The best new restaurants, pubs and bars opening in London this week
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Whether you’re a lover of refined cocktails, a fan of flame-liked meats cooked over an open-fire grill, or are simply looking forward to a pint or two on St. Patrick’s day, this week’s new openings in Marylebone, Soho and Shoreditch won’t let you down.
Three Sheets, Soho
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Soho is about to get even better thanks to the arrival of this world-renowned Dalston cocktail bar. Founded in 2016 by brothers Max and Noel Venning, the original currently stands at number 7 on the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars list, previously graced the World’s 50 Best Bars list for 5 years, and was nominated as one of the top 10 international cocktail bars at the Spirited Awards by Tales of the Cocktail for 6 years running. The new spot – which will open in the morning for Dead Good coffee and pastries before rolling into lunch, dinner and drinks – will offer a different cocktail menu from its sister bar while retaining the pair’s signature style.
Promising to be clean, elegant and complex, serves will include their version of a French 75, made with gin, clarified lemon, moscato, orange flower and verjus; a Mango Ice Tea, concocted with rum, and pickled mango alongside cloud and Lapsang teas; as well as a delectable Scottish Coffee, containing buttered scotch, salted coffee and shortbread cream. Meanwhile, a concise wine list will feature ‘bold’ French reds, ‘juicy’ whites and an impressive 6 small-producer champagnes by the glass.
To complement such a list, ex-Lyle’s chef and butcher William Blank will be dishing up hearty, comforting fare such as salt beef sandwiches, croquettes and triple cooked chips, as well as fresh oysters with varying accompaniments.
Open 15 March. 14-15 Manette St, W1 (threesheets-bar.com)
Nancy Spain’s, Shoreditch
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Still haven’t managed to nab a seat at The Devonshire? Fear not, another new Irish pub has arrived in town just in time for St. Patrick’s day. This one, however, has its own very different, esoteric personality. In a shock turn of events, it won’t be serving Guinness, but Murphy’s, a longstanding Irish competitor to be enjoyed alongside live music and wacky cocktails such as the Mexican Bramble with chilli-infused tequila and stout cordial.
Open 15 March. 128-130 Curtain Road, EC2A (nancyspains.co.uk)
Lita, Marylebone
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Recently, more and more of us have been hopping off the tube at Baker Street in the name of satiating one’s stomach, and now we have even more motivation, for Marylebone is getting yet another compelling new dining destination. Spearheaded by the brains behind the Wild Tavern in Chelsea and chef Luke Ahearne, previously at the luxuriously hearty stalwart, Corrigan’s, Mayfair, expect southern Mediterranean fare served up from a roaring live-fire grill.
Open 16 March. 7-9 Paddington Street, W1 (litamarylebone.com)