Nottingham
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity across this major East Midlands city, with a focus on key areas including Hockley, Lace Market, West Bridgford, and the city centre. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, student-driven footfall, and investment linked to retail and regeneration projects. Insight is tailored for operators responding to a mix of commuter, student, and leisure trade, and tracking how Nottingham’s diverse dining scene continues to evolve.
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Nov- 2020 -25 NovemberRestaurants
Bird announces five-year expansion plan
Bird Restaurants has announced an “ambitious expansion plan” with several new site launches planned for early 2021. News of the expansion closely follows the appointment of the group’s new managing director, Andrew Clover. The fried chicken and waffles chain currently has a range of sites across London, including Brixton, Westfield,…
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17 NovemberNews
Nottingham landlord license revoked amid Covid breaches
The landlord of the Queens Head in Kimberley, Nottingham has had their license removed and pub closed following a “catalogue of errors” including a breach of Covid-19 rules and antisocial behavior. In September the pub was served with a temporary banning after failing to comply with strict social distancing rules,…
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Oct- 2020 -12 OctoberCoronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the North-West forced to close from Wednesday. Under the new system, different rules for regions will be classified as being on ‘medium’, ‘high’ or ‘very high’ alert depending on the rate…
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Aug- 2020 -26 AugustAdvice
Five stars: Top tips to get better reviews
Online reputation management – pretty much everyone working in hospitality knows the importance of it. In fact, having a positive online presence can make or break your business, with a staggering 76% of UK consumers admitting to checking internet reviews before choosing an establishment to eat or drink at. Think about it, if a potential customer searches for your…
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13 AugustApps & Technology
Burger King joins Uber Eats platform
High street favourite Burger King has joined the Uber Eats app, as it looks to increase the availability of its flame-grilled burgers. Burger King is now available on the Uber Eats app in 200 locations in towns and cities across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Bristol, Glasgow and…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneRestaurants
TGI Fridays announces reopening of 66 sites on 6 July
TGI Fridays has announced the reopening of 66 of its UK restaurants on 6 July. The company said it will also reveal a “fresh new brand” which will be showcased at six specially selected restaurants, dubbed ‘Famous at Fridays’, with elements introduced across the rest of the estate. These new…
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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchCoronavirus
Deliveroo announces M&S partnership
Deliveroo has announced it will begin delivering a range of Marks and Spencer groceries to those who are self-isolating at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The takeaway delivery service signed a deal with Marks and Spencers that will now enable them to deliver essential items to families from participating stores…
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Jan- 2020 -28 JanuaryAwards & Events
The Cod’s Scallops named UK’s ‘best’ fish and chip shop
The Cod’s Scallops in Wollaton, Nottingham, has been named as the ‘Fish and Chip Shop of the Year’ at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2020. Owned by John Molnar and wife Helen, The Cods’ Scallops beat off competition from nine other shortlisted finalists to be crowned the UK’s “best…
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16 JanuaryFood and Drink
Greggs partners ‘exclusively’ with Just Eat for nationwide delivery
Bakery chain Greggs has confirmed Just Eat as its exclusive delivery partner. Following a successful trial in London, Newcastle and Glasgow, Greggs said it has opted to work “exclusively” with Just Eat to provide its “food-on-the-go favourites” directly to the customer’s door. A further rollout will begin this week, adding…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberRestaurants
Mowgli Street Food to launch first restaurant in Bristol
Mowgli Street Food has announced plans to open its first restaurant in Bristol, which will open its doors on Corn Street this winter. Set inside an “elegantly” high-ceilinged building, the brand said the space will be the home to the “fresh, light zing of Indian food unplugged”. The restaurant chain…
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