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.

  • Oct- 2022 -
    13 October
    Food and DrinkJamie Oliver partners with Taster for pasta delivery roll-out

    Jamie Oliver partners with Taster for pasta delivery roll-out

    Jamie Oliver has partnered with Taster, a delivery-first restaurant group, to launch a new collaboration on the delivery market, Pasta Dreams.  Pasta Dreams launches in London today (13 October) from a delivery-first pop-up in Archer Street, Soho. The pop-up will be open for customers to click and collect from, as…

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  • 12 October
    Pubs and BarsSimmons to open largest site in Holborn next month

    Simmons to open largest site in Holborn next month

    Simmons, the award-winning bar group, is set to open its 25th site this November in Holborn, which will be its biggest site yet.  The new venue will have the capacity to fit 400 guests, spanning over two floors and featuring a giant disco ball DJ booth. A “vast selection” of…

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  • 6 October
    RestaurantsBurger & Lobster turnover surges 40%

    Burger & Lobster turnover surges 40%

    Burger and Lobster has announced its turnover surged 40% in the financial year ending 2 January 2022 (FY22), growing from £16.3m to £22.8m year-on-year. The nine-strong London-based restaurant group recorded EBITDA of £1.8m and it hailed net assets of £2.5m for FY22 with positive funds balance. The group performed ahead…

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  • 5 October
    Pubs and BarsUrban Pub and Bars acquires three London venues

    Urban Pub and Bars acquires three London venues

    Urban Pub and Bars has furthered its growth plans through the acquisition of three new venues in “iconic” London locations, bringing the total sites in its portfolio to 40.  The three new acquisitions, the Queens Head, formerly the Goose Island site in Shoreditch, Monarchy in Camden town and The Horseshoe…

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  • Aug- 2022 -
    31 August
    NewsSparrow Mayfair appoints executive chef and GM ahead of opening

    Sparrow Mayfair appoints executive chef and GM ahead of opening

    Sparrow Mayfair announces the appointment of Ivan Simeoli as its executive chef and Miles Butler as its general manager ahead of the new restaurant opening. Simeoli will work alongside the group’s executive chef AJ McCloud on menu development. Simeoli, who was born and raised on the southern Italian coast near…

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  • 15 August
    Venues & PropertiesArtfarm acquires London’s Groucho Club

    Artfarm acquires London’s Groucho Club

    Hospitality group Artfarm has bought London’s Groucho Club in Soho for an undisclosed sum. While the total valuation of the deal has not been disclosed, according to the Financial Times it was acquired for £40m .  The Groucho Club has acted as a hub for the arts, literature, and media…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    26 July
    NewsThe Long Lane cocktail bar opens its doors

    The Long Lane cocktail bar opens its doors

    The Long Lane, a cocktail bar and eatery, has opened its doors in Smithfield, London. The new venue will be a bar and eatery with food exclusively provided by Babel.  Developed by the team behind cocktail bar The Racketeer in King’s Cross, The Long Lane is the latest opening by…

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  • 8 July
    RestaurantsChotto Matte Soho to close to undergo extensive refurb

    Chotto Matte Soho to close to undergo extensive refurb

    Chotto Matte Soho has announced it will temporarily close as it undergoes a makeover. After almost 10 years, the flagship will close its doors this July to undergo a full transformation reopening in September 2022 The reimagined restaurant will debut a lounge bar, as well new menu additions, reworked cocktails…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsSushiDog unveils Bishopsgate opening date

    SushiDog unveils Bishopsgate opening date

    SushiDog has announced its new Bishopsgate site will open on 25 July 2022, marking the fourth site to open under the quick service sushi roll brand. The Bishopsgate site will also offer delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats, as well as catering for offices provided by Feedr and JustEat for Business.…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    27 June
    RestaurantsGleneagles Townhouse opens new restaurant The Spence

    Gleneagles Townhouse opens new restaurant The Spence

    Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh, has officially opened its all-day dining restaurant, The Spence, to the public. Jonny Wright returns to his native Scotland to take up the role of head chef, with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef at Jason Atherton’s Berner’s Tavern, where he was the recipient…

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