3 must-visit restaurants

Our pick of September’s essential dining spots

Just opened:

Pony Bistro, Bristol

Siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton have taken on a warehouse behind the Bristol Beer Factory taproom to open the latest iteration of their Michelinstarred pub, The Pony & Trap. This striking space spotlights Chew Valley produce to serve contemporary twists on British bistro classics, including mushroom parfait with smoked pear chutney, cured monkfish with pickled garlic stem and petits pois, and Shepton Mallet rainbow trout with asparagus. theponynorthstreet.co.uk

Revisiting:

NOPI, London

When Yotam Ottolenghi opened NOPI in 2011, it was quite a departure from the more casual cafés he was known for, and reviews commented as much on the glamorous mirrored loos and burnished light fittings as the quality of its Med-meets-Middle-Eastern menu. Ten years later, it’s more vibrant than ever with an updated selection of skin-contact wines, a broad cocktail list and new dishes such as grilled pork belly with tkemali (plum sauce), pictured. ottolenghi.co.uk/restaurants

Coming soon: Yellowhammer, Stockport Where the Light Gets In chef Sam Buckley is joining forces with sourdough baker Rosie Wilkes and potter Joe Hartley to open a contemporary bakery, deli and pottery in Stockport later this month. There will be freshly baked loaves, swirly buns, sweet bakes and sandwiches during the day, plus sourdough pizza and natural wine events on select evenings. @yellowhammer_stockport