BEST RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING IN LONDON IN JULY 2026
Address: 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL
Opening Date: 1 July 2026
A new neighbourhood pub is taking over the former Ryan’s Bar site after its closure last year. The pub is being launched by Nick Bailey, owner of The Robin Ale & Cider House. The venue is expected to focus on independent beers, real ale and classic pub snacks, with a dining menu also planned. A large rear garden should make it a popular summer spot for locals.
Address: OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Opening Date: 1 July 2026
Milan seafood restaurant Langosteria is finally set to open its long-awaited London outpost at The OWO in Whitehall. Known as a fashionable dining destination in Milan, the restaurant already has locations in Paris and St Moritz. Described as a fine-dining restaurant with Italian roots, Langosteria focuses on premium seafood and is expected to showcase both Italian influences and locally sourced British seafood.
Address: Mall Level -1, Canada Place, London E14 5AH
Opening Date: 1 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free sushidogs on opening day
The quick-service grab-and-go lunch spot, is expanding again, known for its customisable sushi rolls (sushi dogs), rice bowls, and salads.
Address: 108 Essex Rd, London N1 8LX
Opening Date: From 2 – 26 July 2026
Homeboy in Islington is celebrating its focus on modern Irish hospitality with the Dúchas Chef Series, a run of Thursday–Sunday pop-ups throughout July featuring leading Irish chefs: Laurence Barrow (Hearth and Tine), Robin Gill (Darby’s, Bottle + Rye, The Dairy), Diarmuid Goodwin (formerly Murano and Sager + Wilde), and Paddy Maher(formerly Pearly Queen), each serving menus that showcase their take on contemporary Irish cooking. The series is also accompanied by Homeboy’s new Honest Cocktails menu.
Address: Unit 2G, 8 Mackintosh Lane, Homerton, London E9 6AB
Opening Date: 2 July 2026
The former Hatch café and events space reopens as Nostra, a new all-day venue combining a rotating bakery residency with an evening menu inspired by Turkish flavours. By day, Nostra is hosting Monella, previously known for its supper clubs, which serves a selection of homemade bakes. In the evenings, the focus shifts to a menu of sharing plates, snacks and cocktails.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened – Westfield Stratford City
Address: Second floor, World Food Court, Westfield Stratford City, E20 1EJ
Opening Date: 2 July 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken expands bringing their signature hot chicken tenders, sliders, fries, mac & cheese, and side sauces to Westfield Stratford, following its earlier Westfield London (White City) opening on 24 October 2025.
Address: 3 Northwold Rd, London N16 7HL
Opening Date: 3 July 2026
Stoke Newington is set to welcome Johnny Boy’s, a new LA-inspired neighbourhood restaurant from Julian Denis, founder of Facing Heaven and Easy 8. Inspired by the Southern Californian comfort food Denis grew up with, the menu will draw on the city’s diverse immigrant culinary influences, featuring dishes such as breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, crab tostadas and patty melts. Opening in the former Thai Cafe site, Johnny Boy’s will initially serve dinner before expanding to weekend breakfast and lunch.
Address: 28 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury’s, London WC1N 1AE
Opening Date: 4 July 2026
Soft launch: £1 coffee or £1 matcha with any pastry purchase from 4-5 July.
A new Asian-inspired bakery from Chin Teow, founder of Tsujiri. Showcasing bakery traditions from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, the bakery specialises in artisan breads and viennoiserie, with highlights including Japanese salt bread, matcha cashew praline cookies, black pepper beef pain suisse and yuzu wasabi prawn rolls. Everything is made in-house in small daily batches, while drinks include Origin coffee and matcha imported from Kyoto.
