Arcade Food Hall & Bar Tottenham Court Road

"Let’s break this down, shall we? Arcade—there isn’t actually an arcade here, Pac-Man fans we’re sorry. Food—excellent edible stuff ranging from fried chicken to momos to unmissable bao. Hall—a hot tell that this place is big and therefore good for groups. Put it all together and you’ve got this huge glossy space near Tottenham Court Road. Unlike many of its food hall contemporaries, Arcade Food Hall genuinely isn’t naff. The endless assortment of nibbles slap, and the smart oval bar serves everything from spritz classics to a great range of mezcals and Japanese spirits. FYI you can make a booking for a group on the website. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna

"When you’ve already committed to going to see a musical involving jazz hands, your night probably contains enough drama. That’s why Arcade Food Hall is the ultimate West End hack. There are saucy little Nepali momos, hefty burgers, light bite pao buns, highly gluggable som tam mojitos, and so much more. A big glossy space on New Oxford Street, it avoids any of that overhyped food market silliness, and you can even book ahead. See, drama-free. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

"It might be the first time in the history of The Infatuation London that we add a food hall to our list of London’s Best New Restaurants. But Arcade isn’t just any old food hall. A heaven-sent food emporium feels like a more accurate description. This huge industrial meets jungle-looking dining space on New Oxford Street is from the people behind Bao and Gymkhana—which explains why the food is special. Home to everything from cheesy American-style smash burgers, to North Indian pao buns, it’s a useful space that can work just as well for a casual tom yam mojito-fuelled catch-up as it will for a solo round of saucy chicken momos on a Thursday afternoon. In the evenings, thanks to the resident DJ, it’s loud and proud, and the lighting is kind to those of us who already own four types of moisturiser." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"A food hall for New Year’s Eve might sound like a basic way to ring in 2025, but don’t judge Arcade Food Hall by its shiny exterior. Last year it stayed open until 1am on 31st December, which makes it the perfect jumping off point for a night in Soho. Plus, there’s a distinct lack of neon signs and you don’t have to eat standing up. Instead you can sample merry little momos and unmissable North Indian food from the comfort of a chic high stool, with a tom yam mojito in hand. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

"Anywhere that gives us the option to book a table of eight—without having to speak to an actual human on the phone—immediately has our hearts. And this lively food hall by Tottenham Court Road is an excellent option for exactly that. With spacious high tables for groups, that you can usually book the same day, and a menu with everything from tangy Nashville-style hot chicken burgers to a buttery wagyu keema pao, there’s something for everyone, and space for everyone too." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley