New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in December 2022

22 December 2022 by

The latest restaurants, bars and hotels to open their doors across the UK in December 2022

As the year draws to a close it's time to recognise the last few pubs, restaurants, hotels and bars to open this year. From steak houses in Liverpool to boutique hotels in Lymington, there are still a few great new places to check out before Christmas.

Find out the new openings below

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Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor has opened its 125-cover restaurant, 30-cover bar and 16-cover private dining room in the Grade II*-listed India Buildings.

Tanner Whiteside, who was previously head chef at Wreckfish in Liverpool, created the menu, which features signature dishes such as dictionary-thick steaks and sustainably sourced seafood.

Sunday roast is served between 12-4pm. The £24 two-course Express menu and the £27 three-course menu are also available. The cocktail menu features Steakhouse Sharpeners – modern takes on classic American steakhouse cocktails – sub-zero martinis and dessert-style nightcaps.

Hawksmoor has also partnered with Feeding Liverpool, a charity that collaborates with food banks across the city to feed Liverpool's hungry. Alongside an initial donation of £10,000, Hawksmoor will provide donations from best-selling drinks and dishes, fundraising and volunteering.

Opened 24 November

Typical dishes Old Spot belly ribs and roasted scallops, white port and garlic; kohlrabi salad with celery hearts and Spenwood

Address India Buildings, 8 Brunswick Street, Liverpool L2 0PL

Website thehawksmoor.com

Club Soda, Covent Garden, London

Club Soda has opened its first permanent venue in London's Covent Garden following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The tasting room and shop will offer a destination for low- and no-alcohol drinks, as well as masterclasses, meetings and training.

Opened 28 November

Typical drinks Everleaf; Lucky Saint; Sentia; Double Dutch

Address 39 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5RR

Website joinclubsoda.com/tasting-room

Stereo, Covent Garden, London

Experimental Group has opened its underground late night drinking, dining and live music venue, Stereo, in London's Covent Garden. The 500-person capacity site will offer cocktails and dishes by chef Andrew Clarke, founder of Acme Fire Cult.

Opened 9 December

Typical dishes Fried chicken sandwiches; truffled beef sandwich ‘au jus'; waffles and caviar

Address 35 The Piazza, London WC2E 8BE

Website www.stereocoventgarden.com

Shiro, City of London

Aqua Restaurant Group's Shiro has opened in the City of London, bringing a collection of sushi, hot dishes and Japanese food from Hong Kong. Head chef Ken Miyake will offer the restaurant's iconic crystal sushi.

Opened 5 December

Typical dishes Akami tuna edomae-style sushi; chicken and pork ramen; spicy tuna maki

Address Broadgate Circle,100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2RH

Website shirosushi.co.uk

Stanwell House, Lymington

The 27-bedroom boutique hotel Stanwell House in Lymington has reopened following a multimillion-pound refurbishment. Guests can dine at the Samphire seafood restaurant, the Salt Bar or the Orangery.

Opened 16 December

Typical dishes Potato wrapped sea bream; turbot wrapped in crispy pancetta

Address 14-15 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9AA

Website www.stanwellhouse.com

Sticks'n'Sushi, Westfield, London

The Danish-owned Japanese restaurant group Sticks'n'Sushi has opened its tenth UK restaurant, in Westfield London. The 120-cover site is set across two floors and features an open kitchen.

Opened 30 November

Typical dishes Ebi bites; hotate kataifi with scallops, miso aioli and trout roe

Address Southern Terrace, Ariel Way, London W12 7GB

Website sticksnsushi.com

Albert's Schloss, Liverpool

Albert's Schloss Liverpool has opened in a former food market, offering Alpine-inspired dishes and activities, including the ‘cook haus', ‘bier palace' and ‘kunst kabaret'.

Opened 2 December

Typical dishes Kroissant royale with sweet slow-cooked onions, Gouda, Burford Brown fried egg, crispy shallots and chives; Alpine wine

Address Radiant House, 18-26 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4DS

Website www.albertsschloss.co.uk/liverpool

More new openings

>> New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in November 2022

>> New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in October 2022

>> New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in September 2022

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