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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.

  • May- 2024 -
    22 May
    RestaurantsP.F. Chang’s unveils Leicester Square refurb

    P.F. Chang’s unveils Leicester Square refurb

    Pan-Asian restaurant P.F. Chang’s has unveiled the £450,000 refurbishment of its Leicester Square venue. The venue has been designed by Zebra Projects, a global architecture practice headquartered in London. Spanning 4,500 sq ft, with capacity for 134 guests, P.F. Chang’s London features vibrant murals in red and gold, each representing…

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  • 21 May
    AdviceHow to increase spend per head in a no and low alcohol world

    How to increase spend per head in a no and low alcohol world

    Dry January may be behind us, but data shows a huge increase in the amount of people opting for no and low alcohol alternatives.  According to a recent report by the hospitality research organisation, KAM, showed that 5.2 million fewer UK adults drank weekly in 2023 than in 2001, and…

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  • 21 May
    NewsGordon Ramsay to open Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross

    Gordon Ramsay to open Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross

    Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is opening the 6th location of Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross’ landmark Pavilion building.  Spanning all three levels of Stratford Cross’ Pavilion and set to open on 3 June, Bread Street Kitchen and Bar will operate seven days a week for lunch and dinner,…

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  • 14 May
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims to open in Euston

    Pizza Pilgrims to open in Euston

    Pizza Pilgrims has announced that it is set to open a new venue in Euston, London in June. The new site will be situated near London Euston station and will officially open on Monday 10 June. This new pizzeria will seat 72 inside, and will also feature a large outdoor…

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  • 13 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/05/24

    Pizza Pilgrims plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues hit “record” £28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023. The pizza chain has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to £700k and EBITDA before exceptional items was £2.4m – up from £1.1m in 2022. A further…

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  • 13 May
    RestaurantsSotto Cucina and Bar to open this month

    Sotto Cucina and Bar to open this month

    Sotto Cucina and Bar, a contemporary Sicilian kitchen and bar in London’s Whitechapel, is set to open on 14 May. The venue will be housed at Hyatt Place London City East focusing on contemporary Sicilian dishes. Led by Sicilian executive chef Alfio Laudani, the menu will marry Sicilian influences with…

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  • 13 May
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims to expand in Scotland and Wales amid ‘record’ FY

    Pizza Pilgrims to expand in Scotland and Wales amid ‘record’ FY

    Pizza Pilgrims has unveiled plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues rose by 37% to a “record” £28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023.  The pizza chain, which currently trades from 20 locations, has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to £700k and EBITDA before…

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  • 13 May
    RestaurantsPizzaExpress to open first airport restaurant at London Gatwick

    PizzaExpress to open first airport restaurant at London Gatwick

    PizzaExpress has announced it is set to open its first UK airport restaurant at London Gatwick’s South Terminal on Monday 20 May. It will be the first and only PizzaExpress in the UK serving a breakfast menu, available from 3:30am – 11:00am daily, with dishes including an Italian Bacon and…

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  • 9 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/05/24

    Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt will step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer, James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and will hold the newly created title…

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  • 9 May
    Food and DrinkMetropolis to open new site in Vauxhall

    Metropolis to open new site in Vauxhall

    Metropolis London, a brand-new multi-faceted food and entertainment space, is set to open its doors in Vauxhall at Albert Embankment’s Railway Arches at the end of May. The 8,000 sq ft venue across two arches features a line-up of 11 local street-food vendors alongside a standalone bar and live events…

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