Cornerstone

Leytonstone Red Lion pub reopens after £750k refurb

The Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following a £750k refurbishment revitalising the 10-bedroom boutique hotel, grand ballroom, and a transformed pub and beer garden. Steeped in history, the Red Lion has been a “cornerstone” of Leytonstone since 1870, with a pub existing on the site since…

Read More »

Boxpark granted Shoreditch lease extension until September 2025

Boxpark has announced that its original flagship Shoreditch location will remain open until the end of September 2025 following support from the landlords Ballymore and Hammerson, the local community and its key stakeholders including Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Since its opening in…

Read More »

Palé Hall Hotel appoints head chef and extends leadership team

Five-star country house in Snowdonia, Palé Hall Hotel, has announced the appointment of Laurence Webb as head chef as well as the expansion of its leadership team – with Tom James joining as deputy general manager and Vlad Pisarenco as F&B manager. As head chef, Webb brings international expertise and…

Read More »

Upstairs appoints new commercial development chef

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, Staffordshire’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, has announced the appointment of Dan Jones as its new commercial development chef.  With a wealth of experience at some of the UK’s “most celebrated” Michelin-starred establishments, Jones will play a pivotal role in further enhancing Upstairs’ culinary offerings while…

Read More »

Today’s news in brief – 20/12/24

Drake and Morgan reported that turnover rose 5% to £45.5m for the year to 31 March. Alongside this, the company’s adjusted EBITDA rose to £4.4m, up from £4.1m the previous year. It comes as the company has stated that Christmas bookings are set to eclipse last year’s record across its…

Read More »

New Cornish Bakery site sees ‘record’ trading in opening week

Cornish Bakery’s 65th opening in Milton Keynes has “surpassed all expectations”, taking a record-breaking £40k within its first week of trading.  It comes as the new bakery opened to “unprecedented” demand, causing a queue of people to block the main flow of the shopping centre. Both the centre:mk and Cornish…

Read More »

D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’

David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their “outstanding” impact in the industry. The news comes…

Read More »

Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024

The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …

Read More »

Pubs could be forced to push up prices, BBPA warns

Pubs may have to make difficult decisions to save jobs including push up prices following the Budget announcement, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned.   The British Beer and Pub Association’s figures show that the Budget’s rise in National Insurance Contributions means, at a conservative estimate, a £500m…

Read More »

The Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick

The Hound, a new modern-day coaching inn, will officially open its doors in Chiswick, London on Wednesday 17 July. The third pub from Dominic Jacobs and JKS Restaurants comprises a pub floor, a reception room, two private dining rooms, a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace. Housed in…

Read More »