Alfresco Dining
Coverage of outdoor dining strategy, design innovation, and seasonal trading opportunities across UK hospitality venues. This section explores terrace expansions, pavement licensing, weatherproofing solutions, and F&B trends that enhance guest experience in open-air settings. Built for operators, chefs, and venue managers, it offers insight into maximising capacity, adapting menus, and attracting footfall through effective outdoor dining environments.
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyGovernment
Govt to fast-track new cafes and bars with planning reforms
The government has announced that cafes, bars and music venues could soon replace empty shops under its new plans to relax licensing and planning rules, in a bid to revive town centres. The reforms, which were announced on Sunday (27 July), will form part of the forthcoming Small Business Plan,…
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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilFeatures
Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?
During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour to many. Lots of businesses were able to put tables and chairs on pavements and in roads allowing them to make money when people could not mix inside. However, as…
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14 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/04/25
The NTIA has issued an urgent open letter calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival, addressed to the CEOs and leaders of all London boroughs. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging support for alfresco dining…
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14 AprilTrade Associations
NTIA pens open letter calling for alfresco dining support
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the chief executives and leaders of all London boroughs calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging…
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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/04/25
Hospitality venues will be released from red tape which stifles business as the government “backs the British night out”, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businesses’ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and party-goers more time and more…
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7 AprilGovernment
Gov launches initative to cut red tape to boost British nightlife
Pubs, clubs and restaurants are set to be released from red tape which has stifled business as the government ‘backs the British night out’, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businesses’ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and…
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafe Linea to open in Chelsea this summer
Cafe Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, is set to open early summer in the Grade-II listed 19th Century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square, offering all-day dining in Chelsea. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik, Cafe Linea reimagines the classic arcade dining experience from across…
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Dec- 2024 -11 DecemberRestaurants
Kinsfolk & Co to open Brasserie Adeline and Gambit bar
Kinsfolk and Co is set to open a new dining and bar concept Brasserie Adeline and Gambit Bar in Summer 2025 as part of The Newman, marking its first venture. Taking residence in Fitzrovia, The Newman, will comprise an all-day brasserie and underground bar, in addition to 81 rooms, suites…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilNews
London’s Soho welcomes six new F&B offerings
Six new F&B additions are set to open in Soho’s Shaftesbury Capital portfolio. Kingly Street has welcomed two new signings from The Counter and Little Door and Co alongside the upsize of pub and cocktail bar Two Floors. Three-storey alfresco dining destination, Kingly Court, has introduced two new debut concepts,…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchRestaurants
Tom Browns Brasserie for sale for £1.2m
Tom Browns Brasserie in Gunthorpe, Nottingham, has been put on the market by current owner RedCat Pub Company for £1.2m. Situated on the banks of the River Trent the business benefits greatly from its picturesque location and is “highly popular” for its spacious alfresco dining terrace. The restaurant can hold…
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