a complimentary festive drink with London Calling Afternoon Tea at Haymarket Hotel’s Brumus Restaurant, 25% off the bill Heliot Steak House and 10% off at Slim Chickens Leicester Square.

 

TANGRA

Address: 17 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4RG

Opening Date: 3 November 2025

Opening Offer: Soft Launch with 50% off all food if you book via this exclusive link for Gold Flamingo readers

Late-night bold, fiery Indo-Chinese cooking in the former Soho Ceviche space, named after Kolkata's neighbourhood Tangra, and inspired by the Hakka Chinese community living there as well as Tibet and Nepal. Executive Chef Nikesh Sawant, (ex development chef at Mildreds) will serve sharing plates. The restaurant has a capacity of 60 people and is designed by the Quadrant Design (who also di Bar Kroketa and EL&N).

 

Bistro Sablé

Address: 63–69 Canonbury Rd, Islington, London N1 2DG

Opening Date: 3 November 2025

Neil Rankin's Smokehouse is transformed into a French restaurant called Bistro Sablé inspired by Parisian bistros and dishes.

 

Hide & Greek

Address: Market Place Food Hall St Pauls 150 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6ET

Opening Date: 3 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free gyros on opening day

 

Bonheur by Matt Abé

Address: 43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR

Opening Date: 4 November 2025

Former Le Gavroche space is taken over by Matt Abé, Michelin stars restaurant Gordon Ramsay chef. He will serve three menus, one la carte and two tasting options, a 5-course menu 'Journey' and a 7-course menu 'Dream'. The restaurant will also have a six-seater chef's table. The design is done by Russell Sage Studio, which is ment to be happy with "subtle nods to Abé’s Australian heritage".

 

Sartoria - Launceston Place

Address: 1A Launceston Pl, Kensington, London W8 5RL

Opening Date: 4 November 2025

The Evolv Collection (formerly D&D London) replaces the recently closed Launceston Place restaurant with their Savile Row Italian restaurant Sartoria as a "neighbourhood-focused Milanese restaurant". They are also turning their Fiume restaurant in Battersea into a Sartoria, with a new site in Liverpool Street to follow.

 

Poon's at Somerset House

Address: Somerset House, New Wing, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA

Opening Date: 5 November 2025

Amy Poon opens her own restaurant within the New Wing of Somerset House following a series of pop-ups after the closing of the original Chinese restaurants Poon's. The restaurant will be spread across two rooms, with the second the second featuring an open kitchen. It can accommodate 60 guests and will also have a private dining room for 24pax.

 

Jesse Jenkins residency at The Donovan Bar

Address: Browns Hotel, 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP

Opening Date: 6 November 2025 - 18 January 2026

Jesse Jenkins, USA photographer, pro skateboarder, author, cook and food influencer, takes over the Donovan Bar, presenting a menu inspired by the vibrant flavours of Mexican and Californian street food, in collaboration with Chef Director Adam Byatt.

 

Whole Beast

Address: 336 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8QH

Opening Date: 6 November 2025

Sam and Alicja Bryant, Whole Beast, nose-to-tail, live-fire cooking experts, are opening a permanent restaurant after successful residencies, on the former Shrub and Shutter space. They are also winners of the Champion of Champions award at the National Burger Awards with their aged cheeseburger.

 

Wonton Charlie's

Address: 392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London Fields, E8 3PH

Opening Date: 7 November 2025

A new Cantonese wonton noodle soup bar, from the co founders of Taiwanese Mr Bao and Daddy Bao, Frank Yeung and Abhinav Malde.

 

The Greenhouses in The City

Address: 18-19 Long Lane, Barbican, London EC1A 9PL

Opening Date: 7 November 2025

An enchanting new private dining experience opening in London’s iconic Square Mile. A hidden oasis blending twinkling lights, lush greenery, and elegant design to create an intimate setting for up to 20 guests - perfect for festive celebrations, corporate gatherings, or private occasions.

 

Fresh Hot Pizza

Address: The Fox, 372 Kingsland Rd, Haggerston, London E8 4DA

Opening Date: 8 November 2025

James Fox (ex Ria's, Dough Hands and Crisp Pizza) is launching a new residency in a recently reopened pub in Dalston, after a year of pop-ups.

