The latest hospitality venues to open their doors across the UK in July 2023
Summer is HERE and it's time to celebrate by throwing open the doors of a brand new venue – from restaurants in Bangor to hotels in Brighton, we have all the latest covered.
Find out about all the new openings below
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The Bugis Singapore, South Kensington, London
The Bugis Singapore restaurant has reopened in the Bailey's hotel in London's South Kensington.
Diners can tuck into traditional family-style recipes ranging across Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine with a selection of small and sharing plates created from local, seasonal produce.
The name of the restaurant stems from the bustling area of Singapore that is known for its vibrant street food scene.
The Bugis originally opened in 1995 on a street corner and has since moved into the Bailey's hotel. The most recent renovation project has also resulted in modern interiors for Bailey's Bar, which serves a menu inspired by Lord Bailey's journey into the Far East.
Opened 20 July
Typical dishes Nyonya lobster; laksa; grilled lamp chop
Address 140 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4QH
Website thebugisrestaurant.com
Karapincha, Canary Wharf, London
Sri Lankan restaurant Karapincha will be opening its first permanent site in London's Canary Wharf. The business operates as a trader in three of London's food markets and is owned by twin sisters Vasanthini and Dharshini Perumal.
Opening August
Typical dishes Kothu Roti; paratha; devilled chicken
**Address Unit 14, Canary Wharf Tube, London E14 4HJ
Website karapinchakitchen.com
Catch, Berkshire
The Vineyard in Berkshire has opened alfresco dining pavilion Catch, which offers a seafood-led selection of sharing platters and light bites. The launch of the 40-cover space coincides with the hotel's 25th anniversary.
Opened 10 June Typical dishes Whole grilled Port Isaac lobster; St Austell mussels ‘marinière'
Address The Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Stockbridge, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU
Website www.the-vineyard.co.uk
The Leaf and Cane, Blackfriars, London
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars has launched the Leaf and Cane bar. The drinks offering for the tropical-themed underground venue has been inspired by South American flavours, such as banana peel rum and pomegranate and hibiscus liqueur. Nine stone vaults are also available for alfresco dining.
Opened 20 July
Typical drinks Gracious Beast; Alluring Beauty
Address 19 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DB
Website hyattrestaurants.com
Wingz, Mile End, London
Halal and American-style chicken chain Wingz has opened its fifth restaurant in London's Mile End. The quick-service restaurant group offers a range of chicken wings and caters for vegetarians and vegans with its cauliflower and jackfruit-based options.
Opened 14 July
Typical dishes Signature Wingz; Breaded Stripz; Flamin King burger (chicken fillet and house sauce)
Address 29 Burdett Road, London E3 4TN
Website www.wngzorders.co.uk
Angel Above Portobello, Notting Hill, London
The Angel Above Portobello has moved into the Distillery in London's Notting Hill as a full-service restaurant. Executive chef Peter Breckon has created a selection of small and seasonal large plates for the 34-cover venue.
Opened 14 July
Typical dishes Tea-smoked salmon; roasted hispi cabbage; leek mosaic terrine; lamb rump with mint and sour cream
Address 186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA
Website www.the-distillery.london
Maroto, Marylebone, London
Underground lounge and bar Maroto has opened in London's Marylebone as a sister venue to Brazilian restaurant Bossa. The late-night venue (with a closing time of 5am on Friday and Saturday nights) has been furnished with striking wallpaper, decadent carpets and marble tables.
Opened July
Typical drinks Basilao; Oba Oba
Address 4 Vere Street, London W1G 0DH
Social @marotolondon
Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern & Gin Club, Soho, London
The launch of Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern & Gin Club marks the ninth Mr Fogg's in London, following Inception Group's decision to transform one of their brands, the London Gin Club, into a Mr Fogg site.
The venue in London's Soho has undergone a major refurbishment and now spreads across two floors. It features a traditional Victorian tavern upstairs, offering a menu of Fogg's beers, punches and libations, while the downstairs gin club showcases a variety of juniper-based spirits and immersive cocktails.
The interiors and the cocktail vessels at Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern have been influenced by the history of the building opposite, Henry Heath's Hat Factory, which was established in 1822.
It comes after Inception Group revealed last month that it has acquired a site in London's Borough Yards.
Opened 12 July
Typical drinks White House Negroni; Garden Square; Yours Truly
Address 22 Great Chapel Street, London W1F 8FR
Website www.mr-foggs.com
Estiva, Chelsea, London
Estiva rooftop pop-up bar has opened in the Chelsea Harbour hotel. Guests can enjoy 5pm martini o'clock everyday, while jazz nights will take place every Friday.
Opened 5 July
Typical dishes Tuna tartare, carpaccio of black tomato, burratina, heirloom cherry tomato, taggiasche olives; lobster pappardelle
Address The Chelsea Harbour hotel, Chelsea Harbour Drive, London SW10 0XG
Social @chelseaharbourhotel
Rosa's Thai Oxford
Rosa's Thai will be opening an 80-cover restaurant in Oxford, offering Saiphin and Alex Moore's selection of curries, noodles and stir-fries featuring ingredients from the Huai Yod district and third-generation family businesses.
