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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Mar- 2024 -7 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/03/24
Young’s Pubs has acquired City Pub Group for £162m. The deal has added 51 wet-led pubs to the group’s managed trading estate, taking its overall estate to 279. Young’s has also expanded into new markets including Norwich and Cambridge thanks to the deal. UKH Scotland urged the Scottish government to…
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7 MarchRestaurants
The Guinea Grill reopens following expansion
Young’s pub, The Guinea Grill in Mayfair, has reopened its doors following an expansion of the pub to create additional dining space and two new private dining rooms. Located on Bruton Place, the pub has increased its ground-floor dining area by an additional 60 covers, whilst upstairs is now home…
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryRestaurants
Chef Tom Waters to open Gorse in Pontcanna
Chef Tom Waters has announced plans to launch its pop-up restaurant Gorse to a permanent venue in Pontcanna, Cardiff. Over the last 18 months Waters has been bringing his Gorse to independent venues around the Welsh capital (including Ground Bakery in Pontcanna, Insole Court in Llandaff and Waterloo Tea in…
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15 FebruaryRestaurants
Buzzworks appoints chef Brian Maule as consultant
Buzzworks Holdings, the Scottish independent restaurant and bar operator, has appointed Scottish chef Brian Maule as consultant to the business. In his new role, Maule will apply his “extensive experience to enhance collaboration and overall productivity” throughout Buzzworks’ 19 venue kitchens. As well as working behind the scenes across the…
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7 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Liberation Group revenues hit £140m
Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group, has reported a “record” performance for the year ended 27 January 2024, as its total group revenues were up 22.5% to £140m versus the same period last year. With sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in…
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6 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/02/24
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian in Mayfair has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February. Compass Group UK&I has spent over £3m of its…
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6 FebruaryNews
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian awarded first Michelin star
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, the fine dining restaurant located within luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair, has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February.…
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Jan- 2024 -12 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/01/24
Nightcap revenues jumped to £7.4m, spelling a 65.7% rise over Christmas. As a result, revenues for the entire of December 2023 were the largest monthly revenues in its nearly three-year history since IPO. Total December unaudited group revenues were £9.2m against £5.9m for December 2022, an increase of 55.9% and…
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12 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Workshop Coffee appoints new chairman
Workshop Coffee has announced the appointment of David Read as the company’s chairman. Read is joining the board of directors with over 50 years of experience in the food, drink and hospitality industry. The news follows a recent run of B2B new business wins that include The Langham, 1 Hotel…
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5 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/01/24
The latest round of strikes from RMT members on the London Underground could cost hospitality businesses up to £50m, according to UKHospitality. Staff on the tube will go on strike between 7 January and 11 January and disruption will last from the evening of 6 January until midday on the…
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