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.

  • Aug- 2022 -
    31 August
    Food and DrinkHalf of Britain’s major cities show negative sales versus 2019

    Half of Britain’s major cities show negative sales versus 2019

    Out-of-home food and drink sales are in growth in only half of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres, as five major cities are experiencing negative sales in the latest four weeks versus the same time period in 2019. According to data from CGA and Wireless Social, new challenges facing the sector…

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  • 23 August
    BusinessUKHospitality

    Sodexo retains Clifton College for further five years

    ​Independents by Sodexo has announced it has retained the catering and hospitality contract with Clifton College in Bristol for a further five years, valued at £2.5m. Clifton College, established in 1862, is one of the biggest co-ed schools in the country and has 1,255 students aged from 0 through to…

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  • 22 August
    FeaturesMatsudai: From music to ramen kits to debut restaurant

    Matsudai: From music to ramen kits to debut restaurant

    Tell me the history of Matsudai? I’m not from a catering background, I worked in music and events until autumn 2019. In 2018, I got married, lost my job and moved house all in the space of a week, and it was an overwhelming period. I picked up a lot…

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  • 4 August
    Pubs and BarsNightcap revenues jump 55.1% to £35.9m in FY22

    Nightcap revenues jump 55.1% to £35.9m in FY22

    Nightcap has reported its group revenues surged 55.1% year-on-year from £6m to £35.9m on a combined group of companies basis for the 53 weeks ended 3 July 2022 (FY22), with like-for-like revenues up 23.6%. The fourth quarter ended 3 July 2022 (Q4 FY22) also saw group revenues jump 73.2% to…

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  • 1 August
    BusinessNightcap launches Bar Academy and Tonight Josephine Bristol site

    Nightcap launches Bar Academy and Tonight Josephine Bristol site

    Nightcap has announced the launch of the Nightcap Bar Academy, its dedicated training hub which marks a central point for training across the group for both new and existing teams. Located in Camden Market, the Academy will provide training for all staff members to improve skills and deliver “consistent levels…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    18 July
    RestaurantsTortilla revenue soars 60% in H1

    Tortilla revenue soars 60% in H1

    Tortilla has welcomed strong top-line growth during the first half of FY22, with group revenue soaring 60% to £26.9m, or an increase of 55% excluding the impact of the Chilango acquisition.  The group said this performance was underpinned by growing customer demand for Tortilla’s food as well as the group’s…

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  • 13 July
    Pubs and BarsJD Wetherspoon warns of full-year losses amid ‘laborious’ recovery 

    JD Wetherspoon warns of full-year losses amid ‘laborious’ recovery 

    JD Wetherspoon has warned it is expecting an annual loss of £30m in its upcoming full-year results, as recovery for many businesses has been “slower and more laborious” than first anticipated. After investing heavily in labour, repairs and marketing, the group expects FY22 losses to be higher than expected, as…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    29 June
    Food and DrinkMatsudai Ramen confirms debut opening date

    Matsudai Ramen confirms debut opening date

    Matsudai Ramen, online DIY ramen retailer, has confirmed an early August opening date for its first ramen restaurant, Matsudai Ramen in Cardiff. Following a five-month refurbishment of the former Natwest bank site in Grangetown, Cardiff, Matsudai founder James Chant will open the doors to the 70-cover ramen restaurant at 6pm…

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  • 28 June
    Food and DrinkFood and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Food and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Restaurant, pub and bar trading in the UK has seen “solid” growth as out-of-home food and drink sales in all of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres have recorded growth over the four weeks to 4 June 2022, according to new CGA and Wireless Social. Sales were between 1% and 13%…

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  • 28 June
    RestaurantsSlim Chickens to open four new UK sites simultaneously

    Slim Chickens to open four new UK sites simultaneously

    Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) will open four new Slim Chickens restaurants simultaneously on 4 July 2022 in Leicester, Liverpool, Milton Keynes and London’s Bishopsgate, continuing Slim Chickens’ roll out across the UK. The new restaurants will each occupy 2500+ square feet locations, bringing the US fast casual brand’s UK portfolio…

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