Yahoo News Restaurants that have confirmed their reopening dates in London
They say absence makes the heart go fonder – when it involves being separated from our favourite restaurants, we say it makes the stomach pretty darn ravenous too.
From July 4, restaurants, pubs and bars in England have finally been permitted to open to dine-in customers. It's not just the food we've missed (some stellar new delivery options have kept London's foodies well fed), but the buzz of a night out, the escapism of being in an enchanting dining room, the quiet thrill of impeccable service and everything else the London hospitality industry does so well.
Things will look a bit different for a bit, of course. We now know what the social distancing and hygiene guidelines will be for hospitality venues – among them a new "one-metre plus" rule and the collection of contact details for NHS coronavirus tracking – and many of the capital's restaurants have spent recent weeks getting ready to reopen.
Even since before the prime minister revealed July 4 as the big day, restaurants have been gradually confirming the dates from which they will welcome dine-in customers once again. Many, of course, have already returned in the last two months – if you want to find a restaurant that is has already reopened its doors, check out our guide here.
Keen to know when your favourite restaurant is planning to to open its doors? These are the restaurants that have announced their reopening dates so far.
London restaurants still to reopen
Brigade Bar + Kitchen The social enterprise restaurant in London Bridge returns on September 7. 139 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ, thebrigade.co.uk
Bancone Covent Garden The original location of the pasta bar will reopen on September 8. Its Soho follow up returned in late July. 39 William IV Street, WC2N 4DD, bancone.co.uk
Rail House Cafe The Victoria all-day restaurant will return September 8, after sibling Riding House Cafe reopened on July 23. 8 Sir Simon Milton Square, SW1E 5DJ, railhouse.cafe
Maos The newly Michelin-starred restaurant reopens on September 9, swapping its communal dining concept for individual tables. 41 Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ, bluemountain.school
The Barbary The North African-inspired restaurant from the Palomar team (reopened September 3) will welcome diners back from September 9. 16 Neal's Yard, WC2H 9DP, thebarbary.co.uk
IT London The Ibiza-hailing restaurant concept will reopen its London site on September 9. 28-29, Dover Street, W1S 4LX, itrestaurants.com
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester The famed chef’s three Michelin-starred restaurant welcomes diners again from September 10, a week after the Park Lane hotel reopened its doors. 53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA, dorchestercollection.com
The Dairy Bermondsey Robin and Sarah Gill’s Clapham restaurant recently announced it was closing to much dismay – but it will return at a new Bermondsey site on September 10. Bermonds Locke, 153-157 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LW, thedairybermondsey.com
Spring Skye Gyngell’s lauded restaurant at Somerset House reopens its doors from September 10. Somerset House, Lancaster Place, WC2R 1LA, springrestaurant.co.uk
FishWorks The seafood restaurant will return at its Swallow Street location from September 10. 7-9 Swallow Street, W1B 4DE, fishworks.co.uk
Sartoria Francesco Mazzei’s flagship Italian restaurant in Mayfair will reopen its doors on September 8. 20 Savile Row, W1S 3PR, sartoria-restaurant.co.uk
Davies and Brook The highly acclaimed restaurant from internationally renowned chef Daniel Humm will reopen at Claridge’s on September 15. Claridge’s, Brook Street, W1K 4HR, claridges.co.uk
Berners Tavern Jason Atherton’s lavishly decorated restaurant at the London Edition hotel will return on September 16. 10 Berners Street, W1T 3NP, bernerstavern.com
Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill Chef Richard Corrigan has revealed that his seafood-centric restaurant will return on October 1. 11-15 Swallow Street, W1B 4DG, bentleys.org
Native The sustainably focused, foraging friendly restaurant will reopen on October 22. 32 Southwark Street, SE1 1TU, nativerestaurant.co.uk
