BEST RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING IN LONDON IN APRIL 2026
Address: 373 Mentmore Ter, London Fields, E8 3DQ
Opening Date: 1 April 2025
An Italian restaurant that focuses on Italy’s Abruzzo region is taking over the former Papi which shut down only a few weeks ago, with skewers playing a big role on the menu. It’s being run by chef Mike Bagnall, who used to live in Abruzzo, alongside Dylan Walters, formerly of Bambi, so the concept feels pretty personal. The drinks will follow the same theme, with low-intervention Italian wines and Camparinos on offer. the design of the space will have the same layout as Papi, including the downstairs bar.
Address: 1 April 2026
Opening Date: 2-7 Montague St, London WC1B 5BP
Opening Offer: 50% off room rates until 12 April
A design-led boutique hotel in central London, set across six Georgian townhouses, just steps from the British Museum, this venue offers a unique blend of classic London charm and modern hospitality.
Address: 50-60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR
Opening Date: 1 April 2026
Sabine, which already has a rooftop bar in the City, is opening a second location, this time on top of the NYX hotel in Holborn. The space has had a few identities before, but Sabine should finally give it a clearer vibe, with both a terrace and a decent indoor area making it an all-weather option. They’re also planning to brighten things up with coral and terracotta tones, moving away from its darker past look. Expect a focus on drinks and small plates, similar to the original, though the full menu hasn’t been revealed just yet.
Address: 120a W Green Rd, South Tottenham, London N15 5AA
Opening Date: 1-11 April 2026
Jupiter Burger from Greg Boyce (one of the people behind Dom’s Subs) is normally only been available at Netil Market in London Fields. But for two weeks, they’re moving indoors with a takeover at Pasero in Tottenham. The burgers are heavily inspired by In-N-Out, using top-notch ingredients like beef from Hill & Szrock and Martin’s potato rolls, plus fries made from Pierre Koffmann’s potatoes.
Address: The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Pl, London W1H 7DL
Opening Date: 2 April 2026
Gordon Ramsay is on a bit of a roll right now, fresh off the success of his Netflix show Being Gordon Ramsay. He’s already got a high-rise Bread Street Kitchen opening in May, and now there’s another big launch coming even sooner, the first Hell’s Kitchen in London. It’s part of a new partnership with The Clermont Hotel Group, kicking off with a Marble Arch site inside The Cumberland Hotel. This will be the UK’s first Hell’s Kitchen, following spots in places like Las Vegas, Miami and Ibiza, and it sounds like it’ll lean more towards the casual Bread Street Kitchen vibe rather than his fine dining restaurants. It’s being billed as an “immersive dining experience”, though how much of the full TV-style drama makes it over here is still up in the air—especially since the show hasn’t had a UK version in years. Expect an open kitchen setup with a bit of theatre, plus a menu packed with Ramsay staples like beef Wellington and lobster risotto, alongside some London-only dishes. There’ll even be a five-course tasting menu if you want the full experience.
Address: 10 Lockwood Way, London E17 5RB
Opening Date: 3 April 2026
Acme Fire Cult, chef Andrew Clarke’s popular live-fire concept at 40FT Brewery in Dalston, is expanding with a second permanent site in Walthamstow, this time rebranded as Acme Taco. The new spot shifts focus to regional Mexican cooking, with a menu centred on tacos made with double-layer soft tortillas.
Address: 10-50 Willow St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4BH
Opening Date: 6 April 2026
Opening Offer: Soft launch 6-8 April
The Shoreditch Nobu has been replaced by Aethos Hotels, and now the restaurant’s new spot, Mitsu, will be a Japanese restaurant inspired by East Tokyo izakayas but with a lively East London twist. Expect bold interiors, pulsing music, and a busy Shoreditch vibe rather than a formal high-end feel. The menu will feature traditional techniques and dishes like kushikatsu, kamameshi, and robata-grilled sharing plates. The large space is being revamped, with the terrace getting extra greenery, making it a standout Japanese option in Shoreditch.
Bone Daddies – Old Compton Street
Address: 14A Old Compton Street, London W1D 4TJ
Opening Date: 6 April 2026
Bone Daddies by Ross Shonhan opens a second Soho location, on the former Japanese izakaya Shackfuyu site, which was originally set up as a spin-off of Bone Daddies by Ross Shonhan (now owner of Lilibet’s). The new spot will serve the usual ramen lineup, but with a bonus: Shackfuyu’s much-loved kinako matcha French toast and matcha soft serve are sticking around and will also roll out across other Bone Daddies sites..
