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London's Dining Scene: New Openings Amid Slowdown

1/21/2026

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London’s 2025 dining scene saw a surge of openings, including Poon’s at Somerset House.
In 2026, signs of slowing emerge despite expected monthly debuts and several delayed openings from 2025, such as Simpson's in the Strand and Brasserie Angelica.
New arrivals like Oudh 1722 and Impala Soho aim to attract critics and diners as the revamped Simpson's and DakaDaka add to London’s evolving dining landscape this year.

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Story summary

London’s 2025 dining scene saw a surge of openings, including Poon’s at Somerset House.
In 2026, signs of slowing emerge despite expected monthly debuts and several delayed openings from 2025, such as Simpson's in the Strand and Brasserie Angelica.
New arrivals like Oudh 1722 and Impala Soho aim to attract critics and diners as the revamped Simpson's and DakaDaka add to London’s evolving dining landscape this year.