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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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May- 2025 -7 MayPubs and Bars
New alfresco cocktail bar to open on London’s Southbank
A new alfresco cocktail bar Ten will open on 8 May on the riverside at Southbank Centre’s Queens Walk in London. The bar will be led by founder Jimmy Garcia, known for The Chalet at Somerset House and Jimmy’s BBQ Club at Southbank Centre. The menu will feature 10 cocktails…
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7 MayTrade Associations
UKH rolls out hospitality training programmes across England
UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has announced the launch of hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) in 26 areas across England. The new programme trains jobseekers with hospitality skills in a working environment and provides them with both work experience and a guaranteed interview…
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2 MayPubs and Bars
Fortress and Lion Capital secure £30m loan to support Loungers deal
Lion Capital and Fortress Investment Group have secured a £30m club loan from OakNorth to support the acquisition of Loungers, the UK’s all-day café-bar operators. Under Fortress and Lion’s ownership, Loungers plans to continue its proven site rollout strategy, opening over 30 new sites a year to capture further market…
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1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25
Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…
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1 MayRestaurants
Prezzo launches new name, menu and brand identity
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has announced it has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity as part of plans to revitalise its store state as it marks 25 years in business. The rebrand also includes a new logo and an extensive refurbishment programme across its…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilFood and Drink
Pubs sales grow 3.6% thanks to good weather in March
Britain’s leading managed pub groups achieved 3.6% growth in like-for-like sales in March thanks to bright weather, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker has revealed. As well as the sunshine, pubs benefited from March events including Mother’s Day and St Patrick’s Day. It means that for the fourth month…
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29 AprilRestaurants
The Ivy Collection FY turnover rises 3.5% to £314.7m
The Ivy Collection’s parent company, Troia Restaurants, has reported a turnover rise of 3.5% to £314.7m in the year to 31 December 2023 despite having opened no new venues during the period. The Richard Caring-backed group also saw its profits before tax jump by 30% to £37.7m during the period,…
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25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/25
Domino’s has seen its total group-wide sales rise by 2.1% in Q1, having seen the positive trends present in the second half of 2024 continue into the new year. Like-for-like sales – excluding splits – saw an incremental rise of 0.5%, while total orders were also up 0.5% compared with…
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25 AprilRestaurants
New Japanese restaurant Kokin to open at The Stratford
Japanese restaurant Kokin has announced that it is set to open at The Stratford Hotel on 1 May on the hotel’s seventh floor. Occupying the space formerly home to Allegra, the 140-cover restaurant features two expansive terraces and a dedicated sushi bar. The new restaurant brings a fire-led, omakase-style menu…
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25 AprilRestaurants
Atis to open in Mayfair this May
London’s salad bar Atis is opening the doors to its latest site in Mayfair on Monday, 12 May 2025, marking the brand’s 11th location in London. Located on Grosvenor Street, Atis Mayfair will serve up the brand’s signature, build-your-own bowls and seasonal plates. As with all sites, the new location…
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