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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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyRestaurants
Gusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading
Gusto Italian, the premium casual dining restaurant group, has announced it is looking to grow its estate and expand further South over the coming year. The announcement comes as the company revealed its turnover hit £12.4m in the full year ending September 2021 and an EBITDA of £585,000, which the…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneFood and Drink
Food and drink sales recover in UK city centres
Restaurant, pub and bar trading in the UK has seen “solid” growth as out-of-home food and drink sales in all of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres have recorded growth over the four weeks to 4 June 2022, according to new CGA and Wireless Social. Sales were between 1% and 13%…
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27 JuneRestaurants
Gleneagles Townhouse opens new restaurant The Spence
Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh, has officially opened its all-day dining restaurant, The Spence, to the public. Jonny Wright returns to his native Scotland to take up the role of head chef, with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef at Jason Atherton’s Berner’s Tavern, where he was the recipient…
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24 JuneBusiness
Scottish hospitality businesses losing £50m due to rail strikes
Hospitality businesses across Scotland could lose an estimated £50m due to the impact of industrial action taking place on the railways this week, industry bosses say. Leon Thompson, executive director of UKHospitality Scotland, said: “Members of the organisation have been reporting bookings being cancelled by customers as strike action by…
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22 JunePeople
UKH Scotland appoints new chair
UKHospitality Scotland has announced that Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, has taken on the role of chairman from Calum Ross, the owner and proprietor of Loch Melfort Hotel in Argyll. Elected by the UKHospitality Scotland Committee, Wayne-Wills becomes chairman at what is described as a “crucial time for the…
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21 JunePubs and Bars
The Alchemist unveils second Edinburgh site amid £1.5m investment
The Alchemist has announced its continued expansion in Scotland with a £1.5m investment in a second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh, set to open in early 2023. The new site comprises a 7,051 square feet space located on George Street and it will house 185 covers for cocktails and all-day…
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9 JunePubs and Bars
New gastropub opens on the outskirts of Edinburgh
The Gammell Family, owners of Conifox Adventure Park and Activity Centre in Kirkliston, has opened The Fetching Fox gastropub on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The 100-cover gastropub is housed in the park’s newly refurbished former Stables Bistro. It also features an outdoor area, with a gourmet barbecue in the Summer…
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8 JuneRestaurants
Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading
The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group. The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…
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7 JuneFood and Drink
Island Poké opens first venue outside of London
The UK’s “leading poké operator” has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké brings “fresh pacific flavours” to the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40…
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May- 2022 -30 MayPubs and Bars
House of Gods opens new bar concept Lilith’s Lounge
The House of Gods Hotel in Edinburgh officially opened a new nightlife concept, Lilith’s Lounge, last Friday (27 May). Drinks and cocktails at the bar are all selected from specially-designed tarot cards, and there is reportedly the option of selecting a wildcard option. Lilith’s Lounge holds a 3am licence, allowing…
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