10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021

While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.

Annabel’s

Nominees announced for inaugural Golden Vines Innovation Award

The nominees have been announced for the inaugural Golden Vines Innovation Award taking in a major wine stopper maker, a top wine school and a wine access tool.

Annabel’s wine auction raises £52k

A dinner and auction for the Birley Wine Club, held at Annabel’s in London last week, raised £52,000 with wines from producers including Pol Roger, Château Mouton Rothschild, Sassicaia and Opus One.

Birley Wine Club offering door-to-door Dom Pérignon for £100

The Birley Wine Club has launched a London delivery service for its members, who can be sent bottles of Dom Pérignon 2010 directly to their door for £100.

New Annabel’s restaurant boasts world’s largest collection of Dom Pérignon

Matteo’s, the new Italian restaurant at London private members’ club Annabel’s, is said to boast the largest collection of Dom Pérignon and Sassicaia in the world.

Unfiltered: Erik Simonics

Erik Simonics, head sommelier at Annabel’s, on meeting Rowan Atkinson, drinking cask strength Scotch whisky after a long day, and why his fantasy vineyard would be on the moon.