Chinatown
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across London’s Chinatown, centred around Gerrard Street and the surrounding Soho area. This section explores restaurant openings, heritage-led operators, modern Asian concepts, and F&B trends shaped by tourism, local culture, and late-night trade. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into running venues in one of the capital’s busiest and most iconic culinary districts.
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilFeatures
How pedestrianisation could be the saviour of Soho
G-A-Y, a nightclub in Soho, London, is one of the most famous gay clubs in the UK situated in one of the most notable LGBTQ+ friendly areas in the world. However, in February it was put up for sale with owner Jeremy Joseph stating the area has “lost its vibrancy”.…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/03/25
New World Trading Company has seen its revenues hit a record £73.5m in FY24. The bar and restaurant operator also delivered a 20% increase in underlying EBITDA for the period. Over the past year, NWTC had established a new leadership team, which has been credited with placing its main brand,…
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28 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Mrs Bakery and Sushi Joy open in London’s Chinatown
Pastry concept Mrs Bakery and quick service vendor Sushi Joy have opened their doors in Chinatown London. The two brands have launched debut locations close to Leicester Square at 12/13 Little Newport Street and 15a Little Newport Street respectively. Mrs Bakery’s 1,300 sq ft unit joins Chinatown London’s varied collection…
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13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish juice bar chain, the opening was inspired by Manchester-based rap star Aitch, who slid into the brand’s Instagram DMs to voice his desire for a store in his hometown. In…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Noodle and Beer opens in London’s Chinatown
Noodle and Beer has opened a new restaurant in London’s Chinatown at 27 Wardour Street, delivering an “authentic” Sichuanese experience. Joining the neighbourhood in a 950 sq ft unit, Noodle and Beer now sits amongst other concepts on Wardour Street, including Pochawa Grill, Kung Fu Noodle, and Chinatown Bakery. With…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/10/24
Over 1,200 pubs will likely be closed this year, new data from CAMRA shows, compared to around 1,000 in 2023 and just over 800 in 2022. The “alarming” rate of licensee turnover in the pub trade comes as the crushing weight of unfair taxation and high operational costs leave businesses…
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18 OctoberFood and Drink
Bunsik to open seventh location in Chinatown London
Bunsik is opening its seventh UK location in Chinatown London at 31 Wardour Street on 31 October 2024. The new grab-and-go site will serve a variety of popular Korean street food items, including the brand’s signature Corn Dogs. The menu at the Chinatown London location will introduce new items like…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/07/24
Marston’s has reported a 5.2% rise in LFL sales in the year-to-date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in managed and franchised pubs for the 42-week period to 20 July. The group saw considerable uplift during Euro 2024, with like-for-like sales for the week of the semi-final and…
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26 JulyNews
Duo of restaurateurs expand presence in Chinatown
Korean street food brand Bunsik and Kung Fu Burger are opening new locations in London’s Chinatown. Bunsik will join Chinatown London’s food landscape in September, marking the restaurant group’s second site within the destination. The 900 sq ft site at 31 Wardour Street is next-door to Pochawa Grill, Maguro Group’s…
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Jun- 2024 -11 JuneFood and Drink
Honeymoon Desserts opens first European flagship in London
Honeymoon Desserts has opened its first European flagship site on a lease at 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, London. The new restaurant, which comprises 1,303 sq ft and is spread over ground and basement floors, is in the heart of London’s West End and a stone’s throw away from Chinatown. Neighbours of…
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