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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- 2024 -11 JulyNews
Chef Patrick Powell departs from both his London hotel restaurants
Chef Patrick Powell has recently announced his departure from The Midland Grand Dining Room and Allegra restaurant. Following a seven year partnership with developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, owner of St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and The Stratford, the duo are parting ways in order for Powell to focus on opportunities…
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11 JulyRestaurants
Sticks’n’Sushi to open in Islington this September
Sticks’n’Sushi, has announced that it will open its 14th UK location in Islington this September. This marks the brand’s first venture into North London and is part of Sticks’n’Sushi’s growth strategy to extend its reach into London’s residential neighbourhoods. The space features a large open plan dining room, kitchen counter,…
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11 JulyRestaurants
Sandwich Sandwich opens new site in London
Sandwich Sandwich, the family-run eatery based in Bristol and operated by father-and-son duo Nicholas and Joshua Kleiner, has announced the opening of its debut London store at 1 Gresham Street on 18 July. This comes just months after being crowned UberEats Restaurant of the Year in 2023. Sandwich Sandwich was…
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10 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/07/24
SSP Group will maintain its profit guidance for the year as Q3 sales rose 16%. Due to an increasing demand for leisure travel, the operator of F&B outlets in travel locations has also reported that the second half of 2024 started off well with a strong sales performance across all…
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10 JulyNews
Japanese concept restaurant Ukiyo debuts at The Yards
Japanese temaki and sashimi concept Ukiyo has announced the opening of its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. Located at 8 Slingsby Place in the heart of The Yards, Ukiyo’s 1,636 sq ft two-level restaurant is a “unique interpretation” of a Japanese eatery, featuring an “ultraminimal” walk-in sit-at-the-bar experience.…
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10 JulyPubs and Bars
The Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick
The Hound, a new modern-day coaching inn, will officially open its doors in Chiswick, London on Wednesday 17 July. The third pub from Dominic Jacobs and JKS Restaurants comprises a pub floor, a reception room, two private dining rooms, a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace. Housed in…
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10 JulyRestaurants
Turkish restaurant Leydi to open in Farringdon
Leydi, a new eatery inspired by Istanbul’s eating culture, is set to open in the historic Spiers and Pond building, Farringdon in September 2024. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with renowned chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, “plush” banquettes, warm lighting, and references to Istanbul’s architecture and…
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8 JulyNews
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 JulyNews
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 JulyCatering Companies
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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