London
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.
-
Jun- 2021 -24 JuneRestaurants
San Carlo Restaurant Group to open new London restaurant
San Carlo Restaurant Group has announced plans to open a new Italian brasserie in London at St Christopher’s Place this August. The 220 cover brasserie and bar will offer relaxed all day outdoor and indoor dining from breakfast through to dinner. Taking inspiration from the islands of Italy, the new…
Read More » -
23 JuneRestaurants
D&D London to launch new Haugen restaurant in October
D&D London has announced the launch of its new restaurant, Haugen, at The Pavilion at the International Quarter London (IQL). Currently set to open in September 2021, the restaurant, bratessire and outdoor bar will serve Alpine cuisine inspired by foods from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The establishment is named…
Read More » -
23 JuneCatering Companies
RA Venues wins Imperial War Museum contract
Restaurant Associates (RA) Venues, a premium hospitality company, has won a contract to provide catering and hospitality services at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) London. Through the three-year contract, RA Venues will be responsible for all food and beverage operations for both day catering and events at the museum. The…
Read More » -
23 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
New matcha cafe opens in Marylebone
A new matcha-based coffee shop and dessert bar will open in Marylebone, London on 28 June. Named How Matcha!, it aims to celebrate the “many health benefits of matcha”, whilst showcasing the “versatility” of the green superfood. Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea…
Read More » -
16 JuneRestaurants
Michelin-starred Leroy opens new sister site
Michelin-starred European wine bar and restaurant, Leroy in Shoreditch, has announced the opening of a new sister site Royale. The venue is located at the East London Liquor Co and will offer a “rustic sharing-style menu” to its guests. Dishes served on the large terrace and dining room include the…
Read More » -
16 JuneRestaurants
Hostmore named as TGI Fridays’ demerged owner
Electra Private Equity, the owner of TGI Fridays, has revealed Hostmore PLC as the trading name of its new parent company for the group’s hospitality brands. Hostmore will control Electra’s firms that are set to be demerged and admitted to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in Q3…
Read More » -
14 JuneRestaurants
Chucs opens sixth London site
Chucs, a London-based chain of Italian inspired restaurants and cafes, has announced the opening of its latest venue in St John’s Wood this July. The build marks its largest undertaking so far, with 84 covers and room for 150 standing, as well as an outdoor terrace seating 16. Open from…
Read More » -
11 JuneRestaurants
Uber Eats announces partnership with YO!
Uber Eats has expanded its offering, announcing a new partnership with YO!, which will see the company delivering Japanese food via its app. YO! is available on the app now, across 46 locations nationwide including London, Manchester and Glasgow. The restaurant serves sushi as well as a range of hot…
Read More » -
9 JuneRestaurants
La Bodega Negra confirms opening date and new head chef appointment
La Bodega Negra in London’s Soho, has announced its reopening alongside the appointment of Gustavo Giallonardo as head chef. The venue, which serves Mexcian inspired dishes, has said its street level ‘Upstairs at La Bodega’ will reopen on 15 June whilst the original venue ‘La Bodega Negra’ will follow on…
Read More » -
8 JunePubs and Bars
Nightcap revenues surge 92% following indoor reopening
Bar group Nightcap saw unaudited group revenues for the three weeks from 17 March to 6 June grow 92% when compared to 2019 levels. While the firm was only trading with 16 of its 19 bars at that time in 2019, like-for-like sales still increased 53% for the same period.…
Read More »
