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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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    28 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 28/09/23

    Today’s news in brief – 28/09/23

    The former COO of Greene King, Richard Lewis, is set to become the new CEO of RedCat Pub Company, succeeding Phil Birbeck starting from 2 October. Lewis, with extensive experience in the retail and pub sectors, joined Greene King in 2011 and became COO in 2017. Prior to that, he…

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  • 28 September
    RestaurantsEeetwell opens first UK restaurant in Notting Hill

    Eeetwell opens first UK restaurant in Notting Hill

    International fast-casual restaurant Eeetwell has officially opened the doors to its first UK venue on Portobello Road, London. The new 20-seater venue offers a menu of salads, warm bowls, wraps, as well as juices and smoothies. The new London venue has opted to source its ingredients from local and family-run…

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  • 28 September
    RestaurantsBreddos Tacos opens second location in Stoke Newington

    Breddos Tacos opens second location in Stoke Newington

    Breddos Tacos is set to open its second taqueria in London, above Mezcal Bar, Doña in Stoke Newington on 4 October 2023. The newest location is inspired by the food culture of Tijuana and Baja California. The 36-seater taqueria will include the same style of Breddos Clerkenwell and feature its…

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  • 27 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 27/09/23

    Today’s news in brief – 27/09/23

    Hydes has achieved a “record” turnover of £34.1m for the year ending 2 April, marking a £5.8m increase from the previous year’s total of £28.3m. The company credits some of its success to long-term energy cost contracts, which shielded them from inflation’s financial impact. Despite challenges such as rising consumable…

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  • 27 September
    NewsOctagon Bar opens at Sopwell House in St Albans

    Octagon Bar opens at Sopwell House in St Albans

    Octagon Bar at Sopwell House has officially opened its doors in St Albans to customers in Hertfordshire.  Set in the heart of the Georgian manor house, Octagon Bar is inspired by the drinking dens of London and serves an inventive menu of blended cocktails.  Featuring an ornate marble topped bar…

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  • 25 September
    Pubs and BarsNight time economy loses £3.5bn to strikes

    Night time economy loses £3.5bn to strikes

    The night time economy has lost out on £3.5bn as a result of strikes by members of the RMT and ASLEF according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Alongside this, the NTIA believes that these losses could double if the industrial action continues into the festive season. The news…

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  • 25 September
    Pubs and BarsCity Pub Group sales up 14% in H1

    City Pub Group sales up 14% in H1

    The City Pub Group has revealed that like-for-like sales increased 14% to £31.7m in H1, up from £26.1m in H1 2022, the half-year ended 25 June 2023.  Despite inflationary pressures, the pub operator’s adjusted EBITDA level was maintained at £3.3m, slightly lower than H1 2022’s total of £3.4m, while adjusted…

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  • 22 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 22/09/23

    Today’s news in brief – 22/09/23

    Comptoir Libanais reported revenues of £14.8m for the six months ending 2 July, a 2.1% increase. However, adjusted EBITDA profits were down 73.7% from 2022 levels to £1m due to challenges in the trading environment. Like-for-like sales increased by 6%, with dine-in sales growing by 8.1%. Delivery sales declined in…

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  • 22 September
    RestaurantsYolk raises capital for London expansion

    Yolk raises capital for London expansion

    Fine fast food business Yolk is raising capital through private equity firm Growthdeck as it targets expansion across London. The five-site independent offers sandwiches, baked goods and specialty coffee without charging consumers a premium price tag. Yolk said that the brand aims to offer a “revolutionary improvement” in Londoners’ grab-and-go…

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  • 22 September
    NewsComptoir Libanais profits dip amid difficult trading conditions

    Comptoir Libanais profits dip amid difficult trading conditions

    Comptoir Group, owner of Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants, has announced revenues of £14.8m, an increase of 2.1%, for the six months ended on 2 July.  Adjusted EBITDA profit was £1m, a decrease of 73.7% compared to 2022, which the group attributes to “a challenging trading environment” dictated by the…

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