Address: 361 Winchelsea Road, Forest Gate, London E7 0AQ
Opening Date: 4 July 2026
Opening Offer: 40% off food on opening day
A new rotisserie chicken restaurant opening in the Winchelsea Road railway arches in Forest Gate. Founded by chef Amil Ourabah (ex sous chef at The Coach & Horses), alongside Jake Salter and Andrew Neilson (great-nephew of Terrance Messenger, the last Mayor of Leyton). The restaurant will focus on corn-fed, responsibly sourced, 100% halal chicken seasoned with a bespoke Algerian spice blend. The menu centres on rotisserie chicken, alongside drinks from local breweries and signature cocktails.
Address: 29 Shorts Gardens London WC2H
Opening Date: 4 July 2026
Opening Offer: 500 free slices of Bertha cake on opening day
The cult Leeds bakery Get Baked officially launched its highly anticipated first permanent London location by partnering with the specialty gourmet popcorn brand Godfrey’s.
Address: 25 New Row, London WC2N 4LA
Opening Date: 4 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free acai bowls on opening day
The pupils açai brand known for its customisable organic açaí bowls, smoothies and healthy grab-and-go options, with all products made from sustainably sourced Brazilian açaí, is expanding again. Oakberry now operates more than 700 stores worldwide.
Address: 21 Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3HS
Opening Date: 5 July 2026
Turntable Bakery has opened in Muswell Hill, combining artisan baking with hi-fi vinyl culture in a space designed for customers to enjoy pastries, coffee and music. Founded by former Miel Bakery baker Anca Zsifkov-Gavra, the bakery serves a core menu of classic viennoiserie alongside seasonal specials, including its signature vinyl-inspired “45” pastry. The launch menu was developed with pastry consultant Ludovic Monsorez, while ingredients are sourced from producers including Wildfarmed, The Estate Dairy, Cacklebean Eggs and North Shore Coffee Roasters.
Address: 91-93 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HZ
Opening Date: 6 July 2026
The Little Doors group is expanding with the launch of Little Neon Door in Shoreditch, taking over the former Floripa cocktail bar. Inspired by Shoreditch’s loft-living and creative scene, the venue will follow the brand’s signature house party concept, with themed rooms for cocktails, karaoke and late-night socialising. Alongside drinks, the menu will include pizzas, burgers, tacos and weekend brunch, with the venue staying open until 1am on weekdays and 3am at weekends.
Address: 28 Parsons Green Ln, London SW6 4HS
Opening Date: 7 July 2026
A new Australian-inspired venue opening in Parsons Green from Oli Man and Greg Weaver, the team behind Bermondsey’s These Days Bar & Kitchen. Taking over the former Freak Scene site, the relaxed Sydney-style space will serve sandwiches, salads, snacks, deli products and homemade sauces, alongside a selection of homewares including candles, glassware and cookbooks. The drinks menu will feature Australian-style coffee, creative lattes, cocktails, wines from Australia and New Zealand, and beers including Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood, plus classic Aussie stubbies such as Victoria Bitter and Carlton Draught.
Address: 143 Mare Street, London E8 3FW
Opening Date: 8 July 2026
The team behind Crudo Covent Garden, Crudo Shoreditch and Tiny Wine are opening Rocola. The rotating kitchen will host a series of guest chefs and residencies, similar to Carousel. The first residency comes from chef Nico Reynolds, whose menu blends his Jamaican and Irish heritage with his experience cooking in Buenos Aires. Alongside the residencies, Rocola will offer a semi-permanent menu focused on Southern European and Latin American flavours, featuring crudos and seasonal plates inspired by Crudo. Drinks will include small-producer wines curated by the Tiny Wine team and Latin American-inspired cocktails.
Address: St Paul’s House, Deptford High Street, London SE8 4BX
Opening Date: 8 July 2026
Queer-owned TOAD Bakery, known for its distinctive croissants, creative collaborations and being named London Bakery of the Year at the 2025 National Bakery Awards, is expanding with a second site in Deptford. Owners Rebecca Spaven and Oliver Costello have chosen a former rectory on Deptford High Street, featuring a larger space and an open-plan kitchen where customers can watch bakes such as Everything Bagel croissants and saffron and vanilla teacakes being made. The new bakery will allow the team to develop more creations, support aspiring bakers through training opportunities, and will open seven days a week.
