Booked solid
for months?
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in this week.
We track the cancellations at London's most in-demand restaurants - and tell you the moment a prime-time seat opens up. Dine this week, not next month.
Last week's cancellations
A snapshot of the prime-time tables that opened up at member restaurants over the past seven days.
104 tables released last Thursday
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Just 276 of London's very best restaurants - Michelin-recognised or ranked in the Time Out and Condé Nast Top 50. Grouped into three collections.
The most in-demand tables, at the most in-demand hours - the seats normally booked weeks or months in advance. We catch them the moment they're given up.
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Save the restaurants you love and we'll prioritise their openings. Set alerts for specific nights and times, so you never miss the table you've been chasing.
Primetable2mA table for 2 just opened at Brat - Friday 7:30pm. Book →
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We track last-minute cancellations at London's hardest-to-book restaurants and alert members the moment prime-time tables appear. Seven days free. Cancel anytime.
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Tables they'd never have found
“Got a table at Clove Club on a Saturday after weeks of trying. The alert came through and I booked within minutes.”
“Found a cancellation at The Ledbury for our anniversary. My wife still thinks I planned it months in advance.”
“Got an alert at 2pm, had a table at Lyle's by 7:30. That's the kind of thing that makes you keep paying.”
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about using Primetable to discover better restaurant availability in London.
What is Primetable?
Primetable helps members discover last-minute availability at some of London's best and hardest-to-book restaurants. Instead of constantly checking restaurant booking sites or waiting for cancellations, members use Primetable to spot premium table openings faster and act the moment desirable availability appears.
How does Primetable help me get better restaurant bookings in London?
Primetable surfaces high-quality restaurant availability as tables open up, especially at popular London restaurants that are often fully booked at peak times. It saves members time by reducing the need to manually check multiple booking platforms, restaurant websites and waiting lists throughout the day.
Does Primetable guarantee a table?
No. Primetable does not guarantee restaurant bookings, because availability changes quickly and restaurants control their own tables. Primetable helps members discover and respond to premium availability faster, but you may still need to complete the reservation through the restaurant or its booking provider.
Which restaurants does Primetable cover?
Primetable focuses on desirable London restaurants, including premium, highly rated and hard-to-book venues such as Michelin-recognised and Top 50 listed restaurants. The aim is not to list every restaurant, but to help members find better availability where a table is genuinely worth acting on.
Is Primetable for last-minute restaurant bookings?
Yes. Primetable is especially useful for last-minute restaurant availability, including openings created by cancellations or newly released tables. It is built for people who want high-quality London restaurant reservations without checking availability repeatedly throughout the day.
How is Primetable different from a restaurant waiting list?
A restaurant waiting list usually applies to a single venue and depends on that restaurant contacting you. Primetable is broader: it helps members discover availability across a curated set of London restaurants, giving you a faster, simpler way to see when desirable tables become available.
Who is Primetable for?
Primetable is for people who care about eating at London's best restaurants but don't want to spend time hunting for cancellations, refreshing booking pages or joining endless waiting lists. It's built for diners who value convenience, quality and access to premium restaurant availability.