Mayfair
This showcases our coverage of Mayfair, London’s premier dining and hospitality district, known for luxury venues, flagship restaurants, and high-spend clientele. We report on fine dining launches, chef appointments, brand expansions, and operational strategy from some of the UK’s most prestigious operators. With insights into premium pricing models, guest experience design, and elite F&B service, this is essential reading for executives, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals navigating or benchmarking against the high-end market.
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustRestaurants
The Beaumont to open new restaurant Rosi on 1 October
The Beaumont Mayfair hotel will open Rosi, a new restaurant led by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, on 1 October as part of the hotel’s ongoing transformation. Goodwin-Allen, one of the UK’s “most acclaimed” chefs and part of a small group of female Michelin-starred chefs, has been appointed culinary director at the…
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28 AugustRestaurants
DakaDaka Georgian restaurant to open on Heddon Street in November
Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar DakaDaka will open at 10 Heddon Street, Mayfair, in November as the debut London project of Berkeley Square Hospitality. The concept will offer a modern take on Georgian cooking, with dishes built around open-fire grilling, native Georgian ingredients and seasonal British produce. Drinks will…
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15 AugustCafes and Coffee Shops
Finsbury Food acquires majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
Finsbury Food Group has confirmed it has acquired a 70% majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes, marking its entry into the direct-to-consumer market. According to Sky News, the deal could value the cupcake chain at more than £25m. The cupcake business trades from a network of 45 kiosks and collection lockers…
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14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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14 AugustRestaurants
The Chancery Rosewood to launch new culinary line-up in September
The Chancery Rosewood hotel in Mayfair will launch five new restaurants and bars in September, each led by a different chef or hospitality figure. The venues are located in the Grade II-listed former US Embassy at Grosvenor Square, redesigned by David Chipperfield Architects. Out of the five new venues, Serra,…
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May- 2025 -16 MayRestaurants
Richard Caring in advanced talks to sell Ivy stake to Abu Dhabi royal
Richard Caring is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a substantial stake in his UK hospitality empire to an entity backed by the Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, according to the Financial Times. People with knowledge of the matter told the FT that the discussions between Caring,…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/25
Domino’s has seen its total group-wide sales rise by 2.1% in Q1, having seen the positive trends present in the second half of 2024 continue into the new year. Like-for-like sales – excluding splits – saw an incremental rise of 0.5%, while total orders were also up 0.5% compared with…
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25 AprilRestaurants
Atis to open in Mayfair this May
London’s salad bar Atis is opening the doors to its latest site in Mayfair on Monday, 12 May 2025, marking the brand’s 11th location in London. Located on Grosvenor Street, Atis Mayfair will serve up the brand’s signature, build-your-own bowls and seasonal plates. As with all sites, the new location…
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchRestaurants
Burger and Lobster to open new restaurant in Kensington
Burger and Lobster is set to open a new location in High Street Kensington London in early April. Located next to Holland Park, the High Street Kensington Burger and Lobster will also debut its first London brunch offering, which is not yet available at any other destinations in the capital.…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Emerald Hospitality to open three London sites with Regis Group
Emerald Hospitality has announced a new venture in partnership with Regis Group, a luxury real estate investor, to launch three dining concepts in Central London. The partnership is part of Emerald Hospitality’s expansion strategy, as it will enable it to scale its portfolio while “continuing to set benchmarks in luxury…
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