Address: Broadway Market Tooting (Units 9-11, 29 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0SP
Opening Date: 8 July 2026
Opening on the former Bordelaise space, they are serving homemade Italian pasta and more.
Address: 156 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0JU
Opening Date: 9 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free burgers on opening day from 4pm
A Miami-inspired smash burger restaurant located, specialising in bold American-style flavours, featuring a menu of smash burgers, crispy chicken wings, loaded fries, and milkshakes.
Address: 3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
Opening Date: 10 July – 6 September 2026
Scotland’s Craigellachie Hotel is bringing its summer alfresco pop-up Spey Shack to Covent Garden for eight weeks. The pop-up will showcase Scottish produce through lobster rolls made with native Scottish lobster and Atlantic prawns, plus Aberdeen Angus smash burgers served in toasted brioche buns. Guests can also add Oscietra caviar from River Fyne to the lobster rolls.
Address: 36 South Molton St, Mayfair, London W1K 5RH
Opening Date: 11 July 2026
Opening Offer: 200 free tubs on opening day from 4pm
Go Greek Yogurt is bringing its popular frozen yoghurt concept to Mayfair, opening on South Molton Street in the former Love Cocoa site. The global brand, already established across the US and Middle East, will offer self-serve frozen yoghurt machines, a made-to-order yoghurt bar, indoor and outdoor seating, plus Greek bowls, smoothies and a range of toppings. Known for its protein- and probiotic-rich creations and celebrity following, including Jennifer Aniston, Blake Lively and the Kardashians, the London opening is set to bring a taste of its international yoghurt empire to the capital.
Address: S3, The Arches, 1-3 Water Ln., London NW1 8NZ
Opening Date: 11 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free burgers on opening day
The highly popular New York-style dessert brand in London known for its viral, authentic American banana pudding expands to Camden, following immense success at its original location in Covent Garden.
Address: 190 Camden High St, London NW1 8QP
Opening Date: 11 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free rolls on opening day from 12pm
The highly popular European specialty bakery chain comes to London. Famous for its viral social media presence and massive expansion across Europe and Dubai, the brand focuses on freshly baked and uniquely topped & filled cinnamon rolls.
Address: 7-8 Warwick Street, London WIB 5LU
Opening Date: 13 July 2026
Soho welcomes another Japanese handroll bar, joining a wave of recent openings including Kumori, Temaki, Maki Nori and Saltwater. The 20-seat restaurant focuses on Japanese techniques using premium British ingredients, from day boat fish and seasonal produce to dishes such as pressed scallops with house pickles, chalkstream trout sashimi, Cornish white crab handrolls and dry-aged beef tartare with wasabi mustard and herbs. The British-Japanese theme continues with London-brewed sake, beer and Japanese-inspired cocktails, while a private dining space can be transformed into a speakeasy-style setting for groups of up to 10.
Address: 9-21 Lonsdale Rd, London NW6 6RD
Opening Date: 14 July 2026
Bar Blondie is replacing Milk Beach‘s original Queen’s Park site. Created by Elliot Milne with award-winning sommelier Alexandra Price, the new wine bar will focus on French and Italian-inspired dishes, a 160-bin global wine list, and a mid-century modern setting with events including wine tastings, DJs, poets, and chess nights.
Soraya – London
Address: 96 George Street, Marylebone, London W1U 8AF
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
The Pachamama Group is bringing its Persian restaurant Soraya to Marylebone’s Loxton Walk development on Baker Street, following its success in Abu Dhabi. The group’s largest London restaurant to date will seat almost 200 guests across interconnected spaces including an open kitchen, bar and two private dining rooms. The menu will feature Persian-inspired dishes.
Address: 5a Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4SP
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
Ebi Wines is bringing a new wine bar and shop from founder Raku Oda, a respected sommelier and Master of Wine who previously worked at Heston’s The Fat Duck in Bray. After running pop-ups at Islington hair studio Teto with his wife Tomoko, Raku is taking over the former Emmanuelle wine bar space for a small, walk-in-only venue. Named after the traditional Japanese word for the colour of grapes.