 

Guzzl Canteen

Address: 4th Avenue, 9 Granville Arcade, Brixton Village, London SW9 8PS

Opening Date: 8 November 2025

Andrew Murray-Watson, founder of Guzzl deli is opening a gourmet hot dog and rum bar.

 

Supershakes - Wood Wharf

Address: Wardian, 8 Harbord Square, Canary Wharf, London E

Opening Date: 9 November 2025

Opening Offer: Run Club with 555.runclub on 30 November and free coffees post-run for the first 10 sign-ups on CLIQ

Daniel Bull brings his grab-and-go shakes, juices, coffee and snacks to the ground floor of the Wardian in Canary Wharf.

Kaana - New Street Square

Address: 7 Great New Street, London, EC4A 3BN

Opening Date: 10 November 2025

Opening Offer: 50 free lunches (thali, bowl or wrap) on opening day

Kaana offers a South Asian dining experience with a focus on balanced, fresh flavours inspired by places like Kerala, India. It provides a Thali-style experience, served in bowls, wraps, or platters.

 

The Marlborough

Address: 24 N Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 6WD

Opening Date: 10 November 2025

Grade ll listed pub (formerly The Marlborough Head pub) in the heart of Mayfair by the Crisp Pizza team. Owner Carl McCluskey started it by serving New York-style thin and crispy pizza from a small kitchen in The Chancellors in Hammersmith, pub initially owned by his grandmother.

 

Humble Grape - Bow Lane

Address: St Mary Le Bow, Cheapside, London EC2

Opening Date: 10 November 2025

A new Humble Grape wine bar in the 11th-century crypt of St Mary-le-Bow, on the former Café Below space underneath the original Norman arches. The wine list will have a selection of over 500 bottles alongside a menu of European sharing plates.

 

Maggie Jones

Address: 6 Old Court Place, off Kensington Church Street, London W8 4PL

Reopening Date: 10 November 2025

British restaurant in Kensington is reopening after two years of refurbishments. It originally opened in 1964 as Nan's Kitchen and renamed in the 70s, being popular amongst members of the royal family.

 

Automat

Address: Tanner Krolle, 127 Mount St, Mayfair, London W1K 3NT

Opening Date: 10 November 2025

A new iteration of a previous Automat (later turned into The Dover), a traditional American diner which was located on Dover Street and closed years ago.

 

som saa

Address: 43a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 6BD

Opening Date: 11 November 2025

Thai restaurant in Shoreditch by Andy Oliver reopens after six months of refurbishment due to a kitchen fire.

 

Khao-Sō-i

Address: 9-10 Market Place, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8AQ

Opening Date: 11 November 2025

Northern Thai Lanna bistro opens on the former El&n Cafe space in Market Place.

 

Trogolo

Address: 296 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London W11 2PS

Opening Date: 11 November 2025

Petersham Nurseries open Florence-inspired trattoria and bar on the former The Good Plot space, after closing their two Covent Garden restaurants. Co-owners are Lara Boglione (daughter of Petersham founders Gael and Francesco), and her husband Giovanni Mazzei (owner of Marchesi Mazzei winery). Food menu will include British and Italian dishes while drinks menu will showcase 350 Tuscan wines.

 

Khao Bird - Soho

Address: 24 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 0SS

Opening Date: 12 November 2025

Northern Thai restaurant Khao Bird started as pop-ups in Brighton by restaurateur Mike Palmer and Head Chef Luke Larsson, then had a popular residency above The Globe Tavern and is now opening a permanent site on the space that was Soho's last adult cinema. The menu is inspired by by Mike and Luke's trips in Thailand, focusing on live-fire cooking and BBQ. The restaurant is spread across two-floors, with a blue and steel colour design like the Chiang Mai traffic signage, Thai craft and artworks displays, and an open kitchen downstairs. Zeren Wilson is curating the wine list, and they will have Thai and small-batch British beers.

