Brought to Market
Coverage of new product launches, brand rollouts, and business entries shaping the UK foodservice and hospitality market. This section tracks everything from fresh F&B concepts and packaged goods entering wholesale, to new tech platforms, equipment lines, and supplier services aimed at supporting restaurant, pub, bar, café, and catering operations. Whether you’re sourcing innovation for your kitchen or scouting competitive moves, these updates help operators and buyers stay ahead of what’s entering the commercial landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -30 JunePubs and Bars
Historic The Seven Tuns inn brought to market
The Seven Tuns, a 17th Century inn located in the village of Chedworth, near Cheltenham, is being brought to market for £800,000, or for a new free of tie lease. The Grade II listed Cotswolds property dates back to around 1610, and has served as a village hub “for generations”. …
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26 JunePubs and Bars
Two independent Highland pubs brought to market for £4.5m
Two pubs in the Highlands that are owned by the same family have been brought to market as a package available for a freehold asking price of £4.5m. The first is The Clachaig Inn, a historic stone-built inn in Glencoe, set against the backdrop of the Glencoe peaks. Owners Peter…
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19 JuneRestaurants
Santino in Kilmarnock brought to market
Santino, a bar and restaurant in Kilmarnock has been brought to market with a freehold asking price of £800,000. Currently vacant, the property has previously been let and is now available to purchase freehold. The property has been recently refurbished and would require no immediate capex spend prior to opening.…
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May- 2025 -1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25
Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 30/01/25
TGI Fridays has closed its flagship venue in London’s Leicester Square, which opened in 2015 after a multi-million pound investment. The closure means that TGI’s now has no restaurant in Central London although it retains venues at the O2 Greenwich and Westfield Stratford. UKH has urged the chancellor to bring…
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23 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25
Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL sales for the main Christmas period between 16 December and 5 January. However, the pub group is bracing for debt levels to be in the range of £680m and £700m,…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/24
McWin Capital Partners is in talks to acquire Gail’s, according to Bloomberg. It comes as the investment firm’s owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in the bakery-café chain, having partnered with Bain Capital Credit to take a controlling stake in September 2021. Earlier in November, Sky News…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Harbour Lights restaurant brought to market
Harbour Lights restaurant and venue, set within Burton Waters marina near Lincoln, has been put up for sale for an asking price of £850,000. The restaurant has 96 internal covers and a gross internal area of 289.85 SqM in its octagonal dining area. It is being sold on behalf of…
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/11/24
UKH has coordinated a letter with other industry groups warning against Xmas tube strikes, which could cost hospitality businesses up to 70% of daily sales. As a result of the negotiation, Transport for London has abandoned its proposed changes to pay structures meaning all RMT members will receive the same…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
The Horseshoe Inn up for sale for £950,000
Restaurant with letting rooms The Horseshoe Inn has been brought to market with a freehold fixed price of £945,000. The business located in Eddleston, 30 minutes outside of Edinburgh, has eight en-suite letting rooms alongside a restaurant and bar. The restaurant and bar has been recognised with multiple awards, including…
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