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.

  • Sep- 2024 -
    24 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 24/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 24/09/24

    D&D London is in talks to rescue the UK operations of TGI Friday’s, Sky News has reported, following the collapse of its UK parent company Hostmore last week. Industry sources told Sky the deal was likely to see the new owners taking over the majority of its 89 sites, despite…

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  • 24 September
    NewsNewcastle’s Landmark Oriental restaurant looks for new owners

    Newcastle’s Landmark Oriental restaurant looks for new owners

    Landmark Oriental, a restaurant and bar in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recently hit the market. Occupying a “prominent” position on Stowell Street, also known as China Town, Landmark Oriental is positioned amongst an established drinking and dining circuit, and the long-established business is considered a “household name” in the city…

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  • 17 September
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m

    Arc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m

    Leeds-based hospitality group Arc Inspirations, which operates Box and Manahatta, has reported a 16.2% rise in turnover to £47.4m for the year to March.  The group also revealed that EBITDA for the year rose by 37.1% to £5.3m, with average site EBITDA up by 22% to more than £550k per…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    17 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 17/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 17/06/24

    The number of pubs closing permanently saw a sharp 56% rise in Q1, according to analysis of official government data by Altus Group. This is a rise from the 51 pubs a month closing during the first quarter of 2023. England’s North West region lost 35 pubs, the most of…

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  • 17 June
    NewsGerman Doner Kebab to open new site in Metrocentre

    German Doner Kebab to open new site in Metrocentre

    German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced it will be unveiling a new site in the North East destination Metrocentre.  The opening of GDK Metrocentre, which has a capacity for 42 covers with a 2823 sq ft site, marks the brand’s 143rd franchised location across the UK and the second location…

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  • May- 2024 -
    20 May
    NewsKnoops appoints new CMO

    Knoops appoints new CMO

    Knoops, a chocolate drinks retailer which operates cafes in the UK, has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Romy Miller as chief marketing officer. Miller joins Knoops from KellyDeli, the owner of Europe’s largest sushi brand, Sushi Daily, with 1,200 outlets. She was previously…

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  • 17 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 17/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 17/05/24

    Joe and the Juice reported a 42% revenue rise to £275.9m for 2023. For the first time in several years, the group also saw a positive operating profit, which reached £20.4m. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by a continued focus on profitability and on the opening of…

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  • 17 May
    Pubs and BarsWetherspoon to invest £5m in Mile Castle redevelopment

    Wetherspoon to invest £5m in Mile Castle redevelopment

    JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is set to invest £5m in the redevelopment of its Mile Castle pub in Newcastle. The pub will undergo a full internal refurbishment, to include decoration, new carpet, upgraded lighting, extending the bar on the third floor and creating a new cellar. As part…

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  • Mar- 2024 -
    26 March
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/03/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/03/24

    Employee satisfaction has risen, despite salaries decreasing, according to Access Hospitality’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2024. The survey revealed that 37% reported earning less than £30k – an increase from 30% in 2023. Responses revealed a decrease in salaries across main job roles, with the exception of general management. However,…

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  • 26 March
    RestaurantsSocial Bird Newcastle site to open in April

    Social Bird Newcastle site to open in April

    Social Bird has announced it will officially open its new Newcastle site on Fenkle Street on 5 April.  The restaurant promises to deliver a dining experience “unlike any other”, combining a laid-back atmosphere with “an innovative and delicious menu that celebrates local flavours”.  Headed by Ben Watson, the head chef…

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