New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in October 2025

The Shaston Arms, Carnaby, London

 

The Shaston Arms in London’s Carnaby, formerly a pub operated by Hall & Woodhouse for 25 years, has been relaunched by Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman as a gastropub with a 35-cover dining room. Sam Andrews, former head chef at Ducksoup in London’s Soho, has joined to lead on the menu of elevated pub classics.

 

Opening date 21 October

Typical dishes Fennel with smoked cod’s roe, merguez frites baguette, celeriac fritter with leek vinaigrette

Address 4-6 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 7QN

 

Cô Thành, Covent Garden, London

 

Vietnamese restaurant Cô Thành is set to launch in London’s Covent Garden, paying homage to the late Nguyễn Thị Thanh - affectionately known as The Lunch Lady - whose signature style of street food gained global recognition after an appearance in Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Founder Brian Woo opened the first Cô Thành in Hong Kong in 2017 and is now making his UK debut.

 

Opening date 23 October

Typical dishes Bún Thái; Bún Mắm (vermicelli noodle soup with fermented fish and shrimp paste broth); homemade banana and coconut ice cream

Address 16 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8QH

 

Photo: Jessica Wang

 

Fulham Pier hotel, London

 

The Fulham Pier hotel has opened at the newly launched Fulham Pier development in London. The 13-room boutique property, which sits on the Thames, consists of nine River Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, three Junior Suites with private balconies, and the Owner’s Penthouse, which includes a private terrace with an outdoor kitchen, bar and heated pergola.

 

Opening date 20 October

Room rate From £300

Address Fulham Pier, Stevenage Rd, London SW6 6HH

 

Chicozapote, Shoreditch, London

Yahir Gonzalez and Tony Geary, the founders of Mexican restaurant Zapote in London’s Shoreditch, are launching sister taco bar Chicozapote within its Leonard Street site. The taco tasting menu is available for 12 covers per service and can be paired to a list of unique cocktails, ranging from the Chicozapote (prickly pear and orange blossom gin, saliza amaretto and karmnia vermouth) to the Calvillo Martini (Ketel one vodka, amaro santoni, guava and lychee).

 

Opening date 30 October

Typical dishes Saddle of rabbit, mojo roco, black beans and crispy kale taco; oxtail, chargrilled lobster and smoked taramasalata taco

Address 70 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4QX

 

Vagabond Liverpool Street, London

 

Self-pour wine bar group Vagabond has opened its latest outpost beside London’s Liverpool Street Station, where guests can try more than 100 different wines by the glass. It comes amid a period of expansion for Vagabond under new owners Majestic Wine Group, who are backed by Fortress Investment. The business is also looking to open the UK’s largest urban winery at London’s Canada Water later this year.

 

Opening date 17 October

Typical dishes Hanger steak tagliata, chimichurri; pil pil prawns, white wine and garlic sauce, toasted baguette

Address Broadgate Central, Finsbury Avenue, London EC2M 2AX

 

The Hide, Eastmoor

 

The Hide hotel has opened on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District, offering 25 rooms, a grill and pizzeria overseen by executive chef Adam Harper. Guests are also granted access to 35,000 acres of park and moorland, as well as entry into Chatsworth House, the garden, farmyard and adventure playground.

 

Opening date 15 October

Room rate £99 a night

Address The Hide hotel, Baslow Road, Eastmoor, Chesterfield S42 7DA

 

Lannan Pantry, Edinburgh

 

The team behind Edinburgh bakery Lannan is set to open Lanna Pantry, a standalone retail and events space, later this month. It will sell cultured butter from the Edinburgh Butter Company, fresh meat from Bowhouse and fruit and vegetables from Natoora. Lannan-branded homewares and accessories will also be available.

 

Opening date 28 October

Address 29-35 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh EH3 5BA

 

Photo: Stephen Lister

 

Donny’s Deli, London Fields

 

Donny’s Deli has launched in London Fields in the capital with a menu from sandwich purveyor Huri Rapana Neil. The majority of ingredients are sourced from in and around east London through suppliers such as Fin & Flounder, Hill & Szrok and E5 Bakehouse. The deli also houses a vinyl exchange for visitors to swap records.

 

Opening date 25 September

Typical dishes Big brisket (16-hour smoked txuleta steak, Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese); chicken salad sandwich

Address 2 Westgate Street, London E8 3RN

 

Casa Felicia, Queen’s Park, London

 

Chef Francesco Sarvonio, a Naples native and former head chef at Giacco’s in London’s Finsbury Park, has launched Casa Felicia’s in London’s Queen’s Park in partnership with Romain Bourrillon, founder of BO&CO hospitality group. The menu focuses on raw and dry-aged fish and handmade semola and water pasta.

