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18, Lime Office Ct, Shoe Ln., London EC4A 3BQ
+44-207-842-0620

Kanaloa

Son of Mahiki, it's the child that tries too hard and can never fall in with the cool crowd. Named after Hawaiian ocean god, with wicked wicker and ironically tacky tiki. Madonna and Donna Summer o... read more

111 Camden High St., London NW1 7JN
+44-207-387-5277

The Blues Kitchen

North London witnessing innovative revamp of rhythm & blues concept venue with opening of Blues Kitchen. Heady mix of hand picked jammy tunes and all day authentic soul food and drinks should ... read more

31-33 Heddon St., London W1B 4BL
+44-207-287-9192

Absolut Ice Bar

Massive freezer, with everything from walls to shot glasses crafted from ice. All-ages, non-local crowd stands six-deep for 40-minute sessions. Overloaded with ads for vodka. Yet the wow-facto... read more

180 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TQ
+44-207-350-0721

Mien Tay

After wowing locals in Shoreditch, a new branch of Mien Tay opens in Battersea, and it was worth waiting for. Assuredly some of the freshest Eastern flavours south of the river: tantalizingly well ... read more

Rainville Rd., London W6 9HL
+ 44-207-385-3929

The Crabtree Tavern

Conquer any Fulham back-streets phobia and head over to Crabtree Tavern, newly refurbished Victorian pub. No longer a huge formulaic public house, new décor is faultless with rustic wood fur... read more

Old Spitalfields Market,109 Commercial St., London E1 6BG
+44 207-101-1751

The Luxe

Celebrity TV chef John Torode, who launched Smiths of Smithfields (SOS) is back for new East End fooding adventures. With The Luxe, he makes best use of grade listed building in heart of Spitalfiel... read more

41 Beak St., London W1F 9SB
+44-207-734-4479

Polpo

Bacaros are to Venice what pinxtos are to Barcelona and we warmly welcome Polpo, new Bacaro wine bar here in London. Head chef Tom Olroyd has prepared mouth-watering panoply of Italian morsels t... read more

18 Thayer St., London W1U 3JY
+44-207-935-0810

Cocorino

Only an Italian could get away with opening a Focacceria and a neighbouring gelateria and still make it appealing. New venture from L'Anima restaurant chef Francesco Mazzei more than delivers on it... read more

175 Westbourne Gr., London W11 2SB
+ 44-207-727-6500

Pix

If you have not yet been to a Pinxto bar in Barcelona, now is your chance to experience it in London. Eponymously named Pix, it's an inventive new Iberian pic'n mix where you can mix Spanish wines,... read more

104 Tooley St., London SE1 2TH
+44-207-403-0635

More

More, south-east of the river is newcomer that proves dodgy London's ‘greasy spoon' cafes can be reconverted into vibrant food hubs. Eponymous Mediterranean eatery will thrill your senses and... read more

11 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2RJ
+44-207-730-7000

11, Cadogan Gardens

Owned by Gossip Girl star Liz Hurley, No. 11 is Knightsbridge's lucky number on hotel scene. Built in the 1800s by Lord Chelsea, the luxury townhouse is now a club and hotel. Velvet drapes and cand... read more

85 Fleet St., London EC4Y 1AE
+44 -207-583- 8385

Lutyens

Terence Conran has done it again with hip new French inspired eatery. You may miss surprise factor, just about as Conranesque as they get, but quality of ingredients and superior level of service ... read more

69 Colebrooke Row, London N1 8AA
+44-207-226-7517

69, Colebrook Row

If you happen to be a fan of intimate Islington cocktail lounges, 1940's film noir and Italian nibbles, then look no further than 69, Colebrook Row. Awarded ‘Best New Bar 2009' by TimeOut, th... read more

38 Brushfield St., London E1 6E
+44-207-247-0146

Pilpel

Pilpel Middle Eastern falafel and humous bar is eager new exploration into Israeli cuisine and culture. Of all the sushi, burrito, and sandwich lunchtime eateries in Spittalfields, choose this one ... read more

St Paul's Churchyard , London EC4M 8 AD
+44- 207-248-2469

The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral

Interesting if potentially spooky new underground dining experience for brave souls who don't mind eating near Duke of Wellington's final resting place. Rather nice vaulted split-level room in cry... read more

6-7 West Smithfield , London EC1A 9JX
+44 -207-778-9278

Pure Groove Records

If your iPod needs motivation and you want to experience some fresh tunes and sample some London gigs, head over to Pure Groove swanky record shop. One of capital city's best-loved independent r... read more

95-97 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LF
+44-207-242-4580

Villandry Kitchen

If you have not yet tried fresh crusty bread and pastries from Villandry on Great Portland Street, no need to trek over there... new sister restaurant Villandry kitchen combines all signature baker... read more

81 Westbourne Gr., London W2 4UL
+44-0845-270-6996

Artisan du Chocolat

Warning to all chocoholics and choc-fetishists : if you visit this shop, you will be incurably hooked. Artisan du Chocolat have opended their third store and first chocolateria, and it seriously r... read more

186 Westbourne Gr., London W11 2RH

Loft Design By

Patrick Freche, founder of french eco- boutique Loft Design By...has chosen Notting Hill to implant his first UK outpost. New destination brand for Notting Hill Yummy Mummy but not exclusively so, ... read more

20 Warwick St. , London W1B 5NF
+44- 207-292-6102

No 20

Take a new £20 million luxury hotel opened by a famous London nightclub owner, add uber luxe restaurant on ground floor and presto, Soho diners come running. Described as ‘alluring hav... read more