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Everything you need to know about London's food and drink scene.
We take a look at the first restaurant that Kith have ever opened, in their new store close to Oxford Circus:
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Test Driving Ronnie's - the New York bistro at Kith's gorgeous new London store
Billed as Kith's first standalone restaurant, Ronnie's is a New York bistro in London by way of the Mediterranean. We went to check it out.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/ronnies-new-york-kith-london-restaurant
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The new Dr. Martens store comes with a pretty impressive cafe:
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Doctor's Orders is Dr. Martens' new in-store cafe in Soho, serving Dusty Knuckle toasties and Luminary Bakery cakes
The new Dr Martens cafe features food and drink from four London social enterprises.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121814725/Gastroblog/Latest-news/dr-martens-doctors-orders-cafe-london-soho-store
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In London between Christmas and New Year? Well, here's how to get a special deal at Roe then:
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Get 25% off your food bill at Roe in Canary Wharf
Head over to critically acclaimed Roe for creative dining in the heart of Canary Wharf that comes with a 25% discount on food for Hot Dinners readers this winter.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/roe-canary-wharf-restaurant-winter-offer
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Don't want Rowans to close? You have until tomorrow to get your objections in.
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Is Rowans in Finsbury Park under threat? It could be...
The iconic Rowans bowling alley in Finsbury Park has been earmarked for development by Haringey Council.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121814727/Gastroblog/Latest-news/rowans-finsbury-park-facing-closure-london-haringey-council
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The results are in - find out what Hot Dinners readers voted as their favourite new restaurants of 2025:
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Readers' vote results - your favourite new restaurants of 2025
Find the very best restaurants in London, read reviews by top critics and diners, and be the first to know what is new and coming soon.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/readers-vote-favourite-new-restaurants-2025
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Jeremy King reveals all about the new Simpson's in the Strand (including when it will open):
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Jeremy King confirms when he'll open Simpson's in the Strand
Simpson's in the Strand is coming back, with top restaurateur Jeremy King at the helm.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2023110612758/Gastroblog/Latest-news/simpsons-in-strand-jeremy-king-reopening
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This new Covent Garden cocktail bar comes from the bartender behind the great Nipperkin and Kioku bars:
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Covent Garden is getting a New York-inspired cocktail bar called Cato
Cato is inspired by Cato Alexander, a New York bartender from the 18th Century, and comes from a Nipperkin bartender.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121614719/Gastroblog/Latest-news/cato-cocktail-bar-opening-seven-dials-covnet-garden-london
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One of London's best Vietnamese restaurants is coming to Spitalfields:
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After two decades, Song Que Cafe is expanding with a new pho bar in Spitalfields
They've taken over what was once Pearly Queen in Spitalfields to open Song Que Pho Bar.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121714721/Gastroblog/Latest-news/song-que-cafe-pho-bar-spitalfields-london-opening
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We take a closer look at the new Guinness brewery in Covent Garden, in particular its rooftop restaurant by Pip Lacey:
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Test Driving the seafood and Guinness at Gilroy's Loft, right at the top of London's new Guinness Open Gate Brewery
London's temple to Guinness has finally opened in Covent Garden. We went down to check it out, particularly to see what Pip Lacey's cooking up in the rooftop restaurant, Gilroy's Loft.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/guinness-open-gate-brewery-gilroys-loft-restaurant-review-london
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Just a few more hours left to vote - finishes noon today:
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Vote for your favourite new London restaurant of 2025
We want Hot Dinners readers to let us know what their favourite London restaurant opening of 2025 was.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121214713/Gastroblog/Latest-news/vote-favourite-new-restaurant-2025
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Fancy getting an entire Christmas dinner in a bun? Here you go:
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A second Secret Sandwich Shop has opened in the not-so-secret location of Harvey Nichols:
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Secret Sandwich Shop has opened at Harvey Nichols with a new matcha menu and Japanese cocktails
The sando inspired sandwich shop now has a second venue, in Knightsbridge, at Harvey Nichols.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121514716/Gastroblog/Latest-news/secret-sandwich-harvey-nichols-knightsbridge-london
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Grind have just opened their first ever railways station coffee shop:
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Waterloo commuters now have a proper Grind coffee shop at the station
Grind has opened a standalone coffee shop upstairs at Waterloo station.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121514714/Gastroblog/Latest-news/grind-coffee-opening-waterloo-station
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Is there a new restaurant new opening this year that was your favourite? Then it's time to vote for it in the Hot Dinners' reader vote (and you could win a meal at Kioku too):
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Vote for your favourite new London restaurant of 2025
We want Hot Dinners readers to let us know what their favourite London restaurant opening of 2025 was.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121214713/Gastroblog/Latest-news/vote-favourite-new-restaurant-2025
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This close to Christmas, it is a slow week for new openings - but there is fried chicken!