 

Smoky Boys - Piccadilly

Address: 23 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4DG

Opening Date: 12 November 2025

Opening Offer: 1,000 FREE burgers on opening day and 50% OFF Double Smash on Thur 13th & Fri 14th Nov

Barbecue and grill casual dining restaurant chain in the UK, founded in 2015 by Sharif Rahman and Hiron Miah, is opening a new site in Haymarket on the former Viet Café site. The franchise offers a fully halal menu, serving American-style barbecue, gourmet burgers, and grilled meat dishes. Whitechapel site is due to open soon as well.

 

Firestarter

Address: 94 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ

Opening Date: 13 November 2025

Opening Offer: Soft launch with 50% off food, 13-15 November.

Rob Star of Electric Star Pubs (The Star of Kings, Star of Bethnal Green, etc), is opening a new live-fire restaurant next door to his pub 'The Star by Liverpool Street' in the City. The menu is created by Chef Consultant Ricky Evans (of The Ingredientist Kitchen & Secret Slider Club) and Head Chef Leon Seraphim (previously Brigade & Beyond Food Foundation) will lead the kitchen.

 

Be At One Cocktail Lounge & Late Night Bar

Address: 20 Great Windmill Street, London W1D 7LA

Re-opening Date: 13 November 2025

RE-opening Offer: Relaunch Party with free drinks and nibbles

The new and improved Be At One Cocktail Lounge & Late Night Bar, where it’s all about great drinks, big vibes, and unforgettable nights.

 

Donutelier - Strand

Address: 442 Strand, London WC2R 0QU

Opening Date: 13 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free donuts on opening day

Luxury boutique bakery by Arik Waiss specialising in delicious handmade donuts and pastries is opening a second London store, with a third one coming soon.

 

Notto - Broadgate

Address: Unit UG-014, 1 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS

Opening Date: 13 November 2025

The first fast-casual restaurant from the NOTTO Pasta Bars brand, led by Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard, with sister sites in Piccadilly and in Covent Garden.

 

How Matcha - Notting Hill

Address: 52 Ledbury Rd, Westbourne Grove, London W11 2AJ

Opening Date: 13 November 2025

Cafe known for its wide variety of high-quality, creative matcha drinks and its community-focused, tranquil atmosphere.

 

Tod's Festive Feast

Address: Outernet London, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 8LH

Opening Date: 13 November – 28 December 2025

Food influencer Tod hosts 'Festive Feast' food market, with a daily lineup of street food traders at Outernet, such as From the Ashes BBQ, Roll Boys, Beltane & Pop, Rubens Reubens, Jurkish, Salvador churros, Truffle London, Jumi Cheese, Bread Ahead bakery, The Duck Shed, Chin Chin ice cream, Beast and Field, Mestizo Chelsea, serving their hero dishes.

 

YouMeSushi - St James

Address: 27 Strutton Ground, Victoria, London SW1P 2HY

Opening Date: 14 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free Chicken Katsu Curry on opening day and 50% off food until the end of November. 

Youmesushi opens a brand-new branch in Victoria.

 

Maíz

Address: 58 Peckham Rye, Peckham, London SE15 4JR

Opening Date: 14 November 2025

Mexican restaurant specialising in pozole, by Dany Vázquez (chef and culinary consultant, ex  Eleven Madison Park) and Erick (ex chef at Los Ilegales food truck).

 

China Bistro

Address: 5-6 The Green, Ealing, London W5 5DA

Opening Date: 14 November 2025

Openbing Offer: Soft launch with 50% off 24 October to 14th November

Indian/Chinese restaurant inspired from the Tangra district of Calcutta, where the Chinese Hakka community settled in the 1930s, and brought their spices and know-how with them. The result is one of the best cuisines on the planet. Popular in India and Dubai, they use retro-Chinese cooking, Indian flavours and 90-covers of fun. 

 

De Nadas - Kew Gardens

Address: 16 Station Parade, Kew, Surrey, TW9 3PZ

Opening Date: 15 November 2025

De Nadas are opening their fifth empanada shop, by co-founder Annabel, on the former butcher Pether’s (where her family bought its Christmas turkey for the past 40 years), serving 15 different types of Argentinian-style empanadas and also selling Argentinian beef and criollo sausages (to cook at home).