Address: House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 0PW
Opening Dates: 7-10 April 2026, lunchtime only
Over the Easter break, you can dine like a lord in the House of Lords’ Peer’s Dining Room. They’re serving a seasonal set menu including Isle of Wight tomato carpaccio, Wye Valley asparagus panna cotta, confit Cornish cod or slow-cooked lamb, and a rhubarb and white chocolate dessert—all for £70. Spaces are limited and popular, with tickets going on sale at 11am on 20 March, so mark your calendar if you want a spot.
Address: 1 Broadgate, Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS
Opening Date: The Horsemen opens 7 April and Fitzgerald’s on 13 April 2026
Broadgate is getting another new spot with The Horsemen and Fitzgerald’s, an American-Irish “pub and clubhouse” from 13th Street Hospitality. At the front, The Horsemen is a traditional Irish freehouse serving Guinness, Irish whiskey, and American bourbon, with horse races on screens.
At the back, Fitzgerald’s is a jockey-club-inspired dining room with a Kentucky-to-Dublin grill menu. It’s an all-day venue, kicking off mornings with a full Irish breakfast.
Address: 21-23 Nutford Place, Marylebone, London W1H 5YH
Opening Date: 8 April 2026
Cantoast Bakery, known for its Asian-inspired baked goods, is opening a permanent spot in Marylebone thanks to Westminster Council’s Meanwhile On initiative. Founded by baker Haydon Wong (Bao, Dumpling Shack, Forno) and pastry chef Natalie Tj (Hotel Lutetia, Arome), the bakery will occupy a site near Edgware Road for six months and also serve coffee. Their signature French toast, will be temporarily on hold while they launch new bakes like honey toast, salt breads, and bolo buns, but they promise the French toast will return soon.
Address: 14-15 Eccleston Yards, 21 Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9AZ
Opening Date: 10 April 2026
London’s pizza scene keeps growing, with Weezie’s set to open near Victoria in Eccleston Yards, taking over the former Biscuiteers site. Run by Will and Abbie Sandbach of Amie Wine Studio next door, it’ll be a relaxed pizza restaurant and wine bar named after Abbie’s grandmother.
The menu will focus on thin-crust London/New Haven-style pizzas alongside small plates, with drinks including their own-label wines, Guinness, Cornish beers and a short cocktail list. There’ll also be a small terrace for warmer days, with former Circus Pizza chef Sumant Sinai heading up the kitchen.
Address: Arch 5, Deptford Market Yards, London SE8 4BX
Opening Date: 10 April 2026
Launch offer: 50% off food 10-12 April
Unlike their other Mondo branches, Mondo Sando at The Grove House Tavern and Cafe Mondo in Camberwell, this new site will focus on takeaway, though there’s outdoor seating for around 50pax. You’ll find all the classic Mondo sandwiches and sides, plus some Deptford-exclusive sarnies. Drinks range from beers to slushies and house sodas. Co-founders Jack Macrae and Viggo Blegvad say it’s only fair to open near Viggo’s flat after years of working near Jack’s in Camberwell, and it also extends delivery coverage for fans who couldn’t reach the other two locations.
Address: 216 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 5QW
Opening Date: 13 April 2026
Honey & Co’s Fitzrovia site is getting a makeover. Formerly Honey & Smoke, it’s reopening as Honey & Co. Great Portland, shifting from a Middle Eastern grill to a combined wine bar, deli, and restaurant. The deli at the front replaces their closing Honey and Spice shop, leading to a 40-seat restaurant at the back. The wine list, curated with Keeling Andrew (Noble Rot), focuses on Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine.
Address: 50 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JD
Opening Date: 15 April 2026
Notting Hill is getting a new Lebanese spot, taking over a 1930s Lloyds bank designed by Sir Edward Maufe. Founded by brothers Jad and Karim Lahoud with Rasha Khouri Bruzzo, the restaurant draws on the Lahouds’ culinary upbringing, blending classic and contemporary Lebanese dishes. A deli at the front will sell Lebanese provisions and frozen ready-to-go dishes. The main dining room occupies a striking triple-height space with mezzanine seating, a bar at the back, and photographs of Lebanon throughout. The former vault is now a wine room with intimate dining and tasting tables, and there’s a private dining room on the third floor.
Address: 6 Inverness Street, Camden, London NW1 7HJ
Opening Date: 16 April
Opening Offer: 50% off food until 19 April
Rum Shack is back under new ownership from The Rhumshack Group (also behind Cottons) with a new Camden site, taking over the former Ma Petite Jamaica. The venue will be both a restaurant and late-night bar, serving beach shack-style dishes like salt cod fritters, oxtail croquettes, coconut prawns, curried mutton, Jamaican fried chicken, and a dedicated jerk section with ribs, wings, and boneless chicken. Rum remains the focus for drinks, with cocktails such as the Jamrock Punch (Appleton Signature and Koko Kanu with exotic fruits) and plans to offer the largest rum selection in London.
