Following seven months of voting, the winners will be revealed on 25 September.
The votes are in. Public voting for the inaugural FACT Dining Awards London 2025 has now closed, and the countdown begins to the winners' reveal at ARCADE Food Hall & Bar, Battersea Power Station, on 25 September.
The FACT Dining Awards are known for celebrating excellence across the food and beverage industry, with editions in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Manama, and Riyadh. Now, London takes centre stage in a celebration of exceptional culinary talent, innovation, and diversity that define the capital's dynamic dining scene. FACT will present 45 awards across 23 cuisine categories, covering more than 150 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive event.
What happens next
With voting now closed, results will be verified and combined with critics' scores. Each category at the FACT Dining Awards London features two awards, the BEST and the 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. Winners will be announced live at an invite-only ceremony on 25 September at ARCADE, Battersea Power Station.
The list of awards:
- Cafe
- Bakery
- Breakfast
- Afternoon Tea
- Bar
- Fusion
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
- Pan African
- The Americas
- Caribbean
- Middle Eastern & North African
- European
- Greek
- Chinese
- Thai
- British
- French
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Newcomer
- Restaurant Of The Year
The venue
FACT Magazine is thrilled to host its London debut inside the Boiler House of the restored London icon. The FACT Dining Awards London 2025 will bring together industry leaders, celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the winners. The event will feature a culinary showcase, live entertainment, and networking opportunities.
ARCADE brings food, drink, and music together under one roof at Battersea Power Station. With 500 seats, 13 global kitchens, two bars, and three full-service restaurants, it is designed for group dining, halal-friendly options, and late-night bites.
Partners
Sponsors on the night included ARCADE, Battersea Power Station, Ambl, Asahi, Hafiz Mustafa 1864, Lyre’s, Mud House Wines, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Omnycom and trophy partner Crystal Corp.
The FACT Dining Awards are part of a broader initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, with popular dining awards taking place in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh.
GO: Visit awards.factlondon.com for more information.