Northumberland
Regional coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across Northumberland, including Alnwick, Hexham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and coastal destinations like Seahouses and Bamburgh. This section explores rural and tourism-led trade, independent openings, local sourcing, and F&B strategies shaped by heritage, natural beauty, and seasonal demand. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into running venues across one of England’s most scenic and sparsely populated counties.
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Oct- 2025 -23 OctoberPeople
Inn Collection Group CEO Sean Donkin to step down
The Inn Collection Group has revealed that chief executive Sean Donkin will step down from his role by the end of the year after more than 15 years with the business. In a statement, the company said: “After many years of loyal service, Sean Donkin has decided to explore opportunities…
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilPubs and Bars
The Sherlock Holmes pub reopens following six-figure revamp
Greene King has reopened The Sherlock Holmes, one of London’s original themed pubs, following a six-figure investment to revive its interior and exterior. Said to have featured in the 1892 Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor’, the Sherlock Homes is themed around Conan Doyle’s world-famous detective and…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 21/01/25
A fifth of hospitality staff workers will enter the new employer NICs threshold for the first time, according to new analysis from UKH. The trade body warns that the changes to employer National Insurance Contributions will hit hospitality hardest due to the high number of employees working part-time or flexible…
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21 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Greene King acquires The Dirty Bottles
Greene King has acquired The Dirty Bottles pub in Alnwick, Northumberland as part of a seven-figure investment deal. The pub, thought to have been constructed in the 1660s, has been owned by local entrepreneur Mark Jones since 2014. It has undergone many changes, including the acquisition and incorporation of 34…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/05/24
Compass Group raised its 2024 profit guidance as revenues rose 11.2% during H1. The group also reported an 18.7% rise in underlying operating profit to £1.16bn. Moreover, it spent £294.3m on M&A, including the acquisition of Hofmann in Germany and CH&CO in the UK and Ireland completed, the latter being…
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16 MayPubs and Bars
Hexham pub comes to market for £600,000
The Heart of Northumberland pub, located in the centre of Hexham in Northumberland, is up for sale for £595,000. The pub reopened in 2015 following a major renovation and refurbishment after being closed for years. The ground floor is subdivided into two main trade areas, the front bar seats 34…
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Apr- 2024 -15 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Small World Café in Hexham up for sale
The Small World Café in Hexham, Northumberland has been brought to the market with a leasehold value of £75,000. This single ground floor level property comprises a large double fronted shop front, open plan dining area and commercial grade kitchen. The majority of the fixtures and fittings are owned outright…
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchRestaurants
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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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberRestaurants
Loungers opens 200th site in Buckingham
Operator of the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has opened its 200th Lounge site, Verdetto Lounge in Buckingham. The opening of Verdetto Lounge brings Loungers’ total estate up to 238 locations, including 35 Cosy Clubs and three Brightsides. The Lounge brand now graces the principal shopping areas of…
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