ALTA in Kingly Court brings Basque fire cooking, sharp technique and London’s best new grill menu. Led by El Bulli alumnus Rob Roy Cameron, the restaurant blends Northern Spanish traditions with the British larder (think cecina with coffee, blistered squid in Vizcaína sauce and an 850g ribeye cooked over the open flame). Soho’s hottest new opening? Without question, and now officially The Knife's Restaurant of the Year 2025.

Tucked down a quiet Mayfair street, El Pirata has been serving the true spirit of Spain for over three decades. With its sizzling tapas, strong Spanish wine list and famously warm hospitality, this neighbourhood taverna has become a London institution. Proof that you don’t need flash or fuss to last 31 years – just good food, good wine, and the kind of welcome that keeps people coming back.