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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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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
New bar opens in Camden toilet
A new bar has opened in one of Camden’s historic Victorian public toilets just behind Camden Road station. L&G Camden will have bartender Josh Powell at the helm fresh from several victorious cocktail competitions.Behind the new bar is craft spirit producer and Progress 1000 nominee William Borrell (owner of Vestal…
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31 JanuaryFeatures
2019’s essential ingredients
2019 is well and truly upon us and with it comes a whole host of ingredients which are set to hit our plates and set our kitchens alight! 2018 was characterised by healthy eating, plant-based cuisine and mocktails as the heath train showed no signs of letting up. 2019 will…
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30 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Historic Pasticceria Marchesi bakery to open in Mayfair
Milan’s historic Pasticceria Marchesi bakery is set to open on 117 Mount Street, in London’s Mayfair area. The bakery, which opened its first outlet in 1824, will offer a wide range of traditional Italian products such as panetone, sugared almonds and dragées. The outlet will feature both a pastry counter…
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30 JanuaryRestaurants
Rockfish hires former Burger & Lobster MD to drive south coast expansion
Dave Strauss, the former managing director of Goodman, London steak restaurant group, and Burger & Lobster, has joined Rockfish as restaurant director to oversee its expansion on the south coast. Rockfish, the seafood restaurant group founded by food writer and seafood ambassador Mitch Tonks, has five coastal sites in the…
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28 JanuaryPeople
Celebrity chef Dan Doherty accused of sexual harassment
An external investigation has been conducted at the Royal Oak restaurant in London’s Marylebone after celebrity chef Dan Doherty was accused of sexual harassment. According to a report in the Sunday Times Doherty was “forced to leave” his Royal Oak restaurant in Marylebone in November 2018 while consultancy firm HR180…
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25 JanuaryPeople
Nick Molyviatis to leave ‘Britain’s best restaurant’ Kiln
Nick Molyviatis is to leave his role as head chef at Soho restaurant Kiln, which was named “Britain’s best restaurant” by the National Restaurant Awards. The Greek chef is set to return to his hometown of Athens after 17 years working in London. Under his stewardship, Kiln has been awarded…
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25 JanuaryBeverages
Fuller’s exits brewery trade with £250m sale
Fuller’s has sold its brewery business to the European arm of Japanese brewer Asahi as it shifts its focus to its upmarket pub and hotel businesses. It was sold for £250m on a debt-free, cash-free basis and comprises the entirety of Fuller’s beer, cider and soft drinks brewing and production,…
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24 JanuaryNews
San Carlo Group sees 14.8% sales increase in December
San Carlo, the independent Italian restaurant group, said like-for-like sales rose 4.6% as over 250,000 people visited its restaurants during December. The group, owned and run by the Distefano family, operates 21 restaurants under the San Carlo, Cicchetti, Fumo, Flying Pizza and Signor Sassi concepts. Total sales over the five-week…
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24 JanuaryBreweries and Distilleries
Thomas Dakin Distillery build commences in Manchester
Construction has begun on the Thomas Dakin Gin Distillery, Manchester’s new city centre gin distillery and visitor experience. The new venue is set to showcase the heritage, craft excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of both the award-winning Thomas Dakin and the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city…
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24 JanuaryFeatures
Sustainable values, health consciousness and the pursuit of pleasure
From street food to haute cuisine, the food and beverage landscape is responding to the changing tastes of Millennial and Gen Z consumers who are better informed and more adventurous. A growing number of eco-friendly and health-conscious customers want to know the story behind what they eat and drink, seeking…
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