Edinburgh
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across Scotland’s capital, with reporting centred on key districts such as the Old Town, New Town, Leith, and Bruntsfield. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, seasonal and festival-driven footfall, and premium casual dining trends. Insight is tailored for businesses navigating a market shaped by tourism, affluence, and a vibrant local dining culture.
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Dec- 2025 -2 DecemberPubs and Bars
Leith pub the Harp and Castle placed on the market
The Harp and Castle, a long-established pub on Leith Walk in Edinburgh, has been put up for sale with offers over £800,000. The venue, first opened as the Tommy Younger Bar in honour of the former Hibernian and Liverpool goalkeeper, has been operated for more than 26 years by current…
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberRestaurants
Browns to open first Hertfordshire restaurant
Mitchells and Butlers will open a new Browns Brasserie and Bar in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 28 November as part of the brand’s plan to grow its presence in suburban high streets. The launch brings the chain to 28 sites across the UK.The restaurant, on High Road, occupies a Grade II…
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14 NovemberRestaurants
Roti King to open first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh
Roti King is set to open its first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh on 12 December, marking the Malaysian street-food group’s latest step in a wider UK expansion. The site, located just off Princes Street, will offer the brand’s signature roti canai and curry dishes, cooked to order in an open…
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6 NovemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover holds steady at £47.2m
Arc Inspirations has reported that turnover stood at £47.2m for the year ended 31 March, marginally below the £47.4m recorded in the previous year, as record festive trading offset market pressures. The hospitality business saw its operating profits for the year fall from £721k to £134k, while adjusted EBITDA were…
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3 NovemberAwards & Events
Walk for Wellbeing reaches £500k to support UK Hospitality
Nationwide initiative Walk for Wellbeing has raised more than £500,000 for the UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020. This year’s event, held in October, saw more than 1,400 people from across the hospitality industry take part – the highest number to date – raising £165,000. Funds from…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberCatering Companies
Freemans Event Partners launches multi-year contract with RG Live
Freemans Event Partners has secured a multi-year agreement with experiential events specialist RG Live to deliver food and beverage across its nationwide Halloween and Christmas light trails. The partnership covers 13 venues across the UK, with 10 sites operating Christmas trails and six transforming for Halloween. Freemans will oversee the…
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23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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22 SeptemberRestaurants
Mowgli moves into delivery with exclusive Uber Eats partnership
Mowgli Street Food has ventured into delivery for the first time through an exclusive national partnership with Uber Eats. The group said the move marks the “beginning of an exciting new chapter” for the brand, as signature street food dishes like Gunpowder Chicken, Angry Bird and Tamarind Treacle Fries and…
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5 SeptemberPeople
Buzzworks appoints new food director to lead chef development
Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced the appointment of David Bell as director of food, with a remit to strengthen the company’s culinary standards, chef training and sustainable practices. Bell, originally from Edinburgh, has more than 20 years of experience in senior kitchen and food development roles across the UK.…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustPubs and Bars
One in four UK late-night venues has closed since 2020, NTIA warns
The UK has lost nearly 800 late-night venues since 2020, raising concerns over the future of the country’s night-time economy, according to new data from the latest Night Time Economy Monitor. The report, compiled by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and CGA by NIQ, show the sector has contracted…
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