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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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneTrade Associations
NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister
The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards, the trade body has said, due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. While…
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May- 2024 -20 MayNews
Knoops appoints new CMO
Knoops, a chocolate drinks retailer which operates cafes in the UK, has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Romy Miller as chief marketing officer. Miller joins Knoops from KellyDeli, the owner of Europe’s largest sushi brand, Sushi Daily, with 1,200 outlets. She was previously…
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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 AprilRestaurants
Pasture to open first Birmingham restaurant
Steak-house and late night bar Pasture is set to open the doors of its first Birmingham restaurant on 27 May. Pasture restaurants are known for their fire-based cooking and local ingredients. With existing restaurants in Bristol and Cardiff, Pasture Birmingham will soon occupy 6,500 sq ft across one floor of…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryRestaurants
Tortilla to open four new sites with SSP
Tortilla has confirmed that it will be opening four new locations with global food travel group SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester…
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29 JanuaryRestaurants
Loungers opens 250th site in Rochdale
Loungers has announced the opening of its 250th site – Pionero Lounge in Rochdale – which officially opened today (29 January). Since the group’s interim results on 28 November, it has opened Coltello Lounge in Cramlington; Arturo Lounge in Penrith; Costero Lounge in Paignton; Consurio Lounge in Caerphilly; and Centivo…
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Nov- 2023 -6 NovemberRestaurants
Outpost Bar and Kitchen to open in Pontcanna’s Laundry Quarter
Outpost, a new Welsh independent bar and kitchen based in Pontcanna’s Laundry Quarter, is set to open its doors on Wednesday, 8 November. The man behind the new venture is Nick Saunders, founder of Cardiff’s Depot venue and Depot’s spin-off, the Tiger Yard street food venue in Cardiff Bay. He…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberRestaurants
Par 59 opens new bar and games room
St Mary Street mini-golf bar and restaurant Par 59, backed by former Welsh footballer Gareth Bale, is set to double its capacity with the opening of an upstairs bar and games room, named Shuffles. Shuffles will open on 10 November 2023 and will feature three brand-new interactive shuffleboards and five…
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26 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/09/23
Brighton Pier Group reported a decrease in total revenues, falling from £17.3m to £16.2m in H1, primarily due to declining sales in its bar division. Ongoing inflationary pressures impacted operating margins, resulting in lower earnings compared to the previous year. EBITDA dropped from £3m to £1.4m, with a loss before…
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26 SeptemberRestaurants
Pasture Restaurants to open Birmingham site in 2024
Pasture Restaurant Group has announced the launch of its Birmingham site in early Spring 2024. Pasture is known for its fire-based cooking and local ingredients; in-house butchers handpick and prepare meat from selected farms raising grass fed cattle. Pasture Birmingham will occupy 6,500 sq ft across one floor of a…
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