Fife
Highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across a scenic region of eastern Scotland, from coastal towns and fishing villages to market towns and countryside hotels. Coverage includes restaurant and pub openings, hotel investments, seasonal menu trends, and event-led trading opportunities, alongside staffing updates, regulatory changes, and profiles of operators contributing to the areaโs vibrant dining and leisure scene.
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischerโs Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector.ย Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchRestaurants
Fife Arms appoints new head chef
The Fife Arms Hotel has announced the appointment of Adam Maddock as its new head chef. Maddock has over a decade of experience in the industry and has worked in Michelin starred restaurants across the UK. After an apprenticeship with the Tanner brothers at only 18 years old, he started…
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Aug- 2022 -15 AugustVenues & Properties
Artfarm acquires Londonโs Groucho Club
Hospitality group Artfarm has bought London’s Groucho Club in Soho for an undisclosed sum. While the total valuation of the deal has not been disclosed, according to the Financial Times it was acquired for ยฃ40m .ย The Groucho Club has acted as a hub for the arts, literature, and media…
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Aug- 2021 -31 AugustRestaurants
Haar launches crowdfunding campaign to fund St Andrews return
The Haar Restaurant has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund a new restaurant launch in St Andrews.ย Haar opened its doors in 2019, but was forced to close during the pandemic after failing to agree new terms with their landlord. The restaurant has revealed it has found a new…
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11 AugustRestaurants
Hawkswood Estate gets green light for new restaurant
A self-catering holiday park in Fife has been granted permission to build a new restaurant complete with its own helipad. The five-star Hawkswood Country Estate said it aims to create โScotlandโs finest hospitality experienceโ with the on-site bistro. The new restaurant will seat 38 diners inside and 28 outside, with…
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Apr- 2019 -5 AprilRestaurants
Masterchef finalist Dean Banks opens first restaurant
Masterchef: The Professionals finalist Dean Banks has announced his first restaurant, Haar, will be welcoming its first diners on Friday 5 April. Inspired by Banksโ travels, diners can expect to see influences from the Far East, South America and Europe in the dishes served. Haarโs menu will champion local and…
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Mar- 2019 -13 MarchNews
Masterchef finalist Dean Banks to open first restaurant
Dean Banks a finalist in the 2018 series of Masterchef: The Professionals, has announced he is to open his first restaurant, located in St Andrews, Scotland. The restaurant, named Haar, will open in the townโs five-star Kinnettles Hotel, and span the whole of the ground floor of the hotel, which…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendumโs Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chefโs Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustAwards & Events
AA reveals hospitality awards shortlist for 2018
Ahead of the AA Hospitality Awards, the association today revealed the shortlists across four of the 23 categories: Housekeeper of the Year Award, Food Service Award, Eco Hotel of the Year and Customersโ Choice Award. In the Customersโ Choice Award category, all three hotels are based in London with The…
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