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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.

  • Nov- 2023 -
    9 November
    RestaurantsMarlowe Bar and Restaurant opens in East London

    Marlowe Bar and Restaurant opens in East London

    Marlowe Bar and Restaurant has opened at Montcalm East hotel in East London. The new dining and drinking experience is inspired by playwright Christopher Marlowe and boasts three different spaces. First up is the ground floor Café which is an all-day venue, serving from breakfast to dinner. Next is the…

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  • 8 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 08/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 08/11/23

    J D Wetherspoon has reported a 9.5% like-for-like sales growth for the 14 weeks ended 5 November. During this period, bar sales increased by 10.7%, food by 8.2%, and slot machines by 10%. The group’s hotel room sales also saw a 6.2% increase. In the year to date, total sales…

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  • 8 November
    RestaurantsNumber of London restaurants charging £150+ a head nearly doubles

    Number of London restaurants charging £150+ a head nearly doubles

    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, according to data from Harden’s London Restaurants 2024 guide. There has also been a 59% jump in the number of London restaurants charging…

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  • 8 November
    NewsWetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1

    Wetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1

    J D Wetherspoon has reported a LFL sales growth of 9.5% for the 14 weeks ended 5 November.  Bar sales increased by 10.7%, food by 8.2% and slot machines by 10%. Hotel room sales for the group also increased by 6.2%. Total sales have increased by 8.1% in the year…

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  • 8 November
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s Smiths of Smithfields appoints new head chef

    Young’s Smiths of Smithfields appoints new head chef

    Young’s-owned pub Smiths of Smithfield has appointed Tim Dela Cruz as its new head chef. Smiths of Smithfield stretches across four-floors with an all-day bar, first-floor private rooms and rooftop terrace, with a dedicated restaurant on the second floor serving prime-cuts of meat and locally sourced produce. With a wealth…

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  • 1 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 01/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 01/11/23

    Various Eateries reported revenues of £45.5m for the year ended 1 October, slightly exceeding market expectations, driven by new site openings. Despite battling a challenging macroeconomic environment, train strikes, and unseasonably wet summer weather, the group maintained like-for-like sales. However, Group EBITDA is expected to be a loss of £1.6m.…

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  • 1 November
    NewsVarious Eateries revenues surpass expectations in FY23

    Various Eateries revenues surpass expectations in FY23

    Various Eateries has announced that revenues for the year ended on 1 October were slightly higher than market expectations at £45.5m, largely driven by new site openings.  Group like-for-like sales were “maintained” despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, train strikes, and unseasonably wet weather during the summer months. Group EBITDA is…

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  • 1 November
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s Pubs acquires The Crooked Billet in Clapton

    Young’s Pubs acquires The Crooked Billet in Clapton

    Young’s Pubs has acquired The Crooked Billet in Clapton, further growing its presence in London. The Crooked Billet is a two-storey, 4,500 sq.ft wet-led pub with an expansive garden in the heart of East London. Previously operated by London Ordinaries Limited, owned by Michael Burman, Malc Heap and Nick Pring,…

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  • 1 November
    Catering CompaniesSearcys appoints new executive chef for restaurants

    Searcys appoints new executive chef for restaurants

    Searcys, Britain’s “oldest” catering company, has appointed Thomas Piat as executive chef for its restaurants. Searcys said that with a “wealth of experience” working in kitchens across the world, Piat brings his “classical and international culinary expertise to the company’s growing portfolio of brasseries and Champagne Bars”. Having graduated with…

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  • 1 November
    PeopleCORD by Le Cordon Bleu appoints new executive chef

    CORD by Le Cordon Bleu appoints new executive chef

    CORD, the first fine dining restaurant by Le Cordon Bleu, has announced the appointment of Karl O’Dell as its new executive chef, as well as a new team of hospitality professionals.  O’Dell, who recently competed as a finalist in ‘National Chef of the Year 2023”, will spearhead a brigade of…

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