Pop-Up

Our editorial coverage of pop-up restaurants, bars, and foodservice concepts across the UK, highlighting temporary ventures that drive innovation, test new markets, and energise the hospitality scene. From chef-led residencies and street food collaborations to branded F&B activations and seasonal takeovers, we explore how pop-ups are used strategically for brand building, menu development, and operational experimentation. Ideal for restaurateurs, bar operators, and catering professionals looking to stay ahead of emerging concepts and agile formats within a fast-moving sector.

  • Feb- 2025 -
    17 February
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 17/02/25

    Today’s news in brief – 17/02/25

    The Cinnamon Collection will open its third site and its first in Leeds this May. Led by executive chef and CEO, Vivek Singh, the 105-cover restaurant and bar is launching in partnership with the Grade II-listed The Queens Hotel in Leeds city centre. The venue will be recruiting for a…

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  • 17 February
    RestaurantsMediterranean restaurant PYRÃ to open in Queen’s Park

    Mediterranean restaurant PYRÃ to open in Queen’s Park

    PYRÃ, a new restaurant inspired by the flavours of Spain and Greece, will be officially opening in Queen’s Park on Wednesday 19 February.  This new opening will be replacing Lula and is the vision of Andrew Dax, who was also the founder of Chameleon, a pop-up Tel Avivian restaurant at…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    10 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 10/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/10/24

    UKH has called for a consultation of the government’s Employment Rights Bill to avoid “unintended negative consequences”, saying the changes are not without cost. While the trade body welcomes the government’s recognition of the importance of employment flexibility, it believes that protecting the sector’s access to zero hours contracts is…

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  • 10 October
    NewsSavage Eats launches at Revolution Sheffield

    Savage Eats launches at Revolution Sheffield

    Savage Eats, a new burger concept developed in collaboration with Revolution, has launched at the chain’s Sheffield city centre venue.  Described as “smash burgers with bite”, Savage Eats epitomises the pop-up and residency food trend, creating an atmosphere that “sets it apart from traditional restaurant experiences”.  The Sheffield launch is…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    6 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24

    The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs.  Elior has…

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  • 6 September
    NewsThe Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni

    The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni

    The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni.  Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency.  Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    12 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 12/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 12/08/24

    Revolution Bars Group will go ahead with its restructuring plan, which was first launched on 31 May. The news comes after the group’s subsidiary, Revolution Bars Limited, which proposed the restructuring plan, was sanctioned by the Court last week (8 August). The board expects this plan to deliver a “significant”…

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  • 12 August
    RestaurantsKricket to launch fifth London site in Shoreditch

    Kricket to launch fifth London site in Shoreditch

    Modern-Indian restaurant group Kricket has confirmed plans to launch its fifth site in late 2024. Its second opening this year, co-founders Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby will open a 120-cover all day restaurant and bar in Shoreditch. The duo founded Kricket in 2015 as a pop-up in a shipping container…

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  • May- 2024 -
    28 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 28/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 28/05/24

    Robinson Brewery has increased its investment spend in pubs to £1.6m during Q1. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its business partners, the rise in investment is a sign of more long-term post pandemic confidence.  Chef Tom…

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  • 28 May
    RestaurantsChef Tom Waters opens first permanent restaurant

    Chef Tom Waters opens first permanent restaurant

    Chef Tom Waters has unveiled his first permanent restaurant, Gorse, today 28 May 2024, in Cardiff. Having earned his stripes in “prestigious” London kitchens, including stints at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, The Square and Bonhams, chef Waters returned to his Welsh roots with his pop-up concept Gorse, 18 months…

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