September 2026 – Real Foodies Don't Gatekeep

HOT OFF THE PASS

There feels no better time than September to launch the first in a series of newsletters exploring the people, places and ideas shaping London’s hospitality scene, alongside the international markets keeping us inspired.

Inside this issue:

COPENHAGEN — We head beyond London to Copenhagen, where our Danish colleague shares his favourite spots for a day of eating, drinking and exploring the city’s ever-evolving hospitality scene.
FARRINGDON — One of London’s most established F&B neighbourhoods is having a moment. We look at the new wave of openings breathing fresh energy into the area.
WHAT’S HAPPENING — From chef-led supper clubs and new openings to interesting things we’re listening to and the viral product we can’t seem to escape, our monthly round-up of what’s caught our attention.

Consider this our take on what’s happening now, what’s getting people talking, and what we think is worth watching next.

Spotlight on

Copenhagen

01 / 04

JUNO the bakery

Globally regarded, family-run Danish bakery. Their practices rely on small scale production and organic locally-sourced ingredients, baking throughout the day to guarantee absolute freshness.

02 / 04

Restaurant Møntergade

Celebrated as one of the city's finest destinations for traditional Danish dining. Lunch brings a modern spin to the classic smørrebrød, with evenings transitioning in a Danish-French brasserie.

03 / 04

Slurp Ramen

Founded by former Noma and RyuGin (Tokyo) chef, Slurp is a ramen shop grounded in Japanese tradition but shaped by local ingredients, culture and creativity. Atmospheric, trendy and fast paced dining best enjoyed at the counter.

04 / 04

Bar Vitrine

A wine bar and eatery formed out of a creative partnership between FRAMA, restaurateur Riccardo Marcon, and chef Dhriti Arora. A shared passion for wine, cooking and aesthetics, results in weekly changing menus and a small but considered wine list.

London

Limelight

Farringdon has long held its own as one of London’s most compelling food and drink destinations, with institutions such as St John, Luca, Quality Chop House and Brutto helping to establish its reputation for exceptional, destination-led dining. Now, the area is entering a new chapter, with a wave of exciting newcomers bringing fresh energy and a more eclectic mix of hospitality to its streets. The result is a neighbourhood that feels both well-established and newly discovered, with a growing cluster of operators worth watching.

Opening Soon

Betty's

57 W Smithfield

The former Club Gascon will become home to Elliot Hashtroudi's (Camille, Borough Market) new British nose-to-tail restaurant.

New

Ebi Wines

5a Roseberry Avenue

A sophisticated sommelier-owned bar and bottle shop bringing a taste of Parisian wine bar culture to London.

Hot

Cloth

44 Cloth Fair

A wine merchant-founded, candlelit favourite for London’s foodies and wine geeks, with a Brawn, Marksman and Levan alum leading the kitchen.

Hot

Space Talk

19-20 St John Street

With its bespoke sound system and curated line-up paired with premium cocktails and Japanese plates, Space Talk has subtly become one of London's most popular hi-fi bars.

Opening Soon

61 Charterhouse Street

In a neighbourhood full of classic European cooking, this Thai arrival from ex-Kiln head chef pushes the culinary boundaries of Farringdon. One to watch!

Opening Soon

The Horses

26-28 Ray Street

Public House Group lands in East London with The Horses, taking over a former Henry Harris-led pub. Farringdon’s newest contender for coolest watering hole.

On the

Grapevine...

Popping Up

London loves a pop-up, and Ancestral Wines is becoming the venue of choice for the city’s emerging culinary talent. Its Sunday Service series welcomes chefs from the likes of Sessions Arts Club, The River Café, Kiln and Black Axe Mangal for one-off, anything-goes dining experiences. We're calling it as the place to be for the ones to watch...

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Going Viral

Frozen yoghurt is back in the spotlight. New London launches from Myka (Madrid) and Yo-Chi (Australia) are seeing round-the-block queues, although opinion remains divided on whether frozen yoghurt's resurgence is a passing trend or the start of a sustained comeback.
The Infatuation have done the hard work in reviewing the summer's burst of fro-yo openings.

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In discussion

The Go To Food Podcast is becoming a go-to platform for celebrating and challenging the hospitality industry. In this episode, 2* Michelin chef Aktar Islam discusses the evolution of Indian cuisine, the realities of running a restaurant today and his passion for hospitality, recorded at his new London restaurant, Oudh 1722.

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