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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.

  • Jun- 2021 -
    4 June
    BusinessMayor of London pledges to tackle hospitality staffing shortages

    Mayor of London pledges to tackle hospitality staffing shortages

    The mayor of London has pledged to tackle the major staffing shortages across the hospitality industry that threatens to undermine the city’s recovery from Covid-19. The news follows a recent survey which showed that around one in three hospitality venues do not have enough staff to cope with re-opening post-lockdown,…

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  • 3 June
    PeopleNightcap adds Dawn Donogue as LCC MD

    Nightcap adds Dawn Donogue as LCC MD

    Hospitality group Nightcap has announced the appointment of Dawn Donohoe as managing director at London Cocktail Club (LCC). Joining from Enhanced Hospitality, the owner of Dingwalls and Shaka Zulu, Donohoe has also acted as an original senior team member at Urbium/Novus. In total, she provides the role with over 20…

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  • 2 June
    RestaurantsNorwich chef announces double London expansion

    Norwich chef announces double London expansion

    Daniel Farrow, the owner of Norwich’s The Gatherers bar and restaurant, has announced a double expansion into London’s food market. The chef is set to open Garden Club and Italiano Vegano in July as takeaway concepts, with the pandemic disrupting original plans to launch the venues as bricks and mortar…

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  • May- 2021 -
    28 May
    RestaurantsPost-pandemic recovery to enable Fulham Shore portfolio expansion

    Post-pandemic recovery to enable Fulham Shore portfolio expansion

    Fulham Shore, the owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, has announced a continuation of its opening pipeline due to a strong trading performance since the reopening of indoor hospitality. In a trading update on the London Stock Exchange, the restaurant group revealed that group revenues from 17 to…

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  • 28 May
    RestaurantsNew restaurant to open at The Conrad London St James

    New restaurant to open at The Conrad London St James

    The Conrad London St James has announced the opening of a new restaurant, The Pem, on Thursday 1 July 2021 with consultant chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will work with trusted suppliers when it comes to fresh produce, meat, and fish to ensure the quality and sustainability is…

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  • 26 May
    Pubs and BarsRevolution Bar Group raises £21m in bid to reduce debt

    Revolution Bar Group raises £21m in bid to reduce debt

    Revolution Bars Group has revealed that it has raised £21m through the issuing of new ordinary shares on the London stock exchange in a bid to reduce its debt. Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the group was demonstrating profitable signs. However, due the pandemic and lockdown measures,…

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  • 26 May
    Trade Associations
    Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership

    Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership

    The Institute of Hospitality has announced its appointment of Duvall James as its new head of membership. James, previously senior relationship manager at the Institute of Directors (IOD) in London, will start his role with the global trade association on 1 June 2021. He will join the Institute of Hospitality’s…

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  • 24 May
    RestaurantsRiviera Restaurants and Luxury launches third London site

    Riviera Restaurants and Luxury launches third London site

    Riviera Restaurants and Luxury group has launched its third ‘Wine Workshop and Kitchen’ in London.  28°- 50° Wine Workshop and Kitchen Chelsea on King’s Road, London, will serve a European, brasserie-style menu alongside a diverse wine selection, offering both old and new world wines plus a small, unique range from…

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  • 20 May
    Pubs and BarsMaven Leisure secures £4.3m funding for acquisition spree

    Maven Leisure secures £4.3m funding for acquisition spree

    Maven Leisure is set to raise £4.3m through private equity investment firm Growthdeck in a bid to open a host of new London bars upon the lifting of lockdown. The new venture, which is led by the founders of ETM Group, is looking to use the funds to launch seven…

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  • 19 May
    Pubs and BarsThe Garden Bar launches in Bromley

    The Garden Bar launches in Bromley

    The Garden Bar, a venue serving food, cocktails, fresh juices and music, is set to open in Bromley on 28 May.  The brand already has a site in London’s Elephant and Castle which has been operating for several years.  The new site in Bromley BR1 will host a 400 capacity…

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