11 Exciting London November Openings
While we inch into the winter months, we’re looking for cosy pubs, heated terraces and nice indoor spots to eat some warming comfort food. And while you might have your neighbourhood favourites, London has lots of exciting new openings to look forward to. From a homely Italian spot that can see from breakfast to after-work drinks, to a speakeasy that serves some cool, inventive cocktails – here are our picks of great new November openings in London:
Nipotina
A new opening launched by Jamavar, Socca and KOYN’s Samyukta Nair, Nipotina is a traditional Italian restaurant that will serve nostalgic Italian dishes with family at the core of its offerings. The kitchen is helmed by Turin-born chef Somaia Hammad, and you can expect simple, seasonal produce along with a dose of Italian soul. Italian wine maestro Luca Dusi of Shoreditch-based Passione Vino will also join the team to curate an all-Italian wine list that’s poured by the carafe as well as the glass. On the menu, you’ll see wood-fired seafood and meats, hand-crafted pasta and crisp Nothern Italian pizzas. The pudding highlight is Nonna Lina’s cake – a ricotta cake named after Somaia’s grandmother and the grandmothers before her. Open early each morning for breakfast, long lunches, aperitivo, late dinners and cocktails, the restaurant takes inspiration from cherished memories and recipes that can take you from Piedmont to Puglia.
opens on 4th november
where: 49 South Audley Street, London W1K 2QD
website: www.nipotinaristorante.com
Zum Barbarossa
From the Dutch canals to the streets of Soho, Zum Barbarossa is the newest kid on the block for those looking to elevate their London late nights. London’s newest speakeasy is nestled in a stunning 1730 Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in a hidden basement, deep underground. Once inside you’ll find an intimate, Paris-style bar that makes the perfect party spot. Cocktails on the menu include the spicy rose paloma, hot honey highball, banana and pineapple daiquiri, and spicy Mezcalita. You can also nibble on snacks like caviar served with blinis, creme fraiche, shallots, and chives; dressed oysters with passionfruit lime oil dressing or prosecco, strawberry pearls & shallot vinaigrette; crab cakes, truffle and parmesan chips and more.
From the Dutch canals to the streets of Soho, Zum Barbarossa is the newest kid on the block.
opens on 1st november
where: 77 Dean St, London W1D 3SH
website: www.zumbarbarossa.com
William IV
A historic 200-year-old pub in Old Street is opening a new food spot called The Dining Room. Located upstairs in the pub, The Dining Room offers flavour-driven, ingredient-led dishes that draw inspiration from the pub’s rich history. The menu will change daily, highlighting the freshest ingredients with a focus on seafood and heritage meats. Highlights include Guinness-glazed beef short rib (cooked for 48 hours butterflied mackerel with ravigote sauce and samphire, Denver steak with Café de Paris butter, whipped smoked cod roe, tabasco, crisps, Hogget chops and anchovy sauce).
opens on 1st November
where: 7 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7QE
websitE: www.william-iv.com
Bottarga
For Mediterranean cuisine that’s inspired by research trips the team took to the Aegean island over the past few summers, Bottarga is Chelsea’s newest neighbourhood restaurant. With a homely vibe, Bottarga has a menu that’s highly produce-led and looks like the sort of place you need to immediately add to your bucket list. The restaurant serves signature hot and cold mezze, whole grilled day-boat fish finished with chilli butter and ribeyes on-the-bone, saganaki tapioca bites coated in sesame and thyme honey, kalamata Gildas featuring Cantabrian anchovies with aged graviera, whole burnt butter potatoes and lots more. And don’t miss ordering Bottarga’s namesake dish, a golden bottarga orzo. For dessert, there’s a decadent chocolate cheesecake which is served under a cascade of salted caramel chocolate sauce. Sounds fabulous? It is!
when: opens on 6th november
where: 383 King’s Rd, London SW10 0LP
website: www.bottarga.london
Silva
SILVA, a new day-to-night restaurant, is set to open its doors in the heart of Bruton Place, Mayfair. Derived from the Latin word for “forest” SILVA’s menu takes inspiration from the changing seasons from across the Mediterranean to Japan. The menus at SILVA are a manifestation of Founder Daria Grebenyuk’s travels across various countries, savouring different foods and culinary traditions from Europe and beyond. For breakfast, the menu includes light and healthy dishes and some signature brunch recipes, with an array of egg dishes and pastries as well as larger sweet and savoury plates, such as the indulgent gratinated crab and Gruyère omelette or the fluffy soufflé pancakes served with a white chocolate and lavender Chantilly. The daytime menu will showcase a range of starters and raw dishes, with notable offerings including the crispy fried egg served elegantly atop parmesan cream and salmon with crunchy rice, ponzu and shisho. Come evening, some larger sharing dishes will become available also, a line-caught turbot with wakame beurre blanc and Chateaubriand with wild mushrooms.
