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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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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneRestaurants
Aberdeen restaurant receives two AA Rosettes
Amuse, by leading Scottish chef Kevin Dalgleish, has received two AA Rosettes within 12 months of opening. Amuse first opened its doors in July 2022 at Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. The restaurant offers a “refined” dining experience, featuring local and regional Scottish produce available from land to sea, with a touch…
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20 JuneRestaurants
Roberto Costa to open Fish Game in Canary Wharf
Restaurateur Roberto Costa, founder of restaurant group Macellaio RC, will be opening Fish Game in Canary Wharf, London, on 10 July. The restaurant will put ultra-seasonal, sustainable British ingredients “centre stage” with a pared-back seasonal changing menu of the UK’s best game and fish. Executive head chef, Matthew Colk, who was previously…
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19 JuneNews
HOP Vietnamese to open first site outside of London in Manchester
Vietnamese street food restaurant HOP Vietnamese has recently announced the launch of its first branch outside of London set to open in August. The new branch will be located in Manchester, within the Trafford Centre’s Orient food court. The new opening follows the launch of HOP’s third restaurant in London…
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16 JuneNews
F1 Arcade announces expansion plans following £30m funding
F1 Arcade, the pioneering social hospitality concept and the first official Formula 1 simulator racing experience, has announced a successful £30m investment to fuel the next phase of international growth. Following the “resounding success” of its flagship site in St. Pauls, London, which continues to surpass revenue expectations, F1 Arcade…
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16 JuneRestaurants
Richard Corrigan to open The Portrait Restaurant
Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan is set to open The Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery on 5 July in partnership with hospitality group Searcys. Situated on the corner of Trafalgar Square, The Portrait will serve dishes inspired by Corringan’s culinary career, while welcoming new classics to his…
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16 JunePubs and Bars
Amber Taverns opens The Leopard in Chester
Amber Taverns has announced the official opening of its latest addition, The Leopard, In Chester yesterday (15 June). Located in the centre of Chester, the group says that the pub offers a “unique” experience with its blend of style, atmosphere and exceptional service. The Leopard features a roof terrace that…
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15 JuneNews
Costa Coffee and Wendy’s to open at Ram Jam Services
Costa Coffee and Wendy’s have recently signed up two new leases for retail space at Godwin’s newest roadside development Ram Jam Services. Costa Coffee has taken a 1,788 sq ft unit whilst Wendy’s, via its franchisee Blank Table Ltd, has signed up to 3,305 sq ft. These deals follow Godwin’s…
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14 JuneRestaurants
San Carlo Group to move Cicchetti restaurant
San Carlo Group has announced that it has signed a lease to move its Cichetti restaurant to a bigger site in Piccadilly. The move from 215 Piccadilly to 172-173 Piccadilly will allow the company to double the size of the restaurant. The new 7,000 sq ft site forms part of…
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13 JuneNews
Chopstix enters franchising agreement with KK Foods SW
Chopstix, the UK’s leading Asian QSR brand, has announced a long-term franchise agreement with KK Foods SW Ltd. The multi-unit deal further accelerates Chopstix’s growth trajectory, with the franchisee looking to develop a pipeline of stores across the south-west of England. KK Foods SW Ltd, which already has significant experience…
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13 JunePubs and Bars
NQ64 opens in Shoreditch
Arcade themed bar NQ64 has announced the opening of its latest site in Shoreditch, London. The new opening is the company’s largest to date at 9,000 sq ft and the first that serves food. NQ64 has teamed up with Manchester’s Burgerism, to offer a menu of premium smashed patty and…
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