London’s latest restaurant & dining highlights in August 2026

August in London is a time to make the most of long summer days, seeking out well-chilled escapes from the heat, discovering the capital’s most exciting new restaurant openings, or lingering over a leisurely lunch with a seasonal set menu. This month, we round up the latest openings, summer menu launches, rooftop dining destinations with spectacular views, and restaurant news worth knowing. From Japanese handrolls in Soho and Victorian-inspired drinking dens in Covent Garden to standout seafood, exceptional wine bars, and London’s ever-evolving dining scene, here’s what’s cooking this August.

New openings

Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern

In the belly of Covent Garden, Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern has opened its doors. The team behind Mr Fogg’s has created a space that feels like stepping back into Victorian London, filled with curiosities inspired by Phileas Fogg, the adventurous explorer from Around the World in Eighty Days.

Choose to soak in the Covent Garden vibes with performances on the covered terrace or tuck yourself into one of the multiple rooms, hidden corners or booths of the bar inside for some adventurous cocktails. The food menu leans into pub classics, including fish and chips and pies with Sunday roasts set to arrive in the autumn.

Don’t miss the Guinness Saloon. For every 1,000th Guinness drinker earns a spot on the wall of fame and offered a round on Mr Fogg. Order the 10,000th pint and you’ll win an all expenses paid trip to the brewery in Dublin. 

Designed as a Victorian public house, it is full of character and looks set to become a popular spot for visitors and Londoners alike

Location: Covent Garden Market Opening hours: Mon-Thur 11.00-23.00, Fri – Sat 11.00-23.00,  Sun 11.00-22.30   Website: mr-foggs.com Instagram:@mrfoggsgb

Image courtesy of Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern

Miokuru Handroll Bar in Soho

London’s newest handroll bar has opened in Soho. Founder Eliott Grabli has opened Miokuru, a 20-seat “British born, Japanese inspired” counter dining restaurant focusing on sourcing ingredients here in the UK, from the seafood to the sake.

The rise of Japanese handroll bars in cities such as New York and London feels like a natural evolution from traditional omakase restaurants, which can be expensive, formal and time-consuming. The dedicated handroll format keeps the interaction with the chef, with rolls prepared à la minute sothe rice stays warm and the nori remains crisp. It also means you can enjoy four or five excellent handrolls at a fraction of the price.

Alongside the handrolls, the menu offers a handful of refined small plates and bowls. The pressed and dressed hand-dived scallops with chilli sesame oil and spring onions was our standout dish of the evening.

The drinks offering is particularly strong. We tried the White Koji Sparkling Sake from Kanpai, London’s first and only sake brewery in Bermondsey. Made with Japanese shochu yeast for the first fermentation and Champagne yeast for the second, it delivers natural carbonation and makes for a delightful pour.

Hidden in a side room off the main restaurant is EKI, an intimate 10-seat cocktail bar, the perfect spot to enjoy fresh-from-the-keg sake or to book for group dining.

Location: 7 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LU. Opening hours: Wed-Sat 12.00- 15.00, 18.00- 22.00, Mon-Tue 18.00-22.00 Website: miokuru.co.uk Instagram: @miokurulondon

Miokuru - the new Japanese-inspired counter dining restaurant, Soho. Image courtesy of Miokuru.

Second Location for Lady of the Grapes

Lady of the Grapes has opened a second location south of the river, just five minutes from Borough Market. Housed in the historic Menier Chocolate Factory, the space combines a speakeasy-style wine bar, Forbidden Fruit, with a modern French bistro featuring high ceilings, large windows and rustic furniture.

We love Lady of the Grapes for championing wines made by female winemakers, with a focus on organic, biodynamic and minimal-intervention wines. The staff offer excellent recommendations, with many bottles available by the glass or carafe. Highlights from the menu include Normandy oysters, courgette flower fritters, gougères, whole grilled turbot, duck aux olives and beautifully executed French-inspired sauces. Desserts include a classic Paris-Brest and a summery crème à la vanille with strawberries, red gooseberries and almond brittle.

Also worth noting is the fringe theatre in the same building. Open since 2004, it is well worth a visit, with many past productions having transferred to the West End. As a result, Lady of the Grapes makes an ideal and convenient spot for pre-theatre dining.

We predict Lady of the Grapes will become a neighbourhood favourite, serving quality dishes with skill and without pretension.

