Marylebone

Coverage explores restaurant, café, and hospitality activity in this central London neighbourhood, including independent openings, chef-led ventures, premium casual formats, and local trade dynamics. Reporting provides insights into how operators position themselves in an affluent, mixed-use area known for balancing weekday business footfall with residential and destination dining appeal.

  • Jan- 2025 -
    7 January
    RestaurantsWest African restaurant Shakara to open in Marylebone

    West African restaurant Shakara to open in Marylebone

    Modern West African restaurant Shakara has announced its opening in Marylebone on 31 January 2024. This first iteration of Shakara provides exclusive private dining with a thoughtfully curated menu of African cuisine and fine mixology. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the space is designed by Red Deer. Inspired by the design…

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  • 6 January
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 06/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/01/24

    Locanda Locatelli will close its Marylebone Italian restaurant after 23 years. The restaurant, owned by husband and wife Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli, was located within the Hyatt Regency London on Seymour Street. The duo opened the restaurant in 2002 and won a Michelin star the following year, which it retained…

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  • 6 January
    NewsLocanda Locatelli closes after 23 years

    Locanda Locatelli closes after 23 years

    Locanda Locatelli has announced the closure of its Marylebone Italian restaurant after 23 years.  The restaurant owned by husband and wife Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli was located within the Hyatt Regency London on Seymour Street. A statement on its website said: “With a heavy heart, for reasons out of our…

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  • Nov- 2024 -
    12 November
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 12/11/24

    Today’s news in brief – 12/11/24

    Various Eateries expects its group revenues to beat expectations at £50.5m for the full year to 29 September, despite like-for-like sales declining by 1% by year-end. The operator of Coppa Club and Noci revealed that the elevated group revenues generated a small positive adjusted EBITDA, which was also slightly ahead…

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  • 12 November
    Catering CompaniesSearcys officially opens events venue at 41 Portland Place

    Searcys officially opens events venue at 41 Portland Place

    Restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, has announced the official opening of 41 Portland Place following a major refurbishment, adding to its portfolio of brasseries, bars and event spaces located across London.  A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, 41 Portland Place boasts eight bright and airy versatile event spaces, including…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    10 September
    FeaturesExtra covers: The technology driving Freeman’s new Lord’s Food Village

    Extra covers: The technology driving Freeman’s new Lord’s Food Village

    Freeman’s Event Partners has just put the finishing touches on a brand new Food Village at Lord’s Cricket Ground. For the company which is accustomed to catering large events and sports stadiums this is a big step forward with a permanent venue. The way the Village has been constructed can…

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  • 5 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 05/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 05/09/24

    Confidence of hospitality leaders has fallen to 49% from 4% in May, spelling a third consecutive quarter-on-quarter drop, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey. Hospitality’s confidence has been sapped by several years of high inflation, and challenges in several key areas continue.  Boxpark has begun refurbishing its…

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  • 5 September
    RestaurantsAbuelo launches second café-restaurant

    Abuelo launches second café-restaurant

    Abuelo has announced that it has launched its second café-restaurant on Cavendish Place in Marylebone. The new site is the second site in London for the mother and daughter team with the first being opened in 2018. All of the interior elements at the new space were built on site,…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    31 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 31/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 31/07/24

    UKH has called the changes to the LPC remit for 2025 “disruptive and unhelpful”, claiming that wages rates must strike an “affordable balance to help deliver growth for both businesses and staff”. The Low Pay Commission has also been ordered to narrow the gap between the minimum wage rate for…

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  • 31 July
    NewsAngloThai restaurant to debut in London

    AngloThai restaurant to debut in London

    Debut restaurant AngloThai, from husband and wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, will open in Autumn in partnership with MJMK Restaurants. Following on from a number of pop-ups and residencies, the pair will be bringing their take on Thai-British cuisine with a European focused wine list to their first bricks…

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