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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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Dec- 2019 -2 DecemberRestaurants
Barboun to open in Shoreditch
A new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar is set to open in Shoreditch this month. Chef Hus Vedat is behind the launch of Barboun, whose name is taken from the Turkish name for red mullet, and the kitchen will be led by Fezile Ozalgan. Ozalgan will use Vedat’s “philosophy” of…
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Nov- 2019 -29 NovemberRestaurants
Mexican restaurant Kol set to open in London in March 2020
Mexican restaurant Kol has announced its new Marylebone restaurant will open in March 2020. Kol, which takes its name from the Spanish word for cabbage (col), was founded by former Noma Mexico chef Santigo Kastra. Kol will be situated on Seymour Street in Marlyebone, the 4,600 sq ft restaurant will…
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29 NovemberNews
Barbie Green launches new London site
The Daisy Green Collection has announced the launch of its second City of London site, Barbie Green, set to open at the Barbican this December. The group said the site will bring “award-winning Australian brunch, speciality coffee and an all new pizza offering” to the city. Barbie Green will lie…
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26 NovemberFood and Drink
Olive+Squash open new London site
Sustainable lunch spot olive+squash has announced the launch of its second site in Chancery Lane. The opening comes three years after the launch of their inaugural site opposite Monument Station. The latest New Street Square site will offer ethical and bespoke salads, wraps and soups, all made from sustainable and…
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26 NovemberRestaurants
Chucs Cafe’ opens new site in Chelsea
Restaurant, Chucs Cafe’, has opened its doors to its new on Lower Sloane Street in Chelsea, London. The Chelsea branch is the sixth location in London for the branch and is part of its expansion plans led by chairman Graziano Arricale alongside executive chef director Simon Henbery. Chucs Cafe’ will…
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26 NovemberRestaurants
Wingstop launches third UK site
Wingstop is set to launch its third UK restaurant in partnership with Xbox. Lemon Pepper Holdings, the brand partner of Wingstop, confirmed the third UK site would be opening in Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, and feature a “stay and play” gaming zone in partnership with Xbox. This marks the first…
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25 NovemberRestaurants
Nigerian pop-up restaurant Chuku’s announces first permanent site
Nigerian pop-up restaurant, Chuku’s has announced the opening of its first permanent site in Seven Sisters, Tottenham. The restaurant run by brother and sister duo, Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick is set to open its doors in February 2020. The founders have described the dining experience at the new restaurant as…
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22 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fuller, Smith & Turner to open new pub in Wembley Park
London-based premium pubs and hotels business, Fuller, Smith and Turner, has signed up to open a brand-new pub and restaurant in the heart of Wembley Park. The group said the exact details of the 8,200 sq ft venue on Wembley Park Boulevard will be kept “under wraps” until opening day,…
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22 NovemberRestaurants
The Alchemist to make Scottish debut
The Alchemist, the Simon Potts-led cocktail bar and restaurant concept, is to make its Scottish debut next year in a 5,700 sq ft site in Edinburgh St James. The Alchemist will be situated on level four of Edinburgh St James, overlooking Register Square, which connects the development to Princes Street.…
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22 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fullers reveals its ‘Pub of the Year’
The Half Moon in Herne Hill, London, has been named the winner of the annual Pub of the Year competition. The award, held by Fullers, followed an “extensive” selection process. Eight finalists of The Griffin Trophy were visited by chairman Michael Turner, CEO Simon Emeny, and corporate affairs director Richard…
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