The Up Coming News Updates

Ta’mini Lebanese Bakery will open its third London location this July in Kensington. The bakery, founded and operated by husband-and-wife team Ali and Nermin, specialises in contemporary Lebanese baked goods and savoury dishes, all prepared using traditional methods. The new site will be the largest of the three branches and… Read more »

Madrid-based chef Juan D’Onofrio will bring his restaurant concept, Chispa Bistró, to London for a five-night residency at Carousel from 8th to 12th July. The visit marks the first international pop-up for D’Onofrio and his team, who aim to showcase a menu inspired by their Madrid establishment, adapted to British… Read more »

Renais Gin, a British gin brand founded by siblings Emma and Alex Watson, has partnered with London bar and restaurant Quaglino’s to introduce a new cocktail menu available throughout July. The collaboration coincides with the Cocktails in the City festival, taking place from 10th to 12th July this year, where… Read more »

Travelling solo often comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety. There is freedom to wander at one’s own pace, meet new people, and take spontaneous turns. However, when in a completely new country, even basic tasks – such as figuring out directions or ordering food – can feel intimidating.… Read more »

The Bloomsbury Club bar in central London will host Cuban Nights from 17th to 19th July 2024, a three-night event celebrating Cuban culture, music, and cocktails, in collaboration with rum brand Ron Santiago de Cuba. The event coincides with Daiquiri Week and will feature live Latin music, DJs, and a… Read more »

Glamorous new cocktail bar Bund Lounge opens this month on the rooftop of the London Hilton on Park Lane. Located in Mayfair, the lounge aims to provide a high-rise nightlife experience featuring themed drinks and a rotating line-up of DJs (expected to be announced in the coming weeks). The venue… Read more »

A new all-day restaurant and bar named Canal has opened in Westbourne Park. The venue, which began operations this week, is the latest venture from the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie. Canal is also the first offering from Quality Projects, a newly launched hospitality consultancy founded by Dominic Hamdy… Read more »

New Pan-Asian restaurant Shanghai Me will open on 21st July on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane in Mayfair. The venue (and adjoining Bund Lounge bar) aims to offer guests a dining and nightlife experience inspired by the cultural and aesthetic influences of 1930s Shanghai. The… Read more »

Over the past week, Rachel Zegler has been causing quite the frenzy by serenading London fans atop the London Palladium. For those who haven’t seen Jamie Lloyd’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical, Evita, it’s a rousing taste of what’s to come. After a difficult year… Read more »

Villa Mamas in Chelsea has introduced a new weekend brunch menu that showcases traditional Bahraini flavours. The latest food offering, available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm, proposes a Middle Eastern alternative to conventional Western brunch fare. The restaurant, founded by Chef Roaya Saleh, focuses on Khaleeji cuisine… Read more »