O2
Reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity in and around The O2 in North Greenwich, including its entertainment district, retail units, and adjacent venues. This section covers restaurant and bar openings, event-led footfall, experiential dining, and F&B performance linked to concerts, sports fixtures, and leisure trade. Designed for operators and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into trading strategy, staffing, and guest experience in one of London’s highest-density footfall zones.
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May- 2021 -13 MayBusiness
Thunderbird names Nick Moule as head of operations
Thunderbird Fried Chicken has announced the appointment of Nick Moule as the new head of operations at the group. Moule will provide the role with a “wealth of operational experience”, having previously held senior roles at Mitchells and Butlers and Stonegate. During his time at the two groups he was…
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Aug- 2020 -18 AugustPeople
Compass Group appoints director
Compass Group, the multinational contract foodservice group, has announced the appointment of Ian Meakins as both non-executive chairman and director of the company. He will join the board on 1 September 2020, and take over as chairman on 1 December 2020, when Paul Walsh will step down from the board. …
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Sep- 2019 -20 SeptemberFood and Drink
FSA to take action on allergy information following Byron inquest
Following the inquest into the death of diner at restaurant chain Byron Hamburgers, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced new plans to signpost food allergies and intolerances. Owen Carey, had a severe allergy to dairy, died after eating a chicken burger marinated in buttermilk at a Byron at the…
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Jul- 2019 -25 JulyGovernment
Jailed restaurateur hit with 12-year ban after £1m tax fraud
Jailed restaurateur Lam Chin Seong, from Barnet, has been banned from running companies for 12 years after he was found to owe HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over £1m. Seong was the sole director of Novari Limited and Novari (at the O2) Limited, which were both incorporated in 2012. The…
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Apr- 2019 -1 AprilAwards & Events
London in the Sky launches naked breakfast for charity
Aerial dining experience group, London in the Sky is to raise money for charities, CoppaFeel and Movember, by hosting a naked breakfast. The naked lunch will take place 100ft in the air, with diners given an aerial view of the O2 Arena. Those wishing to take part have until 3…
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Feb- 2019 -18 FebruaryRestaurants
New restaurants to hit the O2
The O2 is to diversify its catering offering with the arrival of three new restaurants, vegan restaurant chain By Chloe, Indian restaurant Scarlet, fried chicken specialists Thunderbird, Chinese chain Hai Di Lao, and Beer and Burger. Traditionally the O2 has always featured major chains such as Nandos and Frankie and…
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12 FebruaryPubs and Bars
InterContinental London at the O2 appoints bars manager
InterContinental London at the O2, managed and operated by the Arora Group, has announced the appointment of Nelson Bernardes as bars manager for its Eighteen Sky Bar and Clipper Bar. Bernardes joins InterContinental London, the O2 with more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include…
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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberGovernment
Chinese restaurant owner’s £1m tax fraud goes to pot
A Chinese restaurant owner, who stole more than £1m in tax by claiming his business “made pottery” and had a “tiny turnover”, has been jailed for three years. Chin Seong Lam, 60, from Barnet, north London, owned outlets at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich and at Gun Wharf Quays…
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10 DecemberBeverages
Wolf Alice launch ‘Yuk Brew’ craft beer
Mercury Prize winning band, Wolf Alice have announced their own craft beer named ‘Yuk Brew’ in reference to their song ‘Yuk Foo’. The band will release the beer in partnership with Manchester craft brewers Seven Bro7hers, and will launch the beer at their final two gigs of the year at…
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Oct- 2018 -1 OctoberFood and Drink
InterContinental London’s O2 branch to source all produce locally
Intercontinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) London O2 branch is to source all produce for its Market Brasserie restaurant locally via a new rooftop garden. The hotel chain has recently introduced initiatives to redefine and enhance the Market Brasserie restaurant experience, focusing on locally sourced British produce. The chain claims the rooftop…
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