Opening 5 August
Typical dishes Red duck pineapple curry; drunken noodles; papaya salad
Address 27-29 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AU
Website www.rosasthai.com
Taco Taco, Shoreditch, London
World Cup semi-finalist Hakim Ziyech has launched Taco Taco with the founders of Inca London and Alec Piercy. Guests can tuck into a range of traditional and non-traditional flavours for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Opening 26 July
Typical dishes Crispy corn tortilla with a creamy mascarpone mousse, roasted caramelised banana with Nutella chocolate; salmon poke taco
Address 141 Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ
Website www.tacotaco.uk
Bar Rioja, Kings Cross, London
Richard Bigg, co-founder of Spanish restaurant group Camino, has launched a wine bar dedicated to wines from northern Spain. Bar Rioja offers 40 wines from Rioja's three zones: Alta, Alavesa and Oriental.
Opened 8 June
Typical dishes Lamb rump with pea purée; 21-day dry-aged Galician fillet steak
Address 3 Varnishers Yard, The Regent Quarter, London N1 9FD
Website www.barrioja.co.uk
Le Petit Beefbar Edinburgh
Beefbar has opened Le Petit Beefbar Edinburgh in the Intercontinental Edinburgh the George. Matthew Parker has worked with Thierry Paludetto to create the menu.
Opened 10 July
Typical dishes Kobe beef jamón, aged for 18 months; croque sando
Address 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB
Website www.beefbar.com
Badiani, White City, London
Italian gelateria Badiani will be opening its flagship store in London's White City. The launch of the 861 sq ft venue will mark Badiani's 14th site in the UK. The ice-cream shop first arrived in London in 2015.
Opening 31 July
Typical flavours Buontalenti; La Dolcevita; dark chocolate sorbet
Address Unit SU0203, Ground Level, Westfield White City, London W12 7HB
Website www.badiani1932.com
Nobu Shoreditch Bar & Terrace
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch has opened its destination bar, Nobu Shoreditch Bar & Terrace. The bar, situated at the entrance of the hotel restaurant, features Japanese artwork and an alfresco sunken garden terrace, which is set to showcase a bespoke installation by a collaborating artist in the coming weeks.
The cocktail menu features drinks such as the yuzu and apple martini, concocted from Grey Goose Essence Strawberry with lemongrass, citrus, basil and apple; or a stingless bee margarita, which is served on the rocks with Rooster Rojo tequila, honey liquor, peach, coconut and Mediterranean citrus.
Alcohol-free options, such as the Sakura, made from maraschino cherry-flavoured iced tea with blueberries, jasmine tea and lemon juice, are also available.
Guests can pair drinks to a selection of Nobu dishes, including salmon new-style tacos and dashi fries.
Opened 4 July
Typical dishes Beef tartar crispy nori; monaka with tuna, salmon or avocado
Address 10-50 Willow Street, London EC2A 4BH
Website london-shoreditch.nobuhotels.com
Hop Vietnamese, Bond Street, London
Vietnamese street food restaurant Hop Vietnamese will be opening its third London site, in Bond Street. The group says it takes an average of 4,500 orders a week and that it will be opening a location in Manchester next month.
Opening July
Typical dishes Roast duck banh mi; chicken coconut curry box
Address Unit G12, West One Shopping Centre, London W1K 5JN
Website www.hopvietnamese.com
Smoky Boys, Wandsworth
Smoky Boys barbecue and Grill Haus has opened its twelfth restaurant, in London's Wandsworth. Guests will be offered a halal two-course set menu featuring beef, British lamb and chicken and plant-based alternatives for £19.95.
Opened 22 June
Typical dishes Smoky Bad Boy burger; chipotle grilled tofu; Oreo cheesecake
Address Unit 207, Southside Shopping Centre, London SW18 4TF
Website www.smokyboys.com
Lórian, Chelsea, London
Taz Fustok and Jonathan Krauss have opened restaurant, bakery and delicatessen Lórian in London's Chelsea. Head chef Emily Dobbs of Petersham Nurseries has partnered with Johnnie Collins to offer seasonal dishes.
Opened 4 July
Typical dishes Grilled homegrown greens with lemon and seeds; new potatoes,pumpkin seed romesco; apple tart
Address 162B Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BS
Website laylow.co.uk
The Toad, Colwyn Bay
The Toad in Colwyn Bay has reopened after a £200,000 investment from Admiral Taverns. It now features a new bar, modern furniture, a coastal colour scheme and a beach-inspired hut, which serves seafood and ice-cream.
Opened 30 June
Typical dishes Monkfish cheek scampi; fish finger sandwich
Address West Promenade, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL28 4BU
Website www.thetoad-pub.co.uk
Harrogate Inn, Harrogate
The Inn Collection Group has opened the Harrogate Inn in the town's former St George hotel. The bar features traditional furnishings, a stained-glass dome and two outdoor patios, while the hotel has added six ground-floor suites to its existing 90-bedroom offering.
