Glasgow
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across one of Scotland’s busiest urban markets, with a focus on key areas such as Finnieston, Merchant City, the West End, and city centre zones. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and nightlife-driven footfall, offering insight for operators navigating a diverse and high-volume trading environment.
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Jun- 2022 -21 JunePubs and Bars
The Alchemist unveils second Edinburgh site amid £1.5m investment
The Alchemist has announced its continued expansion in Scotland with a £1.5m investment in a second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh, set to open in early 2023. The new site comprises a 7,051 square feet space located on George Street and it will house 185 covers for cocktails and all-day…
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16 JuneRestaurants
Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening
Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…
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1 JuneFood and Drink
Döner Shack launches third site in Leicester
Döner Shack, the German street-food brand, has revealed it will officially open its third restaurant in Leicester on 11 June 2022. The new 3,400 square feet flagship site is situated in Highcross Leicester and consists of a 110-seater restaurant, comprising an outside eating area, an all day dining offer, take-away,…
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May- 2022 -25 MayPubs and Bars
Food and drink sales in major cities return to growth
Restaurants, pubs and bars in Britain’s major city centres are achieving solid growth in sales from pre-Covid levels, according to new research from CGA and Wireless Social shows. The joint ‘Top Cities’ report combines CGA’s sales data with device log-in data from Wireless Social, to provide a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of…
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9 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab to open landmark 100th UK site
Gourmet kebab restaurant, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has revealed it will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week. The landmark 100th site will open for customers on Tuesday 10 May, in the heart of Covent Garden on St. Martins Lane, London, in the heart of…
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Apr- 2022 -29 AprilRestaurants
Hospitality in London welcomes recovery as city centres rebound
Pubs, bars and restaurants in London are gradually returning to their pre-pandemic levels of visits after two years of disruption, according to new research from CGA and Wireless Social. Their joint Top Cities Vibrancy Report provides a “vibrancy” ranking of Britain’s 10 most populous cities over the four weeks to…
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Mar- 2022 -30 MarchFood and Drink
Hospitality sees city-centre recovery as sales and footfall rise
Hospitality businesses are starting to build sales momentum in Britain’s big cities after sales increased by 3% with a “steady” return of workers, shoppers and visitors, according to the latest ‘Top Cities Vibrancy Report’ from CGA and Wireless Social. Across the cities, sales increased by 3% on the equivalent pre-pandemic…
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29 MarchRestaurants
Benugo opens The Burrell Collection after ‘major’ refurbishment
Benugo has announced that it will open three locations at The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, which is due to open on 29 March after a “major refurbishment”. The Burrell Restaurant, The Burrell Coffee Shop and an Espresso Bar will all sit on-site at the A-listed home of The Burrell Collection…
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1 MarchNews
City centres bounce back from Covid, CGA reveals
Hospitality sectors in major British cities including Bristol and Manchester are recovering as Covid restrictions “wind down”, according to new research from the CGA and Wireless Social, a connectivity solutions provider for hospitality and leisure businesses. In a new series of ‘Top Cities: Vibrancy Ranking’ reports, the firms combine sales…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryCatering Companies
Cultar Group to open fourth Glasgow restaurant
Cultar Group is set to open a new seafood restaurant in Glasgow, in spring 2022, taking the group’s portfolio to four in Glasgow. The new site, named Shucks, will be an 80-cover seafood restaurant, bar, and outdoor terrace, located in Glasgow’s West End. The kitchen will be serving up offerings…
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