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- 2024 -
    8 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 08/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 08/10/24

    TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of some 2,000 jobs across those sites. Breal Capital and Calveton are also hopeful that they may be able to…

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  • 8 October
    NewsMildreds Soho announces reopening

    Mildreds Soho announces reopening

    London’s vegan restaurant Mildreds has announced its anticipated reopening after a major renovation.  The vegan restaurant closed two months ago to completely refurbish the Grade II listed heritage building on Lexington Street, Soho.  The new design of the Mildreds townhouse has created more space as well as a second floor…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    19 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/09/24

    Hostmore has fallen into administration, endangering some 4,500 jobs. While a total of 87 TGI Fridays restaurants have been put up for sale, they will continue to operate as normal during the administration process. The news comes after Hostmore’s plans to acquire the US operator of TGI Fridays for £177m…

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  • 19 September
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsLa Maritxu to open second café in Soho

    La Maritxu to open second café in Soho

    La Maritxu, the Basque cheesecake operator, has signed for its second London location on Soho’s Kingly Street. La Maritxu will open a 271 sq ft café at 10 Kingly Street, adjacent to the entrance of Soho’s renowned food hub Kingly Court. The café specialises in Basque cheesecakes, originating from San…

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  • 18 September
    RestaurantsComptoir Group losses widen to £1.7m in H1 despite revenue rise

    Comptoir Group losses widen to £1.7m in H1 despite revenue rise

    Comptoir Group, the operator of Comptoir Libanais, Kenza, Shawa and Yalla Yalla, has seen its loss after tax widen from £0.8m to £1.7m in the six-month period to 30 June, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to £15.9m.   Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to £0.6m from…

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  • 6 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24

    The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs.  Elior has…

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  • 6 September
    NewsLong Chim launches in the UK

    Long Chim launches in the UK

    Long Chim has announced that it will open its first-ever residency in Soho, London. Located on Rupert Street, Long Chim will take-over the ground floor of Hovarda. The site will be led by David Thompson who left London for his adopted home in Bangkok more than 10 years ago. The…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    21 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 21/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 21/08/24

    Top hospitality group achieved YoY growth of 1.5% in July, spelling a downturn since last month’s reported rate of 2.9%. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britain’s pubs experienced like-for-like growth of 4.9%. However, this positive LFL growth in…

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  • 21 August
    PeopleThe Wolseley Hospitality Group appoints group executive chef

    The Wolseley Hospitality Group appoints group executive chef

    The Wolseley Hospitality Group has promoted Charles Hilton to group executive chef following his eight-year tenure as head chef at Brasserie Zedel.With over 30 years’ experience in professional cooking, Hilton now oversees a team of 200 team members across The Wolseley, The Wolseley City, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zedel, Manzi’s of…

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  • 13 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/08/24

    Nationwide riots have caused a 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as 40%, with businesses reporting footfall down by as much as 75%.…

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