EXPLORETime Out London · 3h ago
What is London’s best chain restaurant? This Sri Lankan brand is Time Out’s top choice
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Time Out food editors have identified the top chain restaurants in London for 2026, naming Sri Lankan brand Hoppers as the premier choice. The ranking evaluates prominent casual dining labels including Dishoom, Nando’s, and Wagamama to guide high-end hospitality expectations.
- 01Sri Lankan restaurant group Hoppers secured the top position in Time Out's 2026 chain rankings
- 02Evaluation included major international and local brands such as Dishoom and Wagamama
- 03Selection reflects current consumer preferences and dining trends within the London culinary market
- 04Rankings provide a benchmark for quality and consistency in the city's scaled dining sector
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Time Out food editors have ranked London’s top chain restaurants, including Dishoom, Nando’s and Wagamama