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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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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5 JanuaryRestaurants
Chef Michel Roux extends partnership with Cunard Cruise
Two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux is set to bring his London restaurant, Le Gavroche, to guests on Cunard’s cruise ships Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2. Roux, who will close the Mayfair venue this month, will oversee four Le Gavroche residencies across four Fjords voyages in 2024. The restaurant is known…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberRestaurants
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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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/10/23
Marston’s saw total retail sales rise by 11.2% during FY23, ended 30 September, with like-for-like sales rising by 10.1% compared with FY22. Sales for the 10-week period from 23 July to 30 September increased by 7.7% year-on-year. This included an upturn in the last five weeks, where like-for-like sales saw…
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11 OctoberRestaurants
Le Deli Robuchon to open on Kings Road
Joël Robuchon International has announced that it will be opening a new branch of Le Deli Robuchon on Kings Road, Chelsea in London on 30 October. The new site will open early until late, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available to eat in or to take-away. The open-plan deli includes…
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6 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/10/23
JD Wetherspoon revenues increased by 10.6% to £1.9bn for the year ending 30 July. Compared with FY19, like-for-like sales for the year grew by 7.4%, driven by increases in bar sales, food sales, slot/fruit machine sales, and hotel sales. Compared with FY22, like-for-like sales increased by 12.7%. Operating profit rebounded…
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6 OctoberRestaurants
London Stock opens new site in Mayfair
Fine dining restaurant London Stock has opened its doors on 6 Sackville Street in Mayfair. Founded by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Assem Abdel Hady and Andres Bernal with the aim of redefining the traditional fine dining experience, the restaurant was originally based in Wandsworth, opening in January 2020. The new space…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberNews
Octagon Bar opens at Sopwell House in St Albans
Octagon Bar at Sopwell House has officially opened its doors in St Albans to customers in Hertfordshire. Set in the heart of the Georgian manor house, Octagon Bar is inspired by the drinking dens of London and serves an inventive menu of blended cocktails. Featuring an ornate marble topped bar…
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