Liverpool
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across one of the UK’s most culturally vibrant cities, with reporting focused on areas such as the Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks, Castle Street, and the Albert Dock. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, regional investment, tourism-driven trade, and evolving consumer trends — offering valuable insights for operators and suppliers tracking urban growth and opportunity in the North West.
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Jun- 2023 -2 JuneNews
Six by Nico to open new Leeds site
Restaurant group Six by Nico has recently announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Leeds this summer. The new 327 sq. metre Leeds location will open on East Parade on July 3rd and is the latest opening for the restaurant chain, following a period of significant growth. Renowned…
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May- 2023 -3 MayFeatures
The ‘Market Place’ of Ideas: Reinventing the dining experience
“I think the way the industry is going and where people see casual dining, is completely changing. The fact is now you can go out with a group of friends, and all have the same experience of being somewhere but all have a completely different food and drink experience. I…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Grind to open first hybrid cafe at new St Pancras store
London coffee brand Grind has announced plans to launch its first hybrid cafe at its new store in London’s St Pancras International Station this May. Grind is a coffee brand that makes biodegradable coffee pods for Nespresso machines Customers will have access to the cafe, whilst shopping Grind’s at-home range,…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Mills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef
Mills Hill Developments, owner of El Gato Negro, Canto and Habas, has announced the appointment of Carlos Gomes as executive head chef. Gomes joined the business in 2017, working alongside chef patron and creative director Simon Shaw to open Mediterranean tapas restaurant, Canto, in Ancoats, Manchester. Over the last six…
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24 AprilVenues & Properties
Roxy Ball Room to open Leicester site in June
Roxy Leisure have announced that its competitive gaming concept, Roxy Ball Room, will be opening in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, this coming June. The latest Roxy Ball Room will feature a range of activities including ten pin bowling, ice-free curling, batting cages, three karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, American pool, deck shuffle, ping…
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20 AprilPeople
Andaz London appoints new director of food and beverage
Hyatt’s Andaz London Liverpool Street has welcomed Kerem Suner as director of F&B, responsible for all five of the lifestyle hotel’s dining outlets. Suner joins Andaz London with over 30 years industry experience, having most recently held the position of director of F&B at Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, since…
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4 AprilNews
Burger & Sauce to open new sites in the Midlands, Liverpool and Sheffield
Restaurant chain Burger and Sauce has recently signed five new franchisees to open restaurants in the Midlands, Liverpool and Sheffield before the end of the year. Originally set up during the pandemic, the chain quickly became popular with its first restaurant turning over £1.5m in the first year. The brand…
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Mar- 2023 -22 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees to open coffee shop and barista school in Chester
Independent coffee roaster 200 Degrees will be opening a coffee shop and barista school on Bridge Street, Chester, below the Grosvenor Shopping centre this May. The imminent opening in Chester, which will bring 15 new full-time and part-time jobs to the area, will be the chain’s 19th UK venue and…
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7 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Greggs sales rise 23% in FY22
Greggs has welcomed a strong performance in FY22, with total sales up by 23% to £1.5bn, and like-for-like sales in company-managed shops up by 17.8% year-on-year. Over the period, pre-tax profits were also up 1.9% to £148.3m, against £145.6m the prior year. It comes as the group reported a “record”…
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7 MarchRestaurants
New Liverpool restaurant Nord confirms March 23 opening
Nord, a new restaurant in Liverpool, has revealed it is set to open its doors on 23 March 2023. The restaurant is operated by GSG.Hospitality and chef Daniel Heffy and is set to open at the Plaza. The restaurant will offer “relaxed” dining with a focus on ingredients from regional…
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