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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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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilPubs and Bars
Blue Boar Pub to open this May
Conrad London St James has announced the opening of the Blue Boar Pub this May, with chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will be bringing a wealth of experience from her time as head chef at The Harwood Arms to refine and elevate the pub’s menu. She said: “I’m…
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29 AprilPubs and Bars
The City Pub Group acquires 49% stake in Barts Pub LTD
The City Pub Group has announced that it has acquired a 49% stake in Barts Pub ltd, owner of the Kensington Park Hotel (KPH) for £750,000. The KPH is a leasehold pub located 200 metres from Ladbroke Grove tube station, it has large trading areas on the ground and first…
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29 AprilBusiness
Tao Hospitality acquires Hakkasan
Global restaurant and nightlife company Tao Group Hospitality has announced the acquisition of Hakkasan Group, a nightlife, daylife, and dining firm, for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees the creation of a combined company that operates a global portfolio of 61 entertainment dining venues across 22 markets. Included in the…
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28 AprilRestaurants
Kalamaki Street Greek expands portfolio to seven
KSG Franchising has announced the opening of its seventh Kalamaki Street Greek site with the launch of another London venue. Situated at the Colour Factory, the Hackney Wick restaurant follows a recent Tooley Street opening in March 2021. Founded in 2019, the group said that its growing portfolio, which features…
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28 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
WatchHouse opens seventh and largest site
WatchHouse has announced that it has opened its seventh and largest site, located in central London at St Mary’s Axe. To celebrate the opening, WatchHouse will offer a complimentary coffee to customers of their choosing on Friday 30 April between 9am and 12pm. The rest of 2021 will see the…
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27 AprilNews
Ormer Mayfair names Sofian Msetfi as its executive chef
Ormer Mayfair has appointed Sofian Msetfi as its new executive chef. Msetfi joins from his position as head chef of the Michelin-starred Oak Room at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. In his new role, Msetfi, who has 15 years’ culinary experience will lead the new “direction” at Ormer Mayfair,…
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26 AprilFeatures
Refugee to rising restaurant star
“I arrived in England on the back of a lorry,” says Sohail Ahmad as he reflects on his journey to the UK. His delivery may come across as blunt, but this is the best way the upcoming restaurateur and boxer can describe an experience that many adults would be unable…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Prezzo joins UberEats
UberEats has announced that Prezzo is now available to order via its delivery app. Prezzo will be available on the app from today, across 80 locations nationwide including London, Scotland and Manchester. The partnership also plans to roll out to more locations by the end of April. Prezzo has 152…
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23 AprilRestaurants
Pataka to offer alfresco dining whilst it undergoes interior renovations
Pataka has announced that it will expand its existing kitchen concept to offer alfresco dining for up to 20 people whilst its interior is renovated in time for 17 May reopening. The restaurant opened during lockdown and began delivering authentic Indian food around central London from their kitchen in Grosvenor…
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22 AprilFood and Drink
Just Eat to create 1,500 new jobs in Liverpool
Just Eat has revealed it plans to create more than 1,500 jobs in Liverpool by the end of the year. The new jobs will be created as part of the company’s expansion into its new UK agency worker model for couriers. Liverpool is the third city in the UK which…
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