 

Sushinoya - Charing Cross

Address: 121-125 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EW

Opening Date: 15 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free sushi on opening day, spin the wheel, 11am-1pm

High end grab-and-go sushi and bento boxes by Dong Hyun Kim (founder of Wasabi) opens third London site after recently opening a flagship store in Chinatown in October and a Moorgate site is due to open in Spring 2026, along with plans for new Korean and Japanese openings in 2026. They serve serve a wide selection of sushi and bento boxes.

 

Tower House

Address: 11 Bridge St, Richmond TW9 1TQ

Opening Date: 15 November 2025

A new Mediterranean riverside restaurant and bar on the former Pitcher & Piano space, from the team behind Gold in Notting Hill, and their Executive chef Theo Hill (ex River Café) will create the menu here as well.

 

Nora

Address: 7 West Lane, Canary Wharf, E22 3AA

Opening Date: 17 November 2025

Brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz (of Café Beam) are opening a modern Istanbul-inspired Turkish restaurant, with Daniel Alt (ex Executive Head Chef at The Barbary) in charge of the menu, with theatrical live-fire cooking. The general manager will be Daniele Beltramo (formerly at Manteca, The Fat Duck, and Bocca di Lupo), the design is done by Ola Jachymiak Studio, and will seat 130 inside and 30 on the terrace.

 

Francesco Mazzei at Corinthia London

Address: Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD

Opening Date: 17 November 2025

The Northall at Corinthia London is being taken over by Italian chef Francesco Mazzei (of Franco's, St Alban, L'Anima and D&D's Fiume, Radici and Sartoria), following a successful residency at the Corinthia Palace in Malta.

 

Olfaclub

Address: 46 St James St, Walthamstow, London E17 7PE

Opening Date: 17 November 2025

A wine and listening bar by Beth and Jeremy (of LONG & SHORT coffee), selling just wine by the glass, with 27 options available, with a complementary water bar (still and sparkling). A rotating list of chefs will work on the food menu.

 

Harry's - Covent Garden

Address: 11-12 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ

Opening Date: 18 November 2025

Richard Caring's Caprice Holdings opens new Harry's group flagship site on the former Tuttons space, after having recently opened in Victoria and King's Cross. It will have a very large terrace, and will serve their popular Italian dishes.

 

Chelsea Grill

Address: 300 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UH

Opening Date: 18 November 2025

Fantomas relaunches as a neighbourhood restaurant, focusing on fire, smoke and top-quality ingredients, by the group behind Wild, Krododilos and Pinna. Anton Vasilyev (former Executive Chef at Sugaar in Paris) will run the kitchen.

 

HUMBUG

Address: The Vaults Theatre, Launcelot Street, SE1 7AD

Opening Date: 18 November 2025

Opening for Winter 2025 in London & Manchester, this is a 3-hour immersive Christmas party experience – perfect for corporate parties, exclusive hires, or high-impact brand takeovers all hosted by Santa himself.

 

Noodle Inn - Spitalfields

Address: 100 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ

Opening Date: 18 November 2025

Noodle Inn is opening a second restaurant, with a big open kitchen and 100% halal.

 

Shake Shack - Kings Cross

Address: Unit 17a, St. Pancras International, Pancras Rd, London, N1C 4QP

Opening Date: 18 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free ShackBurger or Shroom Burger on opening day

King’s Cross Station will be home to not one, but two Shacks – the second one being conveniently located on the Mezzanine Level inside the station, making it the perfect pit stop for juicy burgers, golden fries, and creamy shakes while you’re on the move.

 

Plaza Khao Gaeng - Borough Yards

Address: 18 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD

Opening Date: 19 November 2025

Thai restaurant Plaza Khao Gaeng by chef–founder Luke Farrell (of Speedboat Bar) opens second site on the former Vinoteca space. First branch opened at Arcade Food Hall in 2022 and received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023.

 

GOAT

Address: 146 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW3 1HX

Opening Date: 19 November 2025

A Dubai-founded burger chain opens first UK site on the former Feya space, looking to launch the "UAE’s first emoji-based burger".

 

The Bush Tavern

Address: 15-19 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8QQ

Opening Date: 20 November 2025

New pub by the team behind The Hawk's Nest, with burger specialists No Drama serving the food, on ex Brewdog space.

