Durham
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality developments across Durham, including the city centre, Elvet, Gilesgate, and surrounding county areas. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, student-driven trade, independent food concepts, and F&B activity shaped by tourism and academic footfall. Designed for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it provides insight into running successful venues in a historic city with a strong mix of local and transient demand.
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Sep- 2020 -18 SeptemberCoronavirus
Curfew enforced on hospitality in north-east England
Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a 10pm curfew, starting tonight (18 September), on pubs, bars and restaurants in parts of north-east England. Restrictions will apply in Northumberland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Country Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside, with an estimated two million people being impacted by the new measures.…
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Mar- 2020 -11 MarchRestaurants
Knights Brasserie reopens following extensive refurb
The Lumley Castle hotel, located in Durham, has reopened its Knights Brasserie restaurant after an extensive six-week programme of refurbishment. The project was overseen by the property’s new general manager, Gordon Cartwright, who said “no expense had been spared” in creating one of the North East’s most “luxurious and innovative”…
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Nov- 2019 -27 NovemberRestaurants
YO! set to open sushi counters across 50 Tesco stores nationwide
Japanese restaurant group, YO! (previously known as YO! Sushi) has opened its 25th ‘To Go’ kiosk at Tesco Durham Extra, as part of the 50 kiosk roll out in Tesco stores nationwide. The 50 kiosk partnership builds on the successful trials of YO! To Go kiosks at Tesco’s Sunbury-on-Thames Extra…
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21 NovemberFood and Drink
New food hall concept announced for The Riverwalk in Durham
The Food Pit has signed 3,500 sq ft of space for its new food hall concept at The Riverwalk in Durham, a £30m redevelopment on the banks of the River Wear. The new food hall is fully let, with seven food and drink operators including; Gourmet Burgers, Fish and Chips,…
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6 NovemberPubs and Bars
The Inn Collection Group gets green light for pub with rooms at Sunderland Seafront
The Inn Collection group has been given the go ahead for pub with rooms at Seaburn by Sunderland City Council’s planning committee. The Seaburn development will be designed with 40 bedrooms across three floors, while a bar and eatery area will provide covers for diners all year round. Sean Donkin,…
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Jul- 2019 -1 JulyPubs and Bars
AA Hospitality unveils The Pub Guide 2020
AA Hospitality and Hotel Services has revealed The Pub Guide 2020: 2,000 pubs for great beer and good food, is published today, Monday 1 July, with a brand new look and feel. The 21st edition of the AA Pub Guide is a guide to the country’s best pubs by county,…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JunePubs and Bars
LXi acquires 14 Greene King Pubs
Investment company LXi REIT has acquired 14 Greene Kings Pubs, as part of a £135m bulk investment. The 14 pubs are located in Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Newcastle and County Durham. Each property has been let to Greene King with 15-year unexpired and unbroken lease terms and annual rent…
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May- 2019 -10 MayPeople
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilAdvice
Could businesses be losing out if they aren’t dog friendly?
Across the UK, the appearance of dogs in bars, cafes and restaurants is increasing significantly in the recent years, to the point that establishments have begun to host dog birthday parties in their bars. There is also dedicated cafes for dogs and cats, despite the stubborn traditionalists who are against…
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Jan- 2019 -14 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Revolution Bars sees 6.4% revenue increase in latest update
Revolution Bars Group, operator of 79 premium bars trading across the UK under the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands, has seen a 6.4% like-for-like increase in the 26 weeks to 29 December 2018. Total revenue for the period was £78.5m and its like-for-like sales in the four week trading…
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