Address: 26 Denman Street, Soho, London W1D 7HX
Opening Date: 16 April 2026
Japanese handrolls are getting a new home in Soho with Kumori, the permanent restaurant from the team behind recent pop-ups and events like the Monaco Grand Prix. Founder Marc Flekei has brought in John Randy De Guzman (ex-Tobi Masa, Nobu) as Head Chef, alongside senior sushi chef Alvin Contawe (Dinings, Roka). Kumori is a counter-only spot with 30 seats, serving handrolls made to order in extra-crispy nori. The space will have a Tokyo-sunset-inspired design with a timber-and-stone counter.
Address: 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 7PH
Opening Date: 20 April 2026
The former Ruya site has been taken over by the Thesleff Group, known for Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, and Juno and Luna. Their new Japanese restaurant will blend contemporary style with traditional techniques. Executive Chef Leonard Tanyag (also behind Los Mochis, Juno, and Luna) and Bar Director Pietro Collina (Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe) are leading the food and drinks. The large space seats over 150, with an additional 20 in a private dining room, and transforms into a contemporary cocktail bar after dinner.
Address: 274 Latimer Rd, North Kensington, London W10 6QW
Opening Date: 21 April 2026
The Spiteri family is opening a family pub, bringing their expertise together for the first time. With decades of combined experience across London’s top restaurants, from restaurateur Jon Spiteri’s work at The French House and St. John, Jon’s ex-wife Melanie Arnold co-founding Rochelle Canteen, their sons Lorcan and Fin’s at Caravel and sister Molly at Koya. Lorcan heads the kitchen and Fin oversees the drinks, including beers and wines from Uncharted.
The Garden Bar Grill and Smokehouse by Cue Point London
Address: 41 Bramley Rd, White City, London W10 6SZ
Opening Date: 22 April 2026
Cue Point is turning 10 and going permanent with their BBQ, partnering with The Garden Bar pub. Run by Mursal Saiq and Josh Moroney (formerly pitmaster at Smokestak), the restaurant combines Afghan flavours with Texas BBQ, featuring a large drum smoker that can serve around 200 guests.
Address: 79 Green Lanes, London N16 9BU
Opening Date: 24 April 2026
Papi is back with a new pub, taking over The Leconfield. Chef Matthew Scott and wine merchant Charlie Carr are creating a “grown-up” neighbourhood pub with the space split between a bar and a restaurant, each with its own menu. Bar snacks include currywurst, mussel toast with house lardo, and freshly shucked oysters, while the main menu focuses on grilled meats, chops, pies, and small plates like veal sweetbread saltimbocca and lacto cep & mushroom crackers. The drinks menu features low-intervention wines, alongside Guinness.
Address: 374-378 Old St, Shoreditch, London EC1V 9LT
Opening Date: 28 April 2026 (Nest closes on 28 March)
After nine years, Nest is relaunching as a British bistro from the team behind Michelin-starred Restaurant St Barts. Co-founded by Johnnie Crowe, the kitchen will be led by Head Chef Kirsty Easterbrook (formerly sous chef at St Barts) and Executive Chef Brendan Appleby (ex-Head Chef at St Barts), bringing their fine-dining expertise to a more relaxed bistro setting. It’s a thoughtful rebrand with a focus on generous, nostalgic British cooking.
Address: 9 Blenheim Cres, Notting Hill, London W11 2EE
Opening Date: Early April
Zima is relaunching as Sova, a wine bar focused on Eastern and Central Europe. Consultant sommelier Cristian Vega (Wilton’s, Pollini) has curated a low- and no-intervention wine list featuring Ukrainian fizz, Serbian Pinot Grigio, Hungarian Riesling, and a strong selection of Georgian wines. The menu highlights Eastern European flavors. Music comes from a vinyl collection curated with Rough Trade, alongside guest DJs throughout the week.
Address: 29 Bedfordbury, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4LA
Opening Date: Mid April 2026
Almost a year after launching their first matcha cafe Frothee in King’s Cross, Hanife Hursit and her dad Ram are opening a second site. The new cafe, taking over a former copy shop, will serve hand-whisked matchas, cold-foam coffees, and cinnamon buns. The new cafe, taking over a former copy shop, will serve hand-whisked matchas, cold-foam coffees, and cinnamon buns.
Address: 108 Golborne Rd, Notting Hill, London W10 5RZ
Opening Date: April 2026
A new Berlin-inspired kebab spot in the former Counter Turkish restaurant. The interior will be sleek and stainless-steel-heavy, unlike a traditional kebab shop. The menu focuses on three kebabs served in pide (veal, chicken, and a vegan option), paired with sharp sauces, classic sides, and seasonal specials. Drinks include German and Austrian beers plus cocktails, and there’s a takeaway hatch for grab-and-go kebabs.
