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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Aug- 2025 -15 AugustRestaurants
Il Bambini Club to open first UK restaurant in Shoreditch
Italian dining brand Il Bambini Club will open its first UK site in September 2025 on the ground floor of The Hoxton hotel in Shoreditch. The restaurant will take over the hotel’s former Hoxton Grill space and will be operated by RIKAS Group Hospitality in partnership with Paris Society, which…
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14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyPubs and Bars
Greene King invests £42m into 130 sites in H1
Greene King has invested almost £42m into 130 of its pubs and smokehouse restaurants in the first half of the year. According to the group, around £24m has been invested in 62 pubs in the Greene King managed estate, comprising Greene King pubs and Destination Brands, despite the “challenging” economic…
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25 JulyFeatures
Can leadership programmes solve hospitality’s recruitment woes?
The UK hospitality sector is facing one of its most significant challenges in years. According to UKHospitality, the industry has shed 69,000 jobs since October 2024, a sharp reversal from the previous year when 18,000 roles were created in the same period. Job losses in the sector have been three…
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16 JulyPubs and Bars
Oasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds
Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their reunion shows over the next few weeks, according to data from UKHospitality. The first shows of the tour, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 4 and Saturday 5…
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10 JulyFood and Drink
Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand
Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…
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8 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks UK expands youth leadership scheme
Starbucks UK has launched the second round of its Accelerated Leadership Programme, aiming to fast-track more than 20 young people from entry level to store manager within 13 months. The scheme, which opened for applications yesterday (7 July) during Youth Employment Week, offers a management-level qualification that typically takes three…
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1 JulyRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims FY revenues rise 20% to £34.4m
Pizza Pilgrims has reported a 20% rise in revenues to £34.4m for the financial year ending 30 June 2024, up from £28.7m the previous year. However, pre-tax profits fell to a loss of £0.1m, down from a profit of £0.7m in 2023, while EBITDA – excluding exceptional items – also…
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Jun- 2025 -10 JunePeople
Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef
Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination. Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…
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9 JunePubs and Bars
Costs threaten fragile growth in late-night sector, new data shows
The number of late-night venues in Britain has grown modestly in the past year, but sector leaders have warned that rising costs risk wiping out fragile progress. New figures from the Night Time Economy Market Monitor, published by CGA by NIQ and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), show the…
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