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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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Jan- 2023 -27 JanuaryRestaurants
Tom Sellers to launch new London restaurant
Shaftesbury has announced that two Michelin Star chef, Tom Sellers, is set to unveil his new restaurant, Story Cellar, at Seven Dials this March. The 1,700 sq ft unit is described as a “Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant”, and will feature counter dining and rotisserie chicken alongside a menu of…
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23 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Salonica Maroon increases Creams shareholding
Investment firm Salonica Maroon has announced that it has acquired further shareholdings in Creams Cafe. Salonica Maroon co-invested in the dessert business alongside majority shareholder Pistachio Holdings in December 2020. Creams opened a flagship store in Manchester Arndale Centre in December 2022 and has 15 new locations in the pipeline…
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20 JanuaryRestaurants
Kew Village restaurant Hawthorn to open in February
Co-owners Joshua Hunter and Patra Panas have announced that their refined neighbourhood restaurant, Hawthorn, will be opening on Wednesday 1 February in Kew Village, Richmond. Hawthorn, which will have 60 covers and serve lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, will also have a full team of 15 staff. According…
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19 JanuaryRestaurants
Gaucho to open three new sites
Argentine steakhouse Gaucho has announced that it is set to open three new sites in the next three months. One of the sites will open in London’s Covent Garden, the company’s first London opening since 2009. The 7000 sq ft restaurant will be aimed at pre and post theatre dining.…
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19 JanuaryRestaurants
Marugame Udon to open Kensington site
Marugame Udon will open its first West London site with the launch of a new kitchen in Kensington on Saturday 21 January. Following eight openings across the city, the 3242 sq. ft restaurant with 92 covers is located in Kensington Arcade next to High Street Kensington Underground Station. The menu…
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18 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Hospitality welcomes best December in three years
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups welcomed their best December trading in three years, though real term sales still lagged behind pre-pandemic figures, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker has found. Like-for-like December sales were 15.0% ahead of December 2021, when festive trading was disrupted by the Omicron variant. However,…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
US chain 800 Degrees Pizza to make UK debut
Californian-based pizzeria, 800 Degrees Pizza is set to make its UK debut this month, with its first European site opening at Gravity Wandsworth. Founded by award-winning chef and restaurateur Anthony Carron, the chain, which will officially launch in London on 24 January, currently has 35 locations worldwide including the US,…
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13 JanuaryRestaurants
Inception Group to launch Mr.Fogg’s Pawnbrokers bar
London bar operator Inception Group has announced the launch of new bar Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers on Dean Street, Soho. Sitting on the former Venise L’Entrecote site at 50 Dean Street, the 140-capacity venue will be separated into three areas; The Pawnbrokers Counter, The Strong Room and The Textiles Store. On…
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13 JanuaryRestaurants
Halo Burger and Sessions announce five-kitchen partnership
Plant-based food concept, Halo Burger, has announced a five-kitchen partnership with distribution platform Sessions to deliver its vegan burgers across all of London. Halo Burger and Sessions, which was launched by the former managing director of Deliveroo, Dan Warne, will deliver from Richmond, Canary Wharf, Finsbury Park and Queen’s Park,…
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12 JanuaryFeatures
Adam Hyman on the Happiness in Hospitality 2022 report
What is your background in hospitality and can you tell us a little bit about your career progression? I don’t have an official hospitality background so to speak; like a lot of people, I have dabbled in working in restaurants and pubs growing up. I studied and worked in commercial…
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