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New restaurants and bars opening in London this week
Our new weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024040213114/Gastroblog/Latest-news/new-london-restaurants-bars-opening-this-week
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Fancy some special loaded fries? They've just arrived in Soho - but they will cost you nearly a tenner:
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Frites Atelier have brought their cult loaded fries to Soho
Loaded fries from Frites Atelier have landed in London. They're not cheap, mind.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121514715/Gastroblog/Latest-news/frites-atelier-london-soho-belgian-fries-opening
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There were a lot of openings this year (around 250 at our last count) and we've whittled those down to the very best of the year:
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The best new London restaurants of 2025
As we approach the end of the year, it's time to look at the best of the new restaurant openings in London of 2025
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We've got five copies of Waterstone's gift book of the year to give away - the new Padella book:
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We've got 5 copies of the Padella cookbook, Waterstone's Gift Book of the Year, to give away
The Padella cookbook is destined to be one of those you use for years to come. Here's how to win a copy of your very own.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/padella-cookbook-competition
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Automat is back - kind of. We take a look at the restaurant that's hidden at the back of a Mayfair shop:
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Test Driving Automat, the speakeasy restaurant hidden at the back of a Mayfair shop
London's run of stealth openings continues with Automat. The American brasserie returns with a new team and a hidden-away location in Mayfair.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/automat-restaurant-review-mayfair-tanner-krolle-american-london
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Now it's your turn - let us know what you thought was the best new restaurant of 2025 and you could win dinner at Kioku by Endo:
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Vote for your favourite new London restaurant of 2025
We want Hot Dinners readers to let us know what their favourite London restaurant opening of 2025 was.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025121214713/Gastroblog/Latest-news/vote-favourite-new-restaurant-2025
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From best new restaurant to best dish and lots more - here's part 2 of this year's Hot Dinners Awards:
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The Hot Dinners 2025 Awards, the best of the year's eating and drinking - the full list
As we reach the end of another year's worth of eating and drinking, it's time to look back at it all. Here's part one of what we think are our favourite dishes and desserts, best scene and more of…
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/hot-dinners-food-drink-restaurant-awards-2025
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Christmas party inspiration - Here's how to have a modern Spanish celebration at Barrafina:
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One to watch in January - Dara Klein reveals what to expect from the permanent Tiella:
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Dara Klein reveals what to expect from Tiella Trattoria & Bar on Columbia Road
Tiella was a standout hit when it popped up as a pub residency. Now as a full blown trattoria on Columbia Road it's bound to be a hit.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025101414560/Gastroblog/Latest-news/tiella-trattoria-opening-on-columbia-road-london
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Today's Christmas party inspiration - Mexican festive feasts at El Pastor
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The latest Hawksmoor is in one of the city's best dining rooms, and the Martini Bar is pretty great too:
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Test Driving Hawksmoor St Pancras - the steakhouse feels right at home in one of London's most beautiful dining rooms
Hawksmoor's latest restaurant in King's Cross might have their grandest dining room yet, as well as a destination bar. We went down to check it out.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/hawksmoor-st-pancras-restaurant-review-kings-cross-martini-bar
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It's time for a look back at the year that was. Here's part one of our 2025 awards, featuring best dessert, snack, scene and more:
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The Hot Dinners 2025 Awards - the best of the year's eating and drinking (part one)
Find the very best restaurants in London, read reviews by top critics and diners, and be the first to know what is new and coming soon.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/hot-dinners-food-drink-restaurant-awards-2025
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Looking for Christmas gift inspiration? We've got you covered
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London's restaurant merch - perfect presents for the food obsessed
The best examples of merch from London's restaurants to give as a gift to the foodie in your life.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/london-restaurant-merchandise-gifts-t-shirts
