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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 -9 AprilFeatures
An al fresco reopening is a tail of two fortunes
The time is nearing for Boris Johnson’s roadmap to recovery to finally facilitate the reopening of the hospitality industry, with outdoor venues once again allowed to return to trading on 12 April. The easing of restrictions is without doubt greatly anticipated by all involved, but does the four-staged strategy perpetuate…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Tasty swings to £12.7m FY20 loss
Tasty, the casual dining owner and operator, has swung to a loss after tax of £12.7m for the year ended 27 December 2020, following profits of £300,000 the previous year. The group’s revenue for the year was “significantly impacted by Covid-19 related restrictions”, declining 45.7% year-on-year to £24.2m. Currently, its…
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7 AprilBusiness
Deliveroo shares rise 2% despite riders strike
Hundreds of Deliveroo riders are expected to strike today for fair pay, and better working rights – as the company saw its shares rise for the first time since its market debut. The socially distanced protests, which were organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are planned…
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6 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
Stella Artois launches £500,000 tips campaign
Stella Artois is set to launch a celebrity-backed Stella Tips campaign on 12 April that will see £500,000 given to hospitality staff across the UK. According to the Evening Standard, some 12,000 hospitality staff are expected to benefit from the campaign that is supported by Jodie Kidd and James Blunt.…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchRestaurants
Marketing duo to open new East London restaurant
The owners of marketing agency Crowdify Global are set to open a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar in East London on 12 April. James Rix and Fergus Harrington have worked for almost 20 years as event promoters and have sold a range of events brands and marketing businesses. This led…
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31 MarchPubs and Bars
Adam Handling launches The Loch & The Tyne
Chef Adam Handling has announced the opening of his first venue outside of London, with the launch of Old Windsor’s The Loch and The Tyne. Open seven days a week, the pub and restaurant will also provide luxury bedrooms for overnight guests. Steven Kerr, group executive chef, and Jonny McNeil,…
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31 MarchFood and Drink
Time Out Group set to launch £15m equity raise
Time Out Group is preparing to launch a £15m equity raise to assist the business’ return to “a stronger position” in the next financial year. The hospitality and media group’s finances have struggled over the past 12 months due to lockdowns resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The group posted a…
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31 MarchFood and Drink
Two in five licensed premises able to accommodate outdoor trading
Around two in five licensed premises will have some form of outdoor trading space when restrictions ease for venues on 12 April, according to the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA. The monitor revealed that around 41,100 premises (38.2% of all sites) in the UK have a garden, terrace, car…
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31 MarchBusiness
Deliveroo sees shares fall by 30% in market debut
Shares in Deliveroo sank by as much as 30% as it made its London Stock Market debut, going as low as 275p per share and wiping over £2bn off its valuation In a market announcement this morning, Deliveroo said the offer price has been set at £3.90 per share, equating…
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30 MarchRestaurants
Cin Cin to open London restaurant site
Cin Cin, an Italians restaurant chain, has announced it plans to open its first London site in Fitzrovia at the end of April. Opening on Foley Street, Cin Cin London will begin trading with outside covers before welcoming customers to its 20 seat dining room once government restrictions lift. Founded…
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