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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Mar- 2019 -20 MarchRestaurants
Jonathan Peters appointed CFO of the Ivy Collection
The Ivy Collection has announced the appointment of Jonathan Peters as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Peters joins from AIM listed Everyman Media Group, where he has been CFO for the last four years. He will replace Dominic Wilkinson who has been in the role since January last year.…
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Feb- 2019 -6 FebruaryBusiness
Star Pubs & Bars invests £960,000 Edinburgh pubs
Two multiple operators have taken on Edinburgh pubs and are undertaking major investments with Star Pubs and Bars, part of a £960,000 investment in four pubs in the Edinburgh area in the first quarter of 2019. The Annfield and The Victoria are both having kitchens installed to enable them to…
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5 FebruaryPubs and Bars
The Grahamston officially launches following £1.2m transformation
The Grahamston, a new restaurant and bar located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, celebrated the completion of its £1.2m transformation with an official launch party. Located within on Argyle Street, the new dining and drinking experience is inspired by Grahamston, forgotten village in the heart of the city buried…
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Jan- 2019 -14 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Revolution Bars sees 6.4% revenue increase in latest update
Revolution Bars Group, operator of 79 premium bars trading across the UK under the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands, has seen a 6.4% like-for-like increase in the 26 weeks to 29 December 2018. Total revenue for the period was £78.5m and its like-for-like sales in the four week trading…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberPubs and Bars
The Grahamston opens following £1.2m transformation
The Grahamston, a new restaurant and bar located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, has opened its doors today following a £1.2m transformation. Located within Radisson Blu on Argyle Street, the new dining and drinking experience is inspired by Grahamston, once a bustling village in the heart of the…
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Nov- 2018 -19 NovemberAdvice
Food waste in the hospitality sector
Barely a day goes by where the plight of our planet isn’t in the news. Plastic is suffocating the sea, rubbish is piling up on the land – slowly, we’re making improvements, but how far do these improvements currently stretch? In particular, food waste is being spotlighted as a problematic…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendum’s 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 Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyBusiness
Late-night customers account for 83% of British foodservice growth
British people visit food or beverage outlets 257 million times between midnight and 7am every year, according to new figures. The data, released by market research firm, The NPD Group, for the year ending May 2018 suggested that the growing demand for late-night and early morning food and beverages consumed…
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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneRestaurants
Glasgow restaurant blaze sees residents evacuated
Old Salty’s on Byres Road in Glasgow was engulfed in smoke at 8:42am this morning. All of the first and second floor flats were evacuated as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service treated two people for “minor smoke inhalation”. Fire at Old Salty’s on the byres road. pic.twitter.com/igxrYRMQIp — Jamie…
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6 JuneBeverages
Glasgow’s Principal Grand celebrates Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary with new cocktails
The Principal Grand Central Glasgow has launched ‘Bouquet of Roses’ in Champagne Central celebrating Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary. The Scottish designer Charles Mackintosh is remembered as one of the artists who established the so-called ‘Glasgow’ style. He became a prominent figure in art and design in the early 1990’s…
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