Set lunches: (changing weekly) 2-courses £24 and 3- courses £29. Location: 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU. Opening hours: Tues – Fri – 12.00-15.00, 17.00-23.00 Sat 12.00-23.00, Sun 12.00-21.30  Website: ladyofthegrapes.com Instagram: @ladyofthegrapes_londonbrige

Lady of the Grapes, London Bridge. Image courtesy Lady of the Grapes,

Flagship Coppa Club opens at London Bridge with stunning views

Coppa Club’s newest double-height riverside location has opened as an all-day café, bar, restaurant and workspace. The views are spectacular, with direct sightlines to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Sunsets here are set to be unforgettable against the iconic skyline. Despite its modern glass façade, the interiors feel warm and inviting, combining timber finishes, soft natural tones and several comfortable seating areas.

Set across two floors with a wraparound riverside terrace, the venue has been designed to evolve throughout the day. Guests can drop in for a morning coffee, meet colleagues for lunch, work remotely during the afternoon, enjoy drinks on the terrace at sunset or settle in for dinner overlooking the river.

Membership is free and worthwhile, though not compulsory. By collecting “Moments”, guests move through membership tiers and unlock greater benefits the more frequently they visit. With Coppa Clubs in multiple locations, joining is a worthwhile endeavour.

Location: 2 More London Place, London SE1 2JP Opening hours:  Mon-Sat 9am – 11pm, Sunday 9am-10pm Website: coppaclub.co.uk Instagram:  @coppaclub.londonbridge

Coppa Club, London Bridge. Image courtesy of Coppa Club

Lillie’s Wine Bar & Restaurant at Olympia

Following a £1.3 billion redevelopment, the iconic 140-year-old landmark Olympia now combines its famous exhibition halls with vibrant public spaces, live entertainment venues, hotels, offices and a stunning new glass-canopied centre. Its rooftop restaurant scene includes Arbour, Bar Arriba, Wolves of Tokyo and Lillie’s Wine Bar and Restaurant. Lillie’s interiors have the timeless charm of an English country garden while still feeling contemporary, with botanical tones, planting, natural textures, refined furnishings and rooftop views.

On the hot afternoon of our visit, we chose a selection of summery dishes, impressed by the freshness of flavour and quality of ingredients. We began with cheese croquettes, Orkney scallops in garlic and herb butter, Devon Crab Salad with citrus dressing (£17), and Lobster & Prawn Rolls in light brioche rolls. Isle of Wight heritage tomatoes came with lightly whipped goat’s curd, while the Neal’s Yard cheeseboard offered brilliant value if you still had wine to finish.

As a wine bar as well as a restaurant, Lillie’s has a very good selection of wines by the glass, including mostly French wines alongside European and New World wines. Lillie’s feels adaptable for almost any occasion, from a girls’ night out over wine and cheese to a business lunch or pre-concert visit for oysters and sparkling English wine. We are already planning a return visit after a trip to the Design Museum, just a ten-minute walk away.

Location: 2a Emberton Walk, Olympia, London, W14 8FJ Opening hours: Mon – Sat 12.00 – 23.00, Sun 12.00-23.00 Website: lillieslondon.co.uk Instagram:  @lilliesolympia

Lillie’s Wine Bar & Restaurant at Olympia. Image credit Billy Bolton. Courtesy of Lillie’s.

No Forty Nine in house Bakery now open

No. Forty Nine is the sister restaurant to St John’s Wood favourite neighbourhood restaurant Cinder.  Opening earlier this year in the same neighbourhood it is now a complete all-day affair with the launch of their in-house bakery serving daily-made bread and pastries alongside a New York style brunch menu.

Available to eat in or to take away, No. Forty Nine's bakery offering - developed by Chef Owner Jake Finn - includes savory bakes such as Burnt Leek, Marmite & Cheddar Swirl and Pastrami, Sauerkraut & Cheddar Pain Suisse, alongside sweet options like Brown Butter Cake, Berry bunsand Madeleines. Breads include Olive Fogasse, House Sourdough, Challa Loaf and Challa Rolls.

