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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Jan- 2023 -17 JanuaryRestaurants
Leila Lily’s appoints Masterchef winner as head chef
Masterchef winner Jim Hall has taken the head chef position at Newcastle restaurant Leila Lily’s. Hall, who joins Leila Lily’s from four AA star Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, brings more than 20 years’ experience to his new position including stints at hotels and restaurants across the UK and at…
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Nov- 2022 -15 NovemberRestaurants
Big Fang Collective appoints CEO
Big Fang Collective has appointed Natasha Waterfield as its new CEO. Waterfield joins Big Fang Collective after an eight-year stint across two roles at The New World Trading company, as HR director and chief operating officer. Big Fang Collective is an entertainment venue operator and owner of the Golf Fang…
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11 NovemberRestaurants
Danieli Group to deliver two new north east Stack sites
Newcastle-based leisure company Danieli Group has revealed its plans to invest £7m in the creation of two new Stack leisure hubs in County Durham. As a result, Danieli has submitted a planning application to convert the former M&S store at Silver Street, Durham into a Stack site, while also unveiling…
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3 NovemberPeople
Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman
Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberVenues & Properties
The Inn Collection Group acquires St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno
The Inn Collection Group has acquired the historic property of the St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno, Wales, as its third site in its “growing” pubs with rooms estate in the region. The news of the Newcastle-based operator acquiring the 60-room property comes as its total number of venues have reached…
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19 OctoberFood and Drink
Cairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations
Newcastle-based Cairn Group has announced the appointment of David Ladd as the company’s director of food and beverage operations to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars. It is reported that Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the Pan Asian brand and was responsible for an…
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4 OctoberRestaurants
Chopstix targets expansion following franchisee deal
Chopstix has announced a long-term agreement with franchisee Sparta Foods LTD, which will lay out a “bold” strategy of growth to target a pipeline of 25 stores in the coming years. Working closely with Chopstix franchise director, Aaron Moore-Saxton, Sparta Foods LTD will reportedly concentrate its portfolio of stores in…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberRestaurants
The Fulham Shore reports resilient trading despite disruption
The Fulham Shore has revealed its trading remains “resilient and running in line with management expectations” despite train disruption and the rise in the cost of living. As part of its recent AGM, the group said that during the current financial year ending March 2023, the group has opened nine…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon warns of full-year losses amid ‘laborious’ recovery
JD Wetherspoon has warned it is expecting an annual loss of £30m in its upcoming full-year results, as recovery for many businesses has been “slower and more laborious” than first anticipated. After investing heavily in labour, repairs and marketing, the group expects FY22 losses to be higher than expected, as…
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Jun- 2022 -16 JuneRestaurants
Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening
Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…
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