 

Velvet Taco - Broadgate Circle

Address: 33 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS

Opening Date: 20 November 2025

US taco chain, famous for their fun WTF combinations such as spicy tikka chicken, shepherd's pie or fish and chips in a taco, is opening a branch in UK. They will serve over 20 other taco flavours, it will also have a separate bar and was originally due to open in Soho but they are now heading to the City instead, taking over the old Shoyru site.

 

Mezzogiorno

Address: Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD

Opening Date: 20 November 2025

A new Southern Italian restaurant by chef Francesco Mazzei opens at the Corinthia London replacing The Northall. It offers a high-end menu inspired by Mazzei's Calabrian heritage, blending traditional flavors with seasonal British produce.

 

TWG Tea Store - Oxford Street 

Address: 413 Oxford Street, London

Opening Date: 20 November 2025

TWG opens 1,400 sq. ft. flagship store as its second "Boutique & Takeaway Tea destination" opposite Selfridges, at the junction with Duke Street.

 

Jenki - Canary Wharf

Address: Unit 92, Lower Mall, jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5NY

Opening Date: 21 November 2025

Jenki are opening a new matcha bar in Canary Wharf to whisk, sip, and pause, right at the Jubilee Place entrance, with a Battersea site due to open soon.

 

The Sweet Loaf Club Pop-Up

Address: 65A Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T

Opening Date: 21-23 November 2025

Opening: 50 free goodies on opening day

London's first customisable banana bread bakery is coming to Fitzrovia with a 3 day pop-up.

 

Milkyverse Pop-Up

Address: 36 Eastcastle Street London W1W

Opening Date: 21-25 November 2025

Opening: Free gifts such as mugs, bottles, etc

An immersive pop-up experience by Milky Plant, where guests can pause, sip delicious hot drinks, and reconnect.

 

Hawksmoor - St Pancras

Address: St Pancras, Euston Rd., London NW1 2AR

Opening Date: 22 November 2025

Opening Offer: Soft launch from 17-21 November

Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand closed unexpectedly and Hawksmoor's co-founders Huw Gott and Will Beckett will take over the space to open their eighth site in London, with its own Martini Bar the place of The Gothic Bar, a main bar and terrace, and a DJ stage.

 

Lever & Bloom - Euston

Address: 85 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AL

Opening Date: 22 November 2025

Opening Offers:

  • Free VIP goodie bag for the first 100 guests from 11am
  • A free bun and drink for everyone after the first 100, until they sell out
  • A chance to win one of 10 giant cinnamon buns 

Elena & Mounir open a new Lever & Bloom Coffee shop, with a speciality coffee cart serving delicious hand-pulled espressos and other drinks (ethically sourced speciality coffee beans from London roasters @climpsonandsons) and home-baked Swedish cinnamon buns, cardamom buns, babka, etc.

 

Proud Mary Pizzeria

Address: 28-30 Orford Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 9NJ

Opening Date: 22 November 2025

The Good Egg at Eat 17 is partnering with Vikesh Bhatt co-founder of Proud Mary olive oil to launch a pizzeria in the evenings from 5pm, following a recent revamp.

 

HOP - Kings Cross

Address: 296 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NR

Opening Date: 24 November 2025

Opening Offer: 500 free boxes on opening week, register here

Vietnamese Restaurant offering fast, fresh and delicious dine in, takeaway and delivery.

 

Copains - Covent Garden 

Address: 54 Neal Street, London WC2H 9PA and 133 Upper Street, Covent Garden, London N1 1QP

Opening Date: 25 November 2025

Parisian bakery chain by Giovanni and Baptiste arrives in London with a a 460sq ft café, venturing outside of Paris for the first time, serving quality seasonal baked breads, cakes, and savoury options. A site in Islington will also open soon.

 

atis - Kings Cross

Address: Coal Drop Yard, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NR

Opening Date: 24 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free bowls on opening day

London-based healthy on-the-go brand Atis launches two more sites this Autumn, with this Kings Cross site following the Mayfair opening at the beginning of this month. 

 

SushiDog - Kings Cross

Address: 284 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NR

Opening Date: 25 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free sushidogs on opening day

The UK's first build your own sushi concept: SushiDogs, Sushi Bowls, and Sushi Salads, all completely customisable and made fresh, right in front of you.

