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July - Hot Restaurant Openings and News
- Jo Aspin
- Jul 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 3
Bit too hot innit? We can't promise to cool you down with any of the below but we do suggest you make the pilgrimage across London for these - our hottest restaurant openings for July 2025 are compiled by (hot), and hungry hacks Jo Aspin and Paloma Lacy.
Little Fires
You can never have too many Mexican bars in our opinion. Make way for this new one arriving in East London’s Bethnal Green. It’s a debut project from collective Christian Pecoraro, Florian Schulze, and Horacio Sainz. Cocktails have been created in collaboration with the team behind Oaxaca’s acclaimed Sabina Sabe (World’s 50 Best Bars) so we’re expecting something top notch innovations, and the bar will champion rare and artisanal mezcals. Chef Rodolfo Castellanos (winner of Top Chef Mexico and chef-owner of Origen Oaxaca) will be plating up Oaxacan-inspired snacks and small plates - tostadas, elotes and ceviche. Hell to the yeah!
Little Fires opens this July, date TBC
125 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DJ
Lupa
Fancy dining like a Roman, without touching down in Italy? North London eatery, Lupa, is coming with a menu set to give diners the authentic experience from the Italian capital. Foodies interested in regional cuisine will be treated to antipasti, such as pizza bianca and cured meats. Following accepted Italian dining rules - next up are first course options of paccheri a la Carbonara and other delicious and popular pasta options. The meat course looks set to delight with porchetta the star of the dining table. If the menu isn't tempting enough, you might spot co-owner, local, and actor, Theo James while there. What's not to like? I can't see the restaurant will have a problem filling tables.
Now open
73 Highbury Park, London N5 1UA
HUO to open second site in Belsize Village this summer
Chelsea favourite HUO will open site number two in London’s leafy Belsize Village this July. Restaurateurs Graham Rebak and Adam Wilkie are bringing their winning formula of clean, fresh and healthy Asian food to NW3. The menu is centred around fresh and healthy ingredients, all cooked from scratch using traditional Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean recipes. Try Thai Sea Bass Fillet steamed with Chilli and Lemongrass and Triple Cooked Dover Sole with Asparagus, Garlic and Chilli. drinks?
OPENS July – date TBC
29 Belsize Ln, Belsize Park, London NW3 5AS
Shanghai Me
Escape the heat at this new rooftop restaurant coming to the 28th floor of Hilton Park Lane. Replacing Galvin at Windows, Shanghai Me is a Pan-Asian concept ‘inspired by modern oriental cuisine’ with current sites in Doha and Dubai. Dine sky high on everything from robata grill to creative dim sum. Dishes sound decadent with Yellowtail Carpaccio with Black Truffle and Cantonese Style Roast Duck with Foie Gras & Caviar both catching our eye.
Opens 21 July
London Hilton, 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
Noreen
St Christopher's Place is a safe bet of a restaurant location. Nestled behind Oxford Street, it provides the perfect pitstop for a post-shopping lunch. A safe pair of hands, with a presence from the high-quality chain restaurants, a new standalone restaurant is on its way. Noreen brings Middle Eastern flavours, with ex-Harrod's head chef, Medhi Hani , at the helm. What's on the menu? Flatbreads, grilled meats and slow-cooked dishes. Cocktail wizard, Ryan Chetiyawardana, of Mr Lyan Studio fame, has sprinkled his magic over a cracking list of cocktails and mocktails. Unsurprisingly, Arak features in the drinks list, with other Middle Eastern influences present - hibiscus, za’atar, black lime and tahini.
Now open
28-32 St Christopher's Place, London W1U 1NU
Harry's
Harry's Kings Cross opened with star-studded launch party at the beginning of the month. Serving up a signature blend of timeless Italian charm and contemporary elegance, this restaurant marks the latest addition to the Harry's family, which includes Knightsbridge, Marylebone, and Victoria. Known for 1950s Italian glamour, with a modern twist. The 174-seater Kings Cross restaurant is dressed in rich brown and deep green hues, complemented by whisky-toned leather to create a warm and inviting space. It offers an all-day menu, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a lively lunch with friends, or a romantic candlelit dinner. The 94-seat terrace, the largest in the Harry’s collection, is a great spot for sundowner aperitifs or weekend brunch. Think solid Mediterranean dishes and wickedly delicious cocktails.
Now open
3 King's Blvd, London N1C 4BU
Lucky Franks
East London hotdog brand Lucky Franks opens at Kill The Cat bar in Spitalfields Market this month. It's a fully East London venture with meat coming from sausage maker Perry’s Butchers and bread from Rinkoff Bakery, who supply the handmade challah buns. Pepped up hot dogs include the Hot Dang! with Nashville hot honey, jalapeño relish and onion rings and High Rolla - truffle mayo, oyster mushrooms and truffle oil. All dogs can be made veggie.
Opens 2 July
Lucky Franks, Kill the Cat, Spitalfields Market, 14 Market St, London E1 6DT
Eden Lounge, Shoreditch
The first part of a new experiential day to night time escape Sinners, opens this month.
A story of two halves, The Eden Lounge by Sinners is a new all-day restaurant, café, coworking and social space located on the ground floor street level of Sinners. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast for just five pounds, hot drinks and juices and nourishing lunches. A downstairs cabaret venue will open later in the month in an underground space.
Eden Lounge (part of Sinners Shoreditch) opens 8 July
78 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3JL
Features Editor, Chatting Food: Jo Aspin
Jo Aspin is a freelance writer specialising in UK restaurants, travel, food and drink. She is also a Director at hospitality PR agency Amy Williams Consultancy, based in London.
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Contributor Paloma Lacy
Paloma Lacy has been writing on food and restaurants for 15 years. Follow her on Instagram: paloma.lacy
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