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June's best new London restaurant openings

By CW Contributor on 23/5/2017

This month, London pays homage to a new Parisian trend for informality with the opening of Neo-Bistro. Informality reigns at Coupette in Bethnal Green too, a new bar which is the life's work of the ex-head bartender of the luxury Beaufort bar, who is unbuttoning his shirt to open a new experimental cocktail space.
And Pidgin, which won its first Michelin star last year, is spawning a younger sibling, Magpie, with all-day service.
Read our guide to June's new London restaurant openings.

From left to right, Nick Gilkinson, Mark Jarvis (both Anglo) and Alex Harper (The Harwood Arms)

The Innovative One: Neo-Bistro, Mayfair

The lowdown: There's been a wave of chefs in London serving exquisite food in relaxed environments over the past few years. This opening is an extension of that, mimicking the new relaxed bistros of Paris.

Why go? Mark Jarvis of Anglo is behind it, Chef-Patron at London's most celebrated neighbourhood restaurant.

WHEN

On 06 Jun 2017, Wed - Sat: 12.15pm - 2.30pm, Tues - Sat: 6pm - 9.45pm

WHERE

11 Woodstock Street
W1C

The Experimental One: Coupette, bar opening

The lowdown: The head bartender of the Savoy's Beaufort Bar is going it alone and opening his own bar in Bethnal Green.

Why go? This bar is one of a series of new bars focusing on high quality, but experimental cocktails in London. Others include Untitled, down the road in Dalston.

WHEN

On 09 Jun 2017, 11am - 11pm, Daily

WHERE

423 Bethnal Green Road
E2 0AN

The All-Day One: Granger & Co Chelsea

The lowdown: Aussie chef Bill Granger presides over three of London's best restaurants – they must be some of the most Instagrammed spots in London. And now his successful formula of stylish, but relaxed, all-day dining has reached Chelsea.

Why go? Granger & Co restaurants look a million dollars. Expertly stylish, we can't think of anywhere that balances unmissable interiors with classy, all-day cuisine better. As good for breakfast as it is for dinner, this is the fourth London outpost.

WHEN

On 15 Jun 2017, No daily opening times confirmed yet

WHERE

237 - 239 Pavilion Road
SW1X 0BP

The Local's Favourite: Magpie, Heddon Street

The lowdown: The team behind Pidgin are back with an all-day restaurant reinventing the breakfast.

Why go? James Ramsden and Sam Herhily were two amateurs in 2015 when they set up their first restaurant, Pidgin. Two years on and their hospitality-first approach has customers returning, including those on the Michelin board, who awarded them a star in 2016.

WHEN

On 20 Jun 2017, Mon - Sat: 8am - 11pm for all-day dining, Sun: 10am - 5pm

WHERE

Magpie
10 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BX

The Indian One: Calcutta Street, Brixton

The lowdown: Shrimoyee Chakraborty's pop-ups reinterpreted the thriving food hubs of Calcutta for the streets of London. After a successful run, she has transferred the small plates formula to a restaurant setting.

Why go? The first Calcutta Street restaurant in Soho was at the helm of the Indian small plates trend last year.

WHEN

On 30 Jun 2017, 9am - 11pm daily

WHERE

395 Coldharbour Lane
SW9 8LQ

tibits restaurant, Bankside review [STAR:5]

The Vegetarian One: tibits restaurant, Bankside

The lowdown: You pay per 100g of food at this vegan and vegetarian restaurant. A Swiss concept, tibits already has one London outpost, on Heddon Street.

Why go? For thoughtful vegetarian and vegan-friendly food, and to try what you like from a walk-up bar, and pay by weight afterwards.

WHEN

On 26 Jun 2017, Mon-Wed: 9am-10:30pm, Thur & Fri: 9am-midnight, Sat: 11.30am-midnight, Sun: 11.30am-10.30pm

WHERE

124 Southwark Street
SE1

Jean George Vongerichten will return to London this spring

The Michelin-Starred One: Jean Georges at The Connaught, Mayfair

The lowdown: The conservatory at the front of The Connaught hotel is one of London's most glamorous settings, overlooking the well-kept red brick streets of Mayfair. A huge French chef is behind its reopening.

Why go? As chefs go, Jean Georges Vongerichten has had some pretty exceptional success. His eponymous Jean George in New York is one of only seven restaurants in the world to be thrice Michelin starred.

WHEN

On 28 Jun 2017, An all-day menu will run from breakfast to late in the evening

WHERE

The Connaught
W1K 2AL

Darjeeling Express, Kingly Court [STAR:5]

The Community-Led One: Darjeeling Express, Kingly Court

The lowdown: Asma Khan made headlines in 2015 when Fay Maschler, the revered London Evening Standard food critic, named her Indian food pop-up as one of her 15 favourites of that year. Now she's opening a full-scale restaurant.

Why go? Khan previously worked as a lawyer, fighting for second women abandoned by abusive families in India. Now these women make up her entire kitchen staff.

WHEN

On 15 Jun 2017, Noon - 10pm daily

WHERE

Darjeeling Express, Kingly Court
W1B 5PW