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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Mar- 2019 -14 MarchRestaurants
Red Dog Saloon to open Louie’s in basement
Red Dog Saloon has announced it is to open a new fried chicken restaurant named Louie’s in its basement. The Shoreditch barbecue restaurant which has been in operation for eight years, will be joined by Louie’s which claims to be the first London restaurant to specialise in fried ‘hot chicken’.…
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12 MarchRestaurants
Indo Chinese restaurant Fatt Pundit opens in London
Indo Chinese restaurant Fatt Pundit has opened at London’s Soho, launched by the London-based group behind Indian restaurants Bombay Chow, Station 31, and Imperial Lounge. Originating from Kolkata, Indo Chinese was invented when the Hakka people migrated to India from the Chinese province of Canton, bringing with them their culinary…
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Feb- 2019 -26 FebruaryRestaurants
Good Food Society to reopen Yosma restaurant as Playa Bar
Restaurant group, Good Food Society is to reopen its Yosma restaurant as Playa Bar, a lounge bar serving South American-style tapas and cocktails. The group opened the 4,814 square foot Yosma restaurant in 2016, however it closed last month with relocation plans said to be underway. Chef director, Yosma Hus…
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22 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Lucky Voice to open first new site for a decade
Karaoke bar company, Lucky Voice has announced it is to open its first venue in 10 years in London’s Holborn area. The company, which already has three venues in Soho, Islington and Brighton, will open its fourth site on Chancery Lane, in late February 2019. The 5,000 square foot venue,…
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6 FebruaryRestaurants
Victor Garvey’s Covent Garden restaurant Sabarita closes
Chef and restaurateur, Victor Garvey, has closed his Covent Garden restaurant, Sabarita, the chef’s Soho restaurant Rambla on Dean Street will remain open. According to Garvey the restaurant has been shut down since November, with Catering Today finding that Sabarita’s phone is no longer receiving calls despite the fact its…
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Jan- 2019 -25 JanuaryPeople
Nick Molyviatis to leave ‘Britain’s best restaurant’ Kiln
Nick Molyviatis is to leave his role as head chef at Soho restaurant Kiln, which was named “Britain’s best restaurant” by the National Restaurant Awards. The Greek chef is set to return to his hometown of Athens after 17 years working in London. Under his stewardship, Kiln has been awarded…
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23 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Corbin and King to open ninth restaurant in London’s Soho Square
Jeremy King and Chris Corbin’s restaurant group is set to open its ninth restaurant in 2019 at London’s Soho Square. The group recently announced it was to open its eighth restaurant in St John’s Wood, the group currently operates seven restaurants, with all of them located in London. The tenancy…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
Anthony Demetre’s Wild Honey restaurant up for sale
Mayfair restaurant, Wild Honey, as been publicly listed for sale by property agents Restaurant Property who say the venue commands £103,000 annual rent. The restaurant, owned by chef and restaurateur Anthony Demetre, is located at 12 George Street, between Hanover and Berkley Square. It is thought that the restaurant could…
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9 JanuaryOpinion
Top 10 accessible restaurants in the UK
There are so many restaurants throughout the UK which are held in high regard, but are the facilities accessible? Award-winning stairlift manufacturer Acorn Stairlifts is on hand to list their top 10 most accessible restaurants in the UK. Check out the eateries that made the cut, which are listed in…
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7 JanuaryRestaurants
Chipotle to open seventh London restaurant
Chipotle is set to open its seventh London restaurant, and its second in the City of London, at 70-72 King William Street, near Monument, on Monday, 7 January 2019. Chipotle already operates restaurants at locations including Soho, Baker Street, Islington and London Wall. The Mexican chain was founded in 1993…
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