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- 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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24 AprilVenues & Properties
Roxy Ball Room to open Leicester site in June
Roxy Leisure have announced that its competitive gaming concept, Roxy Ball Room, will be opening in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, this coming June. The latest Roxy Ball Room will feature a range of activities including ten pin bowling, ice-free curling, batting cages, three karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, American pool, deck shuffle, ping…
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13 AprilRestaurants
Nomad London appoints executive chef
Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…
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5 AprilRestaurants
Fulham Shore posts record revenues of £100m in FY23
Fulham Shore, operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has revealed that revenues increased to around £100m for the year ended 26 March 2023, which represents a new record high for the group. The news comes despite two restaurant closures during the period, as well as the impact of…
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