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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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/25
Domino’s has seen its total group-wide sales rise by 2.1% in Q1, having seen the positive trends present in the second half of 2024 continue into the new year. Like-for-like sales – excluding splits – saw an incremental rise of 0.5%, while total orders were also up 0.5% compared with…
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25 AprilRestaurants
Atis to open in Mayfair this May
London’s salad bar Atis is opening the doors to its latest site in Mayfair on Monday, 12 May 2025, marking the brand’s 11th location in London. Located on Grosvenor Street, Atis Mayfair will serve up the brand’s signature, build-your-own bowls and seasonal plates. As with all sites, the new location…
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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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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/04/25
Hospitality venues will be released from red tape which stifles business as the government “backs the British night out”, after revealing its new Plan for Change initiative. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthen businesses’ competitiveness, giving diners, pub and party-goers more time and more…
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7 AprilRestaurants
Kricket to open new restaurant in Covent Garden
Modern Indian restaurant Kricket has signed for a restaurant new site in London’s Covent Garden. The restaurant is set to open in the heart of Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, in Neal’s Yard, complementing its selection of F&B concepts and adding diversity to the destination’s dining scene. Opening later this year, Kricket will…
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2 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 02/04/25
RedCat Hospitality has reported a turnover rise of 8% to £129.8m in the year ended 31 March 2024, which was described as a transitional year for the company. In 2024, the group welcomed a fresh leadership team as CEO Richard Lewis joined RedCat to oversee a programme of stabilisation. Despite…
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2 AprilRestaurants
Ottolenghi co-founder to open Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama
Ottolenghi co-founder, Noam Bar-Chang, and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail, Chris Hsu, have announced the upcoming opening of Taiwanese noodle bar, Kung Fu Mama. The new restaurant is set to open in a “prime position” on Long Acre, Covent Garden on 8 April. The restaurant is designed for eating…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/03/25
Red Engine has seen a 15% uplift in sales to £77.1m in FY24. During the year, the group’s sales combined with its franchise partners reached £118.3m. It added that EBITDA is expected to have surpassed the £12m it recorded in 2023. Over the next five years, Red Engine aims to…
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25 MarchRestaurants
New Taiwanese noodle bar to open in Covent Garden
Ottolenghi co-founder Noam Bar-Chang and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail Chris Hsu have announced the upcoming opening of Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama. Set to open on Long Acre, Covent Garden, on 8 April, the fast-paced eatery will be dedicated to showcasing a “contemporary take” on Taiwanese flavours…
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4 MarchRestaurants
Blacklock to open first Birmingham site
Blacklock has revealed that it is set to open a new restaurant in Birmingham, its first in Britain’s second city. The group will transform the ground floor of St Philip’s House in the city centre into a 100-seat restaurant and bar. The new venue will offer a variety of steaks…
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