 

Popeyes - London Bridge

Address: Unit SU88, London Bridge Station, London

Opening Date: 25 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 free sandwiches at each of their shops on opening day

Popeyes, the home of the famous Louisiana Chicken Sandwich, are opening their 100th restaurant.

 

Barang

Address: The Globe Tavern, 8 Bedale Street, London SE1 9AL

Opening Date: 25 November 2025

Opening Offer: 50% off food from 25-27 November

Cambodian inspired restaurant residency by Tom Geoffrey (ex chef at Kiln) above The Globe Tavern (ex Khao Bird) for six months, after successful pop-ups across town in pop-ups, and now it's about to get a much longer residency, with sharing dishes cooked over fire. Rachel Reid (ex GM at Bar Swift) will look after the cocktail list.

 

The Nutcracker Noir

Address: Protein Studios - Shortditch, 31 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EY

Opening Date: 25 November - 21 December 2025

A bespoke immersive dining experience created by Jenny McNeil (Gingerline’s and The Fat Duck). Step inside the Merry & More Mart and venture through a series of secret immersive worlds before entering Club Noir to enjoy theatre, music and dance over a five course feast.

 

Martino's

Address: The Willett Building, 37 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AN

Pop-up Date: 26 November 2025

An all-day Italian restaurant that is a follow-up to Kuczmarski's Mayfair establishment, The Dover. It features a menu inspired by the 1950s and 60s, with a modern twist, in a space that formerly housed a Hugo Boss store.

 

KFC x Stranger Things "Hawkins Fried Chicken Hotline" Pop-Up

Address: White Rabbit, The Arches, 471–473 Dereham Place, EC2A 3HJ

Pop-up Date: 26 November 2025, 4-9pm

Pop-up Offer: Free exclusive menu items

KFC has introduced a limited-time "Hawkins Fried Chicken" menu available in restaurants nationwide in the UK and Ireland from 10 November 2025 until 4 January 2026. To celebrate they are hosting a pop-up as part of this limited-time collaboration, which features an '80s-style phone box where fans can use a secret code to unlock free, exclusive menu items. The pop-up will stop in Birmingham on 28 November and Manchester on 30 November.

 

Vincenzo's Pizza - Shoreditch

Address: 122 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG

Opening Date: 26 November 2025

New York-style pizzeria by Tom Vincent, with sister site in Bushey, selling pizzas by the slice. It is inspired by his travels and a nostalgia for pizza culture to create his own style, building a pizza oven in his garden and developing a signature thin-crust pizza that blends New York and Neapolitan styles. 

 

The 'House of MOBO' Pub

Address: 255 Gipsy Road, West Norwood, London SE27 9QY

Opening Date: 27 November 2025

The pub is a collaboration between The MOBO Group and Greene King. It was established to serve as a cultural hub for the community, celebrating Black culture and diversity. The opening is also a prelude to MOBO's 30th-anniversary celebrations in 2026.

 

Passione Vino - Clerkenwell

Address: 58 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE

Opening Date: 27 November 2025

The new spot is the brand's second home, set in a former tattoo parlour, taking over the former Tattoo Family business.

 

Dr. Martens Beacon Store

Address: 39 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F 9UD

Opening Date: 27 November 2025

Dr. Martens opens new flagship 'beacon store' in Soho along with a new new concept - a Doctor's Orders cafe. Dusty Knuckle bakery will serve veggie toasties and Luminary Bakery will supply the cakes. There will also be coffee and hot chocolate by Old Spike Roastery and teas by Nemi Teas.

 

Croissant Clothes Pop-up

Address: 353 Portobello Road, London W10 5SA

Pop-up Date: 27-29 November 2025

Fashion designer Olivia Rubin opens a mini pop-up bakery-boutique for three days.

 

Crumbs by EL&N

Address: Unit 32-33, Euston Road St. Pancras Station, London N1C 4QP

Opening Date: 28 November 2025

Opening Offer: Free cookies to the first 100 when they open at 12pm

EL&N cafe are opening Crumbs by EL&N, their new cookie brand, a new grab-and-go cookie and flavored milk kiosk at St. Pancras, just in front of their cafe. They will have three types of "thick, gooey cookies": Classic, Signature, and a limited-edition "Crumb of the Month."

