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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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May- 2021 -17 MayCoronavirus
UK to spend £2.5bn this week as indoor hospitality reopens
The UK is set to collectively spend £2.5bn this week as indoor hospitality reopens and restrictions further ease, giving a “much-needed” boost to the high street. According to a new VoucherCodes.co.uk report, conducted by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR), 104 million people are predicted to visit hospitality venues this…
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14 MayBreweries and Distilleries
Guinness launches major campaign to encourage return to pubs
Guinness has launched a major advertising campaign ahead of the reopening of indoor hospitality to convince the public to return to pubs. The move coincides with the company’s £30m support pledge to the UK’s pub and hospitality sector. In the ad, the song ‘Always On My Mind’ features prominently to…
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13 MayCoronavirus
Hospitality SMEs anticipate rising demand and revenues, says Barclaycard
With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease across the UK, SMEs predict a 9.8% rise in revenue this quarter, rising to 21% in the hospitality sector, according to new research from Barclaycard Payments. This marks the highest anticipated increase since the SME Barometer was launched in February 2020. The research, which…
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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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13 MayFood and Drink
Jollibee opens flagship restaurant in Leicester Square
Jollibee has announced the opening of its new flagship restaurant in Leicester Square, London on Thursday 20 May 2021. The new restaurant concept will offer “high-quality great tasting food” at an affordable price point. The restaurant will be open 10am – 10pm every day, with a seating capacity of 175,…
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12 MayPubs and Bars
Nightcap raises £10m to fuel further growth
Nightcap, a hospitality group formed by investors Sarah Willingham and Michael Toxvaerd to back the UK premium bar sector, announced it has raised £10m to further its investment strategy and roll-out its latest acquisition, Adventure Bar Group (ABG). The £10m figure raised is “significantly higher” than originally planned owing to…
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11 MayPubs and Bars
WBPA urges first minister to deliver grants for pubs
Companies representing hundreds of Welsh pubs and brewers, alongside the Welsh Beer and Pub Association (WBPA), have written to the newly re-elected first minister Mark Drakeford urging him to deliver grants for pubs and a roadmap ahead of re-opening. In a letter to Drakeford, the group stated that although it…
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11 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret to trial stores inside Tesco supermarkets
Pret a Manger is reportedly set to trial opening stores located inside Tesco supermarkets in a bid to attract a new type of customer to its offering. According to The Times, the cafe chain will open its first in-store site at the Tesco Superstore in Kensington in June, with another…
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11 MayPubs and Bars
Beer and Coffee Co open its fourth leased pub
Beer and Coffee Co has announced the opening of its fourth leased pub with Star Pubs and Bars following a £160,000 refurbishment. The pub will join the group’s pug brand and has been renamed The Lazy Pug to mark its new direction. Other venues include The Black Pug in Warwick…
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10 MayGovernment
PM confirms indoor hospitality to return from 17 May
Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that indoor hospitality can return next week as the government moves ahead with the next step in its roadmap out of lockdown. From the 17 May, six people or two households will be allowed to meet inside, whilst indoor hospitality will also be able…
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