Overview

• Mountain in Soho and Speedboat Bar now take reservations until 10:30pm, while Noodle and Beer stays open until 4am on Saturdays with bookings available until 1:45am.
• Restaurateurs attribute the late-night revival to returning post-theatre diners and an influx of tourists in city-centre hotels.
• Jeremy King recalled that London venues once served until 1am and has introduced a 25% discount for guests arriving after 9:45pm at Arlington and The Park.
• The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated a shift toward early-evening dining, but operators are now readjusting to meet renewed appetite for post-10pm meals.
• Some Michelin-starred restaurants such as Portland continue to incentivise early bookings with reduced-price tasting menus for diners between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.