This year’s FACT Dining Awards London will take place on Tuesday, 22 September.
FACT Magazine is thrilled to announce the return of the FACT Dining Awards London, which celebrates the exceptional culinary talent, innovation, and diversity that define the capital’s dining scene. Following the success of the FACT Dining Awards in the Middle East, the prestigious event makes its much-anticipated return into one of the world’s most dynamic culinary hubs.
The winners of the FACT Dining Awards London 2026 will be revealed during an invite-only ceremony at CÉ LA VI London on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. On the evening, FACT will present 53 awards across 27 cuisine categories, covering more than 150 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive event.
Winners at the FACT Dining Awards London will be awarded based on both public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category features two awards: BEST and FAVOURITE. The BEST is the critic’s choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts, whilst the FAVOURITE is determined through an online public vote.
The list of awards:
- Cafe
- Bakery
- Breakfast
- Afternoon Tea
- Outdoor Dining
- Bar
- Fusion
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
- Sri Lankan
- Vietnamese
- Pan African
- Pan American
- Caribbean
- Middle Eastern & North African
- European
- Greek
- Chinese
- Thai
- British
- French
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Chef’s Table
- Newcomer
- Restaurant Of The Year
The public vote runs until 31 August 2026. You can cast your vote here, and we encourage you to choose your favourite restaurant across the capital.
Initially launched in 2009, the FACT Dining Awards aim to bring greater legitimacy and authenticity to the recognition of excellence in the dining industry and empower the public to voice who they believe is most deserving.
FACT Magazine’s Publisher, Edward Smith, explains: “The return of the FACT Dining Awards London marks an exciting chapter in our ongoing mission to celebrate cities. The GCC and London share a special, strong, and long-standing relationship, and the capital is a popular destination for this market to live, study, work, and visit. Due to our unique position, we will showcase this synergy and introduce an innovative offering in the global accolade ecosystem.”
The FACT Dining Awards are part of a wider initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, with popular dining awards taking place in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh.
For sponsorship enquiries, please contact edward@factmagazines.com