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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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Dec- 2023 -15 DecemberRestaurants
Des Gunewardena to open flagship restaurant at The Royal Exchange
Des Gunewardena, the co-founder and former CEO of restaurant group D&D London, has announced he has signed an agreement with The Ardent Companies UK to open a new flagship restaurant, bar and event space at The Royal Exchange. The venture will be Gunewardena’s first project since his departure from D&D…
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14 DecemberRestaurants
Rio to launch in Edinburgh next year
Brazilian Steakhouse brand Rio has announced that it will be launching a new venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, its first Scottish restaurant. Located in the Assembly Rooms on George Street, Rio brings its non-stop meats concept, unlimited gourmet salad bar and authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience. The expansion comes following Rio’s…
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13 DecemberPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs opens 200th pub in Glasgow
Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has opened its 200th pub, the Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate, Glasgow, ahead of Christmas. The news of the group’s 200th opening comes after Proper Pubs invested over £10m into its estate to support local communities, with 17 pubs having opened…
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8 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/12/23
The Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company has announced the closure of the Ringwood Brewery. Founded in 1978 and known for its craft ales, the brewery faced a decline in production and employment over recent years. Despite efforts from a consortium aiming to revitalise the brewery as an independent craft ale producer,…
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8 DecemberBusiness
Hospitality to benefit from £7.4bn spending boost this Xmas
Brits are planning to spend up to £200 on festive outings throughout the season, amounting to an estimated £7.4bn splurge on Christmas parties nationwide this year, according to research from Double Dutch and OnePoll. According to the survey of 2,000 UK adults, the increased spending provides a welcome boost to…
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8 DecemberRestaurants
Comptoir Group to open new Southbank Centre site in Easter 2024
The owner and operator of Comptoir Libanais restaurants, Comptoir Group, will be opening a new venue at the Southbank Centre in London around Easter 2024. The restaurant will be located opposite the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall, neighbouring Las Iguanas, Côte Brasserie and Honest Burgers restaurants. With over 5,400…
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6 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/12/23
SSP reported a 38% rise in revenues to £3bn and doubled its EBITDA during FY23. This success was fueled by revenue growth and profit conversion, with a notable 25% H2 revenues increase on a constant currency basis. While North America, APAC, and EMEA regions contributed strongly, the UK and Europe…
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6 DecemberRestaurants
The Langham, London, to open Mimosa in 2024
Luxury hotel The Langham, London, will be opening French restaurant Mimosa in early 2024, bringing the “flavours and spirit” of the French Riviera to the Capital. Operators of Mimosa, Moma Group, first launched the restaurant in Paris in 2021. The London Mimosa restaurant will be the first international outpost and…
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1 DecemberFeatures
Behind the opening of The Cotswold Butcher and Caterer
Can you tell us about your extensive hospitality career? I’ve spent about 25 years in the leisure and hospitality industry, primarily managing health clubs, spas, hotels, and two pubs. The catering concept stemmed from the pub experience and my aim to improve yield, reduce kitchen waste, and keep staff engaged…
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1 DecemberRestaurants
Claude and Lucy Bosi to open Josephine in Fulham
Michelin-starred Claude Bosi and Lucy Bosi are set to open their new French bistro Josephine on Fulham Road at the end of January 2024. Inspired by and named after Claude’s late grandmother, this will be the couple’s first joint venture to date – a restaurant “reminiscent of the traditional Bouchons…
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