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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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Mar- 2024 -18 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 18/03/24
Nightcap revenues grew 42.1% to £33.4m in H1 ended 31 December 2023. The bar group has attributed its performance to the acquisition of Dirty Martini and the successful collaboration with The Piano Works over the Christmas period. As of December 2023, the group had cash of £3.1m and total bank…
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18 MarchNews
Bistro restaurant Josephine opens in London
Josephine, a new French bistro concept by Michelin-starred Claude Bosi and Lucy Bosi, has officially opened at 315 Fulham Road in London. The restaurant has opened a 2,633 sq ft space on the corner of Fulham Road, marking an addition to the Sloane Stanley Estate and complementing the wider F&B…
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15 MarchNews
The Buxton appoints new head chef and launches new menu
Brick Lane’s bistro and wine bar with bedrooms The Buxton has announced the appointment of new head chef Oliver Sharpe. Sharpe’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal small plates and natural wines, focusing on quality ingredients including produce…
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14 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/03/24
Top hospitality groups saw “modest” sales growth of 1.4%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, following marginal growth of 0.1% in January in the wake of strong trading over Christmas. Restaurants were the sector’s best-performing segment in February with like-for-like growth of 2.2%, followed by pubs at…
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14 MarchRestaurants
Hop Vietnamese Street Eats to open second Manchester restaurant
Manchester Arndale has announced another new addition to its food and beverage line-up after agreeing a 15-year lease with Hop Vietnamese Street Eats. Hop Vietnamese, which has a selection of outlets across London and a kiosk in ‘The Orient’ food court at The Trafford Centre, will bring a taste of…
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13 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/24
Turnover at Honest Burgers rose 26%, up £10.1m to £48.3m to 29 January 2023, as operating losses narrowed by 74% to a loss of just £1.4m compared with £5.4m in FY22. The news comes as Honest Burgers achieved a like-for-like sales rise of 11.3% compared to the year prior. Eating…
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13 MarchFood and Drink
Chopstix continues expansion with Lincoln opening
Chopstix, has continued to grow its portfolio with franchise partner RTL Enterprises by opening a new site in Lincoln. The new unit, located on Lincoln High Street, follows several high-profile openings for the franchisee in 2023 This includes the Baker Street site in central London, which launched in October of…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Apple Butter opens in Langham Place
Apple Butter is set to open its second site at 4-5 Langham Place on 15 March. Since opening its first café on Monmouth Street, Seven Dials in January 2020, Apple Butter has become a beloved Instagram-worthy brunch haven known for its perpetual queues down the street. Diverging from the flagship,…
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12 MarchVenues & Properties
Boxpark to open Liverpool site on 19 April
Boxpark has announced that its Liverpool location will be officially opening to the public on Friday 19 April, with a launch party and line-up of “festival-style” events planned across the weekend of 19 – 21 April. The venue will be located in the historic Canning Hall as part of the…
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11 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/24
Marston’s has announced that current chair William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years in the role, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down to focus on his other increased business commitments, which include being the chair designate of the British…
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