Battersea
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments in this fast-evolving South West London district, including restaurant and bar openings, regeneration-driven investment, independent concepts, and major retail-led dining schemes such as Battersea Power Station. Reporting provides insights for operators assessing growth opportunities, footfall dynamics, and premium casual formats in a high-profile urban market.
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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/24
Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. Searcys has announced a new partnership with…
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25 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
Hogs Back owner saves Mondo brewery in pre-pack deal
Brewing industry veteran Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. As well as delivering…
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10 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…
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10 AprilPubs and Bars
Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired London-based bar-restaurant business, Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues located in some key London ‘villages’ including Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name,…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars announces Red Setter opening
Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed it is set to open The Red Setter in Battersea, London, following a £1m refurbishment and building programme as part of the group’s latest expansion plans. The latest pub has been designed to offer a welcoming atmosphere combined with a selection of fine food…
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6 MarchRestaurants
Darwin and Wallace sales rise 1.8% in ‘challenging’ year
Darwin and Wallace, the operator of eight Greater London bar-restaurants, has reported a 1.8% rise in sales to £17.8m for the year ended 28 May 2023, despite macroeconomic challenges over the period. The group has attributed the erosion of its sales conversion and profits to an “incredibly” tight labour market…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberRestaurants
Roti King to open in Waterloo
Roti King has announced it will open its new restaurant at Lower Marsh, Waterloo on 1 December. This Waterloo site will become the company’s third restaurant following openings in Euston and Battersea Power Station. The space has retained as much of the original interior as possible, including tiled walls from…
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1 NovemberNews
Various Eateries revenues surpass expectations in FY23
Various Eateries has announced that revenues for the year ended on 1 October were slightly higher than market expectations at £45.5m, largely driven by new site openings. Group like-for-like sales were “maintained” despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, train strikes, and unseasonably wet weather during the summer months. Group EBITDA is…
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1 NovemberCatering Companies
Searcys appoints new executive chef for restaurants
Searcys, Britain’s “oldest” catering company, has appointed Thomas Piat as executive chef for its restaurants. Searcys said that with a “wealth of experience” working in kitchens across the world, Piat brings his “classical and international culinary expertise to the company’s growing portfolio of brasseries and Champagne Bars”. Having graduated with…
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Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Searcys to open in Battersea Power Station
Searcys has announced that it will be opening a new champagne bar in Battersea Power Station this October. The 76-cover bar and dining space will feature a mix of plush, deep blue velvet seating with polished brass detailing, a 15-cover marble-topped bar and a semi-private recessed booth, available to book…
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