Newcastle
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across this major North East city, with reporting focused on areas such as Grey Street, Jesmond, the Ouseburn, and Quayside. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent growth, student-driven footfall, nightlife trends, and regional investment. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring city-centre regeneration, premium casual dining, and the evolving role of Newcastle as a destination for both local and visiting audiences.
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Jun- 2019 -24 JunePubs and Bars
Aprirose launches new pub management company
Real estate investment company Apirose, has launched Blackrose, its new pub management company which will take charge of 44 pubs across the UK. Daren Knipe was appointed by Aprirose last year to manage and build the Blackrose team and portfolio. He has previously worked at Punch Taverns, Enterprise Inns and…
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May- 2019 -3 MayBusiness
’17 million Brits’ have stolen tableware from a bar or restaurant
New research has revealed that an estimated 17 million people in Britain have stolen tableware – glasses, cups, napkins, cutlery, condiments – in their homes. Catering equipment supplier Nisbets uncovered the results following a survey in which 1,000 respondents were asked about their attitudes towards stealing such items from bars…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilRestaurants
James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has announced the appointment of James Spragg, currently chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer, effective from 29 April. Spragg has extensive experience in the restaurant and leisure…
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1 AprilPubs and Bars
Aprirose acquires British Land pub portfolio for c.£130m
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has acquired a 45-asset Spirit Pub Company branded portfolio from FTSE-100 property company British Land for c.£130m. The portfolio comprises of 45 pubs geographically located across England, including in Brighton, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham and Twickenham, with the majority in the north west and south…
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Mar- 2019 -14 MarchAdvice
The impact of location on business
According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair amount of executive talent, and partially because of the prestige that the city offers. For example, there is a ring designing company called 77 Diamonds, and they enable you to…
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6 MarchAwards & Events
Star Pubs & Bars announces ‘Best Food’ pub
The achievements of Star Pubs and Bars licensees from were celebrated at the operator’s annual awards ceremony last night. North east multiple pub operator Howard Egglestone took home the ‘Best Food Award’ for his Tomahawk pub in Newcastle. The judges noted the “incredible” variety of food on offer at the…
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Feb- 2019 -11 FebruaryRestaurants
Mike Ashley cancels bid for Patisserie Valerie
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley has cancelled his bid for cake chain Patisserie Valerie, just two days after his Sports Direct group tabled the £15m bid. Sports Direct’s bid was said to be £2m short of the sum administrators KPMG were looking for according to reports in the Financial Times. According…
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Jan- 2019 -9 JanuaryOpinion
Top 10 accessible restaurants in the UK
There are so many restaurants throughout the UK which are held in high regard, but are the facilities accessible? Award-winning stairlift manufacturer Acorn Stairlifts is on hand to list their top 10 most accessible restaurants in the UK. Check out the eateries that made the cut, which are listed in…
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Dec- 2018 -14 DecemberAwards & Events
Bristol’s Casamia earns number one spot on Harden’s 2019 list
Michelin star restaurant Casamia in Bristol has come out on top in Harden’s Best UK Restaurants 2019 list. Based on a survey by 8,000 diners and 50,000 reviews, the Sanchez-Inglesias family’s restaurant was named the best out of 100 in the restaurant guide’s 28th annual poll. Casamia was ranked number two…
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Oct- 2018 -24 OctoberBeverages
Errant Brewery in Newcastle to open despite fears it would put drinkers ‘in danger’
Errant Brewery is to open in Newcastle despite National Rail fears that drinkers would be “putting themselves in danger”. The brewery will open under a railway arch at the city’s Forth Goods Yard, inviting drinkers to “high quality” tasting sessions on Saturdays. The tasting sessions led to National Rail issuing…
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