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.

  • Aug- 2022 -
    15 August
    Pubs and BarsCity of London sees 14% decrease in pubs since Pandemic

    City of London sees 14% decrease in pubs since Pandemic

    The City of London has seen a net decline of one in seven (14%) licensed premises since March 2020, the new Market Recovery Monitor from CGA by NielsenIQ and AlixPartners has revealed. The 14% decline in The City is a steeper decline than London as a whole, which saw a…

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  • 4 August
    FeaturesQ&A: The new face of F&B at Liverpool Radisson Red

    Q&A: The new face of F&B at Liverpool Radisson Red

    How long have you been in the hospitality industry and what inspired you to pursue a career in it? I have worked in hospitality for 15 years, in that time working my way up from glass collector to general manager. I’m a people person and a massive fan of food,…

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  • 4 August
    Pubs and BarsNightcap revenues jump 55.1% to £35.9m in FY22

    Nightcap revenues jump 55.1% to £35.9m in FY22

    Nightcap has reported its group revenues surged 55.1% year-on-year from £6m to £35.9m on a combined group of companies basis for the 53 weeks ended 3 July 2022 (FY22), with like-for-like revenues up 23.6%. The fourth quarter ended 3 July 2022 (Q4 FY22) also saw group revenues jump 73.2% to…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    7 July
    Food and DrinkI am Döner signs UK multi-site franchise deal

    I am Döner signs UK multi-site franchise deal

    I am Döner, a kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, the deal was facilitated by Seeds Consulting.  The partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind the franchise of Costa Coffee and Kaspas in…

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  • 6 July
    RestaurantsGusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment

    Gusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment

    Gusto Italian has announced an investment of £250,000 to refurbish its Edinburgh site this summer, aiming to transform both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. The George Street location, which originally opened in 2007, will be closed between 11 July and 2 August. It will reopen with a total…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsGusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian, the premium casual dining restaurant group, has announced it is looking to grow its estate and expand further South over the coming year. The announcement comes as the company revealed its turnover hit £12.4m in the full year ending September 2021 and an EBITDA of £585,000, which the…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    28 June
    Food and DrinkFood and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Food and drink sales recover in UK city centres

    Restaurant, pub and bar trading in the UK has seen “solid” growth as out-of-home food and drink sales in all of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres have recorded growth over the four weeks to 4 June 2022, according to new CGA and Wireless Social. Sales were between 1% and 13%…

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  • 28 June
    RestaurantsSlim Chickens to open four new UK sites simultaneously

    Slim Chickens to open four new UK sites simultaneously

    Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) will open four new Slim Chickens restaurants simultaneously on 4 July 2022 in Leicester, Liverpool, Milton Keynes and London’s Bishopsgate, continuing Slim Chickens’ roll out across the UK. The new restaurants will each occupy 2500+ square feet locations, bringing the US fast casual brand’s UK portfolio…

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  • 28 June
    RestaurantsHonest Burger partners with UberEats for delivery

    Honest Burger partners with UberEats for delivery

    Honest Burgers has announced today that it has become an Uber Eats exclusive partner, which will reportedly see 43 stores across the country implement takeaway delivery via the UberEats app.  The partnership also means that UberEats customers can now order Honest Burgers’ “premium quality burgers” and the “signature” rosemary salted…

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  • 16 June
    RestaurantsBig Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…

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