 

Opening date 14 October

Typical dishes Felicia’s lasagna; lignuine alla nerano; turbot for two

Address 79 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NH

 

The Idler, Victoria, London

 

The Idler restaurant and deli has opened its doors within the July aparthotel in London’s Victoria, serving an all-day menu of seasonal British ingredients infused with Mediterranean influences.

 

Opening date 2 October

Typical dishes Anchovies with garlic and parsley; grilled octopus with romesco and bitter leaves

Address 282 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1BB

 

Arthur’s Market, Belgravia, London

 

The team behind the Prince Arthur pub in London’s Belgravia has launched Arthur’s Market, a grocery store, deli, butchers and counter-top dining destination in London’s Chelsea. Guests can either order from the hand roll and sushi bar, ASA Izakaya or the 25-cover pintxos tapas bar, Salvador. ASA is headed up by chef Shaulan Steenson, previously of the Michelin-starred Endo at the Rotunda.

 

Opening date 15 October

Typical dishes Langoustine nigiri; squid kasudzuke nigiri; pork pressa with nduja beef stew

Address 279 King’s Road, London SW3 5EW

 

Nonna Bakery, Holborn, London

 

Nonna Bakery, which was founded in Shanghai’s Former French Concession in 2022 by founder Matteo Cicero, has launched its first UK outpost in London’s Holborn. The Italian bakery serves a selection of pastries including cornetti filled with pistachio cream, chocolate or seasonal fruit custards, and cannoli garnished with candied citrus and pistachio.

 

Opening date 8 October

Typical dishes Cassata Siciliana; brioche col tuppo with gelato

Address 75 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS

 

Photo: Peter Lowbridge

 

Root, Bath

 

Owners Josh Eggleton and Luke Hassell are opening Root’s third and largest vegetable-forward restaurant in Bath. Root’s existing locations in Bristol and Wells have both been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status. The Bath restaurant spans two floors and includes a rooftop terrace.

 

Opening date 16 October
Typical dishes Celeriac pastrami, smoked beetroot, carrot and cashew hummus
Address 10 Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1BZ

 

Fink’s at Clissold House, Stoke Newington, London  

 

Jess Blackstone and Mat Appleton are to open Fink’s biggest project to date this October: a café and bakery in the Grade II-listed Clissold House. The space boasts three areas and will serve seasonal cakes and pâtisserie as well as in-house bakes and croissants alongside an à la carte breakfast.  

 

Opening date 1 October  

Typical dishes Clissold rarebit; pumpkin tart; seasonal cakes

Address Clissold House, Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 9HJ 

 

 

Bullgogi Korean Grill, Manchester

 

Bullgogi is set to open the UK’s largest Korean barbecue restaurant, offering diners the opportunity to cook cuts of meat, seafood and vegetables at the table.

 

The new site is being opened by the Maguro Group, the team behind Korean street food brand Bunsik. It will feature 165 covers with the kitchen overseen by South Korean-born chef Hans Boo.

 

Opening date 10 October       

Typical dishes Korean pancakes; spicy pork; kimchi jjigae

Address 6A Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester M1 4AH 

 

Noted, Chester

 

Andrew Sheridan, alongside business partners Sam and Emma Morgan, is launching a new casual dining restaurant in Chester called Noted. The eighth restaurant for the Open Restaurant Group will take over the former site of Dai Noi, which has been fully renovated.

 

Opening date 1 October  

Typical dishes Noted truffle burger; green Thai fish curry with sticky rice and cashew; chocolate mousse

Address 63 Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1NG 

 

 

Khao-Sō-I, Fitzrovia, London

 

Husband and wife team Win Srinavakool and Por Haruethai Noicharoen are bringing the first international outpost of Chiang Mai’s noodle bar to London. The restaurant has earned international acclaim for its signature coconut curry noodle soup, Khao Soi.

 

Opening date October  

Typical dishes Sai Ua (Chiang Mai sausage); Larb Kua (spicy stir-fried minced pork); Tam Khanun (young jackfruit salad) 

Address 9-10 Market Place, London W1W 8AQ  

 

The Trafalgar Public House, Chelsea, London      

 

Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Three Cheers Pub Co are to open their tenth pub on the Kings Road in Chelsea, following a £2.4m investment. The venue spans two floors with live entertainment on the ground floor.

 

Opening date October  

Typical dishes Ham and cheese toastie; whipped cod roe with flatbread and radish; Chorizo Scotch egg; salt and pepper calamari 

Address 224-226 King’s Road, London SW3 5UA 

 

 

The Hart, Marylebone, London  

 

The Public House group is opening the Hart on Chiltern Street in London’s Marylebone. The pub dates back to the 1840s and the group plans to continue its Victorian legacy with thoughtful design touches. Ingredients will be sourced from its own garden at Bruern Farms.  

 

Opening date October  

Typical dishes Pork pies; crab cakes; bubble and squeak; banoffee pie 

Address 56 Blanford Street, London W1U 7JA  

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