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Stay ahead with curated reporting on new restaurant, pub, bar, café, and catering openings across the UK. This highlights the latest venue launches, from independents to multi-site operators, and offers behind-the-scenes insights into concept development, site selection, kitchen design, menu strategy, and operational planning. Whether you’re tracking competitors, scouting for inspiration, or evaluating expansion trends, this coverage helps hospitality professionals understand where investment is going and how new openings are shaping the foodservice landscape. Essential reading for chefs, operators, landlords, and F&B executives watching the market evolve.
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustRestaurants
Yucatan Ldn pop-up to open at The Richmond Club
The Richmond Club has announced the opening of a one-week kitchen pop-up with Yucatan Ldn, led by founder and head chef Spencer Wellman. Running from Saturday 28 August for one week, Wellman will be bringing the taste of Southern Mexico to the club. To celebrate this pop-up, the club will…
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24 AugustRestaurants
The Oarsman to reopen under new ownership
The Oarsman, based in Marlow, will re-open its doors in September under the new ownership of trufflehunting duo Nigel Sutcliffe and James McLean. Located on Spittal Street, The Oarsman bar will be able to welcome 50 guests, while the Bistro will house an additional 50 people. It will have some…
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18 AugustCoronavirus
SHG calls for migrant worker visa scheme
The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has warned that the ending of furlough in five weeks time will “not fully address” the staffing crisis facing hospitality and many other sectors. In light of this, it is now urging Westminster to work with the three devolved nations and introduce a migrant visa…
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17 AugustRestaurants
Sustainable restaurant Kindle to open in Cardiff
Kindle, a new sustainability-focused independent restaurant, will open in Cardiff city centre at the beginning of next month. The restaurant announced an opening date of 2 September on its instagram page. It will be the latest venture from Phill and Deb Lewis, the couple behind Dusty’s pizzerias in South Wales,…
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16 AugustNews
Taiwanese ’bubble tea’ franchise opens fifth UK site
A tea drink franchise headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan has announced plans to open its fifth ‘bubble tea’ site in the UK, at London’s Covent Garden. Entitled Gong Cha, the 27-year-old brand, will open the 65sq. metre cafe at 3 Garrick Street, WC2. Over 40 bubble tea variations will be available…
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16 AugustRestaurants
Gordon Ramsay to open first Bread Street Café
Gordon Ramsay is to open his first Bread Street Café in Ealing Broadway on 23 August. The restaurant will be inspired by the original Bread Street Kitchen restaurant, which Ramsay launched in 2011. According to its website, the new café will open seven days a week and offer an “all-day…
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16 AugustRestaurants
Cocotte to launch South Kensington restaurant
Rotisserie chicken restaurant group Cocotte is set to launch a new South Kensington site on 23 August 2021. The opening brings Cocotte’s portfolio of London venues to five, adding to the group’s Notting Hill, Shoreditch, Parsons Green, and Queen’s Park. It has been designed to provide a “comfortable and stylish…
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13 AugustPubs and Bars
The Rosy Hue pub to open next February
Livelyhood pub group has announced that The Rosy Hue, located near Elephant and Castle, is set to open in February 2022. The 3,100 sq ft, 150 cover venue, will show sports and live music every Friday and Saturday, with a quiz night every Sunday also available. There’s also a heated…
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12 AugustPubs and Bars
Open House to open the Broadcaster in White City
Open House has announced it is set to open a new White City site, the Broadcaster. Spanning four floors, the venue will house a new pub, restaurant and rooftop bar. Open House is a collection of “timeless” pubs, or ‘open houses’ across London. It says its main objective is to…
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12 AugustBusiness
Wendy’s includes UK in mass delivery kitchen roll out
Wendy’s has committed to opening 700 delivery kitchens across the UK, US, and Canada by 2025. The dark kitchens will be developed in partnership with REEF Kitchens, an operator of mobility, logistics hubs, and kitchens. In turn, REEF will become the first Wendy’s franchisee in the UK as Wendy’s launches…
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