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.

  • Oct- 2024 -
    8 October
    RestaurantsD&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

    D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

    TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    26 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/09/24

    Prezzo has appointed the former Brewdog CEO to lead the recovery plan, while the restaurant chain’s former chief executive, Dean Challenger, will rejoin as chief financial officer. It comes as Prezzo, which is now owned by Cain International, is undergoing a restructuring plan, having closed roughly a third of its…

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  • 26 September
    BusinessBuzzworks to create over 60 new roles in Edinburgh

    Buzzworks to create over 60 new roles in Edinburgh

    Scotland-based hospitality group Buzzworks is set to create more than 60 new jobs in the Edinburgh area. The news comes after Buzzworks revealed plans to open a Lido café, bar and restaurant in Musselburgh this winter, following on from the success of sister venues already operating in Troon and Prestwick.…

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  • 20 September
    FeaturesThe implications of Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy Act

    The implications of Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy Act

    The Visitor Levy Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 and received Royal Assent shortly after in July, grants local councils the authority to implement a tax on overnight accommodation, commonly referred to as a “visitor levy” or “tourist tax”.  This new legislation represents a significant…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    23 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 23/08/24

    UKH Scotland has warned against Edinburgh’s “unsustainable” visitor levy. The trade body believes that the visitor levy should be kept “to a reasonable minimum”, as failure to do so will increase costs for both visitors and businesses in the city. In light of the council’s vote on a higher levy…

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  • 23 August
    Trade AssociationsUKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy

    UKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy

    UKHospitality Scotland has warned Edinburgh City Council against increasing the proposed levy to an “unsustainable” level, following the first council vote agreed on an even higher levy than the proposed 5% in the draft scheme. The trade body believes that the visitor levy must be kept “to a reasonable minimum”,…

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  • 16 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 16/08/24

    WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen – an new own-brand café format – as the retailer found that food-to-go and meal deals are one of the key reasons customers come into stores. The first Smith’s Kitchen officially opened yesterday (15 August) in Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton.  UKH Scotland has urged Edinburgh…

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  • 16 August
    Trade AssociationsUKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH Scotland has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to adopt the cost recovery mechanism recommended in the draft visitor levy scheme. The draft scheme, which was published ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting next week on Thursday 22 August, has recommended that 2.5% of proceeds collected by…

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  • 5 August
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsKnoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops has announced the appointment of Julian Metcalfe and Alice Avis as non-executive directors, both also being investors in the business.  Metcalfe is a “renowned” entrepreneur and co-founder of Pret a Manger and founder of Itsu.   Avis was previously CEO and chair of the Sanctuary Spa Group, an international beauty…

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  • 2 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Welcome Break has seen 2023 profits rise by 7% to £72.7m. The operator of service stations with F&B outlets and hotels attributed its performance to the peak trading of the holiday period from June to September 2023, when many sites and units broke their weekly trading records.  Edinburgh hospitality will…

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