Clapham
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across this high-density South London neighbourhood, with a focus on Clapham High Street, Clapham Old Town, and the Common. Reporting includes independent restaurant and bar openings, brunch and late-night concepts, high-footfall weekend trade, and evolving preferences among young professionals and shared households. Insight is tailored for operators tracking casual dining formats, social drinking trends, and competitive positioning in busy urban villages.
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Apr- 2024 -10 AprilPubs and Bars
Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired London-based bar-restaurant business, Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues located in some key London ‘villages’ including Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name,…
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Mar- 2024 -1 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/03/24
Neapolitan pizza parlour, Motherdough, opened its first restaurant at London Dock, Wapping. Following on from his most recent success of independent brunch café BOBO & WILD – with locations in Shoreditch Park, Clapham Common and South Woodford – Motherdough’s creator Farkhod Najmetdinov is well-versed in creating fresh and exciting F&B…
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1 MarchRestaurants
Motherdough opens first restaurant at London Dock
Motherdough, a new Neapolitan pizza parlour, has opened its first restaurant at London Dock in Wapping. Following on from his most recent success of independent brunch café BOBO & WILD – with locations in Shoreditch Park, Clapham Common and South Woodford – Motherdough’s creator Farkhod Najmetdinov is well-versed in creating…
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Feb- 2024 -12 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/02/24
Zizzi Owner Azzurri Group reported a 9% rise in revenues to £258m for FY23. The news comes as the group reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. During the year, the group opened four new Zizzi restaurants in addition to refurbishing another…
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12 FebruaryRestaurants
Franklin and Baines set for March opening in Clapham
Franklin and Baines, a new British and American steak and cocktail restaurant, is set for opening on Monday 4 March in Clapham. The new concept was brought about by restaurateur Olivier Cohen, owner of south London French steak restaurant Bordelaise, and leisure entrepreneur Ashley Letchford, who has seen success from…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryFeatures
In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif
Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…
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Oct- 2023 -6 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/10/23
JD Wetherspoon revenues increased by 10.6% to £1.9bn for the year ending 30 July. Compared with FY19, like-for-like sales for the year grew by 7.4%, driven by increases in bar sales, food sales, slot/fruit machine sales, and hotel sales. Compared with FY22, like-for-like sales increased by 12.7%. Operating profit rebounded…
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6 OctoberFood and Drink
Shake Shack set to open in Oxford
Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open a new venue in Oxford. Set over three floors, the new Shack will open early next year with a prime location on Cornmarket Street, a major pedestrian shopping hub in Oxford’s historic centre. In preparation for the…
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Jul- 2023 -11 JulyPeople
Trinity reappoints Harry Kirkpatrick as head chef
The neighbourhood restaurant located in Clapham Old Town, Trinity, has announced the reappointment of Harry Kirkpatrick to the role of head chef. This news comes as Kirkpatrick has formerly held a senior role in the kitchen team before “seeking new culinary adventures”. His career has seen him mirror the apprenticeship…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilPubs and Bars
The Apollo Arms appoints new general manager
Lunar Pub Co has appointed Kinan Wright as general manager at its new Clapham-based pub and dining room, The Apollo Arms Wright has been part of the Lunar Pub Co since 2021 and joins from sister site The Hunter’s Moon in South Kensington. Prior to that, he was bar and…
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