 

Kith London/ Ronnie's New York

Address: 314 Regent Street, London W1B 2QS

Opening Date: 28 November 2025

Clothing brand opens flagship store with a Treats Bar, selling soft serve, and a standalone restaurant 'Ronnie's New York', named after Kith founder Ronnie Fieg. The restaurant will have a cocktail lounge, its own entrance, booth and counter seating, and will serve New York and Mediterranean dishes.

 

MeetBros - Shoreditch

Address: 2 King John Court, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3HB

Opening Date: 28 November 2025

Opening Offer: 20% off on 28 & 29 Nov

Second site for the premier Asian-Fusion halal steakhouse blending of Western and Asian cuisine.

 

Amigos Burgers & Shakes - Harrow

Address: 33 Station Road, Harrow, London HA1 2UA

Opening Date: 29 November 2025

Opening Offer: Free burgers on opening day

A diverse halal restaurant focusing on hearty burger meals and flavourful shakes, opens 2nd branch in Harrow.

 

Bunsik - Shepherd's Bush

Address: 62 Uxbridge Road, London W12 8LP

Opening Date: 29 November 2025

Opening Offer: 100 Free corndogs on 20 & 30th of November from 11am and 50% off afterwards

Korean street food restaurant known for viral Korean corn dogs.

 

BoBAR Bubble Tea - New Cross

Address: 140 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA

Opening Date: 29 November 2025

Opening Offer: Free booba teas on opening day

Takeaway sandwich shop, specialising in bubble tea.

 

The Baklava Factory

Address: 395 Hoe Street London E17 9AP

Opening Date: 29 November 2025

Opening Offer: 500 Free mini baklava platters on opening day

A counter-service coffee house offering various desserts, including baklava, dream cakes, and Korean donuts.

 

KamaKura

Address: 300 Oxford St

Opening Date: 30 November 2025

Opening Offer:  100 free warabi mochi on opening day

Japanese dessert brand.

 

The Keeper's House

Address: The Royal Academy, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD

Opening Date: November 2025

The Royal Academy's refurbishment caused the temporary closing of José Pizarro's restaurant and the Poster Bar until 2027. This made José at the RA to move his new restaurant 'The Keeper’s House by José Pizarro' into the recently refurbished Keeper's House. The dining room is only open to the gallery's friends, patrons, members of the RA and their guests, serving sharing plates and some of his signature dishes.

 

 

DAO BY DORSETT NORTH LONDON

Address: The Broadway, London N8 9JJ

Opening Date: November 2025

Dorsett Hotels’ second 2025 site, an aparthotel in the restored Grade II* listed Town Hall complex in Crouch End, which will feature 68 serviced apartments. The space will also offer an Art Centre with co-working spaces, a cinema, recording studios, three restaurants, a café, and a rooftop bar.

 

Olympia

Address: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX

Opening Date: End of November 2025 / Spring 2026

Over 140 years old, Olympia is the main hub for large trade shows in London and is getting a £1.3billion refurbishment, with a new music arena, a new theatre and 20 new bars, cafes and restaurants planned;

Hyatt are opening the Hyatt Regency London Olympia which will have "a restaurant and a lobby lounge with bar and market area".

Des Gunewardena (co-founder of D&D, Engel and Jang) will open a "formal café/grill, central bar, outdoor dining and a basement speakeasy" in the Grade II listed Pillar Hall, designed by the team who did 14 Hills in the City.

The Incipio Group (team behind Pergola Brixton, Pergola on the Wharf, The Libertine, The Prince and The Palm House) are taking over 39,000 square feet to open four new venues:

  • Arbour Bar & Rooftop - 15,000 sq ft bar across two levels, home to four food concepts, including gourmet fried chicken and smashburgers;
  • Lillie’s - rooftop spot serving British small plates and English sparkling wines;
  • Wolves of Tokyo - a 300-cover Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar;
  • Juno - the largest Italian restaurant in the UK, spread over 11,000 sq ft of space inside the Olympia National Hall building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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