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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Jun- 2022 -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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May- 2022 -11 MayFeatures
SushiDog: the new face of grab and go sushi
What is the history and concept of SushiDog? SushiDog was launched by myself and childhood friend Nick. We felt that there was quite a large gap between the freshness of restaurant quality sushi and fast casual sushi, so we set out to create a brand and concept that delivered on…
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6 MayRestaurants
Chotto Matte to open new Marleybone site this month
Chotto Matte will open its newest site in Marylebone on 20 May, expanding on its existing UK presence in Soho. The restaurant group also has international sites in Miami and Toronto. Chotto Matte has said its Marylebone location will provide a more “relaxed” hub, compared to the hustle of downtown…
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3 MayFood and Drink
SushiDog to open third site on Brewer Street
SushiDog has announced it will open its third site on Soho’s Brewer Street on 10 May, joining the brand’s two sites in Covent Garden and Shepherd’s Bush. Founders Greg Ilsen and Nick Goldstein confirmed they will be opening two new sites for the quick service sushi roll restaurant this year,…
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Apr- 2022 -25 AprilPubs and Bars
Margot Henderson to open her first pub in Somerset
Chef Margot Henderson is set to open her very first pub with lodgings, The Three Horseshoes, in Somerset this November. Originally from New Zealand, Henderson trained in her home country before moving to London to work at The French House in Soho, where she met her husband, Fergus Henderson, founder…
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6 AprilRestaurants
Chik’n to rebrand amid Soho House partnership
Chik’n has announced that it is set to relaunch and rebrand this spring as Chicken Shop, alongside the opening of a new site in Notting Hill and a new partnership with Soho House. The brand said it has partnered with Soho House to help “spread their wings to bring their…
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5 AprilRestaurants
Slim Chickens to open new London site
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced the official opening of a new Slim Chickens site which is set to open on 13 April in Seven Dials’ Cambridge Circus, London. Joining two other central London sites in Soho and Marylebone, the new launch will be the 18th Slim Chickens site in…
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