London Restaurant Festival: all-new line-up for October 2026

Following on from a standout June festival, London Restaurant Festival returns this October for its 18th year of impressive events. Once again, American Express® Cardmembers have access to an exclusive ticket presale, going live on Thursday 3rd September at 10am.

American Express Premium Cardmembers will also have access to a curated programme of exclusive experiences, including a Mayfair dining and culture weekend, chef-led masterclasses and access to some of London’s most sought-after members’ clubs.

With over 60 events across the month of October, expect an impressive line-up in London’s top restaurants, hotels and bars.

Line-up

This October, expect an ever-impressive line-up of events at the capital’s most sought-after restaurants, from the return of ‘Masterclasses’ and ‘Top Ten Cuisines’ to all new events like the ‘ALL Accor Weekender’, spotlighting some of Accor’s best hotel restaurants and bars in London, as well as the launch of ‘Brunch Club’.

Kicking off the festival will be ‘Brunch Club’, an all-new concept taking place at Market Halls Oxford Street on Sunday 4th October.

Priced at just £5, tickets will include live entertainment, a coffee from Grind and a Bloody Mary. Their impressive street food vendors will be creating one-day-only exclusive brunch dishes, available just for the event.

The ‘ALL Accor Weekender’ 10 – 11 October, will be a standout weekend of dining and culture, in one of London’s coolest neighbourhoods, Shoreditch. Tickets will include experiences at some of the area’s best dining destinations, from a cocktail masterclass at Bar Swift, to a Gourmet Odyssey, culminating in a stay at boutique hotel, The Hoxton, Shoreditch.

‘Masterclasses’ returns for October, offering the chance to learn a new skill from the best in the business. From cocktail making at The Alligator Bar to pizza making at Napoli on the Road, there is something to suit all tastes.

‘Festival Highlights’ is the pick of this Autumn’s festival, from an art experience at Frameless and The Italian Greyhound in Portman Marylebone, to a low carbon dinner at Sofitel London St James. ‘Discover Tours’ will offer a special insight into some of London’s foodie hotspots, from the all-new Olympia to Marylebone Lane.

‘Top Ten Cuisines’ will spotlight ten different restaurants with ten different global cuisines across London. From the best of British at newly opened Tavern, to French at Louie, with one-night-only four course menus and interaction with the chefs behind the cuisine.

Presale tickets will be available for London Restaurant Festival events from 3 September at 10am, with general sale from 10am on 8 September. Available at londonrestaurantfestival.com

Festival Menus

In addition to the line-up of events, London Restaurant Festival will play host to an array of special menus and offers at restaurants throughout October. ALL Accor Menus will feature venues across London, including The Hoxton Shoreditch, House of Louie, Pullman London St Pancras, Novotel London Canary Wharf, Mercure London Bankside, Novotel London Blackfriars and more.

Olympia menus will include special offers at Pillar Hall, Wolves of Tokyo, Bar Arriba and more.

Festival menus will be available from 1-31 October at londonrestaurantfestival.com/festival-menus

ALL Accor

Following the launch of a new global partnership between American Express and ALL Accor, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme, ALL Accor is partnering with London Restaurant Festival throughout October to bring a series of one-off culinary and beverage experiences to this year's Autumn programme for Amex® Cardmembers and ALL Accor members to enjoy.

Offering access to hotel bookings, member rates, exclusive experiences and partner benefits across over 45 hotel brands, ALL Accor is designed to enhance every stage of the travel journey. Earlier this year, ALL Accor and American Express announced a new partnership, which gives eligible American Express Cardmembers a new option to transfer their Membership Rewards points to the ALL Accor loyalty programme. Eligible Cardmembers will also be able to match their American Express status to an equivalent tier within ALL Accor, unlocking enhanced travel benefits and meaningful on-property recognition when staying at participating Accor properties around the world. Read more here. Terms apply.

Chris Wright, Managing Partner of London Restaurant Festival, says: “This Autumn, London Restaurant Festival will once again spotlight the best of London’s dining scene. We are excited to be partnering with ALL Accor this October, showcasing the impressive restaurants and bars in their standout hotels across London.”

Mehdi Hemici, Chief Loyalty & E-Commerce Officer at Accor, says, “Through our partnership with American Express, we are bringing the ALL Accor experience to life with an exclusive programme celebrating the city’s vibrant food and beverage scene during this year’s London Restaurant Festival. From our very first ALL Accor Weekender to special tasting menus and masterclasses across our leading bars and restaurants, we are creating unique opportunities for guests to discover and engage with ALL Accor.”

Amex Platinum Events

Exclusive events available to American Express® Platinum Cardmembers at this year’s London Restaurant Festival explore the best of fine dining in London.

Events in Autumn include a weekend of gastronomic and cultural experiences around Mayfair, culminating in a stay at the impressive Sofitel St James, the ‘ALL Accor Weekender’. Guests will enjoy dining experiences across St James’s best restaurants in a Gourmet Odyssey, a performance of Phantom of the Opera and the hotel’s famous Phantom of the Opera afternoon tea.

‘Masterclasses’ will give guests the chance to learn a new skill. From Indian classics with Vivek Singh at Cinnamon Kitchen, to a Beef Wellington class at Sussex Restaurant, Cardmembers will have a chance to learn from some of the leading experts in London.

‘Members Only’ will offer exclusive access to some of the most sought after members clubs in London, from Lighthouse Social to the original Ivy Club.

2026 marks the 18th year of London Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express, taking place twice a year throughout June and October. The festival continues to celebrate the very best of the vibrant dining scene which London has to offer.

London Restaurant Festival will take place across the capital from 1–31 October 2026. For the full line-up and ticket bookings, visit londonrestaurantfestival.com.

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