London’s spring openings
London’s new‑restaurant wave continues — March launches are live and April brings Afghan BBQ, Philadelphia‑style pizza, and Mexico City‑inspired tacos among the city’s most notable debuts. Critics and lifestyle pods are already flagging these spots as easy wins for spring dining and casual travel itineraries. (designmynight.com) (timeout.com)
Cue Point’s British‑Afghan BBQ is taking up a permanent home at The Garden Bar, 41 Bramley Rd, White City (W10 6SZ), with an opening date scheduled for 22 April 2026. (hot-dinners.com) Founders Mursal Saiq and Joshua Moroney will install a large drum smoker in the pub garden (reported to fit around 200) and plan menu highlights including oak‑smoked wagyu brisket, chilli‑citrus charcoal‑grilled sea bass and a Texas‑Afghan Sunday roast. (hot-dinners.com) Bar Etna is a collaboration between Four Legs founder Ed McIlroy and Philadelphia chef Joe Beddia, set to open on Newington Green (47 Newington Green, N16 9PX) in April 2026. (theupcoming.co.uk) Pizzeria Beddia’s Joe Beddia brings a decorated pedigree—his Philadelphia shop was named “Best Pizza in America” by Bon Appétit in 2015 and earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025—and Bar Etna will combine his signature ‘za with McIlroy’s seasonal, ingredient‑led dishes plus late‑night spritzes and negronis on tap. (hot-dinners.com) Acme Taco, from Acme Fire Cult chef Andrew Clarke in partnership with 40ft Brewery founder Steve Ryan, launches a permanent residency at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow on 3 April, with a planned roll‑out to the brewery’s Dalston taproom later this summer. (restaurantonline.co.uk) Time Out’s April roundup published 27 March lists these openings among its “12 best” new restaurants for April, while DesignMyNight’s March 19 update catalogues March launches and ongoing spring debuts across the capital. (timeout.com)
