Just Opened – Brigade, London

This British bistro with a bar, cook school and dedicated event and private dining space is housed in the historic Fire Station near London Bridge. Run by PwC, the Homes and Communities Agency, the Beyond Food Foundation and De Vere Venues, it is designed to inspire people from homeless or disadvantaged backgrounds to gain employment

Opened 26 September
General manager Michael Westenbrink
Chef founder Simon Boyle
Capacity 100
Menu Modern British - dishes include New Forest wild mushrooms on toast with fried duck and truffle cream; mutton shepherd's pie with leek and lavender mash; and hot chocolate pudding with pink grapefruit and rosemary salsa
Average spend £25 including drinks
Address 139 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ
Telephone 0844 346 1225
Websitewww.thebrigade.co.uk