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.

Manchester

Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites

This week in restaurant news: French chef Cyril Lignac prepares to make his London debut, Scottish hospitality reports an 80% reduction in Christmas trading, and a Welsh restaurant stalwart closes its doors for good.

Pol Roger to host London and Manchester portfolio tastings

The Pol Roger Portfolio is to hold two tastings this March in London and Manchester to mark its 30th anniversary.

Restaurant with Pinotage vineyard gets first Michelin star

This year’s record-breaking Michelin Guide saw the most number of stars awarded, Manchester gain its first Michelin star in over 40 years and the second restaurant with a vineyard to be featured in the guide.  

Hawksmoor promotes staff member who served £4,500 wine by mistake

The member of staff at the Manchester branch of steak restaurant Hawksmoor who served a bottle of £4,500 Château Le Pin 2001 to diners by mistake has been promoted to general manager.