Holborn

Jun- 2025 -

16 June

Holborn Dining and Ollie Bass partner to unveil new seafood counter

Holborn Dining Room has launched a new seafood counter in collaboration with Ollie Bass, executive chef at sustainability-focused restaurant Faber, bringing a seasonal coastal menu to central London. The counter, located at the centre of the restaurant, will serve a rotating selection of dishes made with British seafood sourced from…

Jan- 2025 -

16 January

Catering Companies

Searcys adds Gray’s Inn to its London portfolio

Searcys, one of the UK’s oldest event caterers, has welcomed Gray’s Inn to its portfolio of London venues. The group will be providing its catering services as a partner at The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn from January 2025. Gray’s Inn has a rich history dating back to the 14th…

Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Cafes and Coffee Shops

The Gentlemen Baristas opens new roastery in Stratford

The Gentlemen Baristas, specialty roasters and coffee houses, has opened a new roastery and experience centre in Stratford. The aim of the site is to provide an inclusive environment for education and training for not only the business but for the entire coffee community. The 12,000 sq ft site in…

Dec- 2022 -

14 December

People

Creams Cafe appoints new product development manager

Dessert restaurant brand, Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Bethany Stone as its new product development manager. Stone joins the brand with over 10 years of experience from Fuerst Day Lawson LTD, where she held the position of group innovation manager. In that role, she was responsible for short…

Oct- 2022 -

12 October

Pubs and Bars

Simmons to open largest site in Holborn next month

Simmons, the award-winning bar group, is set to open its 25th site this November in Holborn, which will be its biggest site yet. The new venue will have the capacity to fit 400 guests, spanning over two floors and featuring a giant disco ball DJ booth. A “vast selection” of…

Jan- 2022 -

27 January

Restaurants

Wagamama reopens five London restaurants

Wagamama has announced the reopening of five London restaurants that temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Following government advice the capital, as well as other major cities and towns, has been quiet as most people worked from home. Now, after months of “increased demand” at Wagamama’s other central London restaurants,…

Jun- 2021 -

29 June

People

Top chefs join Cameron House Resort

Cameron House Resort has announced the appointment of five new senior additions to its culinary hospitality team. Among them are Mark Drummond and David Lilley, who will both head up fine dining at the resort from 1 August 2021. Drummond joins from Rosewood Hotels, where he was head chef for…

21 June

Restaurants

Itsu to open 100 new stores after securing investment deal

Itsu, an Asian-inspired restaurant chain, has announced plans to create 100 new venues across the UK as part of its partnership with private equity firm, Bridgepoint. Founder of Itsu, Julian Metcalfe, said the new partnership “secures tremendous growth” for the restaurant group – which is recovering from the impact of…

May- 2021 -

28 May

Restaurants

Post-pandemic recovery to enable Fulham Shore portfolio expansion

Fulham Shore, the owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has announced a continuation of its opening pipeline due to a strong trading performance since the reopening of indoor hospitality. In a trading update on the London Stock Exchange, the restaurant group revealed that group revenues from 17 to…

Sep- 2020 -

1 September

News

Vanilla Black announces closure

Vanilla Black, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant based in Holborn, will not reopen following the Covid-19 pandemic. The restaurant, known for its gourmet vegetarian cuisine and art-deco inspired dining room, held two AA rosettes and was listed in the Michelin guide. Co-owners Andrew Dargue and Donna Conroy, who founded the…