Stratford
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments in this fast-evolving East London district, with reporting centred on high-traffic areas such as Westfield Stratford City, the Olympic Park, and the International Quarter. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, operator expansion into retail and travel hubs, event-driven footfall, and investment in mixed-use developments. Insight is geared toward brands and suppliers tracking commuter trade, major venue synergies, and regeneration-led growth.
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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Sep- 2024 -2 SeptemberNews
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires 11 new sites
Pub and dining group Urban Pubs and Bars (UPB) has recently acquired 11 new sites. The group has announced the acquisition of eight trading leasehold businesses and three vacant freehold sites from the administrators of Elflock Limited, Babel Silk Limited, Brocade Limited and De Gremio Limited. The leisure group, which…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustRestaurants
Heartwood Inns secures two more Whitbread restaurants
Heartwood Collections has snapped up two more of Whitbread’s restaurants – the George and Dragon, and the Red Lion – for an undisclosed amount. The George and Dragon is a traditional riverside site in Marlow, serving traditional dishes with “a friendly heritage feel”. Meanwhile, the Red Lion is a “stylish”…
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Jul- 2024 -22 JulyNews
The Woodsman receives 2 AA Rosettes
The Woodsman, located within Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for food quality for the first time. The Woodsman is headed up by restaurateur Mike Robinson, co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham, whose passion for British produce and sustainable wild food is “well renowned”. Led…
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11 JulyNews
Chef Patrick Powell departs from both his London hotel restaurants
Chef Patrick Powell has recently announced his departure from The Midland Grand Dining Room and Allegra restaurant. Following a seven year partnership with developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, owner of St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and The Stratford, the duo are parting ways in order for Powell to focus on opportunities…
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5 JulyRestaurants
Wingstop UK announces senior management changes
Lemon Pepper Holdings, the master franchisee of Wingstop UK, has announced a series of senior leadership changes. Chris Sherriff, who is currently COO, has been promoted to co-CEO, alongside Tom Grogan, who is currently co-Founder and director. Alongside this the company has appointed Matt Sheppard as COO, who was previously…
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Jun- 2024 -14 JuneRestaurants
Shoryu Ramen announces new opening in Westfield Stratford City
Shoryu Ramen has announced the launch of its newest venue in Westfield Stratford City. The new opening will become the brand’s 12th opening and is set to open in July this year. The new venue will be situated at 211 The Balcony and will occupy an area of 79m². The…
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May- 2024 -21 MayNews
Gordon Ramsay to open Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is opening the 6th location of Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross’ landmark Pavilion building. Spanning all three levels of Stratford Cross’ Pavilion and set to open on 3 June, Bread Street Kitchen and Bar will operate seven days a week for lunch and dinner,…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilRestaurants
Deliveroo extends exclusive partnership with Wingstop
Deliveroo and Wingstop have announced an extension of their exclusivity partnership, which began in 2018. The chicken restaurant chain’s menu will be available exclusively to Deliveroo customers to order on demand in 15 cities across the UK. Wingstop currently has 43 restaurants nationwide, as well as a “robust” opening pipeline…
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2 AprilNews
Rockwater appoints new group executive chef
Lifestyle restaurant brand Rockwater has announced the appointment of Josh Deacon as group executive chef. The position is a new role for the south coast-based group which currently operates Rockwater Hove and Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole, and will be opening a third venue in Sandbanks this summer. Deacon has…
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