07/09/2026
What happened in hospitality last week? An update from the CODE bulletin newsletter:
1. Din Tai Fung has something a little different planned for its fifth London location, opening in King’s Cross this December. The 160-cover site on Lewis Cubitt Walk will be the Taiwanese brand’s first “lifestyle-led destination” in the UK, with a purpose-built masterclass and community space and a 30-cover al fresco "contemplation garden".
2. Now open on James Street, W1, the first standalone site for Feroz Gajia and Arcade London's smashburger concept Manna. Site exclusives include a trifle and a cola float in classic, chocolate and cherry versions. Walk-in only.
3. This October, the Savoy will open the doors to Beaufort W**e Bar, "a dedicated house of w**e". It will have one of the UK's largest by-the-glass programmes, with glasses from £9 to £1000, and vintages from 1975 to 2025. There will be cheese, jamón, and live music too.
4. Bianca's in Stoke Newington has closed, far too soon, but in its place comes Da Pino, a new neighbourhood spot from two of the team, Pugliese chef Giuseppe Pino and manager Federico Giannuzzi. The menu is still under wraps but there will be riso, patate e cozze. Opens 1 October.
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