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One of the founders of Brother Marcus gives us his tips on the best of Raynes Park:
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My Manor, Alex Large of Brother Marcus shares his favourite food and drink places in Raynes Park
he co-founder of East-Med restaurant group Brother Marcus, Alex Large, reveals his favourite places in Raynes Park for good food and drink.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/my-manor-alex-large-local-guide-food-drink-raynes-park-london
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Phil Howard's Notto is opening in the City next week, but it's going to be a little different from the Nottos that came before:
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Phil Howard's Notto pasta bar is coming to the City
Fresh pasta bar Notto is clearly doing great business on Piccadilly and in Covent Garden, because a third is on the way to the City.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025062714291/Gastroblog/Latest-news/notto-pasta-phil-howard-london-restaurant
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It's the last big push to open before Christmas with the Guinness brewery, a food hall on Leicester Square and a MasterChef winner's restaurant all among the openings this week:
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New restaurants and bars opening in London this week
Our new weekly guide to what to expect from the week ahead in London, with the restaurants, bars and more opening their doors across town.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2024040213114/Gastroblog/Latest-news/new-london-restaurants-bars-opening-this-week
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Today's Christmas party inspo - enjoy elf-inspired party games at Bill's
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Best London restaurants for Christmas parties and get-togethers in 2025
Looking for somewhere with great food and drink to book for your Christmas party? Here are some of our favourite festive spots.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-christmas-party-menu-restaurants-london-book-venue-ideas#bills
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It's less than a month away - now's the time to start planning:
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Best restaurants for dinner in London on New Year's Eve 2025
Our guide to the best restaurants in London for really celebrating New Year's Eve 2025
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/the-best-restaurants-open-for-dinner-in-london-on-new-years-eve
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From the man who brought us The Dover, Martino's is an instant Chelsea hit. Find out why:
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Test Driving Martino's, the hot new Italian that's dramatically raising the bar in Chelsea
As the follow-up to The Dover, expectations were high for Martino's (or would have been but for the stealth opening). Luckily, Martin Kuczmarski has used this to prove he's not a one-hit wonder.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/martinos-chelsea-restaurant-review-sloane-square-london
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It's time for our monthly round-up of the hottest restaurants in London - see who made the cut this month:
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Hot Right Now - London's hottest restaurants - December 2025
All about London's top restaurants and why they're the hottest tables in town right now...
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/hot-right-now-london-s-hottest-restaurants
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If you want to go out somewhere that's really gone to town on the decorations, this is the guide for you:
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The most Christmassy restaurants in London
These London restaurants and pubs really understood the assignment this Christmas.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/christmas-decorations-london-restaurants-bars
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Today's Christmas party inspiration - try a Mediterranean twist on Christmas at Gallio:
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For the next two days, a late-night martinis and chips pop-up has landed in London:
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A martini and chips pop-up bar is coming to Soho
We like chips. We like martinis. So, obviously, a pop-up that combines the two immediately had our attention.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025102914605/Gastroblog/Latest-news/grey-goose-chip-shop-soho-martini-pop-up-london
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Change is coming to Carousel - they're adding a mexican seafood restaurant that's influenced by the likes of Mexico City's Contromar and New York's The Four Horsemen:
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A new wave Mexican seafood restaurant Cometa is taking over Carousel's wine bar on Charlotte Street
Cometa will take inspiration from Mexico City and NYC restaurants for its modern take on Mexican seafood in Fitzrovia.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120414700/Gastroblog/Latest-news/cometa-mexican-seafood-restaurant-charlotte-street-carousel-london
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It's been big in Europe and now Honest Greens is coming to Soho with a new name:
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Honest Greens comes to London as hg Soho, a healthy dining restaurant that's big in Europe
A health food restaurant that's opened across Europe is making its UK debut in Soho this month as Hg Soho (known as Honest Greens on the continent).