The New York-inspired brunch menu is served Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am – 14.30. The menu starts with a selection of sandos, including Pork Smash with potato bun & BBQ sauce, Lobster Roll with brown butter aioli, and Chicken Katsu with napa slaw in a milk roll. Egg dishes include Spicy Crab Scramble with dressed greens, and Huevos Rancheros with salsa roja & corn tortillas. Breakfast Potatoes with jalapeños, or a Caesar Wedge Salad can be ordered on the side, as can Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Location: 49-51 St John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7NJ Opening hours: Sun-Wed 8.00-22.00, Thur-Sat 8.00-23.00 Website: nofortynine.co.uk Instagram:@no.fortynine_london

What’s on

Morchella New BBQ Menu – Clerkenwell

A warm and inviting space in an old bank building close to Exmouth Market has now added a barbecue menu to their Mediterranean menu.

We went along to try it this month. The sweetcorn is a must-order, taken to the next level with a generous coating of crab and chilli butter. And while sides are often an afterthought, the Parmentier potatoes were outstanding.

This Clerkenwell restaurant and wine bar comes from co-founders Ben Marks and Matthew Emmerson, with Head Chef Daniel Fletcher. Opened in 2024 in a former bank just off Exmouth Market, the dining room combines warm timber finishes, dark sage-green tones and large windows, softening the scale of the building and creating a space that feels both casual and welcoming.

Morchella’s terrace is now open for alfresco dining. The barbecue menu features six seasonal dishes highlighting the restaurant’s producers, while the weekday lunchtime set menu is available for £25.

Morchella's dedicated wine bar showcases wines from Mediterranean coastal regions and environmentally conscious growers.

Click here to read our full review.

Location: 84-86 Rosebery Avenue. London EC1R 4QY Opening hours - Lunch: Tues-Sat 12-2.30pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5.30-10pm (11.30 close), Sunday 12-6.30pm (9pm close)   Website: morchelladining.co.uk Instagram:@morchelladining

Image credit Morchella, Clerkenwell

The Shed Notting Hill’s all-British seafood platter

It’s not always about the next new shiny restaurant. Sometimes it’s about the restaurant round the corner that still thrives because it deserves to.  The Shed has long been one of Notting Hill’s most charming neighbourhood restaurants holding its place in Notting Hill Gate since 2012.

The interiors feel more like a country dining room than a London restaurant, creating a warm, unpretentious setting for exceptional food. While the neighbourhood has seen countless openings and closures over the years. The Shed has remained a constant, earning a loyal following of locals who return time and time again for its genuine sense of place.

The Gladwin Brothers, owners of The Shed, have a family farm and vineyard in West Sussex at the heart of everything they do ensuring a farm-to-fork philosophy, built aroundhyper-seasonal British dishes, produce from their own land, wild ingredients and carefully sourced local suppliers.

Seafood platter for £79 including a bottle of Nutbourne Pinot Gris at The Shed, Notting Hill. Image credit MTotoe/FLO London

New to the menu this month is an all-British seafood platter for £79 including a bottle of Nutbourne Pinot Gris from The Gladwin’s’ family vineyard in West Sussex.  The platters are filled with oysters, a scallop ceviche served simply showing off the freshness of the scallops and the plumpest mussels we’ve ever had, an octopus salad, and depending on supplies half a lobster or two pink langoustines, and a pot of hand-picked crab, all sustainably sourced from around the British coast. Be sure to order some of their excellent sourdough and butter - both homemade for an extra £4 if you are sharing the platter for a simple seafood lunch. Alternatively, the platter would make an impressive starter to a meal for 4- 5 people.

Desserts are £11.50 and easily shared. The Chocolate Mousse is wonderfully rich and comes with two good size quenelles, berry jam and crispy filo snaps. The Strawberry Trifle is layered with a citrus chantilly and Sussex Strawberries takingfull advantage of strawberry season at its best.

Farm to fork set lunch: (Mon-Fri) 2-course £24, 3-course £28. Location: 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8 4RT Opening Hours: Monday 17.00-23.00, Tuesday - Saturday 12.00-23.00 Website: theshed-restaurant.com
Instagram:  @theshed_resto

Iconic London views and a new menu at Kitty Hawk Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

A vibrant new Eastern Mediterranean and Levantine-inspired menu from newly appointed Head Chef Simone Auer haslaunched alongside the restaurant’s redesigned summer terrace, Le Jardin Soleil. Summer cocktails can be enjoyed here with sweeping views across London’s West End and Trafalgar Square. We recommend arriving early for a St Germain Spritz on the sun-drenched terrace before dining, while London’s sunny streak continues.

