Bristol
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice developments in one of the UK’s most creative and independently driven cities, with a focus on areas such as Stokes Croft, Clifton, Harbourside, and Gloucester Road. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, sustainability-focused concepts, operator-led growth, and shifting local demand — offering insights for businesses responding to Bristol’s distinctive blend of student, professional, and destination dining audiences.
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryRestaurants
Six by Nico opens new Bristol site
Six by Nico, the restaurant group renowned for its six-course tasting menus, officially opened the doors to its new Bristol venue. The new restaurant is located at Unit SU9, Quakers Friars Cabot Circus, blending “contemporary elegance with a welcoming atmosphere”. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico offers an…
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14 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/02/25
Punch Pubs saw its revenues rise 1.35% in Q1 ended 1 December 2024. It comes as the pub group spent £11m on the acquisition of 18 pubs, as well as a further £10.7m on expansion and maintenance. The group’s three divisions – leased and tenanted, and managed partnership and laine…
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14 FebruaryRestaurants
The Stable pizzeria opens in Padstow
Pizza and craft cider restaurant group The Stable has today (14 February) opened a new location in Padstow. With restaurants across the South West in Fistral, Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Bournemouth, amongst other locations, The Stable is known for partnering with South West producers across their menu including a…
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13 FebruaryFood and Drink
Chopstix appoints Savills as advisors amid ‘significant’ expansion plans
Chopstix has appointed Savills as the sole advisory agent as it looks to significantly increase its existing 150-strong store portfolio. Following strategic investment in the brand from QSRP in October 2024, Chopstix has set out to accelerate growth across the UK and Europe. The brand plans to focus on high-traffic,…
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12 FebruaryFood and Drink
Northern hospitality outperforms south in 2024, NRB finds
The north of England has recorded a modest growth of 0.1% in licensed hospitality venues, while the south experienced a slight decrease of -0.2% in 2024, according to the latest data from Northern Restaurant and Bar (NRB) and CGA by NielsenIQ. Having tracked a wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/01/25
Urban Pubs and Bars saw a “record-breaking” rise in EBITDA of 26% to £8.7m for the year ended 28 April 2024. The group also reported a 16% rise in turnover to £60.5m and a 4% uplift in like-for-like sales in the period. Over the Christmas trading period, which took place…
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28 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Black Sheep Coffee to open Bristol site
Black Sheep Coffee has agreed to let Urban Creation’s commercial space at 60 Queens Road, Bristol, which is split across the ground floor and basement. Previously occupied by Vodafone, the cafe chain will open in the 2,724 sq ft unit soon on a 15-year lease. The arrival of a Black…
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27 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 27/01/25
Tasty expects to report lower sales for FY24 after a challenging H2. Although the group’s restructuring plan, sanctioned on 4 June 2024, will enable the return to profitability and should “secure the company’s long-term future”, the resultant closures of part of the group’s estate has had a “negative impact on…
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27 JanuaryFood and Drink
Popeyes UK to open over 45 sites in 2025
Popeyes has announced plans to double its UK footprint with the opening of more than 45 new restaurants in 2025. In doing so, it will increase its presence in major cities including Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol as well as expanding further in Manchester, Liverpool, London and Scotland. The new sites…
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27 JanuaryRestaurants
Six by Nico opens bookings ahead of Bristol opening in February
Scottish restaurant group Six by Nico, the experiential dining experience set to bring its affordable six-course tasting experiences to the city of Bristol, has opened bookings for its opening on 17 February with its first menu The Chippie. The Chippie, inspired by Nico Simeone’s personal family heritage, offers his “creative…
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