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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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryBusiness
Nightcap acquires The Piano Works for £200k
Nightcap has announced the acquisition of The Piano Works, the live entertainment concept currently operating at Nightcap’s Barrio Covent Garden venue and in Farringdon, London, for £200k. The Piano Works acquisition was completed following a pre-pack administration process by TDC Concepts Limited (TDCC). The Piano Works, which was launched in…
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15 FebruaryNews
Knoops revenues up 23% since Christmas
Chocolate drinks expert Knoops has reported a 23% revenue increase on a LFL basis for the start of the year. In addition to over-the-counter, barista-prepared drinks, sales of chocolate flakes in stores are continuing to perform strongly – also up 23% LFL. Online sales in January were up 163% on…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/11/23
Fuller’s reported a 12% increase in total revenues to £188.8m for H1 ending 30 September, with like-for-like sales up 12.7%. The group attributed the growth to an “excellent” customer experience. Food sales rose 15.5%, drink sales 10.9%, and accommodation sales 13.4%. Adjusted profit before tax increased 48% to £14.5m. For…
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15 NovemberNews
Lecce-inspired cafe and wine bar to open in Covent Garden
Family-run Italian bakery and wine bar Capilungo will be opening in the heart of Covent Garden on 13 December. Capilungo’s offering will focus on quality ingredients and provenance with a menu championing Lecce’s hyper-local delicacies, including freshly baked Italian pastries, cured meats, and Pugliese wines and cocktails. Co-founded by Lecce…
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10 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/11/23
Krispy Kreme reported net revenues of $407.4m (£333m) in Q3, marking a 7.9% increase compared with the same quarter in 2022. The international segment saw a 15.4% growth in net revenue. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $40.3m (£32.9m) for the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter grew…
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10 NovemberPubs and Bars
Piano Works to leave West End for Covent Garden
Live music bar Piano Works has announced that it is moving to Covent Garden this month. It is re-opening within a Nightcap venue at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the corner of Drury Lane. This comes after the company applied to Westminster Council to increase its licensed capacity at its…
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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/10/23
Pubs see increased spending in September as restaurants struggle. Consumer card spending in UK pubs saw a 6.1% rise in September, likely driven by the Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, restaurant spending fell 10.8% compared with the previous month, and takeout spending increased by just 6.5%. In a survey, 44% of…
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10 OctoberRestaurants
Caravan to open new site in Covent Garden
Caravan, the coffee and all-day dining restaurant, is set to open the doors of its new flagship restaurant in Covent Garden. Set in a Grade II listed Victorian granary, the new restaurant will open its doors from 23 October on Drury Lane. Spanning two floors, it is the brand’s second…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustRestaurants
Dishoom to return to pre-pandemic profits in FY23
Dishoom expects to return to pre-pandemic profitability during FY23, as the Indian restaurant chain’s turnover grew by 64% to £94.9m for the 53 week period to 1 January 2023. The news comes as the group’s performance during FY22 was driven by uninterrupted trading and new openings post-Covid. The group revealed…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyRestaurants
The Avocado Show to open new Covent Garden restaurant
The Avocado Show has announced the launch of its new Covent Garden restaurant this summer, following the success of its Mayfair site. The Avocado Show Covent Garden will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner all made from sustainably sourced avocados. A new addition to the Covent Garden location is a…
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