Latest openings: Mondrian Shoreditch, the Cadogan Arms, Hector’s and more

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.

 

Mondrian Shoreditch

 

The opening of the Mondrian Shoreditch in east London marks the brand’s return to the capital following a significant refurbishment of the former Curtain hotel by interior design studio Goddard Littlefair.

 

The 120-bedroom property, which includes 13 suites, will play host to artistic pop-ups and live performances in the Screening Room.

 

The hotel will have a number of food and beverage options, including Christina’s, an all-day dining and drinking venue on the ground floor, and Bibo Shoreditch, chef Dani García’s first restaurant in the UK, located on the lower ground floor and with an open-kitchen tapas bar. An all-day dining room will serve dishes including pulled oxtail brioche with mushroom, DG sauce and rocket; a Russian salad with potato, extra virgin olive oil mayo, tuna belly, fried quail eggs and garlic chips; and jamón croquetas.

 

Guests will have access to the rooftop Altitude at the Curtain for breakfast, with the space reserved for private members for the rest of the day.

 

Opening 2 August

 

Room rate From £299

 

Owners The Reuben Brothers

 

Chief operating officer Chadi Farhat

 

Website www.sbe.com/hotels/mondrian/shoreditch

 

 

###The Cadogan Arms

 

The Cadogan Arms in London’s Chelsea has reopened following a renovation to recreate the building’s Georgian architectural details, with a menu celebrating carefully sourced fish, meat and vegetables from around the UK.

 

Opened 21 July

 

Executive chef Alex Harper

 

Culinary director James Knappett

 

Typical dishes Boneless crispy lamb ribs with anchovy and sorrel yogurt; brown crab quiche

 

Website www.thecadoganarms.london

 

 

###Hector’s

 

Hector’s on Ardleigh Road in London’s Dalston is morphing from a bottle shop to a wine bar, selling natural and classic European wines, as well as small plates, coffee and baked goods.

 

Opened 22 July

 

Founder Jimmy Stephenson

 

Typical dishes Cantabrian anchovies soaked in olive oil with rose petals; courgette carpaccio with fresh cheese; tortilla with Spanish red peppers and jamón con tomate

 

Website www.hectorslondon.co.uk

 

 

###Sargasso

 

Ed Wilson and Josie Stead of Brawn have reopened Sargasso in partnership with British musician Matthew Herbert. The 30-cover restaurant and bar on the Harbour Arm in Margate has a menu inspired by Europe’s coastal cooking and a regular music line-up.

 

Opened 16 July

 

Head chef Marcelo Rodrigues

 

Typical dishes Courgette fritti, salmoriglio; smoked eel, gooseberries, bacon, watercress

 

Website www.sargasso.bar

 

 

###Sunday in Brooklyn

 

New York brunch venue Sunday in Brooklyn has opened its first international restaurant in London’s Notting Hill. The menu will feature dishes and cocktails the American brand is known for as well as some regional specials.

 

Opened 22 July

 

Founders Todd Enany, Adam Landsman and Jaime Young

 

Typical dishes Beef tartare; clams casino; whole smoked artichoke; grilled beets; chocolate s’mores

 

Website www.sundayinbk.co.uk

 

 

###Jollibee

 

Fried chicken chain Jollibee has opened its first Welsh branch in Cardiff. The cult food brand, first founded in the Philippines in 1978, had people queueing from 3am before the opening of its flagship restaurant in London. It plans to open more than 50 stores in the UK by 2025.

 

Opened 24 July

 

Typical dishes Spicy chicken burger, sriracha chicken loaded fries; Jolly spaghetti

 

Website www.jollibee.uk

 

 

###Elliot’s

 

The restaurant, bar and natural wine store in Borough Market in London has opened a second site in Hackney. The contemporary venue has 70 covers and features a curved bar made of eucalyptus wood.

 

Opened 29 July

 

Founders Samantha Lim and Brett Redman

 

Head chef Matt Tarantini

 

Typical dishes Isle of Mull cheese puffs, rose veal tartare; woodfired cheesecake; sourdough pizza

 

Website www.elliots.london