Knightsbridge
Reporting on foodservice and hospitality developments in one of London’s most high-profile districts, covering premium restaurant launches, luxury hotel F&B operations, high-street dining trends, and shifts in consumer behaviour among affluent local and international clientele. This section provides valuable insight for operators, chefs, and brand leaders navigating competition, pricing, staffing, and innovation in a market defined by exclusivity, tourism, and reputation-driven dining experiences.
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Oct- 2024 -25 OctoberRestaurants
Dim Sum by China Tang opens at Harrods Dining Hall
Cantonese restaurant Dim Sum by China Tang has opened its doors at Harrods Dining Hall, nearly two decades after opening its doors at The Dorchester. Located on the ground floor of Harrods in the Dining Hall, with 25 covers, Dim Sum by China Tang marks a significant expansion for this…
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Sep- 2024 -6 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24
The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs. Elior has…
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6 SeptemberNews
The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni
The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner…
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Jul- 2024 -4 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/07/24
Pizza Pilgrims has reported that PBT has doubled, as revenues rose 37% to a record-breaking £28.7m on £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m the previous year and the average monthly number of employees also grew from 354 in 2022 to 416 in…
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4 JulyNews
Sale e Pepe appoints new head sommelier
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Visconti as its head sommelier. With a “distinguished” career in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the wine list at Sale e Pepe, having worked as a sommelier for over a…
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Jun- 2024 -12 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/06/24
Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck Group posted a pre-tax loss of £1.4m for the year ended 28 May 2023. In documents filed on Companies House, the parent company of Fat Duck and the Hinds Head pub in Bray saw a dip in turnover from £11.5m in 2022 to £9.5m in 2023.…
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12 JuneNews
The Berkeley to open rooftop bar to public
The Berkeley will open its rooftop located between Knightsbridge and Belgravia to all starting from 11 July. The bar, which is usually just open to hotel guests, will offer views of London’s skyline as well as a brand new Mexican-inspired menu. In collaboration with Patrón, The Berkeley will serve up…
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/04/24
Hostmore will be acquiring TGI Fridays’ US brand for £177m. The proposed transaction would result in existing Hostmore shareholders holding a 36% stake in the enlarged business upon completion, with TGI Fridays’ shareholdings having a 64% stake. Once the acquisition is finalised, the group is expected to be renamed ‘TGI…
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16 AprilNews
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe appoints new GM
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe located in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Danisi as its new general manager. With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, Danisi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the front-of-house team at Sale e Pepe, having previously worked as a GM…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/03/24
Top hospitality groups saw “modest” sales growth of 1.4%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, following marginal growth of 0.1% in January in the wake of strong trading over Christmas. Restaurants were the sector’s best-performing segment in February with like-for-like growth of 2.2%, followed by pubs at…
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