Address: 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
Phil Khoury is returning to Harrods with a summer pop-up in the Chocolate Hall, eighteen months after leaving his role as Head Pastry Chef at the Knightsbridge store. The chef will bring his bestselling chocolates, including the famous Beirut Bar with orange blossom caramel and cashew baklava crunch, along with chocolate-coated nuts made using chocolate crafted from the nuts themselves. Available from a red post box stand in the food hall for the next few months.
Address: 99 Southgate Road, London N1 3JS
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
A new neighbourhood wine bar from the team behind De Beauvoir Deli, offering a curated selection of wines from independent, sustainably minded producers. The menu features cheese, charcuterie and seasonal small plates, with guest chef dinners launching from 29 July, starting with London chef and Umai author Milly Legares.
Address: 17 Mercer St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9QJ
Opening Date: 15 July – 22 August 2026
Following a fire that temporarily closed Tayēr + Elementary, owners Alex Kratena and Monica Berg are launching a six-week pop-up at Cato. The residency will serve signature and new cocktails alongside a Latin American-inspired food menu, offering fans an intimate way to experience the award-winning bar while repairs continue.
Address: Cavendish Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom (Inside The Langham, London)
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
A highly anticipated seasonal pop-up launched for the summer 2026 period. Reimagined as the largest alfresco terrace restaurant in London’s West End, this 5,000-square-foot oasis is a sister restaurant to Sale e Pepe Mare, (and the original Knightsbridge flagship), owned and operated by Thesleff Group.
Address: 241 Old Street, Shoreditch, London EC1V 9EY
Opening Date: 15 July 2026
An over-18s “adult playground” taking over the expansive 13,500-square-foot basement site formerly occupied by Bounce. The venue seamlessly combines casual American-style dining, a vibrant bar atmosphere, and high-energy competitive games. It features an industrial design layered with neon lighting, rock and indie music playlists, and dedicated social spaces.
Address: Upstairs at The Globe Tavern, 8 Bedale Street, London, SE1 9AL
Opening Date: 16 July 2026, for a year
A new residency taking over the upstairs space at The Globe Tavern in London Bridge, following the success of former resident Khao Bird. The restaurant comes from Dom Handy (Crispin, Bistro Freddie) and chef Keiran Mustafa (previously Bibi), combining Cypriot cuisine with Turkish influences. The Istanbul-inspired space will also offer a Turkish-focused wine list, house beer Bastekcase and weekly live performances from a traditional Turkish musician.
Address: The White Building, Unit 7 Queen’s Yard, London E9 5EN
Opening Date: 17 July 2026
Uncle Hon’s BBQ is taking over the former Silo space in Hackney Wick after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Founded by Man Hon Luk, who trained in Austin, Texas, the restaurant will bring his signature low-and-slow BBQ with East Asian influences to a permanent home. Head Chef Norine Chu (previously Singburi and Tempo) joins the kitchen, with drinks curated by Brat sommelier Oliver Dibben. The venue will also become a weekend destination with DJs, live performances and a late-night grilled menu.
Address: 17 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EP
Opening Date: 17 July 2026
A permanently moored floating seafood restaurant and bar by Natalie and Nuno Fecha, the husband-and-wife team behind Sea Garden in Tooting and Norbury. They are expanding with a new waterside restaurant aboard the former Prince Regent narrowboat in Paddington Basin, bringing their seafood-focused style and Portuguese and South African influences to the canal.
Address: 28 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London W1U 4BZ
Opening Date: 27 July 2026
Istanbul coffee shop and bakery is expanding overseas for the first time. Known for its signature coffee blend made with Arabica beans from El Salvador, Brazil and Colombia, the café will also serve rotating guest coffees in bespoke ceramics created by founder Gökçe Kalyoncu.
