What’s new at Spitalfields: from must-eat bites to must-visit spaces

18/12/2025

Spitalfields continues to evolve as one of London’s most exciting places to explore. Alongside a wave of new food openings across our Lamb Street foodie hub, Brushfield Street and beyond, Spitalfields is welcoming fresh cultural spaces, independent brands and new reasons to linger a little longer.

From destination dining and feel-good all-day eats to bookshops built for connection and storytelling, these latest arrivals add even more character to our neighbourhood as we spring in to the new season.

2026 is off to an exciting start, be sure to check out the What’s On page for upcoming events and celebrations across Spitalfields to add to the diary!

Main Character Books

Main Character Books is an independent romance bookstore celebrating readers who love, love.

With book clubs, refreshments, bookish gifts, and plenty of epic novels, Main Character will create a welcoming space for the Spitalfields community to truly Read for Pleasure.

Opening: March 2026

Location: 30a Spital Square

Açai Girls 

Açai Girls is an all-day healthy eating concept inspired by the travels of sisters Megan and Georgia. The menu celebrates their favourite dishes from around the world, recreated using fresh, high-quality, authentic ingredients. Designed to be enjoyed by everyone, it’s packed with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with exciting new dishes added regularly.

Opening: March 2026

Location: 51 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA

Recently opened on the Lamb Street Foodie Hub

GNOCCHI BAR 

Comfort food lovers, rejoice. GNOCCHI BAR is redefining this Italian classic with a menu that celebrates gnocchi in all its forms. Whether fried until golden or served soft and pillowy, each dish is loaded with bold, globally inspired flavours and finished with a wide range of toppings.

Location: 2A Lamb Street

Arancino of Sicily 

Sicily’s most famous street food has officially arrived in London. Arancino of Sicily brings the authentic taste of the island straight to Lamb Street. Serving up perfectly crisp, flavour-packed arancini made using traditional recipes – a true taste of Sicily right here in Spitalfields.

Location: 2C Lamb Street

Sushi Joy 

At Sushi Joy, sushi is designed to be fun, fresh and full of personality. With vibrant, freshly prepared pieces and a playful “pick & mix” concept, you can build your own perfect sushi box, your way. Expect no heavy sauces or complicated menus, just delicious, Japanese-inspired flavours.

Location: 2H Lamb Street