Covent Garden
This covers all our reporting from Covent Garden, a central London destination where hospitality, retail, and tourism intersect. We spotlight restaurant and bar openings, chef residencies, brand activations, and operational strategies from both independents and high-profile groups. With footfall-driven trading dynamics and premium positioning, Covent Garden serves as a strategic reference point for restaurateurs, bar managers, and F&B executives analysing consumer behaviour, site performance, and experiential dining in flagship urban settings.
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Jan- 2026 -12 JanuaryRestaurants
Kung Fu Mama to open second London site in Canary Wharf
Kung Fu Mama, the Taiwanese noodle bar founded by Ottolenghi co-founder Noam Bar-Chang and retail entrepreneur Chris Hsu, is set to open its second London restaurant in Canary Wharf in the first quarter of 2026. The new site will open in Jubilee Place, expanding the brand beyond its debut location…
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6 JanuaryRestaurants
Buvette to open first London restaurant in Covent Garden
Buvette, a gastrothèque founded by chef Jody Williams in New York, is set to open its first London restaurant in Covent Garden this summer.The restaurant will occupy a 2,800 sq ft, 80-cover unit at 2 Neal’s Yard, operated by landlord Shaftesbury Capital. The opening will mark Buvette’s London debut, adding…
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Dec- 2025 -26 DecemberRestaurants
Ladurée to open new Mayfair boutique
French patisserie Ladurée is set to open a new boutique on South Molton Street in Mayfair this December, followed by a retail site at Broadgate Central in early 2026, as it continues to expand its London presence. The two openings form part of the company’s longer-term UK growth strategy and…
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5 DecemberRestaurants
Phil Howard to open fast-casual Notto site at Broadgate
Notto, the pasta brand founded by chef Phil Howard and business partner Julian Dyer, will open a new fast-casual site at Broadgate on 22 December. The launch marks the first quick-service format for the business, which currently operates two pasta bars in Piccadilly and Covent Garden. The Broadgate restaurant will…
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberRestaurants
Dim Sum Library to open first international site in Covent Garden
Aqua Restaurant Group will open the first international site of its Hong Kong concept Dim Sum Library in Covent Garden on 8 December 2025, marking the group’s 25th venue. The London opening will extend the brand outside Asia for the first time since its launch in 2016. The restaurant will…
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25 NovemberPeople
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints new chief people officer
Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the appointment of Karl Jolly to the role of chief people officer, as the Danish restaurant group prepares for further expansion across the UK and mainland Europe. Jolly returns to the business after three years at New World Trading Company, where he was people director supporting more…
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4 NovemberPubs and Bars
Greene King invests £6m in London pub refurbishments
Greene King has invested more than £6m in its pubs across London in 2025, with 14 managed sites reopening following refurbishment work. The brewer and pub company, which operates more than 1,600 managed pubs nationwide and 166 across Greater London, said the investment programme aims to enhance customer experience and…
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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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27 OctoberRestaurants
Korean restaurant Soom to open in Covent Garden this November
Soom, a new Korean barbecue restaurant, is set to open in Covent Garden in November, marking the latest venture from the team behind 3Kobros in Canary Wharf. Located at 99 St Martin’s Lane, Soom will offer a contemporary interpretation of traditional Korean barbecue dining. It has been designed to highlight…
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23 OctoberRestaurants
SushiDog to open first site outside London at Birmingham’s Bullring
SushiDog will open its first restaurant outside London in January 2026, with a new site planned for the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.The grab-and-go sushi brand, known for its made-to-order rolls and bowls, will occupy an upper-level kiosk with seating for up to 25 customers. The venue will include a…
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