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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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 04/03/25
Various Eateries has reported a revenue uplift of 9% to £49.5m in FY24, which was largely driven by new site openings. The hospitality group also managed to hit adjusted EBITDA profits of £0.3m – up from a loss of £2.2m a year before – due to “a solid trading performance…
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4 FebruaryVenues & Properties
Boxpark granted Shoreditch lease extension until September 2025
Boxpark has announced that its original flagship Shoreditch location will remain open until the end of September 2025 following support from the landlords Ballymore and Hammerson, the local community and its key stakeholders including Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Since its opening in…
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4 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Park Hyatt London to launch Tamisé Wine Library and Tea Lounge
Park Hyatt London River Thames is set to open Tamisé Wine Library and Tea Lounge, a new wine destination, on 14 February 2025. Inspired by the French word meaning “evoking the gentle dimming of light”, Tamisé has been meticulously crafted by Studio Moren, drawing inspiration from “London’s rich heritage while…
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3 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 03/02/25
Honest Burgers has appointed a new CEO. Kevin Styles previously served in the same capacity at the Jamie Oliver Group, where he spearheaded the development of the new restaurant proposition and cooking school. Styles joining the chain is said to mark a new chapter for Honest Burgers as it continues…
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3 FebruaryRestaurants
Glasgow sees highest volume of F&B deals in 2024
Glasgow city centre saw the highest volume of F&B transactions for over six years in 2024 with over 34 new openings, signifying a 25% rise on the year before, according to Savills. Of those 34 openings, almost 90% were local independent operators. This is a marked change since 2023, when…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 31/01/25
Loungers has agreed to Fortress Investment Group’s £354.4m takeover bid. News comes after Fortress submitted a revised deal after its first attempt of 310p a share was opposed by Loungers shareholders. The deal is due to be sanctioned in a court hearing expected to take place on Friday 7 February. …
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31 JanuaryCatering Companies
Houston and Hawkes appoints new sales director
Independent catering company Houston and Hawkes has announced the appointment of Jessica Burgess as its new sales director. She joins from a senior sales role at BaxterStorey, bringing over 12 years of experience in operations and business development within the foodservice and hospitality sector. In her new role, Burgess will…
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31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Brother Marcus and Hagen to open new sites in Canary Wharf
Brother Marcus and Hagen are set to open new F&B sites at YY London, a newly refurbished 415,000 sq ft Canary Wharf office building. Brother Marcus, London’s Eastern Mediterranean restaurant group, founded by duo Tas Gaitanos and Alex Large, is bringing its brunch, mezze, cocktails and Eastern Med wines to…
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31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Butcombe sees 7.8% rise in FY24 revenues
Butcombe Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group, has reported that its full-year LFL revenues were up by 7.8%, including 23% LFL across the two week Christmas period. For the year ended 25 January 2025, its standout performance was in food at 12% growth, with both accommodation…
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30 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 30/01/25
TGI Fridays has closed its flagship venue in London’s Leicester Square, which opened in 2015 after a multi-million pound investment. The closure means that TGI’s now has no restaurant in Central London although it retains venues at the O2 Greenwich and Westfield Stratford. UKH has urged the chancellor to bring…
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