As the first quarter of 2025 closes, spring is arriving and we can look forward to lots of new hotels, restaurants and event spaces opening in the vibrant cities of London and Manchester. Here are just a few that made it into my top picks.
6 Senses London
The Six Senses Hotel and Spa is set to open their doors summer 2025 in The Whitley London with 109 guest rooms and suites, 14 residencies, new event spaces, a lobby bar and lounge and a new restaurant, there's something for everyone. Designed with wellness, growth and reconnection in mind, they’ve found the perfect balance of modern decor combined with natural elements. Also on offer, and maybe what’s most intriguing to me, is their spa designed to look like an old underground station with themes to match the different energies of city life.
Tucked away on the 2nd floor you’ll find ‘Six Senses Place’, an exclusive social and wellness club for residents. Complete with a bar and lounge, its own exclusive restaurant with private dining rooms, and various wellness rooms to encourage self reflection and growth.
Ergon House
The second Hotel opening in London in 2025 that caught my attention is Ergon House in Covent Garden. This will be their first hotel outside of Greece so I am excited to see what they do with the space. Operating on a much smaller scale than Six Senses with only 20 guest rooms, it offers a more intimate experience. The thing I’m most excited for is the Agora Marketplace on the ground floor with bakers, butchers, greengrocers and fishmongers, creating an authentic mediterranean experience.
Songhelou
The first Songhelou restaurant opened more than 250 years ago in Suzhou, China, and it’s said that emperors of the Qing Dynasty dined here when visiting the town. This year they’re opening their first overseas restaurant in Chinatown, London, bringing a taste of Jiangnan cuisine. Spread across 3 floors you can enjoy the classic (and famous) Suzhou-style noodles or their popular ‘squirrel fish’, paired with a variety of teas, in keeping with Suzhou tradition.
Brasserie Constance
Adam Byatt, a Michelin star chef, is opening a new restaurant at Fulham Pier, London, set to offer a modern British dining experience. Named after Constance Spry, known for her floristry and collaborations with Fulham pottery, we can expect to see floral motifs and ceramics throughout the decor. I expect this will bring a cozy, homely atmosphere, and paired with the seasonal dishes Byatt will be offering will make for a rather pleasant experience.
Mollies Motel and Diner
Opening in summer 2025, Mollie’s 3rd location in Manchester's Old Granada Studios will begin welcoming guests. With 130 guest rooms, a diner and meeting and event spaces, they’ve got all bases covered. Despite the fact it's called a motel, the decor is elegant and modern and the lounges and bars are inviting. The diner has all your typical diner offerings such as burgers, wings and shakes but also offers plenty of options for those with a more refined palette. Hopefully if the brand's success continues, we will see more branches opening across the UK.
Cut and Craft
Located in the old Manchester and Salford Bank, Cut and Craft is a beautiful up and coming steak restaurant. I particularly love how they’ve transformed the old bank vaults into unique private dining rooms allowing them to offer an elevated dining experience. The classy decor and lavish menus really set this restaurant apart.
It looks like 2025 has a lot in store for us, and I simply cannot wait.
Do any of my top picks interest you too?
Teegan x