Address: 44 Edgware Rd, Edgware, London W2 2EH
Opening Date: 17 July 2026
A premium high-street cafe, with a stunning modern interior, specialty hot drinks, and extensive made-to-order sandwich menu.
Address: 454 High Rd, Wembley HA9 7AY
Opening Date: 18 July 2026
Opening Offer: 500 free sushi rolls on opening day
The modern, authentic Japanese quick-service restaurant chain opens new branch.
Address: 75 City Rd, London EC1Y 1BD
Opening Date: 18 July 2026
Opening Offer: 500 free sandwiches on opening day
The popular Italian bakery opens 6th location in London, bringing its widely celebrated Florentine street food closer to the Tech City hub.
Address: 238 High St, Ponders End, Enfield
Opening Date: 18 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free burgers on opening day
Fast-food restaurant known for its bold flavours and heat, they specialise in a variety of loaded chicken dishes.
Address: 38 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PY
Opening Date: 18 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 1p burgers on opening day
Marketed as a unique burger café experience featuring gourmet burgers and specialty drinks.
Address: 27 The Market, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RD
Opening Date: 20 July 2026
Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern is replacing The Crusting Pipe after its 45-year run. The latest venue from Mr Fogg’s will transform the historic site into a Victorian-style pub, preserving original features including brickwork and flagstone floors while adding the new Guinness Saloon, complete with a counter tracking pints poured and rewards for milestone customers. The drinks menu will focus on beers, wines, punches and cocktails, while the food offering will include classics such as beer-battered haddock and chips and double patty smash burgers, with Sunday lunch planned for autumn.
Address: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London
Opening Date: 20 July 2026
Selfridges has reopened its lower ground floor café as Imagination Café, an artist-designed space combining food, art and creativity. Created by siblings Cameron and Missy Malik-Flynn, the café features an all-day menu, inventive cocktails and a signature Wildest Imagination Afternoon Tea. Designed with artist Katie Stout, the space showcases playful suspended sculptures, making it a unique dining destination.
Address: 14a Golden Square, Soho, London, W1F 9JG
Opening Date: 20 July 2026
Popular bakery brand known for sweet treats and breakfast buns, traditionally known for its scenic coast branch in Margate, is expanding to London.
Khan’s Chicken & Rice – Ealing Broadway
Address: 43–47 New Broadway, Ealing, London W5 5AH
Opening Date: 20 July 2026
Opening Offer: Free Chick’n’Rice bowls on opening day, 2-4pm
This is the newest 6th branch of the popular fast-casual halal chain. Known for massive portions and vibrant street-food flavors, it serves signature “Chick’n’Rice” bowls alongside a multi-ethnic takeaway menu.
Address: 44 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3QP
Opening Date: 22 July 2026
Chef Josh Dallaway and Sommelier Sinead Murdoch are bringing Tasca to a new summer residency at Project 44. The menu blends Spanish and Portuguese flavours with a Mediterranean-focused wine list.
Address: 92 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 4TL
Opening Date: 22 July 2026
Opening Offer: 100 free pasta salads on opening day, from 11:30am
Casual Italian restaurant founded by restaurateur Ahmos Wasif (formerly of Franco Manca). The “fast-casual meets high-quality” concept serves fresh, handmade pasta rolled and crafted right in front of customers at affordable prices.
Address: 2 More London Place, London SE1 2JP
Opening Date: 23 July 2026
Coppa Club is opening its fourth London location at London Bridge, becoming the group’s flagship venue. Set between The Shard and Tower Bridge, the Thames-side site will feature panoramic terrace views, an all-day café, restaurant and workspace across two floors. The interior will include a marble-topped bar, lounge seating, workspaces and a mezzanine for private events. The menu will offer all-day dining with dishes, alongside cocktails, wines, juices and specialty coffees.
