Greater London
Regional coverage of foodservice and hospitality trends across Greater London, including boroughs such as Croydon, Barnet, Hounslow, Kingston, and Ealing. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, neighbourhood dining patterns, commuter-driven trade, and F&B strategies tailored to diverse communities and economic zones. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into running venues in suburban hubs shaped by regeneration, connectivity, and local loyalty.
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Nov- 2025 -4 NovemberPubs and Bars
Greene King invests £6m in London pub refurbishments
Greene King has invested more than £6m in its pubs across London in 2025, with 14 managed sites reopening following refurbishment work. The brewer and pub company, which operates more than 1,600 managed pubs nationwide and 166 across Greater London, said the investment programme aims to enhance customer experience and…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustPubs and Bars
One in four UK late-night venues has closed since 2020, NTIA warns
The UK has lost nearly 800 late-night venues since 2020, raising concerns over the future of the country’s night-time economy, according to new data from the latest Night Time Economy Monitor. The report, compiled by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and CGA by NIQ, show the sector has contracted…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyBusiness
Hospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in H1
The hospitality sector accounted for 10% of all UK administrations in the first half of 2025, making it the second worst-hit industry, according to analysis by law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 783 businesses filed for administration between January and June, down 11% from 879 during the same period…
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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryVenues & Properties
Boxpark granted Shoreditch lease extension until September 2025
Boxpark has announced that its original flagship Shoreditch location will remain open until the end of September 2025 following support from the landlords Ballymore and Hammerson, the local community and its key stakeholders including Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Since its opening in…
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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryBusiness
Hospitality accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2024
The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in 2024 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 1,718 businesses, 172 of which came from the hospitality sector, filed for administration – marking a 28% and 5%…
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchFood and Drink
Chipotle to open new Tottenham Court Road location
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it is opening a new restaurant at 64 Tottenham Court Road in London on 28 March. Chipotle currently has 18 locations in the greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US,…
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13 MarchFood and Drink
Chopstix continues expansion with Lincoln opening
Chopstix, has continued to grow its portfolio with franchise partner RTL Enterprises by opening a new site in Lincoln. The new unit, located on Lincoln High Street, follows several high-profile openings for the franchisee in 2023 This includes the Baker Street site in central London, which launched in October of…
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6 MarchRestaurants
Darwin and Wallace sales rise 1.8% in ‘challenging’ year
Darwin and Wallace, the operator of eight Greater London bar-restaurants, has reported a 1.8% rise in sales to £17.8m for the year ended 28 May 2023, despite macroeconomic challenges over the period. The group has attributed the erosion of its sales conversion and profits to an “incredibly” tight labour market…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryFood and Drink
Chipotle to open first location in Uxbridge
Chipotle has announced that it is set to open its first restaurant in Uxbridge, London on 5 February. Chipotle currently has 17 locations in the Greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US, Canada, and Western…
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Nov- 2023 -1 NovemberNews
Various Eateries revenues surpass expectations in FY23
Various Eateries has announced that revenues for the year ended on 1 October were slightly higher than market expectations at £45.5m, largely driven by new site openings. Group like-for-like sales were “maintained” despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, train strikes, and unseasonably wet weather during the summer months. Group EBITDA is…
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