Alfresco Dining

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gino D’Acampo to open new Manchester restaurant and bar

Gino D’Acampo has announced he is to open a new restaurant and bar at the INNSiDE by Melia Manchester hotel in February. This opening will follow an extensive £800k refurbishment of the First Street venue, which the chef’s team currently operates under the First Street Bar and Kitchen brand. Designed…

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