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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Apr- 2024 -15 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/04/24
Busaba will focus on London and the surrounding areas for new openings, as its latest restaurant in Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre has proved successful. The news comes after the group had to close its Cardiff and Oxford restaurants last year to cut costs, as turnover dipped from £21.2m in 2022…
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15 AprilFood and Drink
Liverpool One welcomes three new F&B concepts
Liverpool One is set to add three new food and beverage concepts to its line-up of hospitality operators. Making its Liverpool debut, Bagel Factory is bringing its bagel-based grab-and-go concept, joining two motorised food and drink pop-ups, The Bus Yard and Big Kahuna. Bagel Factory is set to bring its…
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10 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…
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10 AprilRestaurants
Voyagers restaurant opens in Liverpool
New restaurant Voyagers has officially opened its doors in Liverpool this week. Located at 38 Parr Street in the heart of the Ropewalks district, the 70-seater restaurant with 100-seater bar, gives diners a mix of globally-inspired dishes with a local twist and a selection of 35 wines and signature cocktails.…
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9 AprilPubs and Bars
Red Engine secures £60M facility to drive global expansion
Red Engine has announced today that it has secured a new £60m facility from Santander, HSBC and Barclays. The company behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle has revealed that it plans to use this capital for a global expansion drive. Red Engine will open Electric Shuffle Manchester and New…
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8 AprilPubs and Bars
Strong St Patrick’s Day tips drinks sales into growth
Average drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues for the week ended 23 March were up 1% compared with the same period last year. It follows a 1% increase over the previous week, and 5% growth in the seven days before that. Pubs and bars took advantage of St Patrick’s…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchRestaurants
Arc Inspirations raises £7m for UK-wide expansion
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has raised £7m towards an accelerated expansion plan across the UK. The news comes after the hospitality group secured a £4m load from HSBC, alongside a £3m equity boost from shareholders, including BGF, which has backed the group since 2022. Arc…
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12 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/03/24
Domino’s revenues rose 11.1% to £679.8m for the year to 31 December, due to an increase in system sales volumes, acceleration of store openings and the pass-through of increased food cost. For FY24, the group plans to open a further 70 stores, with 33 of those already underway. Boxpark will…
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12 MarchRestaurants
Los Mochis London City to open on 11 April
Los Mochis is set to open the doors of its flagship rooftop restaurant Los Mochis London City on 11 April. Founded by Markus Thesleff, Los Mochis London City will bring its Pan-Pacific pairing of Mexican-Japanese cuisine from West London to Liverpool Street. Building on the “cult fan base” established by…
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12 MarchVenues & Properties
Boxpark to open Liverpool site on 19 April
Boxpark has announced that its Liverpool location will be officially opening to the public on Friday 19 April, with a launch party and line-up of “festival-style” events planned across the weekend of 19 – 21 April. The venue will be located in the historic Canning Hall as part of the…
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