Devon
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity across this South West county, with reporting focused on key areas such as Exeter, Totnes, Dartmouth, and the English Riviera. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, coastal and rural trade, seasonal staffing challenges, chef-led independents, and the use of regional produce. Insight is tailored for operators navigating summer footfall peaks, localism in sourcing, and the balance between tourism and year-round trading in Devon’s diverse hospitality economy.
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchRestaurants
Michelin star chef opens new smash burger venue in Borough
Two-Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, has announced the opening of Heard, a new smash burger restaurant in Borough, London. After a year of perfecting his recipes and touring some of the biggest UK events in the Heard food truck, Bailey is bringing his concept to a new pop-up restaurant in Borough.…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25
Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by 1% during the same period. Meanwhile, total revenues for the…
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28 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon to open at Haven Cleethorpes Beach
J D Wetherspoon has revealed that it is set to open a new venue, The Humber Stone, at Haven Cleethorpes Beach on 7 March. Haven has invested around £1.7m in the new pub, part of a wider investment of around £6.7m in the expansion of its exclusive partnership with J…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryRestaurants
Applebee’s restaurant to relaunch in February
Applebee’s restaurant is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Borough Market with a relaunch on 13 February. As a marker of this anniversary, Applebee’s will launch a brand new concept, menu and refurbishment of the space, as well as a continued determination to champion sustainably sourced British seafood. Still…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberRestaurants
Loungers opens fourth Brightside in Rutland
Loungers officially opened its fourth Brightside last Friday (22 November) at the Ram Jam Services in Rutland. Located alongside the main route from Peterborough to Grantham, Brightside is part of a purpose-built retail development of four units adjacent to an established petrol station and a new bakery. This opening follows…
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Oct- 2024 -4 OctoberRestaurants
Harbour House pub owners acquire Hooked on the Rock
Tamara Costin and William Speed, owners of Flushing’s Harbour House, a waterside Cornish pub, have purchased Hooked on the Rock, a seafood restaurant, at Swanpool Beach in Falmouth, for an undisclosed sum. The acting agent on the sale was Jeremey Beaching of SPC Property who was also the agent responsible…
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Sep- 2024 -6 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24
The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs. Elior has…
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6 SeptemberPeople
Chris Webb MP elected chair of APPG for hospitality and tourism
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has elected Chris Webb, Labour MP for Blackpool South, as its chair for hospitality and tourism yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for…
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Jun- 2024 -18 JuneNews
Bobo Social opens new site in Ealing
Bobo Social has opened a new restaurant in Ealing at 3/4 Filmworks Walk, marking the third opening for the group. The first Bobo opened its doors in 2014 on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, to “great critical acclaim” from the likes of Fay Maschler, Grace Dent and Giles Coren. The second followed…
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May- 2024 -24 MayRestaurants
Spaces at The Spine appoints new head chef
Spaces at The Spine has announced the appointment of Gareth Penn as its new head chef. Penn will lead the kitchen in all areas, covering catering and the adjoining wellness cafe, The Base. He brings a wealth of experience to the role with a 26-year-long career primarily working in hotels…
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