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.

  • Jun- 2024 -
    21 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 21/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 21/06/24

    The NTIA has asked the new government to appoint a NTE minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. Such a move would restore confidence within the sector, demonstrating…

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  • 21 June
    RestaurantsAlley Cats to open new Chelsea venue

    Alley Cats to open new Chelsea venue

    Alley Cats has announced the opening of its second location on King’s Road in Chelsea at the beginning of August. This new site will be part of the Sloane Stanely estate on the King’s Road, building on the success of its first Marylebone site. The restaurant will be led by…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    25 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Hospitality vendors in the North have averaged 7.2% sales growth in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant and Bar in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ revealed that Newcastle (12.7%) and York (9.2%) lead the uptrend, followed by Sheffield (7.1%),…

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  • 25 January
    Food and DrinkAdriana Cavita to launch ‘El Bar de Cavita’

    Adriana Cavita to launch ‘El Bar de Cavita’

    Mexican chef Adriana Cavita is set to open ‘El Bar de Cavita’ – a brand new bar concept in the Marylebone area on 16 February. The new addition to her restaurant Cavita will be a conversion of the previous basement area. The new space will feature a “rustic” Mexican-inspired design,…

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  • 16 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 16/01/24

    Cooks Coffee experienced a 15.8% rise in sales to £26.9m across UK&I for the year ended 31 December 2023. The news comes as, within the UK, store sales rose by 18.6%, while in Ireland store sales rose by 11%. By the end of 2023, Cooks Coffee had added nine new…

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  • 16 January
    Pubs and BarsScales Cocktail Bar opens in Marylebone

    Scales Cocktail Bar opens in Marylebone

    Scales Cocktail Bar, the brainchild of mixologists Din Jusufi and Engji Shala, who have honed their craft for five years at Farzi London, has officially opened its doors in Marylebone. Tucked away beneath Drink with Sasha, the new site features a discrete door in the wine shop and a dimly…

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  • 10 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/01/24

    Greggs plans to open between 140 and 160 new shops in 2024, as total sales in FY23 increased 9.6% to £1.8bn. The food-to-go retailer saw a 9.4% increase in like-for-like sales during Q4 of the year. By the end of the year, Greggs had extended its delivery service with Uber…

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  • 10 January
    PeopleThe Pem names new head chef

    The Pem names new head chef

    Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as head chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster.  Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as senior sous chef and gained valuable experience in British produce…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    29 November
    RestaurantsMichelin-trained chef opens new Bow Lane restaurant

    Michelin-trained chef opens new Bow Lane restaurant

    Michelin-trained chef Edward Boarland along with business partner Dee Reid have launched a new concept restaurant, wine bar and florist at 12 Bow Lane in London, called Stem and Stem.  Boarland, who trained under Alain Roux, Clare Smyth, Gordon Ramsay and Simone Zanoni, will continue in his role as executive…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    28 June
    NewsThe Portman Estate opens new restaurant in London’s Seymour Place

    The Portman Estate opens new restaurant in London’s Seymour Place

    The Portman Estate is welcoming the new opening of ULI Marylebone to 15 Seymour Place this week.  Comprising 2,400 sq ft, the 100-cover restaurant is the largest one from London-based restaurateurs Graham Rebak and Adam Wilkie. Serving healthy Asian food, ULI Marylebone provides selected dishes from China and Southeast Asia.…

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