Paddington
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity in Paddington, including Paddington Basin, Praed Street, and nearby areas such as Little Venice. This section covers restaurant and café openings, grab-and-go trade, commuter and business-led footfall, and F&B strategy in one of London’s key transport and regeneration zones. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into trading conditions shaped by mobility, corporate catchments, and mixed-use development.
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryNews
Tony Page’s Island Grill restaurant relocates to Marylebone
Tony Page’s Island Grill, a fine dining kosher restaurant, is relocating from Bayswater Road at the Royal Lancaster to a larger venue in Marylebone, opening today (14 January) as Tony Page Marylebone. Situated at the corner of Paddington Street and Chiltern Street, the new 3,460 sq ft site will be…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberNews
Cé La Vi rooftop restaurant to launch in London in 2025
Cé La Vi, part of award-winning ADMO Lifestyle Holding (ADMO), is bringing its rooftop bar-restaurant concept to West London in Summer 2025. Renowned for its modern Asian flair, it will be the brand’s first European outpost, located atop the Renzo Piano Building Workshop – Paddington Square. Opening in West London’s…
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18 NovemberNews
Royal Shakespeare Company appoints new head chef to restaurant
The Royal Shakespeare Company has appointed James Eaves as new head chef who will launch new menus at the destination’s restaurant. With close ties to Stratford-upon-Avon, Eaves brings extensive expertise, a commitment to culinary excellence, and an “inspiring” record of community service to his new role. Eaves’ culinary journey began…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberFood and Drink
Incipio Group ‘record’ FY sales hit £25.9m
London-based hospitality operator, Incipio Group, has reported record sales of £25.9m for the year to 31 December 2023, having increased 32% against 2022. Meanwhile, the group also reported “record” adjusted EBITDA on continuing operations of £2.5m – a £1.8m improvement on the previous year. It comes as the group focused…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/06/24
Stonegate revenues hit £916m in H1 ended 7 April, as its leased and tenanted estate demonstrated “consistent” growth with like-for-like sales rising 6.2% on the equivalent period in the prior year. EBITDA margin in H1 was up 1.3% to 21.3%, highlighting the “positive impact” of Stonegate’s performance improvement and efficiency…
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24 JuneFood and Drink
Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m
Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country. At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief 13/11/23
Daniel Thwaites reported a turnover of £60.3m for the half-year ended 30 September, up 4% year-on-year. The group’s operating profit, however, fell from £9.9m in the same period last year to £8.8m. The drop was attributed to the impact of property disposal, with the group making only a £200k profit…
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13 NovemberNews
Temper to open new location in Paddington
Temper has announced it is branching out of central London to open a new restaurant location in Paddington Basin on 6 December. Staying true to its core ‘meat over fire’ concept, chef Director David Lagonell will work with a hand-picked selection of British suppliers to create a menu of temper…
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May- 2023 -25 MayRestaurants
Meet Bros opens in London Paddington
Malaysian chain Me’nate Steak Hub and Serai Group have opened Meet Bros, an Asian-inspired steakhouse in London Paddington. A semi-fine dining experience, Meet Bros is a fully halal steakhouse. The new restaurant is set in an ancient Mediaeval-style basement featuring modern minimalistic design choices. With steaks sourced from all over…
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Dec- 2022 -15 DecemberRestaurants
Vapiano opens new Paddington restaurant
Made-to-order Italian restaurant, Vapiano, has opened a new location in Paddington, London, on 14 December. This is the first launch in the capital for the brand since Vapiano Tottenham Court Road, which was launched in 2018. The new Paddington location, which is only 4,500 sq ft and will serve 168…
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