By
Phoebe Tatham
on
4th September 2025
From the hippest new restaurants and cocktail bars to the chicest beauty and fashion drops, here are 17 things on The Sybarite’s radar this September.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this September.
Pan-Asian Feast
Pan-Asian dining concept Freak Scene currently has an exclusive pop-up residency at Soho hotspot, 100 Wardour Street. Up until November, Austrian chef Scott Hallsworth will be serving up a curated menu featuring Freak Scene favourites. Expect to feast on chilli crab wonton bombs, miso-grilled hispi cabbage, and red curry duck donut buns.
Bookings made here.
Flower Power
On 12 September, award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield will be hosting a dahlia flower arranging masterclass in The Orangery at Number Sixteen Hotel. The wholesome experience is a must for budding florists keen to learn more about the art of growing, selecting and arranging seasonal dahlias. Wakefield will also be on hand to answer questions and share her tips and expertise.
More details here.
Caffeine Fix
New cafe, deli and restaurant, Aram, will open its doors at Somerset House this September. Open seven days a week, the London spot from Imad Alarnab takes inspiration from Eastern Mediterranean regions, with zaatar croissants, halva brownies and cardamon spiced coffee reigning supreme. An adjoining shop will offer Mediterranean delights including medjool dates, Aram ground coffee and roasted hazelnuts.
More details here.
La Dolce Vita
Parisian hotspot, Bambini, will make its hotly anticipated UK debut at The Hoxton, Shoreditch, this September. The all-day Italian dining spot offers a slice of la dolce vita perfection with platefuls of traditional fresh pasta, crispy pizza, and spritzes galore. Enjoy pre-dinner negronis, or feast with friends late into the night. For an added dose of East London cool, visit mid-week for live music.
Bookings made here.
Game On
Actor Idris Elba’s premium drinks brand, Porte Noire, is partnering with beloved Soho restaurant Bob Bob Ricard until the end of September. To usher in the start of game season, they’ve curated a decadent menu featuring a signature grouse dish, champagne pies and a limited-edition pie whistle. For the ultimate experience, guests can pair dishes with an exclusive champagne cocktail blended with Porte Noire Brut, Porte Noire Cognac VSOP, angostura bitters and a sugar cube.
Bookings made here.
Mediterranean Magic
Yearning for a touch of Mediterranean glamour? On 9 September and 30 September, Gin Mare and The Campaner are partnering up for a unique Supper Club Series, transporting Mediterranean-inspired plates and delicious cocktails to the heart of Chelsea. Noteworthy items on the menu include fennel salad, black rice with cuttlefish, salicornia aioli and crispy artichoke chips, and a ‘Dirty Maretini’ with lemon and basil sorbet and nut crumble.
Bookings made here.
Beloved Balms
Rejoice! Rhode has revived three nourishing lip treats and tints from the archives: Strawberry Glaze, Jelly Bean and Salty Tan. Packed with hydrating ingredients, these It Girl-approved balms hydrate, smooth and plump for moisturised and pillowy-soft lips. Star ingredients include peptide, shea butter and Vitamin E.
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Sunny Plates
French Mediterranean restaurant and bar, Solaya, is set to launch at Art’otel London Hoxton on 12 September. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef, Kenny Atkinson, the new jaunt is a celebration of Southern French and Mediterranean cuisine. Think bouillabaisse with lobster, scallop crudo, and steak tartare with confit yolk and sourdough toast. Be sure to check out Solaya's panoramic views.
Bookings made here.
Striking a New Chord
London’s most iconic music street, Denmark Street, is set to be taken over by a series of live performances, talks, pop-ups and art exhibitions centred around music and culture on 6 September. The event features names like Marc Hayward (Black Sabbath - The Ballet), Jay Mehler (Kasabian), and DJ Amazonica. Stalwarts aside, keep your eyes peeled for emerging talent and secret sets. The best bit? There’s free entry to all venues.
More details here.
Marrakech Memory
Jo Loves has officially made its Rose & Dates fragrance a permanent fixture. Originally introduced as part of the Rosé: A Fragrance Trio set, the decadent scent is now available as a standalone fragrance in 50ml and 100ml. Inspired by Jo’s travels to Marrakech, the gourmand scent is a wonderful concoction of rose water, sweet dates, orange blossom and spice. Great for spritzing on the go.
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Sensational Street Food
The Kolamba team are bringing Sri Lankan street food to Covent Garden on 8 September. Located on Maiden Lane, ADOH! will be offering up platefuls of vibrant dishes inspired by roadside eateries and home cooking traditions. Hearty favourites include their signature snack, vadai (savoury lentil doughnuts), and kothu (a dish of chopped roti, vegetables and eggs, tossed together on a grill and doused in curry sauce.
More details here.
Memorable Martinis
London restaurant Quaglino’s has teamed up with No.3 Gin to create a new martini menu and a roaming martini trolley. Up until 12 October, diners can sample the classic cocktail in all its forms. From the adventurous Sakura Martini, blended with Mancino Sakura vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino, and Akashi-Tai plum sake liqueur, to the No.3 Classic Martini served any way you like, there’s a martini to match every moment.
More details here.
Scent-sational
Ataratma London is elevating the luxury fragrance scene with its new olfactory offering. Inspired by ancient spiritual and healing practices across South Asia, each of Ataratma’s nine fragrances align with a different state of wellbeing. These include the Chakra Champaka, which combines fruity florals, orange flower, neroli, ylang ylang pistachio and fresh citruses, and the Aikyam Rose, which fuses together notes of rose, geranium, fruits, spices and woods. Heaven in a bottle.
More details here.
Berry Bliss
Alexandre J. have introduced a new scent to their ART NOUVEAU collection: Sweet Enigma. Boasting creamy, decadent layers of strawberry, pistachio, tonka, and vanilla, this distinctive scent is seductive yet elegant in equal measure. Extra points for the gleaming gold bottle complete with the mask motif. Available exclusively at Harrods, £305 for 100ml.
More information here.
Chef's Kiss
On 17 September The Stafford London will unveil the opening of its new restaurant, MICHAEL CAINES, in collaboration with Michael Caines MBE. Diners can expect modern European fare, with menus championing the finest and freshest produce from within the British Isles. Standout dishes include classics such as the Stafford Beef Wellington, in addition to some of Caines' signature dishes like warm lobster salad with cardamon vinaigrette.
Bookings made here.
Pastry Perfection
Pastry fans will be delighted to hear that Riga's cult bakery, Cruffins, has just opened its first UK bakery in Covent Garden. Expect signature cruffin (croissant-muffin hybrid) creations alongside the all-new Cruffin Burger, as well as a breakfast range exclusively to London. Don't miss The Londoner which features smoked bacon, brown sauce, hollandaise sauce and a Clarence Court egg to boot.
Take Note
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi is touring across the UK and Ireland this September, performing at multiple venues including Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff and Dublin. Keen to nab a ticket? Check out The Sybarite’s offering of hospitality concert experiences here. Tickets are subject to availability.