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.

  • May- 2025 -
    22 May
    RestaurantsPizza Express opens at Edinburgh Airport

    Pizza Express opens at Edinburgh Airport

    Pizza Express has opened a new location at Edinburgh Airport in partnership with franchisee Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE).   Alongside its classic dishes, diners will also be able to enjoy breakfast creations, with the Edinburgh location just one of two of the brand’s restaurants serving a pizza-inspired breakfast menu, available from…

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  • 15 May
    Pubs and BarsThe Òir Group to open The Captain Darling in Edinburgh this May

    The Òir Group to open The Captain Darling in Edinburgh this May

    New pub and restaurant The Captain Darling is set to open in Stockbridge, Edinburgh at the end of May. The 100 cover venue will have a classic pub venue with dedicated bar space and a separate dining area will have an all-day modern pub style menu. Chef Scott Smith, former…

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  • 8 May
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 08/05/25

    Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25

    JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…

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  • 8 May
    Catering CompaniesJohn Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

    John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

    Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…

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  • 1 May
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 01/05/25

    Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25

    Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…

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  • 1 May
    NewsEdinburgh’s Stockbridge Tap sold for almost £1m

    Edinburgh’s Stockbridge Tap sold for almost £1m

    The Stockbridge Tap in Stockbridge, Edinburgh has been sold to new operators off of an asking price of £950,000. The pub has been sold on behalf of Edinburgh Real Ale Company, a family-owned business, who owned and operated the business for over 20 years. The pub has been sold to…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    27 March
    Pubs and BarsLomond Leisure Group to refurb Glasgow bar with Star Pubs

    Lomond Leisure Group to refurb Glasgow bar with Star Pubs

    The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle bar on Sandyford Place in Glasgow with Star Pubs.  The investment will transform the bar, which will close on 30 March, into Gael and Grain, a pub celebrating Scottish food, drink and music opening…

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  • 13 March
    RestaurantsLomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’The Lochs restaurant and bar

    Lomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’The Lochs restaurant and bar

    Lomond Leisure Group has announced the launch of a new restaurant and bar, Kirk O’The Lochs, in the village of Tarbet, Scotland, in April 2025. The new restaurant, which seats up to 100 guests, is set in a restored historic church in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs…

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  • Feb- 2025 -
    21 February
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 21/02/25

    Today’s news in brief – 21/02/25

    Contract caterers saw their sales rise by 12% year-on-year in Q4 of 2024, following increases of 7%, 10% and 7% in the first three quarters. This means that caterers have now upped their sales year-on-year in every quarter since mid-2021 when venues were reopening after Covid restrictions. Monthly breakdowns showed…

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  • 21 February
    RestaurantsPopeyes to open in Edinburgh

    Popeyes to open in Edinburgh

    Popeyes UK has announced that it will be opening a location in Edinburgh this Spring.  Bringing a taste of New Orleans to Edinburgh’s Princes Street, the all-new Popeyes will be the brand’s third restaurant opening in Scotland this year and the seventh in the country overall. As part of plans…

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