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.
-
Oct- 2025 -22 OctoberRestaurants
Mexi Bean Express signs first UK franchise location
Mexican food brand Mexi Bean Express has started its UK expansion with the signing of its first franchise location. Peterborough-based entrepreneurs Manoj Kumar Maruthan and Mohamed Fayas Athambawa will be opening the new site in Peterborough’s city centre. Maruthan has spent nearly two decades working in cybersecurity and cloud architecture.…
Read More » -
20 OctoberFood and Drink
Chaiiwala opens new site in Staines
Indian street food café chain Chaiiwala has officially opened a new branch in Staines as part of its wider expansion strategy targeting shopping centres, drive-thru locations and high streets. The new café, located at Two Rivers Retail Park in Staines-upon-Thames, adds to the Leicester-founded brand’s growing UK presence. Established in…
Read More » -
17 OctoberFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open new restaurants in London and Surrey
German Doner Kebab will open two new restaurants this autumn, expanding its UK footprint with launches in Elephant and Castle, south London, and at Cobham Services on the M25, in Surrey. The new locations mark the latest stage in the brand’s national growth strategy and its move to diversify across…
Read More » -
16 OctoberPubs and Bars
Vagabond opens Liverpool St site amid ongoing expansion
Wine bar group Vagabond Wines will open a new site beside Liverpool Street Station tomorrow (17 October), joining British Land’s redevelopment of the Broadgate estate. The bar will feature Vagabond’s self-pour system offering more than 100 wines by the glass, alongside a food menu designed for sharing. It marks the…
Read More » -
15 OctoberRestaurants
Evolv Collection expands dining brand with new London site
Sartoria, the Italian restaurant brand owned by the Evolv Collection, is to open a new site in South Kensington on 4 November. Named Sartoria Launceston Place, the venue will bring the Savile Row restaurant’s “cucina elegante” concept to west London, combining Milanese style with influences from Launceston Place, a former…
Read More » -
14 OctoberFeatures
How international students are influencing the UK’s food scene
International students and diaspora communities are increasingly influencing the UK’s hospitality sector. Their appetite for genuine flavours and cultural familiarity is creating new opportunities for businesses willing to embrace global cuisines, ultimately shaping menus, delivery app offerings, and high street food trends nationwide. From bubble tea and hotpot to Korean…
Read More » -
14 OctoberFood and Drink
Wasabi to open new Cheapside restaurant amid London expansion
Sushi and bento chain Wasabi has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Cheapside on 21 October, expanding its presence in central London. Located close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the site will serve customers in the City’s business district, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. The…
Read More » -
9 OctoberPubs and Bars
Pubs and bars could stay open longer under gov’s licensing reform
Pubs and bars in England and Wales could stay open longer following the government’s launch of a fast-track review that could “tear up outdated licensing rules”. As part of the move, a four-week call for evidence has been announced, inviting landlords and customers to contribute their views. The call for…
Read More » -
6 OctoberFeatures
25 years of Aqua: David Yeo’s vision for experiential dining
Yeo’s path to the restaurant world was anything but conventional. Born in Singapore and educated at Cambridge, he trained as a lawyer before spending nearly two decades at Freshfields and Credit Suisse in London. Yet, outside of courtrooms and boardrooms, Yeo’s reputation as a consummate host was already forming. Friends…
Read More » -
6 OctoberFood and Drink
German Doner Kebab to open first Irish restaurant under Strava deal
German Doner Kebab will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, marking the brand’s first expansion into Ireland. The first restaurant is due to open in Liffey Valley, Dublin, before the end of 2025. The partners plan to establish 30 sites across the…
Read More »
