Here's our guide to the best recent pub, restaurant and bar openings in London for September...
Lead Image: Peggy Jean/Daisy Green
1 The Starman, Mayfair
A tribute to David Bowie, The Star Man is a big spacious pub perfectly located for a knock off drink or two on the corner of Hedden street where Strawberry Moon once stood. There's bench tables out the front and a spacious dining area out the back, in case you're in the mood for some quintessential British pub grub. Otherwise, grab a pint and get amongst the throng as it sprawls outside.
Address: 15 Heddon Street W1B 4BF
Website: thestarman.london
2 Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal, Piccadilly
After helming Michilen star kitchens, including The Greenhouse and Helene Darroze at The Connaught, Dilling has launched his first restaurant in the heart of the West End. An intimate space that seats just 34 people, the fine dining restaurant plates up contemporary French dishes, with a three-course lunch menu and a seven-course dinner.
Address: Hotel Cafe Royal, 10 Air Street, W1B 4DY
Website: alexdilling.com
3 Goldwood Sports Pub and Kitchen, Bank
The City just got a new sports bar, and it's spacious. There's 20 screens, including two giant screens While you watch other people exert themselves any day of the week, feast on American-style pub grub of the likes of burgers, subs an pizzas, and craft beers or a cocktail or two.
Address: 30 Old Jewry EC2R 8DQ
Website: goldwoodsportspub.com
4 Balfour at Bow, St Paul's
The 10th venue for Balfour Hospitality, Balfour at Bow champions Brisith food and its own, English-made wine. This British wine bar gives the Bow Wine Vaults fresh life and has transformed the space into a bistro, restaurant, bar and an outdoor space.
Address: 10 Bow Churchyard, EC4M 9DQ
Website: balfouratbow.com
5 Peggy Jean at Riverside Green, Richmond
Part of the Australian restaurant group Daisy Green Collection, Peggy Jean is housed on the Jesus College Boat Race Barge on the Thames. The new bar and restaurant sees the historic barge and sun trap pontoon has been extensively renovated to combine quintessential Oxford College Boat Race charm with Aussie beach club vibes. Enjoy a sundowner, or grab a pizza (the vegemite and cheese one maybe?) or steak.
Address: The Boat, Bridge Boathouses, Riverside, Richmond TW9 1TH
Website: daisygreenfood.com
6 The Meat & Wine Co, Mayfair
Another Australian entry into London's dining scene, and a new place for those who like meat. The Meat & Wine Co is a steakhouse serving a 'programme' of steak and a considered wine list to go with said programme of meat. Bone marrow beef burger, wagu skewers, Lobster mac & cheese and a myriad steak and sauce options, as well as fresh oysters, head here if you're hankering for premium cuts and premium drops.
Address: 17C Curzon Street W1J 5HU
Website: themeatandwineco.co.uk
7 Oak & Poppy, Hampstead
Perfectly located for an post-Hampstead Heath stroll, the Oak & Poppy is the latest venture by the team behind west London canal-side faves, The Summerhouse and the Waterway in Maida Vale. Open for all day dining, there's a retractable roof glass roof in the main dining room to make the most of those warm weather rays.
Address: 48 Rosslyn Hill NW3 1NH
Website: oakandpoppy.co.uk
8 M, Canary Wharf
The third grill restaurant for M Restaurants, and this one is in Canary Wharf on the ground and first floor of the Newfoundland building. There's an 180-cover restaurant, two private dining rooms, a wine tasting room, a cafe and a members' lounge, so it's pretty big. There's also a terrace in this massive venue inspired by luxury yachts.
Address: 10 Newfoundland Place E14 4BH
Website: mrestaurants.co.uk
9 Block Soho
Surf and turf restaurant, Block Soho focuses on coal cooked meats, fish and shellfish. There's an open kitchen for those who want to watch the chefs at work and the meat is hung in the venue's own Himalayan salt chamber. The menu changes regularly and there's a roast on Sundays.
Address: Clarion House, 2 St Anne's Court W1F 0AZ
Website: blocksoho.com
Look out for these venues opening later this month:
Piazza at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - September 27
Previously only open to ticket holders, the Piazza is now open to all, serving modern British cuisine and cracking views of Covent Garden from its fifth floor terrace.
Mayha, Marylebone - late September
An omakase-style restaurant that sprawls over two floors. Let the chef decide what goes on your plate while you sit either at the intimate stone counter, or at the raw bar and courtyard.
Market Place, Vauxhall - September 23
The third food hall for Market Place boasting 12 food and drink vendors to choose from, including Made in Puglia pizza, Hermano Tacos and Rudie's Jerk Shack. Also has a stand alone bar and a DJ booth.
The Palm House, Victoria - September 22
A tropical oasis blending Cuban cool and Miami1930s clubhouses. Comes with a daiquiri bar, brunch and space for 400 people.
temper Shoreditch - September 24
The latest outpost for popular barbeque grill restaurants, already with venues in Soho, Covent Garden and City.
Shoryu Ramen, Kensington - September 19
Reliable and delectable, Shoryu Ramen have brought their brothy goodness to west London.
Din Tai Fung, Centre Point, West End - September 21
The newest addition to this popular Taiwanese dumpling chain.
Milk Beach, Queen's Park - September 12
Antipodean-style restaurant opening with a dinner service only, and building up to all day dining.
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