The restaurant menu is designed for sharing, featuring elevated small plates, mezze spreads and grilled dishes layered with fresh herbs, bright citrus, warming spices and deep, smoky flavours.

Kitty Hawk Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge. Image courtesy of Kitty Hawk

The whipped cod’s roe with radish and dill oil was wonderfully light and our favourite of the spreads. The chilled raw red prawns and sea bass, served in a pool of smooth gazpacho and drizzled with yoghurt, made for a sophisticated dish we would order again in a heartbeat.

Ordering the 1.2kg lamb shoulder, basted in pomegranate molasses and topped with pistachio, was an excellent decision. It was the highlight of the evening, outstandingly tender, full of flavour and the kind of dish that stays with you long after you leave the restaurant.

Desserts slightly missed the mark, with both the pavlova and ricotta sandwich feeling a little too dry. That said, the flavour combinations were lovely, and with a little tweaking they could become excellent desserts.

Alongside the new food and drinks offering, Le Jardin Soleil will host a programme of summer events, from late-night DJ sessions to brunches and golden-hour gatherings, making Kitty Hawk one of the season’s most exciting rooftop destinations.

Location: Page 8 Hotel St Martin’s Place WC2N 4JH Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12.00-00.00, sat 12.00-1.00, Sun 12.00 -19l00   Website: etmcollection.co.uk Instagram: @kittyhawklondon

Happy Hour at Labombe by Trivet throughout August and September

Labombe by Trivet is a Michelin-starred restaurant and wine bar located inside the upscale COMO Metropolitan hotel in Mayfair, occupying the famous former site of the 1990s celebrity hotspot, the Met Bar. Created by chef Jonny Lake and Master Sommelier Isa Bal, the acclaimed duo behind the two-Michelin-starred Trivet in Bermondsey.

This month Labombe by Trivet has launched its first ever happy hour available seven days a week from 5-7pm. Guests can enjoy a selection of Michelin-quality cocktails for £10 curated by Beverage Manager Ben Cardwell. Also on offer is a cocktail tasting flight for £25, which comes with snacks like the signature bottarga toast featuring the Raki Club, Mr Bil's Martini and the house Labombe Vermouth, paired with a Stuffed Perello olive gilda and the signature Bottarga toast. Truly excellent value.

Location: 19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB Website: labombe.co.uk

Image courtesy of Labombe by Trivet

Popular neighbourhood restaurant Albers launches their new summer menu

De Beauvoir’s well-loved neighbourhood restaurant Albers has launched a new summer menu to show Albers as one of East London’s most highly regarded neighbourhood dining rooms.

Featuring British summer produce at its best with Chef Ania Stanton’s understated cooking style, the menu focuses on bright, seasonal dishes with a nostalgic twist. Snacks include milk buns with leek and parmesan crumb, anchovy crostiniwith mascarpone and kumquat, and Comté cheese puffs with fennel pollen, offering comfort with an unexpected edge.

Smaller plates include scallop with almond milk, cherry blossom vinegar and cedro; asparagus with toasted milk andpear; and seasonal beans with brown butter, San Marzano, nutmeg and stracciatella. Larger plates include pork neck with lardo, carrot purée and peschiole; lamb rump with black sesame jus; and a delicate vegetable dish of peas with mint, chicory and wild garlic vinaigrette.

Desserts are light and seasonal, meadowsweet crémeaux with buckwheat and strawberry, and warm madeleines, made to order and served with Douglas fir honey, are always a treat, as is dining at Albers.

Location: 23A Englefield Road, London N1 4JX Opening hours:  Tue – Thur 18.00-21.30,  Fri-Sat 12.00-15.00 & 18.00 – 21.30 Website : albers.london Instagram: @albers.london

Image courtesy of Albers

This month’s set menu recommendation

Duchy

From beginning to end, we enjoyed a perfect lunch here on the former site of the much-loved Leroy. The reins have been taken up by two former Leroy employees, who have created the impossibly charming Duchy. Inspired by the historic Duchy of Savoy, the menu celebrates the shared culinary traditions of the French-Italian borderlands which allows for flexibility in what the kitchen wishes to put on their menus thus allowing the chefssome creative freedom. With someone like Simon Shand in the kitchen this allows for the magic to happen.

