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.
-
Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/01/24
Hospitality vendors in the North have averaged 7.2% sales growth in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant and Bar in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ revealed that Newcastle (12.7%) and York (9.2%) lead the uptrend, followed by Sheffield (7.1%),…
Read More » -
25 JanuaryNews
Northern hospitality venues welcome 7.2% sales growth in 2023
Hospitality vendors in the North have demonstrated growth and resilience over the past year, averaging 7.2% sales growth despite the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant and Bar in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ revealed all northern England cities saw a growth…
Read More » -
16 JanuaryNews
RIO Brazilian Steakhouse to open in Edinburgh this February
RIO Brazilian Steakhouse has announced it will open a new location in Edinburgh on Friday 9 February 2024. The Brazilian Steakhouse offering an authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience will open its doors on George Street, within the historic Assembly Rooms building in a 150-cover space formerly home to Jamie’s Italian.…
Read More » -
5 JanuaryNews
Revolution Bars Group to close eight sites
Revolution Bars Group, trading mainly under the Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has announced the closure of eight sites despite a 9% like-for-like sales increase for the four weeks from 4 to 31 December. Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs performed well, and whilst the Revolution brand…
Read More » -
Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberRestaurants
Rio to launch in Edinburgh next year
Brazilian Steakhouse brand Rio has announced that it will be launching a new venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, its first Scottish restaurant. Located in the Assembly Rooms on George Street, Rio brings its non-stop meats concept, unlimited gourmet salad bar and authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience. The expansion comes following Rio’s…
Read More » -
1 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/12/23
The RMT Union has approved a pay deal from the Rail Delivery Group, halting strike actions until at least spring 2024. The accepted offer includes a 5% pay rise retroactively applied to 2022/23 and a guarantee against compulsory redundancies until the year-end in 2024. While RMT has ceased strikes, Aslef,…
Read More » -
1 DecemberNews
Greggs and Fenwick launch Bistro Greggs pop-up
Family-owned department store Fenwick is collaborating with leading food retailer Greggs on a pop up at Fenwick Newcastle. Launching on Friday 1 December, and running to New Year’s Eve, Bistro Greggs will be an all-day dining destination, from 9am to 8pm serving breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes from a Parisian-inspired…
Read More » -
Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations appoints new people and culture director
Arc Inspirations has announced the appointment of Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. Woolley, brings a wealth of knowledge with over 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry. Having started his career as a qualified chef, Woolley quickly progressed to General Manager at Scottish and Newcastle…
Read More » -
19 OctoberRestaurants
Fenwick opens fourth Fuego by Fenwick venue
Department store Fenwick has announced the opening of the newest Fuego by Fenwick venue in Kingston, London. The new venue becomes the brand’s fourth Fuego by Fenwick, following the opening of venues in Newcastle, Bracknell and Brent Cross. Fuego Kingston by Fenwick features a light-filled, open-plan layout, complete with a…
Read More » -
Aug- 2023 -2 AugustBusiness
Creams to open in Tesco cafés
Creams has announced that it has reached an agreement with Tesco Family Dining to put Creams cafes into Tesco Café outlets. This deal is the first nationwide franchise agreement for Creams and will see Creams launching within Tesco Cafés as shop-in-shop spaces, a first for both brands. The first Tesco…
Read More »
