Aberdeen
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across this key Scottish city, with reporting focused on the city centre, Union Street, the West End, and the surrounding Aberdeenshire region. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, independent brand activity, student and office worker trade, and the influence of the energy sector on local footfall and spending. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional dining trends, urban regeneration, and evolving consumer behaviour in North East Scotland.
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Nov- 2025 -6 NovemberRestaurants
Marcliffe unveils new brasserie Skylark
Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen is to open a new brasserie, Skylark, at the end of this month. The venue will be a “vibrant space”, with a focus on local ingredients and contemporary design. The name Skylark comes from the bird known for its “joyful song and skyward flight” according to…
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May- 2025 -1 MayRestaurants
Prezzo launches new name, menu and brand identity
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has announced it has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity as part of plans to revitalise its store state as it marks 25 years in business. The rebrand also includes a new logo and an extensive refurbishment programme across its…
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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Jul- 2024 -15 JulyNews
Four Scotsman Group pubs hit the market for undisclosed sum
A portfolio of four traditional public houses situated across Scotland has recently hit the market on behalf of Scotsman Group. The four licensed venues include the Beresford Lounge and Hummingbird in Glasgow, the Illicit Still in Aberdeen, and The Bothy in Perth. Positioned on the “busier” end of Sauchiehall Street,…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneRestaurants
Popeyes to open 50th store amid continued expansion plans
Popeyes UK has announced that it is set to launch its 50th UK site in Glasgow, marking its 18th opening this year. With the launch of the new restaurant, the brand is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilRestaurants
Six By Nico announces Oxford opening
Restaurant group Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is known for its six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks,…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryRestaurants
Popeyes UK to open over 30 sites in 2024
Popeyes UK has announced its expansion plans that will see it open over 30 new sites in 2024. The brand, which entered the UK in November 2021, currently has 36 locations, including five drive-thrus, plus seven delivery kitchens across the UK. The 30 new openings will take its total number…
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberRestaurants
Six by Nico to open 13th location in Birmingham
The six-course dining experience, Six by Nico, will be opening in Birmingham at 81 Colmore Row on 30 November – its 13th location across the UK and Ireland. The venue will accommodate approximately 72 guests, and will create 60 new jobs for the area. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six…
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Sep- 2023 -15 SeptemberBreweries and Distilleries
UK pubs and bars backs Maui recovery by offering free kegs to venues
Breweries, drinks producers, pubs and bars across the capital are backing an initiative running from 18-22 September to get funds to Maui after the devastating wildfires last month. The news comes after the owner of Maui Brewing put out a call on social media for aid. The UK hospitality industry…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneRestaurants
Aberdeen restaurant receives two AA Rosettes
Amuse, by leading Scottish chef Kevin Dalgleish, has received two AA Rosettes within 12 months of opening. Amuse first opened its doors in July 2022 at Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. The restaurant offers a “refined” dining experience, featuring local and regional Scottish produce available from land to sea, with a touch…
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