LONDON'S TOP 5 BAR AND RESTAURANT OPENINGS IN 2016

REDEMPTION BAR

What: Vegan restaurant and non-alcoholic bar

Where: Shoreditch

When: Newly opened

One for those on a 2016 health kick, popular Notting Hill restaurant, Redemption Bar, has recently opened a new location in Shoreditch. Expect to see vegan, sugar-free, and wheat-free food on the menu, accompanied by an alcohol-free bar. For those doing dry January, it’s the perfect way to beat the blues and might even encourage you to continue your detox as we move into February.

320 Old Street London EC1V 9DR

PADELLA

What: Italian-inspired pasta restaurant

Where: Borough Market

When: March 2016

Pasta lovers rejoice, for Borough Market is welcoming a new Italian-inspired restaurant into its midst. Padella, which has been created by the same duo as is behind North London’s Trullo,  is set to host a small selection of dishes, each of which is made fresh by hand on the day. And what’s more is that it won’t blow your budget. The concept states that Padella is about doing a handful of things very well, which results in high-quality food at a competitive price.

6 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TQ

100 WARDROUR STREET

What: All-day destination

Where: Soho

When: January 2016

100 Wardour Street is a bar-meets-resturant-meets-club in the heart of Soho. It’s open from breakfast through until the early hours of the morning so whether you’re looking for a laidback catch-up with friends or a lively Friday night, it’s the destination to head for. The menu ranges from breakfast and coffees in the day to a comprehensive cocktail menu and prosecco on tap come nightfall. If you add one place to your bucket list this January, make sure this is it.

100 Wardour St, Soho, London, W1F 0TN

SWINGERS CRAZY GOLF

What: Crazy Golf Pop-Up Goes Permenant

2015’s most talked about pop-up, Swingers Crazy Golf, is back by popular demand, this time setting up permanent residency close to the Gherkin. The brand has upped its game for the launch, which is due to happen in April, and the venue features two 9-hole crazy golf courses, a two-storey clubhouse with a gin terrace and street food stalls. Use the app to track your scores and order food to the course itself.

SOSHARU

What: Japanese style tapas

Where: Clerkenwell

When: March 2016

There’s no stopping chef Jason Atherton, who has recently opened Social Wine & Tapas in Marylebone, and is now already onto his next dining project. Launching in March, Sosharu is set to offer tapas-style Japanese food, minus the sushi. The name translated means socialising, so expect to find a buzzing atmosphere and the perfect evening destination.

64 Turnmill street, London, EC1M 5RR