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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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    20 June
    Food and DrinkLondon mayor backs new al fresco dining spots for summer

    London mayor backs new al fresco dining spots for summer

    London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced new al fresco dining areas are set to open across four London boroughs this summer, as part of a mayoral scheme to support the capital’s hospitality industry.  The Summer Streets Fund, a £300k programme backed by Khan, will see streets in Lambeth, Hackney, Waltham…

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  • 19 June
    RestaurantsSantino in Kilmarnock brought to market

    Santino in Kilmarnock brought to market

    Santino, a bar and restaurant in Kilmarnock has been brought to market with a freehold asking price of £800,000. Currently vacant, the property has previously been let and is now available to purchase freehold. The property has been recently refurbished and would require no immediate capex spend prior to opening.…

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  • 19 June
    Food and DrinkThames City development to welcome two new F&B sites

    Thames City development to welcome two new F&B sites

    Black Sheep Coffee and Mr Bull Noodle Bar are set to open new outlets at Thames City in Nine Elms, London, later this month. Coffee chain Black Sheep Coffee is opening today (19 June), followed by Chinese restaurant Mr Bull Noodle Bar on 25 June. The additions are the latest…

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  • 18 June
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsOle and Steen turnover rises 5% to £36.7m

    Ole and Steen turnover rises 5% to £36.7m

    Danish bakery Ole and Steen has revealed that its turnover rose 5% to £36.7m for the year ended 31 December 2024, up from £34.8m in the same period the previous year. Alongside this, the company saw its EBITDA rise 25% from £3.93m up to £4.89m during the same period. The…

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  • 17 June
    RestaurantsScandiKitchen opens second London café in Victoria

    ScandiKitchen opens second London café in Victoria

    Scandinavian café and deli ScandiKitchen has opened a second site in central London, 18 years after launching its flagship store in Fitzrovia. The new café, located on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, follows the same model as the original, offering Scandinavian food for eat-in or takeaway. It opens daily from…

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  • 16 June
    RestaurantsHolborn Dining and Ollie Bass partner to unveil new seafood counter

    Holborn Dining and Ollie Bass partner to unveil new seafood counter

    Holborn Dining Room has launched a new seafood counter in collaboration with Ollie Bass, executive chef at sustainability-focused restaurant Faber, bringing a seasonal coastal menu to central London. The counter, located at the centre of the restaurant, will serve a rotating selection of dishes made with British seafood sourced from…

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  • 12 June
    RestaurantsPret A Manger to trial new store format aimed at hybrid workers

    Pret A Manger to trial new store format aimed at hybrid workers

    Pret A Manger is set to trial a new shop format designed for hybrid workers, with made-to-order food and expanded seating. Launching this month in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead, the new stores are part of Pret’s ongoing expansion beyond London and its efforts to adapt to shifting work and lifestyle…

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  • 12 June
    RestaurantsSushiDog secures £1.3m investment for five-year expansion plan

    SushiDog secures £1.3m investment for five-year expansion plan

    SushiDog has secured a £1.3m investment from Middleton Enterprises to support the restaurant chain’s plans to grow to 40 sites across the UK over the next five years.  News of the funding marks Middleton Enterprises’ third round of backing of SushiDog’s 10-store portfolio, including its largest site in Warren Street,…

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  • 10 June
    PeopleAqua Shard appoints new executive chef

    Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef

    Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination.  Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…

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  • 9 June
    Pubs and BarsMcMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to £16.4m

    McMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to £16.4m

    Brewery and pub operator, McMullen’s, has reported that its profits before corporation tax jumped by 34.4% to £16.4m in the year to 28 September 2024, due to a strong performance in its retail division.  While the group has stated that, in nominal terms, its profit performance now exceeds pre-pandemic levels,…

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