New Kids on the Block

The Butcher’s Tap and Grill Chelsea

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has the magic touch when it comes to gastropubs. The latest addition to his expanding empire will open on 5th December - The Butcher’s Tap and Grill hopes to repeat the success of Kerridge's well-establish Marlow branch. Expect comfort food of the highest quality -  burgers, hot dogs, steaks from the butchers counter – and an extensive selection of craft beers, spirits, and wines by the glass.

27 Tryon Street London, LND SW3 3LG

The Butcher's Tap and Grill | Butcher, Pub and Grill (thebutcherstap.co.uk)

Gilgamesh London

In December, Gilgamesh will bring a touch of Mesopotamian chic to the bustling heart of Covent Garden. A lavish interior, subtle lighting and an expansive bar will make eating at this pan-Asian restaurant an unforgettable experience; an eclectic range of dishes, including Japanese pizza with tuna truffle mizuma and steaks from the Robata grill, should whet your appetite.

4A Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9NY

Gilgamesh London - Restaurant offering diverse flavours of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

Clap London

Beirut, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and now London: the Addmind Hospitality group will shortly open a fourth branch of this glamorous Japanese restaurant brand in the heart of Knightsbridge. Social media influencers will love its cutting edge design, overseen by Noriyoshi Muramatsu. Gastronomic duties, meanwhile, are being handled by culinary director Renald Epie – look out for roasted kamara king crab leg, wagyu beef tartar, and impeccably fresh sushi and sashimi.

12-14 Basil St, London SW3 1AJ

Clap London | A Sensory Japanese Dining Experience. (claprestaurant.com)