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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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberRestaurants
New Glasgow restaurant appoints first head chef
New Glasgow restaurant, Hazel from The Scotsman Group, which is set to open in the city centre in October, has announced the appointment of Eric Avenier as its first head chef. Avenier has been appointed to launch the restaurant having previously worked across other Scotsman Group restaurants including The Corinthian…
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8 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Flight Club set to open in Edinburgh
Flight Club has announced that it is set to open a new site in Edinburgh in November 2023. This will mark the 15th UK opening for Flight Club and the second in Scotland, closely following the opening of Flight Club Glasgow this October. The new venue will be located in…
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7 SeptemberFood and Drink
Roxy Leisure to open Roxy Lanes Liverpool in November
Roxy Leisure will be opening its Roxy Lanes concept in Liverpool this November, marking the third site and the first venue in the region in the group’s expansion plan. Roxy Lanes Liverpool School Lane will focus on 10 pin bowling and feature a range of activities including American pool, shuffleboard,…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys and Benugo partner with Alva
Searcys and its sister brand Benugo, have partnered with The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Both teams will provide ALVA members with industry insight, thought leadership and benchmarking initiatives to support its members in continuing to develop and enhance its visitor experience. Searcys and Benugo have almost 200 years…
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1 AugustComment
Reinventing fine-dining: the concept behind eòrna restaurant
Can you tell us briefly about how you entered the industry? Well, I had always in my life worked in hotels, restaurants and bars as part time jobs but never really considered it as a career until after university. I finished my degree in engineering but I wasn’t in love…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyPeople
RenMor at The Headland appoints new executive chef
The newly-launched £3m Restaurant RenMor at the five-star Cornish hotel, The Headland, has announced the appointment of Gavin Edney as its new executive chef. Prior to his appointment, Edney spent almost six years as group executive chef for Castlebridge Hospitality, working with Mike Robinson to develop and open The Elder…
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7 JulyRestaurants
Five Guys expands delivery service with UberEats partnership
American burger and fries chain, Five Guys has expanded its delivery channel and is now available to order via the UberEats app across the UK. UberEats customers will have access to over 250,000 burger combinations with Five Guys’ signature unlimited toppings offer, allowing users to create their own burger. UberEats…
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6 JulyRestaurants
Edinburgh’s Kora introduces new restaurant manager
Edinburgh neighbourhood restaurant and bar, Kora by Tom Kitchin, has announced the appointment of David Messaoud as its new restaurant manager. The team behind The Kitchin, The Scran and Scallie and The Bonnie Badger said they have sought to establish Kora as a genuine neighbourhood restaurant, local in every sense…
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Jun- 2023 -2 JuneNews
Six by Nico to open new Leeds site
Restaurant group Six by Nico has recently announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Leeds this summer. The new 327 sq. metre Leeds location will open on East Parade on July 3rd and is the latest opening for the restaurant chain, following a period of significant growth. Renowned…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilRestaurants
Italian restaurant Assaggini opens in Edinburgh
A new Italian restaurant, Assaggini, has opened on Rose Street, Edinburgh. According to the venue, it focuses on “fresh and flavourful” small plates, using a blend of both Scottish and Italian ingredients for pizzas and pasta dishes. The venue is styled using upcycled furnishings and offers a “casual yet contemporary”…
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