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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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchFeatures
Crazy Pedro’s: the late night pizza party expansion
What is the history of Crazy Pedro’s? Crazy Pedro’s was born just over seven years ago by myself and co-founders, Ross Mackenzie and Lyndon Higginson. Our first venue opened in November 2014 on Bridge Street in Manchester. Mackenzie, Higginson and I wanted to bring something different to the city and…
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15 MarchRestaurants
Lu Ban wins ‘best restaurant in Liverpool’ award
Lu Ban Liverpool has been crowned the city’s best restaurant at the 2021 Liverpool City Region Tourism awards. The Chinese restaurant, based in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, also won the Resilience and Innovation award. On being named the best restaurant in Liverpool, Lu Ban executive head chef Dave Critchley said: “This…
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Feb- 2022 -14 FebruaryFeatures
The Butcher: the UK’s new face of burger joints
What is the history of The Butcher? The Butcher was founded in 2012 in Amsterdam after a long process of development. I was trying to create the ultimate burger for The Butcher – a very honest burger that’s a great value for money. We have five or six sites in…
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2 FebruaryFeatures
Hell Yeah Hospitality: Secrets of growth during a pandemic
The past 18 months have not been all doom and gloom in the hospitality industry. Despite the period of uncertainty, companies have found ways to grow their business by exploring alternate avenues and diversifying their approach. Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRestaurants
Hell Yeah Hospitality announces four new openings
Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and Veganizza, is set to double the number of its Pizza Punks restaurants in the UK in 2022 with four new openings. Furthermore, it has announced the appointment of Gordon Fraser as the groups financial director. He…
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14 JanuaryFeatures
The Chester Grosvenor: new beginnings
What does Elliot Hill bring to the hotel? Oakden: Hill comes to the Chester Grosvenor with a wealth of experience, having most recently been head chef at Panoramic 34 in Liverpool, where he earnt and retained an entry in the Michelin guide. Previously, as part of the Bespoke Hotels family,…
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4 JanuaryFood and Drink
The Chester Grosvenor names new executive chef
The Chester Grosvenor has appointed Elliot Hill to head up the food offering at its ‘Arkle’ restaurant. Hill comes to the hotel having formerly been head chef at Liverpool’s Panoramic 34 restaurant where he “earnt and retained” an entry in the Michelin guide, and previously as part of the Bespoke…
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Dec- 2021 -2 DecemberPubs and Bars
Famous Liverpool FC pub brought to market for £3.7m
The Sandon Complex, a Liverpool institution famed as the birthplace of both Everton and Liverpool Football Club has been brought to market with an asking price of £3.7m. The venue has served the local community under various ownership since the 1870s. It was Originally owned by the founder of Liverpool…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberNews
Nama to open a new site in Liverpool’s GPO food hall
Nama, the Japanese-inspired restaurant created by husband and wife duo Luke French and business director Stacey Sherwood-French, has announced it is set to open a new site in Liverpool’s GPO food hall. Nama offers a contemporary Izakaya-inspired dining and drinking concept, with the new site joining the couple’s “critically acclaimed”…
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10 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Bundobust Brewery to open in Manchester
Bundobust has announced the opening of its latest site in the Grade II-listed St James Building on Oxford Street in Manchester on 16 September 2021. Adding to the group’s roster of venues in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, this second Manchester site comes in the form of a 150-seat taproom and…
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