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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- 2021 -13 AugustPubs and Bars
The Rosy Hue pub to open next February
Livelyhood pub group has announced that The Rosy Hue, located near Elephant and Castle, is set to open in February 2022. The 3,100 sq ft, 150 cover venue, will show sports and live music every Friday and Saturday, with a quiz night every Sunday also available. There’s also a heated…
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12 AugustPubs and Bars
Open House to open the Broadcaster in White City
Open House has announced it is set to open a new White City site, the Broadcaster. Spanning four floors, the venue will house a new pub, restaurant and rooftop bar. Open House is a collection of “timeless” pubs, or ‘open houses’ across London. It says its main objective is to…
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11 AugustFood and Drink
London’s ‘Design District’ launches new dining concept
A new food and drinks destination is set to open in London’s ‘Design District’ in Greenwich this September. Entitled the ‘Design District Canteen’, the venue aims to bring six global street food operators to the area which is a hub for the capital’s creative industries. The six restaurateurs set to…
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11 AugustFood and Drink
Market Halls tops crowdfunding target
Food hall brand Market Halls has topped its £600,000 Seedrs crowdfunding target with 28 days still remaining. The London-based food and drinks group has achieved £702,159 at the time of writing, from 240 investors. Founded in 2017, Market Halls now operates with three venues across London, namely in Fulham, Victoria,…
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10 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys appointed catering partner at IET London: Savoy Place
Searcys has announced it has been named as the new catering partner at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Savoy Place. Led by head chef Stuart Fay, who has over 30 years of industry experience, menus will showcase seasonal produce from the British Isles with catering options running from…
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10 AugustRestaurants
Soane’s Kitchen names new head chef
Soane’s Kitchen has appointed Andrew Rhone as its new head chef. Soane’s Kitchen is located within the original walled kitchen garden at Pitzhanger Manor. The 70-cover restaurant was designed by Jestico + Whiles as part of a recent multi million-pound refurbishment of the manor. Its relaunch has been handled by…
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9 AugustPubs and Bars
London Cocktail Club to open in Bristol
Nightcap has announced that it has entered into a lease for a new London Cocktail Club site in Corn Street, central Bristol. The new site covers an area of approximately 3,500 square feet with a 2:30 am license over Thursday to Saturday. It is expected that the new site will…
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6 AugustRestaurants
Ritu Seasons of India to open on 7 August
Ritu Seasons of India, a new restaurant coming to St John’s Wood, has confirmed that it will open to the public on 7 August. The restaurant, which is inspired by the “distinctive seasons of India”, was originally set to open in July, however the date was pushed back. It will…
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6 AugustPubs and Bars
London Gin Club to join Inception Group
The London Gin Club has announced that it has become a part of the bar, restaurant, and club operator Inception Group. Founded in 2009 with the opening of Barts in London, the group will now operate with a brand portfolio of six. Due to relaunch in September, the London Gin…
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5 AugustRestaurants
Mowgli to open debut London restaurant
Mowgli Street Food has signed for their debut London site, at 5 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. The new 5,800 sq ft Charlotte Street restaurant will join 13 regional sites across the country, including presences in Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, and Birmingham. Founded by chef, food writer, and television presenter Nisha Katona in…
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