Bars & Restaurants
Exceptional hospitality is about more than just food and drink — it’s an experience shaped by atmosphere, creativity, and considered design. In our Bars & Restaurants section, we explore the spaces where design and dining collide.
From boundary-pushing restaurant interiors to beautifully crafted cocktail bars, we uncover the most inspiring hospitality spaces around the world. Whether it’s a hidden gem with impeccable details or a bold new opening from a world-renowned designer, this is where design-led dining and unforgettable spaces take centre stage.
ALTA: Soho Welcomes, Northern Spanish Cusine
A new luxury Northern Spanish restaurant in Soho’s Kingly Court. London’s Soho has welcomed ALTA an exciting new fine dining and design-led destination, merging open-fire cooking, regional Basque flavours, and the creative flair of acclaimed chef Rob Roy Cameron.
Noisy Oyster: Shoreditch’s Futuristic Seafood Bistro
A futuristic seafood bistro with interiors by Harry Nuriev. Shoreditch’s new restaurant, where cutting-edge interiors and a playful menu collide. Opened by Firebird founders Madina Kazhimova and Anna Dolgushina.
The Aubrey Launches “Youkoso”, London
Few openings feel as considered, or as celebratory as “Youkoso”, a new guest chef takeover series hosted by The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Launching this September, the programme brings together three visionary female chefs, The Rangoon Sisters, Ana Da Costa, and Julie Lin, for a series of intimate dinners
Review: MOI, London
When The Fluxx Editors stepped through the doors of MOI, Soho’s latest design-led dining destination, we knew we were in for something special. From interiors that evoke the spirit of Tokyo’s hidden dens to dishes that marry Japanese culinary mastery with the finest British produce, MOI isn’t just another opening – it’s a design-led foodie statement.
Rediscovering: Three Michelin Star Hélène Darroze, at The Connaught
Rediscovering Three Michelin Star Hélène Darroze, at The Connaught. A bold vision of French cuisine, and one of London’s most exquisite dining rooms. Hélène Darroze at The Connaught isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an institution of modern luxury, redefined for a new era of culinary travellers.
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week at The Greenhouses
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week 2025 at The Greenhouses in Belgravia. Enjoy a private dining experience in floral greenhouses with a Middle Eastern-inspired menu of sweet and savoury delights.
The Lavery, South KEnsington
Discover The Lavery in South Kensington—an elegant new restaurant, café, and events space blending heritage interiors, Mediterranean-inspired menus by Yohei Furuhashi, and refined design by Daytrip Studio. A must-visit dining destination near the Natural History Museum and V&A.
MOI OPENING IN SOHO. Japanese Dining & LISTENING BAR
MOI Brings Fire-Grilled Japanese Dining and a Vinyl-Driven Listening Room to Soho. A bold new arrival is coming to London’s Wardour Street, in Soho this July. MOI (pronounced "moy") is a modern Japanese-inspired grill and sushi restaurant with a difference—a two-floor, multi-sensory experience that fuses flame-cooked cuisine with a Listening Room soundtrack curated for discerning diners.
Brasserie of Light: A Dazzling Restaurant Experience in the Heart of London
Discover Brasserie of Light in Selfridges, London—an unforgettable dining experience designed by Martin Brudnizki, featuring Damien Hirst’s crystal Pegasus. Explore the Art Deco interiors, all-day menu, and why it’s one of the most Instagrammable restaurants in London.
Fluxx Review: The Mayfair Chippy
London’s Upscale Take on a British Classic. Looking for the best fish and chips in London with a side of sophistication? Step into The Mayfair Chippy — where traditional British comfort food gets an elegant upgrade. Located in Mayfair and Knightsbridge, this award-winning restaurant blends timeless chip shop favourites with elevated dining.
Stevie Parle, Opens Town Restaurant & Bar, London
London’s ever-evolving dining scene has a new contender, and it’s already making waves. Town, the latest opening from celebrated chef and restaurateur Stevie Parle, has officially opened its doors on Drury Lane — and it’s a destination where design and flavour sit in perfect harmony.
Tequila Ocho Añejo
Tequila Ocho Añejo: Authentic Single-Field Tequila with True Mexican Character.
Cavita, Marylebone
Cavita is the deeply personal expression of chef Adriana Solís Cavita — a culinary talent whose journey has taken her from Pujol in Mexico City to the legendary El Bulli.
Bar Somma, Singapore
Bar Somma is a striking new Italian cocktail bar in Singapore, where golden-age glamour meets contemporary mixology.
Wolfox Savoy
Tucked into the historic corner of Savoy Court and the Strand, WOLFOX Savoy is more than a destination for speciality coffee and refined dining — it’s a masterclass in how sustainable design and thoughtful hospitality can work hand-in-hand.
One Club Row, Shoreditch
One Club Row in Shoreditch is a stylish, restored dining destination above the historic Knave of Clubs pub.
Lina Stores, London: A Taste of Italian Tradition
Step inside Lina Stores and discover a delicious slice of Italy in the heart of London. Celebrated for its fresh, handmade pasta and indulgent antipasti, this beloved brand blends authentic Italian heritage with contemporary flair.
Gallery, at The Savoy
Step into Gallery, The Savoy’s stylish new dining destination where heritage meets contemporary flair.
Schmuck Hits NYC
The founders of Barcelona’s acclaimed five-star dive bar, Two Schmucks—once a regular in The World’s 50 Best Bars—have embarked on a bold new venture in Manhattan’s East Village.
Table For Two: Darjeeling Express
We highly recommend Darjeeling Express, where an all-female team of home cooks has been at the heart of the kitchen since day one. Here, you’ll experience soulful, home-style dishes made with love—comforting, nourishing, and bursting with flavour.