Address: 40 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 8RX
Opening Date: 23 July 2026
The Korean matcha house that is one of Covent Garden’s most sought-after cafés, is expanding with a second location. Founded by Sooji Im, offers elevated Korean matcha, creative seasonal drinks, and freshly baked salt breads, including successful collaborations such as its sold-out BTS-inspired range. The new Soho outpost will place an even greater emphasis on its bakery offering, introducing new salt bread flavours alongside its signature and seasonal matcha drinks.
Address: 11 Botwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 2AB
Opening Date: 22 July 2026
Opening Offer: 500 free burgers on opening day
Often spelled Flamenfrost, this fast-casual dining franchise specialises in a blend of fast food and indulgent treats. The brand opens a dual-concept branch in Hayes, operating alongside its sister brand, Love Desserts.
Address: London Stadium
Opening Date: 24 – 26 July 2026
London Wing Fest is back for three days dedicated to the nation’s favourite finger food. More than 50 traders will serve an estimated 500,000 chicken wings as they compete for the festival’s coveted awards. Alongside the feasting, visitors can enjoy live music, wing-eating contests, BBQ demonstrations, axe throwing and, for the truly brave, the legendary Lava Wing Challenge.
Address: Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, London
Opening Date: 25 July 2026 (12-8pm)
The festival-style wine tasting event returns, bringing together independent winemakers, producers and importers for a day of discovering, tasting and buying wines directly from the people who make them. Expect plenty of summery pours, great food and live music. Also at Canopy Market 23 July 3pm – 10pm.
Address: Prince Charles Dr, Brent Cross, London NW4 3FP
Opening Date: 25 July 2026
Opening Offer: 500 free dolci bars on opening day
First London branch for the luxury kiosk concept from the popular dessert brand Haute Dolci, with a fully customisable ice cream bar experience and signature treats such as French-style mono pâtisseries.
Address: Unit 6, 8 St Andrews Road, London Fields, London E8 4QN
Opening Date: 25 – 26 July 2026
Tamila, the curry house from the team behind The Tamil Prince, is launching a two-day grab-and-go roti wrap pop-up. Created by Executive Chef Prince Durairaj, the menu features chicken thigh, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and paneer roti wraps, each served with homemade masala crisps, with only 300 wraps available each day.
Address: Fitzrovia – 12 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2LU
Opening Date: 28 July 2026 / Soft launch 25 July
A celebrated restaurant from Fukuoka, Japan, is opening its first London outpost, bringing a refined, late-night dining experience centred on premium Japanese Akami Wagyu. Taking over the former Palms of Goa site on Charlotte Street, the restaurant will be led by the head chef from its original Fukuoka location and will specialise in leaner, less heavily marbled wagyu cuts, all imported directly from Japan and prepared omakase-style around a counter. Dinner-only menus will include a seven-course omakase, a six-course wagyu tasting and an à la carte selection. It is designed across two floors with an intimate counter dining experience and a private basement dining room.
Address: 26 joiner st London Bridge
Opening Date: 28 July 2026
Opening Offer: The first 100 customers will receive a free Curly Whirly Brownie finger with any purchase.
NEw branch for the highly celebrated, family-owned bakery brand in London, formerly known as Konditor & Cook. Founded in 1993 by Konditormeister Gerhard Jenne, the bakery has spent over three decades crafting premium handmade cakes, rich brownies, and custom treats.
Sourdough Sophia – Covent Garden
Address: 16 Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DP
Opening Date: 29 July 2026
Opening Offer: 200 goodie bags for the first customers
Sourdough Sophia opens a new bakery on the former Barbary Next Door site. Founded by Sophia and her husband Jesse, the bakery will serve its signature sourdough loaves, sweet and savoury pastries, sandwiches and its popular cereal milk cookies, alongside an exclusive ice cream cruffin cup.
Address: 19 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 8EA
Opening Date: 30 July 2026
Popular Clapton daytime bakery and evening Japanese diner Uchi is expanding with a new outpost. Best known for its freshly baked beef curry buns, sandos, matcha mochi cookies, black sesame lattes and standout hojicha cheesecake.
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