Islington
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity across this central London borough, with reporting focused on Upper Street, Exmouth Market, Chapel Market, and the wider Angel area. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, neighbourhood dining formats, independent brand growth, and evolving consumer preferences among young professionals and long-term residents. Insight is designed for operators navigating high-footfall trading zones, premium casual trends, and strong local loyalty in one of London’s most food-centric boroughs.
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Nov- 2019 -22 NovemberRestaurants
D&D’s Blueprint Cafe appoints Rudi Warner as head chef
Hospitality group D&D’s, Blueprint Cafe in London has appointed Rudi Warner as head chef. Warner joins the London Bridge restaurant, with a host of Michelin starred experience, which includes three years at seafood restaurant, Angler. He was also appointed sous chef at Ollie Dabbous’s resturants Dabbous and Hide. Warner joined…
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13 NovemberPeople
Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant appoints new head chef
The Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant in Lyme Regis, west Dorset, has appointed Chris Chatfield as its new head chef. At the property, Chatfield will take the helm at both the Ammonite Restaurant and the Alexandra Restaurant. He said for his first menu he seeks to make the most of the…
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Aug- 2019 -27 AugustPeople
Number of pubs in the capital remains steady
The number of pubs in London remained stable between 2017 and 2018 after falling by more than a quarter since 2001, according to statistics from City Hall. The figures, published last week, identified 3,540 pubs in the capital in March 2018, an increase of 10 pubs from 2017. A total…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Camile Thai Kitchen to open two new stores in London
Camile Thai Kitchen, the healthy online delivery restaurant chain, has announced it is opening two new London outlets in Islington and Croydon. With over 25 restaurants in the UK and Ireland (and a pipeline of over 10 more) Camile said its “fast growing” franchise has “ambitious” plans to develop further…
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May- 2019 -3 MayBusiness
London councils to ban ice cream vans
London councils including Camden, Westminster and Islington are set to ban ice cream vans from operating on roads within the boroughs in order to cut down on air pollution. Most ice cream vans run on diesel fuel, releasing high levels of black carbon, a substance which scientists claim can stunt…
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Mar- 2019 -25 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Latteria cafe to open in Islington
A new Italian cafe named Latteria is set to open in London’s Islington area from 29 March. Latteria will open on Essex Road and offer an all-day menu inspired by the “pasticceria, panino shops and pizzerias” of Milan, according to owner Giuliano Lotto. Lotto is also behind the launch of…
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Feb- 2019 -22 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Lucky Voice to open first new site for a decade
Karaoke bar company, Lucky Voice has announced it is to open its first venue in 10 years in London’s Holborn area. The company, which already has three venues in Soho, Islington and Brighton, will open its fourth site on Chancery Lane, in late February 2019. The 5,000 square foot venue,…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
‘London’s smallest Irish pub’ opens in Islington
“London’s smallest Irish pub” is set to open on Essex Road in Islington on 1 February. Homeboy currently operates a pub on the road and will open the new pub in one of its back rooms. The new pub will have seating for just eight and standing room for 30,…
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9 JanuaryOpinion
Top 10 accessible restaurants in the UK
There are so many restaurants throughout the UK which are held in high regard, but are the facilities accessible? Award-winning stairlift manufacturer Acorn Stairlifts is on hand to list their top 10 most accessible restaurants in the UK. Check out the eateries that made the cut, which are listed in…
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7 JanuaryRestaurants
Chipotle to open seventh London restaurant
Chipotle is set to open its seventh London restaurant, and its second in the City of London, at 70-72 King William Street, near Monument, on Monday, 7 January 2019. Chipotle already operates restaurants at locations including Soho, Baker Street, Islington and London Wall. The Mexican chain was founded in 1993…
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