London
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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Dec- 2023 -15 DecemberRestaurants
Des Gunewardena to open flagship restaurant at The Royal Exchange
Des Gunewardena, the co-founder and former CEO of restaurant group D&D London, has announced he has signed an agreement with The Ardent Companies UK to open a new flagship restaurant, bar and event space at The Royal Exchange. The venture will be Gunewardena’s first project since his departure from D&D…
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13 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/23
November saw a 4% year-on-year rise in sales for leading hospitality groups, the CGA RSM hospitality business tracker revealed, which has extended a 14-month streak of like-for-like sales increases. While pubs surged 5% and restaurants hit 4.9% growth, bars saw a 6.9% decline. Notably, London’s total sales growth of 3.5%…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Sale e Pepe to relaunch with new design
Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge, London, has announced that it is set to renovate the restaurant and relaunch with a new look to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. With the Thesleff Group now at the helm, Sale e Pepe will be ushered into its “Renaissance era”. Led by luxury…
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13 DecemberNews
UK hospitality groups welcome 4% sales growth in November
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 4% in November, a new CGA RSM hospitality business tracker reveals. Restaurant and bar groups have now achieved 14 months of like-for-like sales growth in a row. November’s figure marks an increase from October’s figure of 3.2% and is close to…
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8 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/12/23
The Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company has announced the closure of the Ringwood Brewery. Founded in 1978 and known for its craft ales, the brewery faced a decline in production and employment over recent years. Despite efforts from a consortium aiming to revitalise the brewery as an independent craft ale producer,…
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8 DecemberRestaurants
Comptoir Group to open new Southbank Centre site in Easter 2024
The owner and operator of Comptoir Libanais restaurants, Comptoir Group, will be opening a new venue at the Southbank Centre in London around Easter 2024. The restaurant will be located opposite the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall, neighbouring Las Iguanas, Côte Brasserie and Honest Burgers restaurants. With over 5,400…
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6 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/12/23
SSP reported a 38% rise in revenues to £3bn and doubled its EBITDA during FY23. This success was fueled by revenue growth and profit conversion, with a notable 25% H2 revenues increase on a constant currency basis. While North America, APAC, and EMEA regions contributed strongly, the UK and Europe…
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6 DecemberRestaurants
The Langham, London, to open Mimosa in 2024
Luxury hotel The Langham, London, will be opening French restaurant Mimosa in early 2024, bringing the “flavours and spirit” of the French Riviera to the Capital. Operators of Mimosa, Moma Group, first launched the restaurant in Paris in 2021. The London Mimosa restaurant will be the first international outpost and…
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4 DecemberFeatures
Why have London’s restaurants continued to become more expensive?
Data from Harden’s London Restaurants 2024 guide found that the number of restaurants in London charging £150 per head or more per person for a meal has risen 46% to 54 up from 37 last year. The data also found that there has also been a 59% jump in the…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Knoops to double in size following £8.3m fundraising
Knoops, the chocolate cafe, has announced plans to more than double in size in 2024 following a £8.3m fundraising which leaves the business debt-free and positioned for higher profits next year. The fundraising, led by a £5.5m investment from the London-based retail and property group Morleys Stores Limited, allows Knoops…
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