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Week of 19.10.26
Five Noteworthy New London Restaurants: October 2026
An independent, concise look at five recently discovered restaurants making their mark across London, from modern British-Mediterranean in Kew to a Filipino-influenced bakery-pizzeria in Kentish Town.
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London Weekend: Bloomsbury Festival Highlights, Photography, and Music (16–18 October 2026)
The weekend brings Bloomsbury Festival’s 20th anniversary, timely exhibitions, and live music at iconic venues. Here’s a focused selection of what’s on—from immersive art to orchestral and intimate concerts.
Week of 12.10.26
New Discoveries: London Restaurant Openings, Week of October 12, 2026
A wave of distinct new venues sweeps into neighbourhoods from Shepherd's Bush to Stoke Newington, spotlighting Indian pub fare, Portuguese-led wine, Champagne burgers and inventive Italian plates.
Weekend of 09.10.26
London This Weekend: Anniversaries, Film Scores, Shows and Celebrations (9–11 Oct)
Major music acts, festival launches and a city derby take over London with anniversary events, live orchestras and immersive family attractions.
Week of 05.10.26
A Select Four: New London Restaurants Discovered for Early October
An independent city-guide update featuring Romy Gill’s inventive take at The Pem, Marylebone’s first Temper Tantrums wine bar, Endo Kazutoshi’s intimate Chelsea omakase, and Bamboo Mat’s Canary Wharf expansion.
Weekend of 02.10.26
Things to do this weekend in London, October 2–4 2026
Concerts, stage, and city energy take over London for the first October weekend.
Week of 27.09.26
A New Map: London's Latest Tables and Bars Now Live in the City Guide
Localtime’s London section grows this week, with a tranche of new restaurants, bars and bakeries now mapped — including inventive Thai cooking in Farringdon, French bistro energy in Covent Garden, and dumplings from Xi’an in Fulham.
Weekend of 25.09.26
Things to do this weekend in London, September 25–27 2026
The city’s autumn schedule packs in lively walks, exhibitions and big-ticket events from Friday to Sunday.
Weekend of 04.09.26
Things to do this weekend in London, September 4–6 2026
14 things Localtime pulled for London this weekend.
Week of 30.08.26
South London bakeries, and a 300-seat restaurant in Olympia
Thirteen London addresses joined Localtime this week — bakeries @millykr had already eaten, plus restaurants that have been open since spring.
Weekend of 28.08.26
Things to do this weekend in London, August 28–30 2026
Friday is the last day of All Points East. Saturday is steel pan. Sunday, Notting Hill Carnival turns 60 with the children’s parade.