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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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryVenues & Properties
Soho House to open first Manchester location
Soho House has announced plans to open its first members’ club in Manchester later this year. The Manchester opening will be the 13th UK Soho House club and fourth outside of London, following the group’s launch in Brighton last year. Members’ clubs are also located in Oxfordshire and Somerset. The…
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3 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Little Door and Co reports £1.3m December sales
House party-inspired late night bar and restaurant Little Door and Co has announced that it saw £1.3m of sales in December 2022, a record for the company. Overall revenue for the company was up 166% in December compared with the previous year. The company’s only Central London venue,The Little Scarlet…
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Jan- 2023 -13 JanuaryRestaurants
Inception Group to launch Mr.Fogg’s Pawnbrokers bar
London bar operator Inception Group has announced the launch of new bar Mr Fogg’s Pawnbrokers on Dean Street, Soho. Sitting on the former Venise L’Entrecote site at 50 Dean Street, the 140-capacity venue will be separated into three areas; The Pawnbrokers Counter, The Strong Room and The Textiles Store. On…
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12 JanuaryFeatures
Adam Hyman on the Happiness in Hospitality 2022 report
What is your background in hospitality and can you tell us a little bit about your career progression? I don’t have an official hospitality background so to speak; like a lot of people, I have dabbled in working in restaurants and pubs growing up. I studied and worked in commercial…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
The Breakfast Club to partner with Redefine Meat in January 2023
The Breakfast Club will be partnering with Redefine Meat in January 2023 to offer vegan and vegetarian dishes across all restaurants. A new Redefine Meat menu will also be launched to coincide with Veganuary. All sites will get two new Veganuary specials, the works, a veggie and vegan fry-up, and…
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12 DecemberRestaurants
Quo Vadis to open in February 2023 following refurb
Soho restaurant Quo Vadis has revealed that it will reopen on 8 February 2023 following a refurbishment of its reception area and ground floor restaurant, which will be taking place between 2 January and 7 February. The refurbishment efforts will reportedly double the restaurant’s covers to 40 in the public…
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7 DecemberRestaurants
Sarap to relocate to Kingly Court Soho
Filipino restaurant Sarap has announced a crowdfunding campaign, in partnership with Seedrs, to move from its current residency at 10 Heddon Street to Kingly Court in Soho. People will be able to invest in the campaign from 12 December 2022. The new restaurant, located just off London’s Carnaby Street, will…
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6 DecemberRestaurants
Bao Fitzrovia to close after seven years of trading
Taiwanese restaurant brand Bao is closing its Fitzrovia restaurant after nearly seven years of trading. The brand stated that Fitzrovia had become a “particularly challenging” area and this is the main reason for the decision. It was the second site opened by the brand, a year after its Soho restaurant.…
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Nov- 2022 -28 NovemberPubs and Bars
Chateau Denmark to open new bar and club
Chateau Denmark has announced plans for a new bar, Thirteen, along with a new basement club dial8. Located at No. 1-3 Denmark Street in Soho, Thirteen and dial8 will mark the newest addition to Chateau Denmark. They are set to open in February 2023 and will be operated by CAW…
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23 NovemberRestaurants
Yakiniku Like to make European debut in London
A new location has been secured for speciality fast food restaurant, Yakiniku Like, in Soho, London, as the brand makes its European debut. The Japanese brand, delivered by Dining Innovation Group, will trade under ‘Yakiniku Like Soho’. It is set to open its 2,200 sq ft space at 47 Greek…
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