Soho
We report on the dynamic foodservice scene in Soho — one of London’s most competitive and trend-defining hospitality districts. This features our coverage of new restaurant and bar launches, concept innovation, chef-led ventures, lease activity, and the operational realities of trading in this densely packed, high-footfall zone. Whether you’re running an independent venue, expanding a brand presence, or benchmarking against Soho’s influential operators, we provide commercial insight into the challenges and opportunities of hospitality in the heart of the capital.
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Jan- 2026 -13 JanuaryRestaurants
Mission Mars Q4 revenues rise 13% to record £36.2m
Mission Mars has reported that revenues increased by a record 13% to £36.2m for the three-month trading period ending 28 December 2025. The hospitality group attributed its performance to the addition of eight new Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana sites and continued strong like-for-like growth at Albert’s Schloss, including its Soho venue.…
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Dec- 2025 -9 DecemberRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims reopens Soho site and launches new King’s Cross venue
Pizza Pilgrims has opened a new pizzeria in King’s Cross and reopened its original Soho site following a full refurbishment. The new 92-cover King’s Cross restaurant opened to the public yesterday (8 December) across two floors, combining Neapolitan influences with retro design elements. Meanwhile, the Soho site, which first launched…
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3 DecemberRestaurants
Padella to open third site with Soho restaurant
Padella is set to open its third site with a new restaurant in Soho, 10 years after the team opened the debut site in Borough Market. Co-founders Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda will open the new site in Spring 2026. Padella is the second concept from the duo, who first co-founded…
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Nov- 2025 -25 NovemberPeople
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints new chief people officer
Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the appointment of Karl Jolly to the role of chief people officer, as the Danish restaurant group prepares for further expansion across the UK and mainland Europe. Jolly returns to the business after three years at New World Trading Company, where he was people director supporting more…
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Oct- 2025 -23 OctoberRestaurants
SushiDog to open first site outside London at Birmingham’s Bullring
SushiDog will open its first restaurant outside London in January 2026, with a new site planned for the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.The grab-and-go sushi brand, known for its made-to-order rolls and bowls, will occupy an upper-level kiosk with seating for up to 25 customers. The venue will include a…
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14 OctoberRestaurants
London Brasseries acquired by Calveton UK and Breal Capital
Calveton UK and Breal Capital have officially acquired London Brasseries Ltd, a restaurant group that operates five dining venues located mainly in London’s West End, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase of London Brasseries follows Calveton UK and Breal Capital’s 2023 acquisition of the Evolv Collection, formerly D&D London, and…
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Sep- 2025 -11 SeptemberFood and Drink
Crafted unveils two F&B appointments ahead of Powdermills opening
Crafted has confirmed a duo of senior appointments to its food and beverage team ahead of the opening of Crafted at Powdermills. Neil Armstrong joins as executive chef, bringing over 30 years of experience, including senior roles at Edwardian Hotels in London and Nelson Hotels and Inns in Cheshire. Joining…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustRestaurants
DakaDaka Georgian restaurant to open on Heddon Street in November
Georgian restaurant and natural wine bar DakaDaka will open at 10 Heddon Street, Mayfair, in November as the debut London project of Berkeley Square Hospitality. The concept will offer a modern take on Georgian cooking, with dishes built around open-fire grilling, native Georgian ingredients and seasonal British produce. Drinks will…
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12 AugustRestaurants
L’Osteria acquires majority stake in Pizza Pilgrims
Italian restaurant brand L’Osteria has acquired a majority stake in UK-based pizza chain Pizza Pilgrims as part of a plan to expand its international portfolio, for an undisclosed sum. The Munich-headquartered group said that the deal, announced on 11 August, would help build an “Italian brand world” and support its…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Jordan Bailey set to launch new site in Soho
Two-Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey is set to launch a new site in Foubert’s Place, Soho, this September. Heard, an “elevated” burger restaurant from Bailey, whose fine dining career spans the three-Michelin-starred Maaemo in Oslo and his own two-star restaurant Aimsir in Ireland, is set to “transform the ultimate comfort food…
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