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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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Mar- 2021 -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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30 MarchBreweries and Distilleries
Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh
Brewdog is considering the acquisition of a new hotel site in Edinburgh, according to comments made by the brand’s chief executive. On Twitter, James Watt said: “Working on a potential BrewDog beer hotel location in Edinburgh today. It would be great to open a beer hotel in the capital of…
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30 MarchFeatures
How does Jollibee hope to win over the UK fast-food market?
With over 1,000 McDonald’s and 900 KFC sites across Britain, any newcomer to the nation’s fast-food sector has a difficult task convincing hungry consumers, who are craving a quick and reliable fix to enter its premises. For Jollibee – a Filipino-originated fried chicken chain, headed by billionaire businessman Tony Tan…
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26 MarchPubs and Bars
Café de Paris acquired by Pacha
Ibiza club operator, Pacha Group, has announced the acquisition of London’s Café de Paris nightclub. The site will operate as the cabaret dining experience, Lío, which first appeared in the capital as a pop up in 2019. Celebrating the brand’s 10-year anniversary, Lío has secured a permanent space with the…
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24 MarchFood and Drink
Amazon to reduce Deliveroo stake at IPO
Amazon’s stake in Deliveroo will fall to 11.5% following the group’s IPO, according to the IPO prospectus. The fall represents a 4.3% decline from Amazon’s current 15.8% stake, as roughly 23.3 million shares are to be sold, raising between £90.87m and £107.18m. This exit opportunity, alongside a dilution in its…
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22 MarchApps & Technology
Deliveroo set for biggest London flotation in 10 years
Deliveroo has announced that it is expecting its stock flotation to value the firm at up to £8.8bn, which would make it the biggest London stock market debut in ten years. In a trading update, the food delivery company revealed that it is continuing to benefit from consumers ordering food…
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22 MarchBusiness
Mayor of London to invest £6m into hospitality reopening
Sadiq Khan has announced a £6m investment to directly support the re-opening of London’s economy once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The mayor revealed he will be investing £5m to support the eventual reopening of central London, which will include a new campaign to attract visitors and tourists back into the…
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19 MarchRestaurants
Founder of Wing Shack Co to open new pop-up business
The founder of Wing Shack Co, Josh Jarvis has announced plans to launch a new brunch pop-up shop in London this March. Eggs ‘n’ Stuff will open on Holloway Road between 8am and 4pm for collection and delivery, and serves yolk-based rolls such as, Hash Brown, Egg and Cheese and…
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17 MarchPeople
Wright Brothers names Henry Harris as chef and beverage director
Seafood restaurant group Wright Brothers has appointed Henry Harris to the new role of chef and beverage director. In his new role, Harris will be responsible for food, drink and service in Wright Brothers’ four restaurants, and also oversee product development for the company’s online range. Harris – who is…
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16 MarchPubs and Bars
Nightcap racks up over £300,000 in lockdown costs
Nightcap has announced that it incurred costs of £318,342 for Q4 of 2020, with the group unable to offset the losses with any turnover. The group, owned by Sarah Willingham, completed its first acquisition of London Cocktail Club (LCC) on 13 January 2021, after the period ended. Therefore, Nightcap acted…
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