The inaugural event took place at ARCADE in Battersea Power Station
London : The capital’s food and beverage professionals turned out to celebrate the best of the industry at the very first FACT Dining Awards London. The event took place on 25 September, 2025 at ARCADE in Battersea Power Station. Forty-five awards were given out across 23 cuisine categories, covering more than 150 restaurants, resulting in over 45,000 online votes cast by the public. Over 400 guests enjoyed a sociable evening of food, free-flowing beer, mocktails and wine, and live entertainment inside the London landmark.
FACT Magazine’s Publisher, Edward Smith, said: “Now in our first year, the FACT Dining Awards London looks to become a highlight on the hospitality calendar in the capital, and an event that we are very honoured to host. It’s our privilege to recognise and award the efforts of all the excellent food and beverage outlets here in London. As members of the media, it is our duty to give credit to the venues that have become such a big part of daily life.”
“I would like to congratulate all of the winners – you are the heartbeat of this great city and this is our way of showing appreciation for your continued hard work. It’s incredible to see the mutual support shared and received between the media and the hospitality industry in London especially because there are so many high-quality venues. We thank everyone who has helped us to commend the best in the culinary game, and we’ll be back next year with more to celebrate”.
The FACT Dining Awards recognise excellence across the food and beverage industry, with winners determined by both public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category features two accolades: the Best (the critics’ choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts) and the Favourite (decided via online public vote).
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The winners and attendees included Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, AngloThai, A. Wong, Barrafina, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Gymkhana, Lyaness, Humo, Ikoyi, Kol, MiMi Mei Fair, Scott’s, Singburi, Sketch, The Connaught Bar, and Zuma.
The ‘Best Restaurant in London’ for 2025 was presented to the ever-innovative Ikoyi. Standout accolades included ‘Best Newcomer’, awarded to Singburi in Shoreditch. Independent and homegrown venues were also recognised, with Gymkhana named ‘Best Indian Restaurant’, HUMO awarded ‘Best Fusion Restaurant’, and Imad’s Syrian Kitchen winning ‘Best Middle Eastern Restaurant’.
Dubai-based concepts made a strong showing too, with tashas awarded ‘Best Cafe, Parker’s securing ‘Favourite Breakfast,’ Gaia picking up the trophy for ‘Favourite Greek Restaurant’ and The MAINE Mayfair crowned ‘Best European Restaurant.’
Sponsors included ARCADE, Battersea Power Station, Ambl, Asahi, Hafiz Mustafa 1864, Lyre’s, Mud House Wines, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Omnycom and trophy partner Crystal Corp.
