Kensington
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice activity in this affluent London district, including restaurant and bar openings, premium dining trends, independent operator movements, and local investment. Reporting provides insights for businesses navigating high-spend consumer markets, weekday trade patterns, and the competitive dynamics of operating in one of the capital’s most exclusive neighbourhoods.
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Feb- 2024 -7 FebruaryRestaurants
Bunsik to open sixth location in Earl’s Court
Korean street food chain, Bunsik, will be opening its sixth location in Earl’s Court, Kensington. The new venue, which will span 1,625 sq ft, will offer 40 covers in a space inspired by the energy of K-culture. Continuing its commitment to a quick-service restaurant model, Bunsik Earl’s Court will feature…
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/01/24
Buzzworks reported a 19% increase in revenues to £29.9m for the year ending 30 April 2023. The group’s like-for-like sales were also up 5.3% for the five weeks to 31 December 2023, which came on top of “strong growth” last year. As part of its growth strategy, Buzzworks continued to…
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29 JanuaryRestaurants
Urban Greens to open fourth site
Modern salad bar Urban Greens has announced that it is set to open a fourth site on Kensington High Street. The new flagship, opening towards the end of January, will sit within Wrights Arcade in Kensington. Alongside this the company is set to launch a new menu spearheaded by chef…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Knoops to double in size following £8.3m fundraising
Knoops, the chocolate cafe, has announced plans to more than double in size in 2024 following a £8.3m fundraising which leaves the business debt-free and positioned for higher profits next year. The fundraising, led by a £5.5m investment from the London-based retail and property group Morleys Stores Limited, allows Knoops…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberNews
White Rabbit Projects appoints new CFO
Specialist hospitality incubator, White Rabbit Projects (WRP), has appointed Paul Deeming, formerly of André Balazs Properties, Hakkasan and Ignite Group, as its new group CFO. Joining the business following WRP’s multi-million pound investment from McWin, Deeming comes with 20 years of experience leading and growing hospitality, leisure and marketing businesses.…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustRestaurants
Dishoom to return to pre-pandemic profits in FY23
Dishoom expects to return to pre-pandemic profitability during FY23, as the Indian restaurant chain’s turnover grew by 64% to £94.9m for the 53 week period to 1 January 2023. The news comes as the group’s performance during FY22 was driven by uninterrupted trading and new openings post-Covid. The group revealed…
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Jul- 2023 -18 JulyRestaurants
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to open in South Kensington
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and the Bailey’s bar is set to relaunch on 20 July in South Kensington. The Bugis will serve authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It takes its name ‘The Bugis’ from the “bustling” area in Singapore renowned for its “flair…
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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneFood and Drink
The Hotel Folk launches chef development programme
The Hotel Folk, a privately owned Suffolk hotel group, has launched its own chef development programme. Nine chefs from The Hotel Folk, which owns and runs six properties and an entertainment venue across Suffolk, have committed to join the first course. The programme was launched at the Suffolk Food Hall…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilPubs and Bars
The Apollo Arms appoints new general manager
Lunar Pub Co has appointed Kinan Wright as general manager at its new Clapham-based pub and dining room, The Apollo Arms Wright has been part of the Lunar Pub Co since 2021 and joins from sister site The Hunter’s Moon in South Kensington. Prior to that, he was bar and…
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Mar- 2023 -31 MarchPubs and Bars
Lunar Pub Company opens third site
The Lunar Pub Company has announced the opening of The Apollo Arms in Clapham, becoming the company’s third site. The 2,000 square feet pub , designed by Novo Design, will accommodate up to 100 covers inside, with an additional 70 outside in the al fresco garden terrace. It is split…
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