13 Spots from "Top NEW things to see in London in 2026 (from a London expert)"

13 places

The Chancery Rosewood

"A luxurious new hotel opening in 2025, located in the former US Embassy on Gruvener Square in Mayfair. It features dramatic mid-century architecture, huge rooms, multiple restaurants, a spa with a 25m pool, and a rooftop bar."

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Carbone London

"An iconic New York restaurant that is also home to a very luxurious afternoon tea with a menu of over 100 exotic and specialty options."

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Templeton Garden

"A stylish and affordable hotel built around a proper garden courtyard. The interiors were done by a former Soho House art director, incorporating upcycled and antique items for a cool, unpretentious feel."

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Sprout Bar

"A very unique cocktail bar located inside the Temples and Garden hotel."

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The Newman

"A highly anticipated independent luxury boutique hotel in Fitzrovia, which finally opened on February 1st. Its design is very cool, nodding to local icons and referencing historical residential buildings known for their tiling."

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Young V&A

"A museum in East London dedicated to childhood, exploring how things encountered during childhood have transformed over centuries. It features displays from Victorian dollhouses to mid-century toys."

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V&A East Storehouse

"A unique museum that allows visitors to see thousands of items from the V&A's collection (fashion, furniture, sculpture, props) that would normally be tucked away in archives. Visitors can also watch conservation work in progress."

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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

"The oldest surviving operating theatre in Europe, showcasing how surgery was performed before the advent of anesthetic and antiseptics. It features wooden tables, basic tools, and discusses the history of modern medicine."

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Sambourne House

"A beautifully preserved Victorian home in West London, kept almost exactly as it was when the Sambourne family lived there. It's full of original furniture, unique art, illustrations by Lynley Sambourne, and everyday objects, offering an immersive glimpse into Victorian life."

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the Design Museum

"A museum with free entrance, recommended to be visited in conjunction with Sambourne House."

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Speedboat Bar

"A Thai restaurant known for its regional, bold, and spicy dishes that are not commonly found on other London menus. It has locations in Soho and Notting Hill."

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Holy Carrot

"A high-end, fully plant-based restaurant on Portobello Road with polished, creative, and unique dishes that use unusual techniques. The space is minimal, sexy, and upscale, and the staff are fantastic, knowledgeable, and friendly."

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Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

"A hotel offering an exceptional afternoon tea experience that stands out from classic offerings. Instead of traditional finger sandwiches, they serve a small assortment of unique, luxurious, high-end savory bites, and their sweets are well-balanced, not overly sweet or sickly."

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Top NEW things to see in London in 2026 (from a London expert)