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February 2026
Hoppers Shoreditch
The white-washed, light-filled former home of Lyle’s has been transformed into the newest outpost of Sri Lankan and South Indian mini-group Hoppers.
WHEN: 4th February
WHERE: Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ
FOLLOW: @hopperslondon
BOOK: hopperslondon.com
Also see: Hoppers Soho
Osteria Vibrato
A return to the restaurant scene for Charlie Mellor of the influential Hackney wine bar Laughing Heart.
WHEN: 7th February
WHERE: 6 Greek Street, London W1D 4DE
FOLLOW: osteriavibrato
BOOK: osteriavibrato.co.uk
Cometa
Carousel’s shape-shifting space is moving from a wine bar to a seafood-forward Mexican restaurant inspired by the like of Mexico City’s Contramar.
WHEN: February 2026
WHERE: 19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RL
FOLLOW: @carousel_ldn
The Good Front Room
Dom Taylor, winner of Netflix series Five Star Chef, has found a permanent home for his elevated Caribbean cooking.
WHEN: 5th February 2026
WHERE: Thomas Tower, Dalston Square, London E8 3GU
FOLLOW: @thegoodfrontroom__
BOOK: thegoodfrontroom.co.uk
Forza Wine Soho
A lively canteen for Italianate small plates, good wines and even better cocktails.
WHEN: 27th February 2026
WHERE: Manette Street, London W1D 4AL
FOLLOW: @forzawine
BOOK: forzawine.com
Also see: Forza Wine at the National Theatre
In Lamentation
Michael O’Hare’s thundering talent and an expansive creative vision lands in an intimate village setting.
WHEN: 26th February 2026
WHERE: 174 High Street, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire LS23 6BW
FOLLOW: @ohare.michael
BOOK: inlamentation.com
March 2026
Simpson’s in the Strand
After lengthy delays, Jeremy King is almost ready to throw open the doors to his grandest restaurant launch yet.
WHEN: March 2026
WHERE: 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
FOLLOW: @simpsons1828
BOOK: simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk
The Latimer
The Spiteri brothers head into the pub business following their departure from barge restaurant Caravel.
WHEN: March 2026
WHERE: 274 Latimer Rd, London W10 6QW
FOLLOW: @lorcanspiteri
April 2026
Outlaw’s Bistro
As Nathan Outlaw calls time on his flagship Outlaw’s New Road, he’s launching an intimate bistro at his guest house across the road.
WHEN: 3rd April 2026
WHERE: 1 The Terrace, Port Isaac PL29 3SG
FOLLOW: @nathanoutlaw
BOOK: outlaws.co.uk
Spring 2026
Imapala
Super 8, the maker of modern restaurant icons is the fuel behind this North African accented open fire restaurant led by Meedu Saad.
WHEN: Spring 2026
WHERE: 14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS
FOLLOW: @meedu_saad
BOOK: impalasoho.com
Dishoom Leeds
Bacon naans, black daal and steaming sweet chai and the inevitable queues coming soon to Leeds city centre.
WHEN: Spring 2026
WHERE: Coronation Buildings, 68-78 Vicar Lane, Leeds LS1 7JH
FOLLOW: @dishoom
ALSO SEE: Dishoom
Summer 2026
James and Maria Close at Rockliffe Hall
Chef power couple James and Maria Close are the driving force behind a new destination restaurant in the grounds of five-star golf hotel Rockliffe Hall.
WHEN: Summer 2026
WHERE: Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2DU
FOLLOW: @rockliffe_hall
BOOK: rockliffehall.com
Cloth Cornhill
The bitter dispute over the historic Simpson’s Tavern has culminated in the capable team from Cloth in Farringdon taking charge.
WHEN: Summer 2026
WHERE: 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR
FOLLOW: @clothrestaurant
BOOK: clothrestaurants.com
Freyja
Find Ally Thompson-Nietosvuori and Alex Nietosvuori at the South Causey Inn for a six month residency while building work continues on their upcoming restaurant with rooms in the grounds of Close House.
WHEN: Summer 2026
WHERE: Close House, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0HT
FOLLOW: @restaurant.freyja
About New Openings in 2026
How is this list compiled?
This list brings together confirmed and forthcoming restaurant openings across Britain, based on information supplied by restaurants and ongoing editorial monitoring.
How often is it updated?
The page is updated regularly throughout the year as new openings are announced and dates are confirmed.
Are opening dates fixed?
Opening dates are accurate at the time of publication, but plans can change. Restaurants may open softly before settling into full service.