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120314699/Gastroblog/Latest-news/honest-greens-london-hg-soho-restaurant-opening
21 days ago
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More Christmas party inspiration - celebrate with live fire cooking at Parrillan Borough Yards:
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Opening today, Core's Clare Smyth unveils her second London restaurant:
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Corenucopia sees three-Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth opening a "luxury bistro" in Chelsea
Top chef Clare Smyth's Corenucopia will be a luxury bistro very close to where the Chelsea Flower Show takes place.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025090114449/Gastroblog/Latest-news/corenucopia-clare-smyth-restaurant-chelsea-opening
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The FT held their first Business Lunch Awards this week - here's who went home with an award:
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The FT celebrated four London restaurants in its inaugural Business Lunch Awards this week
St John and Bouchon Racine are among the London winners for the FT's first awards celebrating business lunches.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120314698/Gastroblog/Latest-news/ft-weekend-business-lunch-awards-winners-2025
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Today's Christmas party inspiration - pick the perfect party space at The Rubens at The Palace:
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Best London restaurants for Christmas parties and get-togethers in 2025
Looking for somewhere with great food and drink to book for your Christmas party? Here are some of our favourite festive spots.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-christmas-party-menu-restaurants-london-book-venue-ideas#rubens
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Gordon Ramsay is making changes at his Heathrow restaurant:
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Gordon Ramsay is changing things up at Heathrow with Plane Food Market
Gordon Ramsay has relaunched Plane Food as PLane Food Market at Heathrow T5.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120314697/Gastroblog/Latest-news/gordon-ramsay-plane-food-market-heathrow-t5
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Tonight's your last chance to get 20% off food at the new Gracey's Pizzeria in Arcade:
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Get 20% off the bill at Gracey's Soho pizziera
Hugely popular New Haven-style pizza spot Gracey's Pizza is opening in Soho and they're doing a slice giveaway and discount deal for Hot Dinners readers.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Offers/Hot-Dinners-Restaurant-Offers/graceys-pizza-thankgiving-giveaway-discount-deal
22 days ago
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Ex-Restaurant Gordon Ramsay chef Matt Abé has launched his own restaurant in the space where Le Gavroche used to be. We went down to see what he's done with it:
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Test Driving Bonheur by Matt Abé, where the Gordon Ramsay alum goes solo in Le Gavroche's former home
Matt Abé graduated from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to his own place, opening on the hallowed ground that used to be Le Gavroche. We went to Mayfair to see what he's done with the place.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Test-drive/bonheur-matt-abe-restaurant-review-mayfair-london
22 days ago
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The team behind Goodbye Horses have opened a new wine bar in Islington. We went down for a first look and it's looking VERY good:
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Stable Wines from the Goodbye Horses team is instantly London's most beautiful wine bar
They already have two big hits in Islington behind them with Goodbye Horses and The Dreamery and now the same team are on track for a third with Stable Wines.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120114685/Gastroblog/Latest-news/stable-wine-essex-road-bar-goodbye-horses
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Today's Christmas party inspiration - have a Danish-inspired festive menu with KöD in Soho or the City:
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Best London restaurants for Christmas parties and get-togethers in 2025
Looking for somewhere with great food and drink to book for your Christmas party? Here are some of our favourite festive spots.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-christmas-party-menu-restaurants-london-book-venue-ideas#kod
22 days ago
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It's mince pie season - here's where to find the best in London:
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Where to find the best mince pies in London for Christmas 2025
London's bakers are turning out cracking mince pies this Christmas along with less traditional takes on the festive favourite. Here's where to get your hands on
https://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Hot-Dinners-recommends/best-mince-pies-london-christmas
22 days ago
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It's their tenth birthday so Padella, one of London's best pasta restaurants, is celebrating with a new opening in Carnaby:
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Padella hit up Carnaby for their third restaurant (and yes the beef shin ragu is on the menu)
Everyone's favourite fast pasta place Padella is opening in Carnaby.
https://www.hot-dinners.com/2025120214686/Gastroblog/Latest-news/padella-carnaby-soho-london-pasta-restaurant-opening
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