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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 -13 JuneRestaurants
Brasserie Bar Co rebrands to Heartwood Collection
Brasserie Bar Co will be rebranding to Heartwood Collection, marking its strategy and evolution into becoming a freehold pub company with a brasserie division. As a result of this move, one of the group’s brands, White Brasserie Company, will become Heartwood Inns effective from 6 July. News of the rebrand…
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12 JuneFood and Drink
Badiani unveils new branch opening in Balham
Ice cream chain Badiani has announced its continued expansion in the UK with a new brand opening in Balham, Hildreth Street, which is set to officially open on 6 July. The new store, which will be the brand’s 11th shop in the UK, will also be the first to sell…
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9 JuneRestaurants
Market Place London launches in Peckham
London’s street food restaurant and bar brand, Market Place London, has announced it will be opening the doors to a new venue in Peckham’s high street later this summer. The news follows the closure of the team’s previous Peckham venue, located at the same site. Located at Unit 10, The…
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7 JuneNews
El Pollote announces new Carnaby Street location
Latino fried chicken company El Pollote is set to open its first bricks and mortar site on Carnaby Street from 13 June. The new location follows the success of the group’s Seven Dials Market and Camden Market sites. The new 40-seater site will deliver a new dining experience in the…
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6 JuneRestaurants
Amethyst set to close following Carlo Scotto departure
Amethyst restaurant in Mayfair, London is set to close after chef Carlo Scotto announced his departure citing “differences with his business partners”. The restaurant was opened in 2021 and its opening was announced by Scotto while he was head chef of Xier in Marylebone, London. The restaurant was listed in…
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2 JuneNews
Six by Nico to open new Leeds site
Restaurant group Six by Nico has recently announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Leeds this summer. The new 327 sq. metre Leeds location will open on East Parade on July 3rd and is the latest opening for the restaurant chain, following a period of significant growth. Renowned…
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1 JunePeople
Palé Hall appoints new head chef
Palé Hall has announced the appointment of Sam Griffiths as its new head chef, who will join the five-star hotel later this summer. He replaces Gareth Stevenson in his role as head chef, which he held since the venue’s opening. Griffiths, who was named ‘Welsh Chef of the Year’ in…
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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Sides to open in 10 new locations across UK
The fried chicken brand Sides is on track to further expand across the UK with 10 new locations across the UK in 2023. The growth plans will create 100 jobs and expand the brand’s footprint into the North of England alongside an exciting launch into Scotland. Sides, originally developed by…
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31 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Black Sheep Coffee opens Manchester Arndale branch
Black Sheep Coffee has announced a new branch opening at Manchester Arndale shopping centre after agreeing to take a 4,187 sq ft unit on Market Street on a 20-year lease. The coffee chain will offer its speciality-grade 100% robusta coffee and a selection of four different arabica beans. As part…
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30 MayRestaurants
Masala Zone to open Piccadilly Circus branch in June
Operator of Indian restaurants, MW Eat, has announced a new Masala Zone branch is set to open in Piccadilly Circus this coming June. The new site, which will be housed in a historic building adjacent to the statue of Eros and seat up to 150 people, will be the group’s…
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