Discover London’s Hottest New Restaurants Opening in September

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — September marks a bustling month for London’s restaurant scene, with several highly anticipated openings. Food and Drink Editor Hannah Twiggs highlights the...

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September 2, 2026 2 Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — September marks a bustling month for London’s restaurant scene, with several highly anticipated openings. Food and Drink Editor Hannah Twiggs highlights the must-visit spots.

August typically sees a lull in London’s restaurant activity, with many chefs vacationing and the city experiencing a slowdown. However, September brings a flurry of new openings and returns.

Sertaç Dirik, known for his work at Mangal II, has launched KID in Soho, offering Turkish-inspired dishes with British ingredients. Meanwhile, Florence Knight returns with Lunette, a tasting menu restaurant atop St Clement hotel.

Nakimushi in Notting Hill combines two successful Japanese concepts under one roof, featuring ramen downstairs and a menu of Japanese dishes upstairs. Cassette, from the Levan team, opens in Covent Garden with a French-inspired menu and a focus on music.

Talli Queen in Shepherd’s Bush, led by Avinash Shashidhara, offers Indian pub fare with a strong emphasis on draught beer. Marrion’s Bar in Hackney, by Elliott Kaye, serves uncomplicated yet delicious British pub food.

The Horses in Clerkenwell, from Public House Group, continues the trend of stylish pubs with a focus on seasonal produce. Romy Gill takes over the kitchen at The Pem, offering a menu that travels across India.

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Pearl in Mayfair, overseen by Lisa Goodwin-Allen, provides a unique dining experience in Brown Hart Gardens. Bunso in Kentish Town, by Omar Shah, transitions from a Filipino bakery by day to a pizzeria by night.

The Albatross in the City, from Wild Group, offers a vast space with live seafood tanks and a menu ranging from oysters to Guinness. Beefbar in Soho focuses solely on beef, featuring Japanese Kobe and Australian wagyu.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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