Smoke & Mirrors opened earlier this year in High Street, Old Portsmouth, and has gone down a treat with its innovative menu. Caitlyn Odin, 22, and Jordan Thompson, 31, made the decision to combine their skills to create a brand new venue in the city. Jordan has been in the food industry for the past 14 years and he has worked with huge names including Marco Pierre White. Smoke & Mirrors opened earlier this year in High Street, Old Portsmouth, and has gone down a treat with its innovative menu. Caitlyn Odin, 22, and Jordan Thompson, 31, made the decision to combine their skills to create a brand new venue in the city. Jordan has been in the food industry for the past 14 years and he has worked with huge names including Marco Pierre White.
Smoke & Mirrors opened earlier this year in High Street, Old Portsmouth, and has gone down a treat with its innovative menu. Caitlyn Odin, 22, and Jordan Thompson, 31, made the decision to combine their skills to create a brand new venue in the city. Jordan has been in the food industry for the past 14 years and he has worked with huge names including Marco Pierre White. | Sam Stephenson

9 must-try new bars and restaurants that have opened across the UK this year from Leeds to Portsmouth

Holly Allton
By Holly Allton

Food and drink writer

Published 9th Jul 2024, 12:04 BST

These spots are making waves in the hospitality scene 🍴

Looking to try something new? There are plenty of brand-new bars and restaurants that have opened across the UK this year.

From Leeds to Sussex, these new spots have opened in 2024 and serve up exciting cuisines including Italian, Indian, sushi and more.

We’ve rounded up nine of the best bars and restaurants that have opened this year - that are changing the country’s hospitality scene.

DUBU on Western Road, Bexhill, East Sussex is a newly launched restaurant serving top quality, homemade sushi, burgers and tacos. Owned by Hamid Fayazipour and Elmira Bukhonka, the restaurant opened in April. Hamid added that he and Elmira have more than 10 years of experience in making sushi. The duo intend to expand the menu and add new dishes each month.

7. DUBU opens in Bexhill, which serves top quality sushi, burgers and tacos that are homemade.

DUBU on Western Road, Bexhill, East Sussex is a newly launched restaurant serving top quality, homemade sushi, burgers and tacos. Owned by Hamid Fayazipour and Elmira Bukhonka, the restaurant opened in April. Hamid added that he and Elmira have more than 10 years of experience in making sushi. The duo intend to expand the menu and add new dishes each month. Photo: DUBU

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French restaurant Bavette, located on Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds opened in February 2024 and has already has been named in the Michelin Guide. Owned by by former head chef and managing director of The Culpeper Group Sandy Jarvis and his husband Clement Cousin. Bavette offers mainly traditional French cuisine with a few British, Spanish and Italian dishes. Its shellfish bisque has been the most popular dish on the menu.

8. Bavette

French restaurant Bavette, located on Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds opened in February 2024 and has already has been named in the Michelin Guide. Owned by by former head chef and managing director of The Culpeper Group Sandy Jarvis and his husband Clement Cousin. Bavette offers mainly traditional French cuisine with a few British, Spanish and Italian dishes. Its shellfish bisque has been the most popular dish on the menu. | Tony Johnson/National World

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Pranzo Italian opened in Town Street in Horsforth, Leeds in May following a £350,000 investment to turn a former bank building into an authentic Italian dining space. Owned by chef Marco Greco, the menu is inspired by family traditional meals, with pasta made fresh daily as are their breads, sauces and desserts.

9. New Italian restaurant in Horsforth Pranzo Italian 8th April 2024 Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Pranzo Italian opened in Town Street in Horsforth, Leeds in May following a £350,000 investment to turn a former bank building into an authentic Italian dining space. Owned by chef Marco Greco, the menu is inspired by family traditional meals, with pasta made fresh daily as are their breads, sauces and desserts. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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