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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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Aug- 2022 -8 AugustFeatures
The inspiration behind The Long Lane
What inspired the team to open The Long Lane? We had wanted to open a bar before the pandemic on the back of the success and three and a half years trading of our first bar, The Racketeer, in King’s Cross. At times, we were turning away larger bookings and…
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8 AugustRestaurants
Maven Leisure to open Goldwood Sport Pub
Maven Leisure has announced the opening of Goldwood Sports Pub, located in Bank in London, later this month. The venue spans over 9000 ft2 and accommodates 200 guests seated or just under 500 standing, boasting two bar areas as well as a mezzanine which will be available for private events.…
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5 AugustRestaurants
Rarebit restaurant and bar opens in Elephant & Castle
The founders of Rarebit, an all day neighbourhood kitchen and bar, have officially opened a new site in Elephant Park in Elephant and Castle. Mark Angell and Will Nias, who have “extensive experience” in convivial neighbourhood hospitality in South London, have launched a new 55 cover site which also features…
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4 AugustPubs and Bars
Nightcap revenues jump 55.1% to £35.9m in FY22
Nightcap has reported its group revenues surged 55.1% year-on-year from £6m to £35.9m on a combined group of companies basis for the 53 weeks ended 3 July 2022 (FY22), with like-for-like revenues up 23.6%. The fourth quarter ended 3 July 2022 (Q4 FY22) also saw group revenues jump 73.2% to…
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3 AugustRestaurants
D&D revenues at 90% of pre-covid levels
D&D has revealed its group revenues in the 15 months since reopening after lockdown stand at £163m, 90% of its pre-covid levels. UK revenues stand at £143m, 91% of pre-covid levels, while overseas revenues are at £20m. 83% of pre-covid levels. Meanwhile, group EBITDA stands at £17m, 122% of pre-covid…
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3 AugustPeople
Claridge’s appoints new culinary director
Claridge’s has announced the appointment of Dmitri Magi as its new culinary director, alongside Richard Galli as executive chef and Thibault Hauchard as executive pastry chef. The positions were reportedly created especially for the hotel’s overhauled culinary team to “cement its position as a world-class gastronomic destination”. The news comes…
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1 AugustBusiness
Nightcap launches Bar Academy and Tonight Josephine Bristol site
Nightcap has announced the launch of the Nightcap Bar Academy, its dedicated training hub which marks a central point for training across the group for both new and existing teams. Located in Camden Market, the Academy will provide training for all staff members to improve skills and deliver “consistent levels…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyCatering Companies
Gather & Gather extends contract with Charlton Athletic
Gather and Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new five-year deal. Gather and Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and…
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29 JulyRestaurants
Din Tai Fung to launch third London site
Din Tai Fung is set to launch its third London site at the Centre Point building. Opening on 22 September, Din Tai Fung Centre Point will serve their trademark Xiao Long Bao — steaming hot soup dumplings. It will serve the same menu as its sister sites in flagship Covent…
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29 JulyBusiness
Shepherd Neame acquires three Essex pubs
Independent brewer and pub operator, Shepherd Neame, has continued the expansion of its estate with the acquisition of three Essex pubs on a freehold basis. The acquisitions include The Bellhouse in Leigh-on-Sea, The Exchange in Southend-on-Sea and The Hamlet Court in Westcliff-on-Sea. All three properties were previously part of the…
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