Northcote

General Tarleton pub to reopen as Jeopardy Hospitality’s debut venue

The General Tarleton pub in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, is set to reopen on 29 August 2025 following a major refurbishment by newly formed group Jeopardy Hospitality. The relaunch marks the first project from the group, co-founded by restaurateur Tommy Banks and partners Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong.  The…

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Rocket Leisure secures £6.4m loan to boost expansion

Live music operator Rocket Leisure has secured a £6.4m loan from digital bank OakNorth to refinance an existing facility, acquire the freehold on its Venn St site and expand with additional sites. Founded in 2010 by brothers Russell and Howard Taylor and their business partner Tom Jackman, the business has…

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Urban Pubs and Bars announces Red Setter opening

Urban Pubs and Bars has revealed it is set to open The Red Setter in Battersea, London, following a £1m refurbishment and building programme as part of the group’s latest expansion plans. The latest pub has been designed to offer a welcoming atmosphere combined with a selection of fine food…

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The Idle Rock hotel launches new Reef Knot restaurant

The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, Cornwall has announced the relaunch of the hotel’s restaurant, Reef Knot. The new restaurant, which overlooks St Mawes’ harbour, will now be led by executive head chef Stuart Shaw. Following its recent refurbishment, The Idle Rocks will feature a brand-new restaurant concept which will…

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New benevolent fund launches in support of HA

A new benevolent fund providing unrestricted endowments to UK hospitality sector charity, Hospitality Action (HA), has been launched to support the charity’s work assisting hospitality people in difficult crises. The Procter England Bancroft for Hospitality Action Fund has been established by COO of the Stafford Collection, Stuart Procter; American and…

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Port Gaverne appoints new chef

Port Gaverne Restaurant and Hotel, located on the north coast of Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Danny Young as its new chef. The appointment also coincides with the 17th-Century venue’s recent “reinvention”, having undergone an extensive refurbishment of both the restaurant and its bedrooms.  Young has over a decade…

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Saving money and raising money: Life as a hotel restaurant

Tell me a little about the history of Northcote? Northcote was established in 1983 by myself and Nigel Haworth with local businessman John Wolstenholme. It was a six-bedroom property, development in 1992 changed it to a 14 bedroom hotel,in 2013 increased to 18 and in 2014 we became 26 rooms…

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Nomad London appoints executive chef

Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…

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Six celebrity chefs raise over £70k to support Ukraine

Six well known UK chefs have raised over £70k as part of a charity dinner to support the work of the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Taking part in the one-off special event were Nieves Barragan (Sabor), Lisa Allen (Northcote), Tom Kerridge (Kerridge’s Bar and Grill), Angela Hartnett OBE (Murano), Neil…

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Gallio to launch first permanent site next month

Gallio is set to launch its first ever bricks-and-mortar site with a new opening in Canary Wharf, following its the delivery-only launch of the premium, fast-casual Mediterranean pizza joint.  Gallio will open its doors on 6 December and be located in The Atrium Kitchen on Upper Level 2 of Cabot…

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