Restaurant Openings

Morchella Mediterranean restaurant Clerkenwell chef Ben Marks

Latest opening: Morchella

By Joe Lutrario

Ben Marks and Matt Emmerson have launched a more casual counterpoint to their highly-rated Newington Green restaurant Perilla.

Could Mitchells & Butlers new concept Orleans Smokehouse become a major player in the barbecue restaurant space?

Latest opening: Orleans Smokehouse

By James McAllister

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has launched its first new concept in more than 15 years – a barbecue smokehouse brand inspired by the spirit and cuisine of New Orleans.

Chicken restaurant Social Bird takes over former Marco Pierre White Steakhouse site in Newcastle

Chicken restaurant Social Bird lands in Newcastle

By James McAllister

A contemporary, chicken-focused restaurant is spreading its wings in Newcastle having acquired the former Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill site on Fenkle Street.

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

Boath House launches Dining Room restaurant

By James McAllister

Boath House on Scotland’s northern coast has finally launched its Dining Room restaurant more than 18 months after the hotel was acquired by the Cabin Studio group.

The best new restaurant openings in February 2024

Restaurant radar: February 2024

By Restaurant

A French bistro in Leeds, a meaty bar and grill in Southport, and a taco restaurant with a sprinkling of Hollywood glamour are among this month's new openings to look out for.

Timberyard owners Radford family have opened Montrose restaurant and wine bar in Edinburgh

Latest opening: Montrose

By James McAllister

The team behind family-run Edinburgh restaurant Timberyard have launched a new venture in the Scottish capital’s Abbeyhill area.

Riverine Rabbit restaurant Birmingham chef Ash Valenzuela-Heeger

Latest opening: Riverine Rabbit

By Joe Lutrario

Ash and Erin Valenzuela-Heeger have launched an accessible-yet-ambitious Birmingham restaurant that takes many of its culinary cues from South Africa.