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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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Oct- 2025 -22 OctoberRestaurants
6 of 1 to open debut Wonton Charlie’s site in London Fields
Wonton Charlie’s, a new 18-seat noodle bar inspired by Hong Kong’s wonton soup culture, is set to open in London Fields on 7 November. The restaurant will focus on a single dish: wonton noodle soup, and will offer bowls of handmade noodles and housemade wontons in either chicken or fish…
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22 OctoberPubs and Bars
Urban Pubs and Bars reopens St John’s Tavern after £1m refurb
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced that the St John’s Tavern in Archway, London is set to reopen on 31 October 2025 following a £1m refurbishment. The company commenced the transformation after it acquired the venue from an independent leaseholder at the end of September. The reimagined space will accommodate…
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21 OctoberRestaurants
Hector Hernandez appointed GM at The Original Ivy
Hospitality professional Hector Hernandez has been appointed general manager at The Original Ivy in Covent Garden. Hernandez, who joined the restaurant in July 2025, brings more than 20 years’ experience across some of London’s best-known dining institutions. He began his fine dining career as a waiter at Alain Ducasse at…
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20 OctoberRestaurants
Pizza Hut to shutter 68 UK restaurants
Pizza Hut UK is reportedly set to close 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites after falling into administration, resulting in the loss of 1,210 jobs. According to the BBC, DC London Pie Limited, operating as Pizza Hut’s UK restaurants, appointed FTI Consulting as administrators. However, Pizza Hut’s global owner Yum!…
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20 OctoberRestaurants
Yavuz Pehlivanlar named CEO of newly formed Hakkasan Group
Mohari Hospitality has appointed Yavuz Pehlivanlar as chief executive of the newly established Hakkasan Group, which brings together the Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Ling Ling and Sake No Hana restaurant brands. Pehlivanlar will lead the group’s international growth and oversee brand development across its portfolio of 22 restaurants in cities including London,…
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17 OctoberFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open new restaurants in London and Surrey
German Doner Kebab will open two new restaurants this autumn, expanding its UK footprint with launches in Elephant and Castle, south London, and at Cobham Services on the M25, in Surrey. The new locations mark the latest stage in the brand’s national growth strategy and its move to diversify across…
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16 OctoberPubs and Bars
Vagabond opens Liverpool St site amid ongoing expansion
Wine bar group Vagabond Wines will open a new site beside Liverpool Street Station tomorrow (17 October), joining British Land’s redevelopment of the Broadgate estate. The bar will feature Vagabond’s self-pour system offering more than 100 wines by the glass, alongside a food menu designed for sharing. It marks the…
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15 OctoberRestaurants
Evolv Collection expands dining brand with new London site
Sartoria, the Italian restaurant brand owned by the Evolv Collection, is to open a new site in South Kensington on 4 November. Named Sartoria Launceston Place, the venue will bring the Savile Row restaurant’s “cucina elegante” concept to west London, combining Milanese style with influences from Launceston Place, a former…
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15 OctoberBusiness
Red Engine secures £70m funding to drive expansion
Red Engine, the owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has reportedly expanded its lending facility to £70m to support its new venue openings in the UK and overseas, according to Sky News. As the operator of the social darks and shuffleboard brands, it has secured an additional £10m in…
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14 OctoberFeatures
How international students are influencing the UK’s food scene
International students and diaspora communities are increasingly influencing the UK’s hospitality sector. Their appetite for genuine flavours and cultural familiarity is creating new opportunities for businesses willing to embrace global cuisines, ultimately shaping menus, delivery app offerings, and high street food trends nationwide. From bubble tea and hotpot to Korean…
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