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.
Le Café at Burlington Arcade: Nicolas Rouzaud Brings French Café Culture to Mayfair
Discover Le Café at Burlington Arcade, a new Mayfair destination by Nicolas Rouzaud blending French café culture, luxury interiors and seasonal pâtisserie.
Review: Robin’s Ramen Holland Park, London
Robin’s Ramen in Holland Park is one of London’s most exciting new openings, pairing Tokyo-style ramen with Michelin pedigree inside Supermarket of Dreams, here until March.
Inside Motorino: Chef Luke Ahearne’s Contemporary Italian Restaurant
Discover Motorino Fitzrovia, the new Italian restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Luke Ahearne, where seasonal cooking meets design-led interiors in central London.
KINO Brings a Bold New Chapter of Modern Japanese Dining to South Kensington
Discover KINO, South Kensington’s new modern Japanese restaurant by Chef Pavel Baranovs. Explore a refined, seasonal menu, elegant interiors by Studio APAA, and a bold new vision for Japanese dining in London.
Review: Pollini at Ladbroke Hall
Discover Pollini at Ladbroke Hall — a striking blend of sculptural design, cinematic architecture, and ingredient‑driven Italian cuisine. From Vincenzo De Cotiis’s dramatic interiors to Chef Emanuele Pollini’s seasonal, flavour‑focused menu, this review explores why the restaurant delivers one of London’s most immersive dining experiences.
Carbone London: Mayfair’s Most Theatrical Dining Room
There are restaurants you visit for food and then there are restaurants you visit to escape. Carbone London belongs firmly in the latter category. Dramatic, immersive and thrillingly excessive, the London outpost of the cult New York institution brings a sense of theatre and swagger rarely seen in the capital’s dining scene.
Under, Norway
Dive into Under, Europe’s first underwater restaurant. Learn how architecture, engineering and Nordic cuisine combine in this extraordinary oceanfront experience.
Rediscovering: Da Terra, A Two-Michelin-Star Restaurant, London
Da Terra - experience a journey of design, emotion and exceptional. In the heart of Bethnal Green’s historic Grade II-listed Town Hall Hotel, Da Terra continues to shine as one of London’s most captivating fine-dining destinations.
The Art of Après at sketch London
Step inside sketch London’s The Art of Après — a festive alpine transformation running 14 Nov 2025 to 5 Jan 2026. Discover snow-filled installations, seasonal cocktails, afternoon tea, live ballerinas, and après-ski energy in the heart of Mayfair. Explore why this immersive winter experience is one of London’s top Christmas recommendations for 2025.
REVIEW: MR PORTER, London
Discover MR PORTER London, a design-driven steakhouse beneath Park Lane. Read our full review covering the interiors, atmosphere, menu, and refined drinks selection.
REVIEW: Claro London
Discover Claro, the contemporary Mediterranean restaurant transforming a historic St James’s building with award-winning design, bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavours, and a relaxed yet refined dining experience. Read our full review of the food, interiors, atmosphere, and why Claro is one of London’s standout destinations.
Legado Shoreditch: A Modern Spanish Masterpiece.
In the heart of Shoreditch, Legado has fast become one of London’s most distinctive new fine-dining destinations, a restaurant that unites Spanish heritage, elegant design and the creative evolution of Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, the Michelin-starred talent behind Sabor and Barrafina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.