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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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Jul- 2019 -22 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Rise in veganism boosts sales at Caffe Concerto
Caffe Concerto has said a rise in veganism has helped boost sales for the cafe brand. The group said it has seen a year of “excellent” sales through its newly developed vegan product range and added that these trends represent the “telltale signs” of an even more markedly vegan-friendly 2020.…
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22 JulyRestaurants
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef of The Grill
The Dorchester has appointed Tom Booton as head chef of it the Grill restaurant, the youngest in restaurants 88 year history. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the dining room and its menus, with the unveiling anticipated for…
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17 JulyPubs and Bars
Businesses and customers oppose late-night tax in London
Trade association UKHospitality and local businesses have gathered signatures opposing the introduction of a new tax on pubs, bars and late-night venues open after midnight. The petition will be delivered to Southwark Council today (17 July) ahead of a planned meeting where the levy will be discussed. Kate Nicholls, chief…
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16 JulyRestaurants
Norma restaurant set to open in September
The Stafford London will be opening Norma, its first independent restaurant project this September under the direction of culinary director Ben Tish. The new restaurant will be housed in a converted townhouse on Charlotte Street, split across three floors: the bottom two will be dedicated to the restaurant and a…
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16 JulyPeople
Brown’s Hotel appoints new chef director of food and beverage
Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair has appointed Adam Byatt, chef-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Trinity in Clapham, as chef director of food and beverage, effective 9 September. The hotel said it will “embrace the ongoing evolution of British Cuisine” with a new menu that focuses on contemporary British cooking complemented by European…
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15 JulyPubs and Bars
Restaurant trade up 6.1% in June
Restaurants in the UK saw a 6.1% increase in like-for-like sales in June, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. The report cited the increase in trade was in part down to the cooler weather over the month, compared…
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11 JulyPubs and Bars
UK’s first no and low alcohol pub to open in London
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it is opening the UK’s first ever no and low alcohol pub. The Clean Vic No and Low Alcohol pub will open its doors on New Oxford Street from 24 to 25 July, serving a range of beers, wines and mocktails which are all entirely…
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10 JulyAwards & Events
Romain Bourger named UK Sommelier of the Year
The Vineyard Hotel’s Romain Bourger has been UK Sommelier of the Year 2019 at an event which took place at The Savoy on 8 July. Bourger has previously won Young Sommelier of the Year 2016 and Moet UK Sommelier of the Year 2017. He leads the six person strong team…
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9 JulyPubs and Bars
New pub management company Blackrose launches first revamped pub
Blackrose, the new pub management company by real estate company Aprirose, has launched The Anchor Bexley, the first pub in its portfolio to have undergone a major refurbishment. The Anchor, formerly known as The Blue Anchor, is situated in the London suburb of Bexley and has a new outdoor dining…
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5 JulyPubs and Bars
The Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub
London-based multiple operators, the Johnson Collective is set to open its first pub in the West Country, after a £350,000 renovation of the Unicorn on the Beach, in collaboration with Star Pubs and Bars. The interior is being reconfigured to create five different areas including – a relaxed bar, a…
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