We loved the glistening anchovy and salted butter crostini to start, followed by fried polenta with roasted peppers and hazelnuts. The ricotta-stuffed courgette flower encased in a wonderfully light batter and drizzled with honey came on a sensationally velvety bagna cauda. The smoked trout with melon, cucumber and horseradish was served perfectly chilled and was an all-round welcome dish on a warm summer’s day. Mains were equally impressive. The Pappardelle is served with very generous amounts of new season girolles and Parmesan, and we are still dreaming about the Stone Bass with fennel and samphire a simple sounding dish.  

Duchy, Shoreditch. Image credit Amy Heycock. Courtesy of Duchy.

The wine list is curated by their sommelier Matt Garratt who does a wonderful job in his wine selection reflecting the same cross-border philosophy as the menu, showcasing producers from France and Italy, with particular emphasis on Alpine and the lesser-known regions. Bottles of wine begin at £37. To round out their drinks list there is also a well-chosen list of digestives.

The set menu on the day was a Vesuvio tomato gazpacho, Steak haché with a peppercorn sauce and shoestring fries and a Frozen Blackcurrent Parfait to finish. With the calibre of cooking here Duchy is our choice for this month’s set lunch menu.

Set lunch menu: 2 course £24, 3 course £29. Location: 18 Phipp St, London EC2A 4NU   Opening hours:  Tuesday-Saturday12-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm. Website: duchyrestaurant.com Instagram: @duchy.restaurant

Restaurant and food new

Team behind Camille to open a new restaurant

Camille in Borough Market is an acclaimed French Bistro in Borough Market where Head Chef Elliot Hashtroudi offers adventurous dishes highlighting offal and game since early 2024. He is well respected for his creativity hence the announcement of a second location in Farringdon spearheaded by founders Tom Hill and Clare Lattin have created a real buzz on London’s restaurant scene. This time round the intention is to open a restaurant delving into old regional British and Irish cooking designing the menu to heavily feature Elliot’s grandmother's recipes.

Time to start placing bets on the yet to be announced name. Charlotte?

Australian frozen yoghurt brand Yo-Chi has announced plans to open its first-ever UK venue

Not sure if this is news you need but its summer, it’s hot and we all need more frozen yoghurt in our lives. The antipodeans in London will be thrilled to hear Yo-Chi is expanding open its first-ever UK venue in Notting Hill this summer, marking the brand’s entry into the European market.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2012, Yo-Chi has grown from four venues in 2020 to more than 75 locations across Australia and Singapore and is known for its experience-led self-serve yoghurt.

The first UK site, located on Notting Hill Gate, will span more than 2,000 square feet across two floors and accommodates over 120 guests. The space has been designed to feel like a welcoming hub for the community. The venue will also feature an in-store DJ booth for events and a signature strawberry disco ball.

Karla Knowles, former Kiln head chef to open two new London restaurants

Karla Knowles is a British chef known for her bold, fire-led cooking and for rising to prominence as head chef at Kiln, the acclaimed Soho restaurant celebrated for northern Thai-inspired cuisine cooked over wood and charcoal.

She is set to open in Charterhouse Street in Farringdon in October followed by live-fire Northern Thai restaurant Aree in Notting Hill early next year which should give the Thai restaurant Speedboat, on Portobello Road, a run for its money.

In the meantime, in preparation for the openings, Knowles is running pop ups giving her team are a chance to experiment, collaborate and share their food before opening.

Both restaurants will be part of hospitality group Maisons Vivantes, a house of chef-led restaurants in London founded by Romain Bourrillon that also includes Jusu Brothers and Casa Felicia.

10 Greek Street closure

After 14 years, the Soho institution 10 Greek Street is sadly closing its doors permanently, with final service scheduled for 8 August. The unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant was established in 2012 by founders Cameron Emirali and Luke Wilson.

Loved for its daily changing menus and stellar wine list, it iswell worth booking a table in the coming weeks. The team will be bringing back some cult classic dishes from over the years, while also running down the cellar and finishing the remaining bottles from the “Little Black Book”.

Quality Chop House Executive Chef on the move

After 13 and a half years, The Quality Chop House in Farringdon is saying goodbye to Executive Chef Shaun Searley in August. All this to say: book your table now and be sure to order the legendary confit potatoes. Keep an eye out for what comes next, as Searley is preparing to open a restaurant of his own.