opens on 21st november
where: 26-28 Bruton Place, London, United Kingdom, W1J 6NG
website: www.sevenrooms.com
Muse at RSA House
This new luxury cocktail bar will open its doors this month, serving sustainable, British cocktails. Tucked away within RSA House, a 250-year-old historic Georgian townhouse located directly behind the Strand, the bar will spotlight British ingredients, sustainable agriculture and rewilding projects with a unique collection of wild distillates. At Muse at RSA House you can walk into an extravagant yet relaxed space with artwork adorning the walls and a luxurious granite bar, providing a private members club feel. Cocktails on the menu include Myrica Gale Daiquiri which uses both a light ‘rum’ and Oaxacan rum, sourced in Mexico, while the wild carrot margarita is a vegetal take on the classic drink. Pineapple weed pisco sour is a nod to the Peruvian classic, with pisco, pineapple weed liqueur, lemon and bitters, and the Hogweed Old Fashioned is a delicious nightcap, with rye whiskey, Somerset cider brandy Pomona liqueur and Hogweed bitters.
opens in november (date tbc)
where: RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
website: www.thersa.org
Motcombs
Motcombs is opening its second venue in North London, just a stone’s throw from Abbey Road Studios and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Open from 8 am to 11 pm, the kitchen will be led by Head Chef Rafal Novak, (formerly of Gordon Ramsay and Salty Girl) and will feature highlights like vodka penne, Dover sole, and a New York-style pizza menu that will be exclusive to the St John’s Wood restaurant. Also experiment with eggs benedict with honey–baked ham, Motcomb’s shepherd’s pie. Alongside the food menu, you can enjoy brunch favourites like Bloody Marys and peach bellinis or signature cocktails like Motcombs old fashioned and an espresso martini. As for the interiors, the new location will be warm and familiar, with a touch of contemporary elegance with the front dining room illuminated by two striking chandeliers and a collection of paintings displayed in the dining room.
opens mid-november
where: Motcombs St John’s Wood, 3 Circus Road, London, NW8 6NX
Website: www.motcombsrestaurants.co.uk
Nancy Spains
Nancy Spains, the popular Irish pub is launching a second space at 143 Fenchurch Street in the heart of Monument. Expect delicious cocktails and Irish pints at a spot that serves as the ideal after-work retreat. The brothers behind the brand, Peter, Nicky and Seamus travelled back and forth to their home of Ireland over the past year touring the rural pub scene for inspiration for the new site, and the new space is kitted out in a similar style to the original to continue the brand’s signature rustic Irish pub vibe. An intriguing addition to this location is a spacious basement that’s hidden away beneath the main pub – the only details we have on it as of now are that you can look forward to exclusive events, private parties, and a few “surprises” from the team.
Expect delicious cocktails and Irish pints at a spot that serves as the ideal after-work retreat.
opens in november (date tbc)
where: 143 Fenchurch Street, Monument, EC3M 5BS
website: www.nancyspains.co.uk
The Mayfair Chippy, Knightsbridge
For those days when you’re craving a comforting plate of fish and chips, you’ll be happy to know that the award-winning The Mayfair Chippy is launching in Knightsbridge. The inviting neighbourhood restaurant offers an extensive menu other than the staple fish and chips, including oysters, crab and mussels. With sustainability, freshness, and good cooking at the heart of every dish, look forward to responsibly sourced seafood that changes with the seasons. The wide-ranging menu features vegan and gluten-free options and a choice of homemade sauces such as finger-licking chip shop curry sauce, HP gravy, and tartare. And for drinks, there’s a selection of British gin, wine and craft beer to complement the classic ‘chip shop’ dishes.
opens on 11th november
where: Knightsbridge 138 Brompton Road Knightsbridge SW3 1HY
website: www.mayfairchippy.com
AngloThai
After some highly successful pop-ups and residencies, husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak are opening Anglo Thai this month, which brings a unique take to Thai-British cuisine. Expect bold, flavoursome cooking combined with seasonal ingredients sourced from within the British Isles. The seasonal menu is designed for sharing and the food will be complemented by a European wine selection. The restaurant interiors, designed by leading Thai-American designer May Redding, draw inspiration from Thailand’s contemporary design movement, blending a vibrant ecosystem with a supportive infrastructure for design and craftsmanship.
opens on 11th november
where: 22-24 Seymour Place, London W1H 7NL
website: www.anglothai.co.uk
Fatto a Mano, Bethnal Green
If you’re a fan of Neapolitan pizza, this one’s for you. Fatto a Mano is launching a new pizzeria on Bethnal Green’s Paradise Row, bringing its signature pizza to East London. The menu at Bethnal Green will feature classics like the Margherita buffalo, Salsiccia e friarielli and Napoletana – all made with the best British and Italian produce, including mozzarella from long-time supplier Lattai Ponticorvo, a family-run dairy farm in Campania. The menu will also offer more contemporary twists, such as Fatto a Mano’s beloved lasagna pizza – topped with beef ragu, béchamel, smoked provola, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil, and a new black truffle, spinach and artichoke vegan pizza.
opens on 1st november
where: 250 Paradise Row, London, E2 9LE
website: www.fattoamanopizza.com
