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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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Apr- 2024 -15 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/04/24
Busaba will focus on London and the surrounding areas for new openings, as its latest restaurant in Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre has proved successful. The news comes after the group had to close its Cardiff and Oxford restaurants last year to cut costs, as turnover dipped from £21.2m in 2022…
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15 AprilRestaurants
Busaba eyes expansion opportunities closer to London
Thai restaurant chain Busaba has revealed it will focus on London and the surrounding areas, as its latest opening in Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre has proved successful. According to the group’s latest filings on Companies House, turnover stood at £21.1m for the year ended 17 September 2023, a slight dip…
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15 AprilRestaurants
Little Door and Co. to open fifth site in Carnaby
House-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, Little Door and Co., is set to open its fifth site on Carnaby’s Kingly Street in June. The Little Violet Door is the group’s second central London site, joining The Little Scarlet Door in Soho and neighbourhood locations: The Little Yellow Door…
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12 AprilNews
Temper Burger to open in White City
Steakhouse and barbecue restaurant temper will open temper Burger, a brand new smash burger experience in White City, on the 17 April. Inspired by temper’s cheeseburger taco, temper Burger will offer a menu of smash burgers, created by chef director David Lagonell exclusively using sustainable British meat, sourced from a…
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12 AprilRestaurants
Six By Nico announces Oxford opening
Restaurant group Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is known for its six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks,…
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11 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/04/24
Revolution Bars Group has unveiled a restructuring plan as sales rose 8.3% to £82.3m for the 26-week period ending 30 December 2023. Group like-for-like sales for the four weeks from 4 to 31 December 2023 were up 9%, the best festive period since 2019. Despite a strong festive trading period,…
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11 AprilRestaurants
Fellini to open in South West London
The team behind the famed institution and Mayfair lounge, Paparazzi Café has announced its newest restaurant opening, Fellini on 6 May in Chelsea. Based on the previous successes of Paparazzi Café, the team intends to restore authentic Italian hospitality into the London dining scene. On the menu, there will be…
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11 AprilFood and Drink
Crêpeaffaire seeks franchise partners to support UK expansion
Crêpeaffaire has appointed property adviser Christie and Co to help in its search for new franchise partners to support its UK expansion plans. As a scalable lifestyle brand, Crêpeaffaire also has a vision to offer “the ultimate quick-serve meal and snack solution”, through a variety of formats. Founded in London…
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10 AprilPubs and Bars
Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired London-based bar-restaurant business, Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues located in some key London ‘villages’ including Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name,…
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9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/04/24
RedCat Pub Company’s net losses after tax have widened to £31m during the year ending 2 April 2023, up from £5.4m in the year before. This comes despite the pub group achieving a turnover of £120.5m, up from £62.8m in 2022, and gross profits of £89.2m, rising from £47.2m. Group…
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