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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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    8 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 08/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 08/07/24

    Insolvencies of pubs and bars have jumped 30% in a year, according to data from UHY Hacker Young. For the year ended 30 April 2024, pub and bar insolvencies continued to rise over the last year with fewer and fewer people willing or able to pay an average of £4.75…

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  • 8 July
    NewsBohem Brewery opens second London bar

    Bohem Brewery opens second London bar

    London’s Bohem Brewery has opened its second venue after taking on the lease of the Nicholas Nickleby pub in Finsbury Park. The pub has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, serving a range of beers brewed in “authentic Czech style” at the Bohem Brewery in Tottenham. Beer dispensing at the Nicholas…

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  • 8 July
    Catering CompaniesSocial Pantry partners with Mansion House and Old Bailey

    Social Pantry partners with Mansion House and Old Bailey

    Social Pantry, the UK’s independent and female-founded sustainable caterer, has announced its two venue partnerships with the City of London Corporation. From 1 September 2024, Social Pantry has been appointed as the exclusive caterer for both Mansion House and The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), and will manage all aspects…

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  • 5 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 05/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 05/07/24

    UKH wants to see Labour “deliver on its commitments, and quick” after the party secured a landslide victory at the general election. Within the first 100 weeks, the trade body says hospitality needs to see reduced employer National Insurance contributions to help businesses with their staffing costs and to help…

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  • 5 July
    NewsLondon’s Radio Rooftop reopens after £2.5m refurb

    London’s Radio Rooftop reopens after £2.5m refurb

    London rooftop bar Radio has officially reopened at ME London this week following an extensive £2.5m refurbishment programme. Located in the heart of the Strand, ME London celebrates 10 years of innovation and individuality with the reopening of Radio, renowned for its “spectacular views” of London’s skyline.   Led by international…

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  • 5 July
    RestaurantsPizza Union eyes Central London expansion

    Pizza Union eyes Central London expansion

    Pizza Union is “selectively” searching for new sites across Central London as it has reported that sales rose 2% from £8.03m to £8.18m during the 52-week period to 31 December 2023.  Pizza Union is currently negotiating on a few potential sites, but none are in the legal stage of completion…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims has seen its pre-tax profits more than double to £0.7m for the year ended 25 June 2023, up from £0.3m in 2022. Furthermore, its revenues increased by 37% to a record £28.7m, compared with £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m…

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  • 4 July
    NewsSale e Pepe appoints new head sommelier

    Sale e Pepe appoints new head sommelier

    Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Visconti as its head sommelier.  With a “distinguished” career in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the wine list at Sale e Pepe, having worked as a sommelier for over a…

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  • 3 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 03/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 03/07/24

    Hawksmoor has reportedly begun exploring a sales process as a way to grow its international presence, according to The Financial Times. It is understood that investment bank Stephens has been appointed to run the sale process, and has already begun talking to potential buyers.  Heineken UK plans to relocate its…

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  • 3 July
    RestaurantsChef Joseph Denison Carey takes up residency at Boundary Shoreditch

    Chef Joseph Denison Carey takes up residency at Boundary Shoreditch

    Boundary Shoreditch has announced that chef Joseph Denison Carey will take up residency at the restaurant from 5 July until the end of September. The residency will take place during dinner service of the ground floor bar and brasserie, Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm until 9pm. The move to Boundary comes…

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