Opening

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.

Mar- 2020 -

12 March

Restaurants

Gareth Bale to open mini-golf bar and restaurant in Cardiff

Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced he will open a new bar, restaurant and mini-golf venue in his home city of Cardiff. Par 59 will be based in the 18,000 sq ft basement of the Capitol Shopping Centre in the city centre. When complete, the venue will…
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11 March

Restaurants

Heavenly Desserts opens first London site in Stratford

“Luxury” dessert dining brand, Heavenly Desserts, has announced the opening of its new Stratford site, situated at the International Quarter London (IQL). The new site will be Heavenly Desserts first-ever London location, and will deliver its range of sweet treats, which include Belgian waffles and luxury cheesecakes. The restaurant will…
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10 March

Pubs and Bars

Priory Inns North West takes on tenth site

Priory Inns North West announced it has taken on its tenth site, The Big Lock in Middlewich, alongside Star Pubs and Bars. The Warrington-based operator will now undertake a joint £480k refurbishment of the site with the pub company. It marks the third joint investment between both groups. The move,…
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9 March

Advice

How to adjust your business to the new immigration policy

Last month the government announced a new immigration policy that provoked a big reaction from our industry. The impact of restricting so-called “lower-skilled” workers from the EU and elsewhere overseas means many businesses are warning of staff shortages. The government’s terminology is dangerous, not to mention patronising, for a large…
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9 March

Restaurants

Michelin-starred operator Atul Kochhar to open new Marlow site

Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has acquired the Villa D’este restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The restaurant has been owned and operated by Fabio Terrinoni since the mid 80s, and he has taken the decision to sell the business to focus on his other restaurant in Henley-on-Thames. Kochhar reportedly plans to follow…
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5 March

Restaurants

Saffron Summer to open second Surrey restaurant

Chessington-based Indian restaurant Saffron Summer has announced the opening of its second restaurant in Surrey. The restaurant will open in Reigate on 24 March and will occupy the former site of The Clove restaurant at 15 Church Street. The kitchen will be led by executive head chef, Awanish Roy, who…
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2 March

Restaurants

Wulf & Lamb opens Marylebone site

Plant-based restaurant Wulf and Lamb has opened its second site in Marylebone, London. The new restaurant, which is located on Chiltern Street boasts 90 covers and will offer full table service, outdoor seating and a bar with a cocktail menu. The menu will feature new dishes including glazed miso aubergine,…
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Feb- 2020 -

28 February

Restaurants

The Cheese Barge to open at Grand Union Canal

Mathew Carver, founder of Pick and Cheese and The Cheese Bar, has announced he will be opening a new restaurant, The Cheese Barge, this coming Spring. The restaurant will be sited on a double-decker vessel that will be permanently moored at the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Central. Carver has…
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27 February

Restaurants

London restaurateur banned for under-declaring income

The boss of a restaurant in Burnt Oak, North West London, has been disqualified for seven years after “deliberately suppressing” sales income from the tax authorities. According to the Insolvency Service, JJ Timisoreana Limited was incorporated in October 2014 and Mihaela Solga (50), from Edgware, North West London, was appointed…
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19 February

Restaurants

Taco Bell announces Eastbourne site opening date

Fast food restaurant Taco Bell has announced the opening date of its new Eastbourne site. The new chain, located at the old post office site in 143-145 Terminus Road, will open its doors on 27 February. The restaurant’s Mexican-inspired menu includes tacos, quesadillas ,burritos and brands Crunchwrap Supreme. Originally launched in…
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