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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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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyRestaurants
Italian restaurant Paradiso launches in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Paradiso, an Italian Pizzeria and Pasta Trattoria, is opening the doors to its new restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter on 27 July. The new site will be the fourth Paradiso in the West Midlands, with other sites in Oldbury, Bromsgrove, and Hall Green. The Italian dishes on the Amalfi Coast-inspired…
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26 JulyNews
Nest restaurant relocates to Shoreditch
Hackney-based Nest restaurant is set to open in a bigger location in Shoreditch in October. Managed by the team behind Michelin-starred Restaurant St. Barts, Nest has become a much-loved restaurant with an approachable-priced tasting menu. Taking over a double-fronted Victorian building by Shoreditch Town Hall, the new location will accommodate…
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24 JulyPubs and Bars
Incipio Group to launch The 411 bar in Angel
Incipio Group, the hospitality business behind eight of London’s food and drink destinations, has announced the opening of The 411 (pronounced ‘The four-one-one’), a neighbourhood bar located in Angel. The 411 venue is inspired by the “creative energy” of New York City and will open in September 2023. Located in…
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21 JulyRestaurants
Soul + Grain opens new site at Newcastle International Airport
Soul + Grain has opened its new site at Newcastle International Airport in the airport departure lounge. The restaurant can seat up to 60 guests and features a contemporary design and free charging points. The menu offers a range of vegan, vegetarian and nutritionally-balanced food options including raspberry and chia…
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19 JulyBusiness
Karapincha to open first bricks and mortar site in Canary Wharf
Sri Lankan kitchen Karapincha has announced that it will be opening its first bricks and mortar site in Canary Wharf, London. The new 350 sq ft site will be located in Canary Wharf tube station and will be a significant step for family-run business. The business currently operates in three…
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18 JulyRestaurants
Salt waterfront bar and kitchen opening in Portland Marina
Boatfolk has announced the launch of its latest venture, Salt, opening in the Portland Marina (Dorset) this summer. Set to open in July, Salt is an all-day dining destination that combines its waterside location with a seasonal menu. The restaurant will cater to guests looking to refuel between activities or…
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17 JulyRestaurants
The Good Front Room launches at the Langham
The Langham Hotel in London has announced the opening of its new restaurant The Good Front Room by chef Dom Taylor, a modern Caribbean restaurant. The opening comes following the success of Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef on Channel 4. TheTV cooking competition, filmed at The Langham and…
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14 JulyAdvice
How to Set Up a Restaurant Business: A 10-Step Guide
1. Define Your Concept Before you begin, you must have a clear understanding of your restaurant concept. This includes the type of food you want to serve, the ambiance you want to create, the price point, and the demographic you aim to attract. Your concept will be the guiding principle…
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14 JulyPeople
RenMor at The Headland appoints new executive chef
The newly-launched £3m Restaurant RenMor at the five-star Cornish hotel, The Headland, has announced the appointment of Gavin Edney as its new executive chef. Prior to his appointment, Edney spent almost six years as group executive chef for Castlebridge Hospitality, working with Mike Robinson to develop and open The Elder…
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13 JulyPubs and Bars
The Kenmuir Arms opens in Dumfries and Galloway
The Kenmuir Arms gastropub and hotel has opened its doors in the small riverside village of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway, following a community buyout that funded its complete refurbishment. The opening marks a new chapter for the New Luce Community Trust, which is spearheading the renovation of the historic…
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