City of London
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across the City of London, with updates from key areas such as Bank, Moorgate, Fenchurch Street, and Liverpool Street. This section highlights weekday trading dynamics, post-pandemic footfall recovery, premium casual openings, grab-and-go demand, and corporate catering trends. Designed for operators, chefs, and F&B leaders, it provides insight into running profitable venues in a district shaped by office culture, commuter traffic, and high-value real estate.
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberPeople
Cotswolds Distillery founder named Distillers’ Company master
Cotswolds Distillery founder Daniel Szor has been installed as the 378th master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, the City of London livery company established in 1638 to support excellence in the spirits industry. Szor became a freeman of the company in 2015 and a liveryman the following year, joining…
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Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires Albion and East
Urban Pubs and Bars has officially acquired the Albion and East group, adding four London venues to its portfolio as it continues to expand across the capital. The deal includes Teatro Hall in Ealing, Canova Hall in Brixton, Botanica Hall in Clapham Junction, and Serata Hall in the City of…
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May- 2025 -29 MayPeople
City of London Corporation elects new Licensing Committee chairman
City of London Corporation has announced the appointment of John Fletcher as its new Licensing Committee chairman. In his new role, he will ensure that the committee exercises the City Corporation’s local authority licensing function under the Licensing Act 2003. As such, he is responsible for licensing premises for the…
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilFeatures
Thinking outside of the box: Why is Boxpark trying a new concept?
Since its inception in 2011 Boxpark has had a simple business model, using shipping containers to build a market hall style hospitality venue, always trying to be agile and cheap. However, 15 years on Boxpark is taking the next step by unveiling its new Boxhall concept in Liverpool Street, a…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchFood and Drink
Wasabi to open new Central London venue
Wasabi has announced the opening of its latest location near Monument station in Central London, its first new opening in London for some time. The King William Street location spans approximately 1,600 sq ft and will offer 37 covers. The space features updated design elements, including new banquette seating, internal…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Fuller’s sales rise 10.2% over Xmas period
Fuller’s has reported “excellent” trading over the five-week Christmas and New Year period, which delivered like-for-like sales growth of 10.2%. It comes as like-for-like sales rose 5.9% during the 41-week period to 11 January 2025, continuing Fuller’s “strong momentum and market outperformance”. The group also revealed that it has a…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberNews
Rocket Leisure secures £6.4m loan to boost expansion
Live music operator Rocket Leisure has secured a £6.4m loan from digital bank OakNorth to refinance an existing facility, acquire the freehold on its Venn St site and expand with additional sites. Founded in 2010 by brothers Russell and Howard Taylor and their business partner Tom Jackman, the business has…
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Aug- 2024 -16 AugustRestaurants
Atis to open eighth site in Eastcheap
Cult salad bar brand Atis is set to open in the capital in Eastcheap on 2 September, marking the brand’s eighth location in London and its second opening of 2024. The Eastcheap site will offer Atis’ customisable salad bowls, protein plates, and classic favourites such as the Azteca and Seiz’a…
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12 AugustCatering Companies
Rhubarb Hospitality acquires The Brewery
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has acquired The Brewery, a large scale event venue in London. The Brewery is located in the City of London and hosts more than 500 events annually, including many corporate events. The existing management team, led by chief executive James Varah, will work with RHC’s chief…
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Jul- 2024 -8 JulyCatering Companies
Social Pantry partners with Mansion House and Old Bailey
Social Pantry, the UK’s independent and female-founded sustainable caterer, has announced its two venue partnerships with the City of London Corporation. From 1 September 2024, Social Pantry has been appointed as the exclusive caterer for both Mansion House and The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), and will manage all aspects…
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