Oxford
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice activity in this university city, with reporting focused on central Oxford, Jericho, Cowley Road, and Summertown. Topics include restaurant and café openings, independent concepts, student and tourist-driven footfall, and premium casual formats. Insight is designed for operators navigating a market shaped by academic life, heritage appeal, and growing demand for diverse dining experiences.
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Dec- 2019 -5 DecemberRestaurants
Lussmanns Sustainable Fish and Grill opens sixth site
Andrei Lussmann has announced the opening of his sixth Lussmanns Sustainable Fish and Grill site, set to open in Oxford early next year. It will be the first of its sites to open outside of Hertfordshire, and will open in the Jericho district of the city. The 2,750 sq ft…
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3 DecemberVenues & Properties
Burger King UK expands portfolio
Burger King UK has announced a further expansion to its business after the acquisition of eight new sites. The franchisee behind Burger King has purchased the Oxford and Bristol Burger King businesses from the Silver family. After the opening of the Cribbs Causeway site in Bristol, the group will have…
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Nov- 2019 -15 NovemberRestaurants
Coconut Tree announces plans to open sixth site in Bournemouth
Sri Lankan street food restaurant group, The Coconut Tree, has announced plans to open its sixth UK site in Bournemouth. The restaurant will replace the former Brunch Club cafe’s site on Old Christchurch Road.It will join other branches based in Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford, Cheltenham. Coconut Tree’s menu offers “smaller tapas-style…
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14 NovemberPubs and Bars
Plans to transform Eagle and Child pub into hotel unveiled
The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford is set for a major revamp as the landlord plans to turn it into a hotel. Once famous as a meeting place for CS Lewis and JRR Tolkein, the application for the revamp was approved by Oxford City Councils west area planning committee…
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Oct- 2019 -18 OctoberRestaurants
Pastaio and Good Birds from Flank to open at Market Hall West End
Fast-casual pasta joint Pastaio and chicken restaurant Good Birds have been confirmed for Market Hall West End, which is set to open this November. Pastaio, from British chef Stevie Parle, will offer a menu combining some of its renowned dishes from the original Pastaio restaurant on Ganton St – including…
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Aug- 2019 -5 AugustAnalysis
Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant Group – timeline
The collapse of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain is arguably one of the biggest developments in the industry in recent times. The company’s fall into administration is synonymous with the challenging times restaurant groups are currently facing, which has seen Byron Burgers approve company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) allowing them to close…
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Jul- 2019 -24 JulyCatering Companies
Orderswift and Stuart increase direct delivery coverage to 34 UK cities
Online ordering platform Orderswift and on-demand logistics specialist Stuart have expanded their direct delivery partnership to cover 34 cities and towns around the UK. The move comes after a successful two-year collaboration between the two companies in London. With direct delivery, customer orders are placed through a restaurant’s own website…
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17 JulyRestaurants
The Six Restaurant to open at Kings Arms Hotel
Michelin-starred chef Mark Kemspon is to open The Six Restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel near Hampton Court Palace, this August. The Six Restaurant will feature a menu designed by Kempson and the kitchens will be headed up by head chef Jack Scoines. Local produce will be championed, with a…
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11 JulyPubs and Bars
UK’s first no and low alcohol pub to open in London
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it is opening the UK’s first ever no and low alcohol pub. The Clean Vic No and Low Alcohol pub will open its doors on New Oxford Street from 24 to 25 July, serving a range of beers, wines and mocktails which are all entirely…
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Jun- 2019 -28 JuneRestaurants
MEATliquor opens new flagship diner and late night bar
MEATliquor has opened the doors to W1MK II, its newest late night bar and diner, in the heart of central London. The flagship site – just a four minute walk from the original MEATliquor W1 – is the closest bar to Oxford Circus and features ‘Poke for Jäger’ buttons on…
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