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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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustNews
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 AugustVenues & Properties
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 JulyNews
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 JulyRestaurants
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 JulyRestaurants
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 JuneRestaurants
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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16 JuneBusiness
West End landlords Shaftesbury and Capco agree £5bn merger
Capital and Counties Properties PLC (Capco) and Shaftesbury have announced they have reached an agreement for an all-share merger, valuing the combined group’s portfolio at £5bn with annualised gross income of approximately £165.5m. Under the terms of the agreement, the Capco Group will own 100% of the issued and to…
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10 JuneRestaurants
Corbin & King rebrands to The Wolseley Hospitality Group
Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) has officially changed Corbin and King’s company name to The Wolseley Hospitality Group. The Wolseley is the founding restaurant within the portfolio dating back to 2003. The new name was reportedly chosen to encompass the company’s values – with “hospitality from the heart” and…
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10 JuneRestaurants
Sicilian restaurant to open in Hyatt Place London City East hotel
Zoom East Kitchen and Bar is set to open at Hyatt Place London City East hotel in Whitechapel, London on the 13 June. The Zoom East interiors will “celebrate the charm of Italian hospitality” with art laden walls and contemporary botanical spaces created by Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design. Zoom East…
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8 JunePeople
Mollie’s appoints new head of sales
Mollie’s, the fast-growing “hotel and diner concept” with locations in Oxford and Bristol, has appointed Lindsey Williams as head of sales for the South West region. This will span both properties and future earmarked local expansions. In her new role as head of sales, Williams will “apply her 25 years’…
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