Recent London Michelin Guide additions

The Michelin Guide offers a snapshot of the capital’s most exciting culinary talent. While inclusion in the Guide is not the same as earning a Michelin Star, it signals that these restaurants have already caught the attention of Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, and could be names to watch in the months ahead. Below you will find the guides recent additions.

Mazarine Mayfair

On the corner of leafy Hanover Square in one of London’s most upmarket neighbourhoods is Mazarine a fine dining French seafood restaurant with an elegant feel, from the service to the linen-laid décor. Neutral tones keep the focus on the premium seafood at the heart of refined menu. Expect dishes such as an indulgent croque monsieur of black truffle and lobster or classic salt-baked seabass filleted tableside and a classic Provencal bouillabaisse.

Location: 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JA  OpeningHours:  Tues – Sat 12.00-14.45 &18.00-22.45, Closed Sunday & Monday  Website:  mazarinerestaurant.com Instagram: @mazarinerestaurant

Image courtesy of Mazarine Mayfair

TAQ, Notting Hill

This Mexican restaurant, previously named Taqueria, has kept much of its original design but has had a fresh wave of Jackson Boxer’s influence. The casual haven for taco lovers, and beneath the apparent simplicity of these moreish bites lies skilful cooking and interesting combinations, from the crispy coley in the fish tacos to the juicy pork in the carnitas.The menu is rounded out with tostadas, quesadillas and an excellent version of classic churros to finish.

Location: 141 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RS Opening Hours: Tues- Wed 17.00-23.00, Thurs – Fri 12.00-15.00 &17.00-23.00, Sat 12.00-23.00, Sunday 12.00-22.00, Closed Monday Website: taq.london   Instagram: @taq.london

Burro, Covent Garden

Fans of Trullo in Islington will be pleased to know that chef and co-owner Conor Gadd has opened his own Italian restaurant, this time in the more central, tourist-friendlysurroundings of Covent Garden. The space is larger and more elegant, with high ceilings and a terrace that makes the most of its secluded courtyard setting. “Burro” means butter, and plenty of it is used to cook the wonderfully crisp vitello. Fried artichoke with bottarga is a great way to start; fettuccine with duck and porcini ragù is the pick of the pastas; and the tiramisu doughnuts are hard to resist for dessert.

Location: 2 Floral Court, London WC2E 9FB Opening Hours: Daily 12.30-15.00, 17.30-22.30 Website:trattoriaburro.com Instagram: @burro_restaurant

Image courtesy of Burro

Willett’s, Chelsea
The legendary Cadogan hotel, an 1887 townhouse now decked out in Belmond’s signature luxury, provides the setting for this new British neighbourhood bistro. Dishes such Sutton Hoo chicken and girolle Pie; pan-fried sea trout with St George’s mushrooms and beurre blanc made with Chapel Down wine have a confidently classic feel, while the dessert list is full of throwback pleasures, from trifle and bread and butter pudding to Eton Mess.

Location: 75 Sloane St, London SW1X 9SG Opening hours: Daily 7.00 – 00.00 Website: belmond.com Instagram: @willettslondon

Clio Marylebone

Mediterranean energy is exactly what you want this summer, and this much-talked-about Greek restaurant delivers it in style. Grilled octopus and rabbit stifado sit on a menu that feels like a beam of Hellenic sunshine, while the lively atmosphere and well-priced Greek wines make it easy to see why Clio has become so popular.

Location: 66 Chiltern Street, London W1U 4EJ  Openinghours:  Daily 12.00-15.00, 18.00-22.00 Website:cliorestaurant.co.uk  Instagram: @clio.london

Image courtesy of Clio Marylebone.

Aki, Marylebone

Aki is a contemporary Japanese restaurant from the owners behind the original Aki in Valletta, Malta. They have invested considerably in this attractive restored banking hall, creating an impressive dining room filled with contemporary artworks. The menu offers an extensive sushi selection alongside tempura and dishes from the robata grill, including black cod caramelised with miso and shio koji. If you head downstairs,you’ll see the hidden nightclub in the old bank vault.

Location:  1 Cavendish Sq, London W1G 0LA Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 12.00-23.00, Thur-Sat 12.00-2.00am, Sun 12.00-22.00  Website:  akilondon.com Instagram:@akilondon