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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.

  • Jun- 2023 -
    16 June
    NewsF1 Arcade announces expansion plans following £30m funding

    F1 Arcade announces expansion plans following £30m funding

    F1 Arcade, the pioneering social hospitality concept and the first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, has announced a successful £30m investment to fuel the next phase of international growth.  Following the “resounding success” of its flagship site in St. Pauls, London, which continues to surpass revenue expectations, F1 Arcade…

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  • 16 June
    RestaurantsRichard Corrigan to open The Portrait Restaurant

    Richard Corrigan to open The Portrait Restaurant

    Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan is set to open The Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery on 5 July in partnership with hospitality group Searcys. Situated on the corner of Trafalgar Square, The Portrait will serve dishes inspired by Corringan’s culinary career, while welcoming new classics to his…

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  • 15 June
    Pubs and BarsFullers sees 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m

    Fullers sees 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m

    Pub and hotel chain Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m in FY2023 compared with £253.8m in FY2022, according to its latest figures for the 53 weeks ended 1 April 2023. According to Fuller’s, who continues to recover from the pandemic, revenues increased despite…

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  • 13 June
    Pubs and BarsNQ64 opens in Shoreditch

    NQ64 opens in Shoreditch

    Arcade themed bar NQ64 has announced the opening of its latest site in Shoreditch, London. The new opening is the company’s largest to date at 9,000 sq ft and the first that serves food. NQ64 has teamed up with Manchester’s Burgerism, to offer a menu of premium smashed patty and…

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  • 12 June
    Catering CompaniesFoodomarket secures £9.5m Series A funding for UK expansion

    Foodomarket secures £9.5m Series A funding for UK expansion

    Foodomarket, a digital B2B food marketplace for the hospitality industry, has raised £9.5 million in a Series A funding round to invest in its UK expansion. The round was led by Alven Capital, a leading European venture capital firm that has supported other successful marketplace businesses including Ankorstore, Meero, and…

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  • 12 June
    NewsNightcap acquires Dirty Martini for £4.65m

    Nightcap acquires Dirty Martini for £4.65m

    Late night bar operator Nightcap has announced the acquisition of Dirty Martini cocktail bar chain and its restaurant Tuttons in Covent Garden for £4.65m.  Dirty Martini experienced tough trading conditions over the last year, in line with the hospitality industry in general, including the negative consequences of train strikes, the…

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  • 12 June
    Food and DrinkBadiani unveils new branch opening in Balham

    Badiani unveils new branch opening in Balham

    Ice cream chain Badiani has announced its continued expansion in the UK with a new brand opening in Balham, Hildreth Street, which is set to officially open on 6 July.  The new store, which will be the brand’s 11th shop in the UK, will also be the first to sell…

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  • 9 June
    RestaurantsMarket Place London launches in Peckham

    Market Place London launches in Peckham

    London’s street food restaurant and bar brand, Market Place London, has announced it will be opening the doors to a new venue in Peckham’s high street later this summer. The news follows the closure of the team’s previous Peckham venue, located at the same site. Located at Unit 10, The…

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  • 9 June
    NewsLeadenhall Market to open three new F&B outlets

    Leadenhall Market to open three new F&B outlets

    The City of London’s Leadenhall Market has announced that three new food and drink outlets are to be added to the market’s portfolio this month. Visitors to the City’s Victorian market will soon be able to enjoy new dishes from Argentina, Lebanon and Taiwan.  The first to open its doors…

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  • 7 June
    Catering CompaniesBM appoints new operations manager

    BM appoints new operations manager

    BM Caterers has appointed Alice Loose as its new operations manager. Reporting to operations director Ian Kingston, her new role involves managing a diverse portfolio of client contracts and working with onsite managers to ensure teams are operationally compliant and working efficiently in partnership with clients. Loose worked in restaurants…

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