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.
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustPubs and Bars
Hospitality sales halve in July
Managed pub, restaurant and bars saw total July sales down 50.4% against the year before, according to the latest data from CGA’s Coffer Peach Business Tracker. While the overall market reported trading that was “well below” July 2019 levels, the London market “struggled” the most, with London trading down 58.3%…
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13 AugustComment
Five tips to make the most out of Dining Out to Help Out
The restaurant industry has taken a huge blow thanks to COVID, but this month the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme means we can all do our bit in helping the industry get back on its feet – but how can you make the most of it, safely? No matter…
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12 AugustAwards & Events
HRC Show given green light for March 2021
The ‘Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show’ (HRC) has been given the green light to go ahead next year between the 22 – 24 March 2021, after both the government and ExCeL London announced a lifting of restrictions from 1 October this year. Previously known as Hotelympia, the show returned to…
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12 AugustRestaurants
Haidilao chooses Bullring for first restaurant outside London
Hot pot restaurant chain, Haidilao, has selected the Bullring Birmingham or its first site in the UK outside of London. The 8,073sq ft restaurant will join Brown’s and Wagamama in St Martin’s Square, and is set to launch in early 2021. Founded in 1994 in China’s Sichuan Province, Haidilao now…
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10 AugustBusiness
Pret A Manger reduces staff working hours
Embattled sandwich chain Pret A Manger has reduced the working hours of its staff in a bid to retain jobs. It comes as the group’s sales are currently down 65% compared with pre-Covid levels. In London sales are down 80%, where the challenges are reportedly most acute. It said that…
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10 AugustCoronavirus
Pubs ahead of restaurants in reopenings, says CGA
The pattern of reopening across hospitality sites has been “uneven” since lockdown eased, according to the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners. Some 62% of Britain’s licensed premises were trading again by the end of July, though pubs were ahead of restaurants, and sites in London “lagged behind…
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10 AugustBeverages
The Great British Beer Festival goes virtual
The Great British Beer Festival, which usually takes place this week at Olympia in London, is making its virtual debut from 11-13 September 2020. For the first time ever, visitors to CAMRA’s beer event can purchase a ticket to a weekend of live beer tastings that will run from 2pm…
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7 AugustNews
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme – Its strength and weaknesses
With over millions of individuals and businesses put at a stand still, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage daily life as we knew it before. One of the most hard-hit areas is the food industry, as diners and even takeaway hopefuls are wary of seeking out outside food due to…
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4 AugustCoronavirus
Fitzrovia‘s Oklava Bakery + Wine closes for ‘foreseeable future’
Chef Selin Kiazim has announced the recently reopened Oklava Bakery and Wine in London’s Fitzrovia has closed for the “foreseeable future”. In an Instagram post, Kiazim said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Oklava Bakery + Wine has now closed for the foreseeable future. “Oklava…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyNews
The impact of social distancing in restaurants in the UK
As many businesses are starting to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, several health protocols are now strictly implemented in old and new restaurants. Aside from making sure that the dining utensils and the restaurant itself are properly sanitised and disinfected, food businesses should ensure that customers and staff…
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