Manchester
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across Manchester, with a focus on high-activity areas such as the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Spinningfields, and Deansgate. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and evolving footfall dynamics. Insight is tailored for operators tracking urban trading patterns, premium casual formats, and consumer behaviour in one of the UK’s most competitive city markets.
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Sep- 2021 -1 SeptemberRestaurants
Tattu to launch London restaurant in 2022
Independent restaurant group Tattu has announced plans to expand into London with the opening of its fifth site in early 2022. Tattu’s debut venue in the capital will be situated on Denmark Street at Outernet Global’s The Now Building, which will also feature a four-storey high digital canvas. The contemporary…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustNews
Taiwanese ’bubble tea’ franchise opens fifth UK site
A tea drink franchise headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan has announced plans to open its fifth ‘bubble tea’ site in the UK, at London’s Covent Garden. Entitled Gong Cha, the 27-year-old brand, will open the 65sq. metre cafe at 3 Garrick Street, WC2. Over 40 bubble tea variations will be available…
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5 AugustRestaurants
Mowgli to open debut London restaurant
Mowgli Street Food has signed for their debut London site, at 5 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. The new 5,800 sq ft Charlotte Street restaurant will join 13 regional sites across the country, including presences in Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, and Birmingham. Founded by chef, food writer, and television presenter Nisha Katona in…
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2 AugustPeople
Burger & Lobster names executive development chef
Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef. Greening brings over 29 years of experience to the position, including stints at Pier Restaurant in Sydney, Wellington’s Restaurant 290, and the Michelin-starred Parisian venues Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire.…
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Jul- 2021 -20 JulyCoronavirus
Industry figures hit out against nightclub vaccine restrictions
Industry figures have hit out against Boris Johnson’s announcement that, from September, only those fully vaccinated will be able to enter venues “where large crowds gather”. When addressing the nation, the prime minister claimed that the Government is “concerned” by the “continuing risk posed by nightclubs”. In turn, he confirmed…
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12 JulyRegulations & Policies
Rosa’s Thai Cafe to launch on Baker Street
Rosa’s Thai Cafe has announced that it will launch its latest restaurant on Baker Street, London on Thursday 15 July 2021. To celebrate the launch, the restaurant will be offering 50% off food only on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 July 2021. Founded in 2008 by Chef Saiphin Moore, the…
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Jun- 2021 -18 JuneCoronavirus
Hospitality companies threaten legal action over reopening delays
Over 45 businesses in the hospitality, tourism, wedding and event industries are threatening legal action against the UK government over the potential delay of the economy’s 19 July reopening. An open letter, led by Manchester’s night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord, is calling for industry support from the…
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11 JuneRestaurants
Uber Eats announces partnership with YO!
Uber Eats has expanded its offering, announcing a new partnership with YO!, which will see the company delivering Japanese food via its app. YO! is available on the app now, across 46 locations nationwide including London, Manchester and Glasgow. The restaurant serves sushi as well as a range of hot…
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7 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees to launch Cannock coffee shop
Coffee roasters 200 Degrees has announced the upcoming launch of a new coffee shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands in Cannock, Staffordshire. Due to open on 9 June, the venue will represent 200 Degrees’ second venture with the McArthurGlen retail group, following from its East Midlands site. The coffee…
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4 JunePeople
Chilango welcomes Nigel Sherwood as non-exec director
Chilango, the 14-strong Mexican-inspired restaurant chain with sites across London and the UK, has announced the appointment of Nigel Sherwood, who will be joining the board as a non-executive director. Sherwood is currently chief operating officer at Wagamama and has also worked as managing director at Shake Shack, and within…
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