Opened 4 July
Room rate £149
Address 1 Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2SY
Website www.inncollectiongroup.com
Ruby Zoe, Notting Hill, London
Ruby Hotels has opened its 16th hotel in Europe, Ruby Zoe, in London's Notting Hill. The 173-bedroom property features Caribbean-inspired design, a ground-floor bar and vinyl store and a Marshall amp in every room.
Opened 4 July
Room rate £225
Address 146-164 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3QG
Website www.ruby-hotels.com/zoe
Wonderland, Soho, London
Brothers Alex and Oliver Santoro will open restaurant Wonderland in London's Soho this month. In the 1950s, their grandfather created successful meat business Direct Table Foods in Smithfield Meat Market, which inspired them to work with well-sourced, sustainable produce. All beef at Wonderland will be sourced from British and Irish farmers, while the chicken is reared organically in Pembrokeshire.
The venue will pay homage to the duo's time in the film industry, with its references to Alice in Wonderland, Pulp Fiction and The Matrix. It will boast Instagrammable interiors full of graphic posters and pops of pink.
Wonderland has installed separate friers, grills and workstations for vegan and meat-based dishes.
Opened 13 June
Typical dishes Wonder Burger; jalapeño-infused buttermilk-fried chicken sandwich
Address 49 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HL
Social @wonderland.soho
Fazenda, Bishopsgate, London
South-American restaurant group Fazenda will be making its London debut in Bishopsgate, following launches in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Executive chef Francisco Martinez has created a menu that takes inspiration from the traditional cuisine of the Pampas in Argentina and Southern Brazil.
He will showcase a variety of grilled meats that will be carved at the table and which can be paired to a selection of Argentinian, Brazilian, Chilean and Uruguayan wines.
The 170-cover restaurant will be set across two floors and feature an expansive standalone bar with tables for alfresco dining and drinking. There will also be three private dining rooms and a ground-floor bar and lounge.
The space has been designed by hospitality design studio Carroll Design and consists of walnut wall finishes, honed Bardiglio nuvolato marble, custom Italian leather and statement chandeliers.
Opening 2 August
Typical dishes Wagyu crudo (dry-aged wagyu cecina and wagyu tartare); asado (beef rib slow-cooked on the bone)
Address 100 Bishopsgate Tower, London EC2M 1GT
Website www.fazenda.co.uk
Four Hundred Rabbits Pizza
Daniel and Duncan Edwards will be opening a 55-cover restaurant in London's Battersea offering guests sourdough pizza, ‘hutch-made' seasonal gelato and craft beer.
Opening Mid-July
Typical dishes The Feta (mozzarella, courgette, feta, salsa verde and toasted pine nuts)
Address 4 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1ED
Website www.400rabbits.co.uk
64 Old Compton Street, Soho, London
40 Dean Street in London's Soho has opened a sister restaurant, 64 Old Compton Street, less than a minute walk away. The new Italian restaurant features a dark blue, antique-strewn dining room with café curtains. The space has been designed by owner Nima Safei.
Opened 3 July
Typical dishes White pizza with wild mushroom and truffles; linguine tiger prawns
Address 64 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4UQ
Website 64oldcomptonstreet.com
Studio Gauthier, London
Alexis Gauthier has partnered with the British Film Institute to open a bistro-style, plant-based restaurant based on the chef's Cote D'Azur roots. The open-plan venue features a large marble open kitchen.
Opening 3 July
Typical dishes Coriander hummus, pineapple, sourdough; Gauthier caviar
Address BFI Building, 21 Stephen Street, London W1T 1LN
Website www.studiogauthier.co.uk
Wagamama, Dudley
Wagamama has opened its 158th restaurant in the UK in Dudley. The 140-cover venue offers a 50% plant-based menu and includes a range of pan-Asian dishes, such as rice bowls, noodles and curries.
Opened 26 June
Typical dishes Vegan ‘chicken' kare lomen; prawn nori rolls
Address Upper Mall, Merry Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 1QX
Website wagamama.com
The Shoap, Angel, London
Auld Hag will be launching Scottish deli the Shoap in London's Angel, offering sandwiches made from Glasgow morning rolls that are baked in-house and filled with Aberdeen Angus, Abroath smokies and a range of Scottish cheeses.
Opening Summer
Typical dishes Scottish wild mushrooms and pearl barley; Dundee cake
Address 406 St John Street, London EC1V 4ND
Website auldhag.co.uk
Elodie by Lee Westcott, Croydon, London
Birch (Selsdon) hotel in south London has launched its 100-cover signature restaurant. It offers a seasonal tasting menu and the team will work with the hotel's rewilding project to source ingredients from hills and hedgerows.
Opening 24 June
Typical dishes Summer courgettes, green gooseberry, sorrel and elderflower; IPA sourdough
Address Birch (Selsdon), 126 Addington Road, South Croydon CR2 8YA
Website www.birchcommunity.com
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