Address: London Fruit Exchange, Brushfield St, Shoreditch, London E1 6AG
Opening Date: April 2026
Tigermilk is opening its second London restaurant, just a year after launching on Charing Cross Road. The new site is their largest yet, seating 280 people (230 inside, 50 on the terrace), and is designed as a “fully realised hacienda unfolding room by room.” Tigermilk serves Latin American cuisine, including tacos, ceviches, truffle quesadillas, and larger grilled dishes, alongside cocktails with Latin American twists and a strong focus on tequila and mezcal.
Address: 12 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BP
Opening Date: April 2026
Comedian Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, is opening his first UK restaurant. He’s teaming up with restaurateur Keng Yew (YiQi, The Eight) and chef Daren Liew (Duddell’s, Hakkasan Group) to serve Asian and family-style dishes with a modern British twist. Nigel has millions of YouTube and TikTok followers and six Malaysian FUIYOH! outlets already under his belt.
Address: 55 Curzon St, London W1J 8PG
Opening Date: April 2026
Samyukta Nair is bringing her Thai concept back, taking over the ground floor of MiMi Mei Fair. The kitchen is led by Soonthorn Apaipat (former Head Chef of Koyn Thai), continuing the signature fire-led cooking. The intimate 50-seat space keeps much of its previous layout, with booths, gold-leaf lotus accents, and a private Peacock Room for eight. MIKO promises vibrant, ingredient-led dishes and Thai-style hospitality, making it a welcome return for fans of Koyn.
Address: 47 Newington Green, Newington Green, London N16 9PX
Opening Date: April 2026
A collaboration between North London restaurateur Ed McIlroy (Four Legs, The Plimsoll, Tollington’s) and Philadelphia pizza legend Joe Beddia (Pizzeria Beddia, Bib Gourmand). Joe’s pizzas are hailed as some of the best in America, while Ed brings his seasonal, ingredient-led approach. The menu will feature Joe-style pizzas with rotating toppings, plus aubergine parmigiana, meatballs, sides, and soft serves. Drinks include house spritzes, negronis on tap, and low-intervention wines. The pizzeria takes over the former Nino’s site, redesigned by Mike Stampler with mid-century Milanese inspiration.
Address: 34A Bruton Place, London W1J 6NR
Opening Date: April 2026
A new Mayfair bar from James Stevenson and Guy Mazuch (both ex JKS Restaurants, Kitchen Table, Lyles, and Ambassadors Clubhouse) aiming to raise the bar on cocktails and snacks. The martini menu lets you choose your spirit, style (dry, wet, dirty, or “brutal”), and fun toppings like pickled onion Monster Munch or chicken scratchings. Bar snacks get the TikTok treatment, from oversized crisps with caviar to a polished French dip. The 12-seat bar and small lounge will have staff in 1960s-style white jackets, a curated cocktail program, and even lifestyle merch.
Address: 16 Moor St, Soho, London W1D 5AP
Opening Date: April 2026
Above their new Soho spot Maki & Ramen, the team are launching a Japanese handroll bar. Seating around 60 (20 at the counter), it aims for speed with “15-second rolls” straight to your hands. The bar is sourcing top-tier ingredients, including scallops and sea urchin from Japan, bluefin tuna from Spain, and salmon from Scotland, with on-site dry-aging and herb-growing.
Address: 51 Wilton Way, Hackney, London E8 1BG
Opening Date: April 2026
Theo James, Ed Templeton, and chef Naz Hassan are opening a second Italian restaurant, after their hit Highbury spot LUPA. Ornella takes over the former Fran’s, focusing on Milanese cuisine, reflecting Naz’s roots. Almost twice the size of LUPA, Ornella will also feature a larger terrace for al fresco dining.
Address: 278 Poyser Street, London E2 9RF
Opening Date: April 2026
Burnt is opening its first East London branch, this time with a full in-house bakery. The bakery will offer fan favorites like pistachio croissants alongside new bakes, including rhubarb & apple chausson and a savory Welsh rarebit custard Danish. Coffee comes from Climpson & Son, and brunch and lunch service will follow a few weeks after the bakery opens, with evening service planned later. Co-owner Honor Logan says this is the first Burnt location where they can fully focus on in-house baking and new creations.
Address: 305 Westbourne Park Road and 25 Bury Place
Opening Date: April 2026
Middle Eastern–inspired ice cream brand Darlish is expanding with two new parlours opening in Notting Hill and Bloomsbury in spring 2026, alongside a refurbishment of its original shop in Spitalfields. Founded by Laura Dawson, the brand is known for ice cream flavours inspired by Persian and Middle Eastern traditions, including saffron, rose, pistachio and Turkish coffee, as well as its popular baklava ice cream sandwich.
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