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- 2024 -1 MarchPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns reopens Glasgow pub after £340k refurb
Admiral Taverns has reopened The Brockburn, formerly The Pollock pub, in Glasgow following a £340,000 refurbishment. The pub has been completely redecorated with an updated bar and lounge area to create a “warm and inviting atmosphere”. Outside, the pub has been given a “vibrant and modern look”, including brand new…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Red Engine posts £67m sales in 2023
Red Engine, owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has announced that it posted sales of £67m for 2023, up 26% year-on-year. It also revealed that Red Engine venues and partner venues sales when combined exceeded £100m for 2023, up 28% YOY, with like-for-like sales increasing by 10%. Red Engine,…
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15 FebruaryRestaurants
Buzzworks appoints chef Brian Maule as consultant
Buzzworks Holdings, the Scottish independent restaurant and bar operator, has appointed Scottish chef Brian Maule as consultant to the business. In his new role, Maule will apply his “extensive experience to enhance collaboration and overall productivity” throughout Buzzworks’ 19 venue kitchens. As well as working behind the scenes across the…
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1 FebruaryNews
Proper Pubs launches first mid-market pub concept
Proper Pubs, the community operator division of Admiral Taverns, has launched its very first mid-market pub concept with Ashby Tavern in Hinckley opening on Thursday 22nd February, following a £265,000 refurbishment. Proper Pubs has traditionally focussed on value wet-led sites, and whilst the new mid-market concept promises to maintain great…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryRestaurants
Popeyes UK to open over 30 sites in 2024
Popeyes UK has announced its expansion plans that will see it open over 30 new sites in 2024. The brand, which entered the UK in November 2021, currently has 36 locations, including five drive-thrus, plus seven delivery kitchens across the UK. The 30 new openings will take its total number…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/23
November saw a 4% year-on-year rise in sales for leading hospitality groups, the CGA RSM hospitality business tracker revealed, which has extended a 14-month streak of like-for-like sales increases. While pubs surged 5% and restaurants hit 4.9% growth, bars saw a 6.9% decline. Notably, London’s total sales growth of 3.5%…
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13 DecemberPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs opens 200th pub in Glasgow
Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has opened its 200th pub, the Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate, Glasgow, ahead of Christmas. The news of the group’s 200th opening comes after Proper Pubs invested over £10m into its estate to support local communities, with 17 pubs having opened…
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/10/23
Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Woolley will focus on developing Arc Inspirations’ teams and continue to drive talent development programmes. His previous roles include director of learning and organisation development at Stonegate Group.…
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25 OctoberPubs and Bars
The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow brought to market
The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow’s city centre, which has been owned by the Clancy family for over 40 years, has been brought to market for an undisclosed sum. The bar is located on Bridge Street in Glasgow’s Gorbals District, one of the city’s “most popular” pub crawl circuits, and benefits…
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17 OctoberRestaurants
Six by Nico to open 13th location in Birmingham
The six-course dining experience, Six by Nico, will be opening in Birmingham at 81 Colmore Row on 30 November – its 13th location across the UK and Ireland. The venue will accommodate approximately 72 guests, and will create 60 new jobs for the area. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six…
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