London June Restaurant & Bar Openings

What new culinary delights has London got in store for us this June?

Cocobananas

The Inception Group, the brains behind the likes of Barts, Maggies, Bunga Bunga and Mr. Foggs are opening another awesome tongue-in-cheek themed bar.

Reminiscent of a Latin American beach party Cocobananas will be bringing the passion and spirit of Brazil to Battersea. Opening its doors in June when Brazil mania hits Britain’s shores as the World Cup kicks off, the venues sense of fun and festa will come from nightly live sets, cachaça in cocktails and Brazilian street food. Served by surf short-ed and sarong-ed staff, you just have to sit back, relax and soak up the exotic vibes.

Website, @cocobananasclub, Facebook

Cocobananas

101 Howie Street

Battersea

SW11 3BA

Fri – Sat 10.30pm – 2.30am

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Barzinho – Soho

Sunshine is guaranteed in Soho this summer with the launch of Barzinho at Archer Street. Inspired by the stunning ‘it’ destination of 2014, the venue shall be transforming their downstairs bar into a bold and beautiful Brazilian oasis guaranteed to bring the Carnival joy into your life regardless of the weather outside.

Website, email, Facebook, @archer_street

Barzinho at Archer Street

3-4 Archer Street

Soho

W1D 7AP

T: 020 7734 3342

Mon – Thurs: 4pm – 1am; Fri – Sat: 2pm – 1am

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Comensal

Owned by John Sim and Cati Bego, Comensal will serve a menu of contemporary Mexican food, including enchiladas, ceviche, taquitos and homemade mole and guacamole, as well as a range of regularly changing specials.

The restaurant will also boast a well stocked bar serving a selection of beers, wines, Margaritas and a number of 100% agave tequilas.

John and Cati met in Mexico city and Comensal is their first opening in the UK. All food will be prepared in house by Head Chef Eduardo Santiago using fresh produce.

Commensal will fully open 6th June.

Comensal

32 Abbeville Road

Clapham

SW4 9NG

Tel. 020 8673 7272

Mon – Fri: 12pm – Midnight; Weekends: 9.30am – Midnight

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Clockjack Oven – Revamped

Clockjack Oven is being revamped! The chaps are pleased to be launching a brand new lunch offering, including a range of delicious new salads, breads and the restaurant’s signature, free – range rotisserie chicken, available for takeaway or as a fast – dining, eat – in option.

Based around a selection of seasonal salads which are freshly made and change on a daily basis, available on their own or paired with the restaurant’ succulent, rotisserie chicken, the new lunch offering will guarantee a quicker delivery during lunchtimes.

The new lunch offering launches on 2 June, and will operate between midday and 4pm, while the restaurant’s core menu will also be available for dine-in customers throughout the day.

Website, Facebook, Pintrest, @clockjackoven

Clockjack Oven

14 Denman Street,

London

W1D 7HJ

Tel. 02072875111

Mon – Wed: 12 noon – 10pm; Thu – Sat: 12 noon – 11pm; Sun: 12 noon – 9pm

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Verden Wine Bar & Deli

At an old pub near Hackney Down a Danish-style bar and deli is being matured. Full to the brim with fine wine, cured meats and stinky cheeses (so you know they’re good) Verden will let you dine in an authentic Victorian setting and even take a little bit of Holland home.

@Verden, Instagram

Verden Wine Bar & Deli

181 Clarence Road

Clapton

E5 8EE

Tues – Sat 10am – Midnight; Sunday 10am – 10.30pm

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TED (Think.Eat.Drink) – Kings Cross

Originally creted as a consultancy to help guys in the food & drink industry, Ted has evolved. Offering ethically sources British produce TED is all about environment and sustainability. Founder Jamie Grainger-Smith is putting the ‘green’ into gourmet’. The interior looks stunning and is environmentally conscious with food sourced from a hand picked community of suppliers, if this is anything to go by the food should be cracking!

Website, Facebook, @TEDrestaurant

TED

47-51 Caledonian Road

Kings Cross

N1 9BU

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Stax Diner

The buzzing Carnaby is playing host to a brand new American restaurant, Stax. Brainchild of Bea Vo, Stax will offer home ground beef burgers, crispy fried chicken, sundaes, brownies and frozen custard. Aside from the food these guys will welcome you with open arms in homely environment. Think a long road trip, getting out to stretch your legs and grabbing a juicy burger from the local diner.

We love them already as they asked the all important question. Triple cooked chips, skins on or off?

Dilemma.

Stax opens on June 14th.

Website, Facebook, @StaxDiner

Stax Diner

1.7 Kingly Court

W1B 5PW

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Villiers

The new generation chaps behind Gordon’s wine bar are branching out, next stop Villiers. Offering coffee and breakfast to an all day menu of seasonal dishes. Stay a bit later for a cocktail or two.