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From the West End to the East End, our London coverage keeps hospitality professionals in the know. Our dedicated reporting on London’s vibrant and highly competitive foodservice market, spans restaurant group expansions, new pub and bar concepts, catering contracts, high-street openings, licensing changes, staff shortages, and operational trends shaping the capital. Whether you’re a central London restaurant operator, a neighbourhood café owner, a high-volume catering contractor, or an F&B executive overseeing multiple venues across zones, this archive delivers actionable insights and strategic updates designed for decision-makers navigating the capital’s fast-moving hospitality landscape.
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Nov- 2025 -21 NovemberRestaurants
Des Gunewardena to open trio of F&B venues at Pillar Hall
Restaurateur Des Gunewardena has announced the upcoming openings of three venues at Olympia’s Pillar Hall in spring 2026 as part of the £1.3bn redevelopment of the west London exhibition complex. The project marks the second venture from his new company, D3 Collective. The concepts will sit within the 30,000 sq…
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20 NovemberBusiness
Late-night economy down 28% since 2020 amid rising costs
Britain’s late-night economy has contracted by 4.6% in the past year, with the number of bars, clubs and casinos now 28% below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures from CGA by NIQ and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The findings have been attributed to sustained financial and structural pressures…
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19 NovemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality trading flatlines in October as restaurant and bar sales slip
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups recorded flat trading in October, with like-for-like sales edging up 0.1%, according to the latest Hospitality Business Tracker from CGA by NIQ and RSM.It was the third month of only marginal growth and follows a year in which like-for-like increases have topped 1%…
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19 NovemberFood and Drink
King’s Cross adds two F&B brands in latest dining expansion
King’s Cross has added two food and drink operators to its estate, as Joe and the Juice and Atis sign new sites as part of the area’s expanding grab-and-go offer. The openings form part of the estate’s long-term retail strategy to broaden its mix of food, drink and lifestyle operators…
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18 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Gail’s owner circles new investment as sale talks resume
The owner of Gail’s has reportedly relaunched talks with potential investors for the fast-growing premium bakery chain, almost a year after sale discussions fell silent, according to The Times. Goldman Sachs, which was appointed last year to explore a possible sale of the 175-site business, has been retained to restart…
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18 NovemberRestaurants
Sushinoya opens third London site on Charing Cross Road
Wasabi founder Dong Hyun Kim has announced that it is set to open its third London site Sushinoya Charing Cross Road on 15 November 15 2025. The new store sits between Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square opening 10am until 11pm to offer a wide range of fresh Japanese dishes…
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18 NovemberPubs and Bars
Evolv Collection to open new taverns in London and New York
The Evolv Collection has announced two new openings as part of its Chop House and Tavern rollout, with a London site launching today (18 November) and a New York venue due early next year. The move follows the September opening of the Liverpool Street Chop House and Tavern, which the…
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17 NovemberFood and Drink
Popeyes reaches 100 UK restaurants with new London Bridge site
Popeyes UK is set to open its 100th UK site, marking the milestone with its new London Bridge Station unit due to open on 25 November. The New Orleans-founded quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand opened its first UK outlet at Westfield Stratford in 2021. The Stratford branch remains the company’s busiest…
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14 NovemberRestaurants
Roti King to open first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh
Roti King is set to open its first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh on 12 December, marking the Malaysian street-food group’s latest step in a wider UK expansion. The site, located just off Princes Street, will offer the brand’s signature roti canai and curry dishes, cooked to order in an open…
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11 NovemberPeople
Yard Sale Pizza appoints new CEO
Yard Sale has announced the appointment of Stephen Hollis as its new chief executive officer to lead the company through the next phase of growth. Hollis joins the pizza chain with more than 25 years of experience working with hospitality brands. He previously served as operations director at Soul Foods…
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