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Dante London to launch in Islington on 1 August

Chef duo Louis Korovilas and Taylor Sessegnon-Shakespeare have announced that their newest venture Dante London will be opening in Islington on 1 August. Dante London showcases a refined European menu deeply rooted in French and Italian culinary traditions. The inspiration behind the dishes draws heavily from both chefs’ training. The…

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Tropea unveils new additions following extension

Tropea, a Harborne-based Italian restaurant, has recently extended into the next door premises to add 25 more covers and double the kitchen size. Thanks to the extension, a number of walk-in tables will be open, as well as a new bar for guests to sit at. Alongside this, the extension…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/07/24

Fuller’s reported strong like-for-like sales growth of 5.3% in Q1, as trading momentum has continued. The pubs and hotels business also revealed that its margins have recovered off the heels of inflationary pressures easing. According to the group, the sale of its non-core pubs has strengthened its balance sheet and…

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Tropea expands site to boost restaurant covers

Birmingham-based restaurant Tropea has announced its extension into the premises next door as it looks to expand its offering. The extension will see the addition of a bar that will accommodate up to four covers for walk-ins and table top style dining, alongside a further 15 covers in the restaurant.…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24

British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases…

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Pizza Pilgrims to open in Cardiff

Pizza Pilgrims has announced that it is set to open a new store in Cardiff in August, its first site outside of England. The new pizzeria has 90 covers inside and 48 outside, with space for bookings and walk-ins. The interior will feature brightly coloured tiles, a bar reminiscent of…

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Today’s news in brief – 17/11/23

Marston’s has appointed Justin Platt as the new CEO, effective 10 January 2024, following Andrew Andrea’s immediate departure. Andrea, who steered the company through the pandemic and economic challenges, will assist in a smooth transition. Platt, previously chief strategy officer at Merlin Entertainment, brings over 30 years of consumer-facing business…

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Young’s opens new wine bar in London

Pub group Young’s has announced the opening of a new wine bar in Swedeland Court in Bishopsgate London named The Bishop’s Vaults. Previously Boisdale of Bishopsgate, the space has been transformed into an intimate wine bar, offering a premium wine list, along with a selection of cheese and charcuterie plates,…

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Wine bar Emmanuelle to open in Clerkenwell

Yuma Hashemi, chef-owner of the Clerkenwell restaurant, The Drunken Butler, will be opening wine bar Emmanuelle this spring on Rosebury Avenue.  Emanuelle, which will be open for walk-ins only and seat 24-covers, is located directly across the road from Persian restaurant, The Drunken Butler, a 20-cover restaurant that opened in…

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Bun and Barrel to open in Harborne on 20 January

A new burger restaurant, The Bun and Barrel, has announced it will be opening a site in Harborne, Birmingham, on 20 January.  The venue, which is walk-ins only, will offer burgers made with the “finest” ingredients, barrel-aged drinks and a rock’n’roll soundtrack.  Jamie Desogus, co-founded the burger restaurant after launching…

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