Westminster
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across this central London borough, with reporting focused on key areas including Soho, Covent Garden, Victoria, and the political district around Whitehall. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, weekday trade driven by government, tourism and office footfall, licensing and planning updates, and street dining initiatives. Insight is tailored for operators navigating a dense, high-stakes trading environment shaped by commuter patterns, policymaker presence, and international visitor demand.
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Feb- 2022 -1 FebruaryFood and Drink
Euston Square names MasterChef semi-finalist as executive chef
30 Euston Square has announced the appointment of Masterchef semi-finalist, Michelle Trusselle as executive chef. Joining Searcys team at 30 Euston Square late last year, the firm said Trusselle led the kitchen through its “busy” Christmas period and has begun extensive menu development across the venue, from canapés to fine…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryFood and Drink
Cinnamon Club unveils bar renovation
The Cinnamon Club has unveiled its “extensive” bar renovation with a new scheme conceptualised by London-based interior designer, Juliet Walmsley. Located on the lower ground floor of the Grade II listed Old Westminster Library, Walmsley’s design for the bar takes inspiration from both British and Indian architecture, to create a…
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Sep- 2021 -1 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Blue Boar Pub secures new GM
Blue Boar Pub has announced that George Dean has been named as its newest general manager of the site situated in the heart of Westminster. Dean, who previously worked in a diverse range of London restaurants, most notably was the general manager at Hoppers, and more recently oversaw the operations…
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Aug- 2021 -18 AugustCoronavirus
SHG calls for migrant worker visa scheme
The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has warned that the ending of furlough in five weeks time will “not fully address” the staffing crisis facing hospitality and many other sectors. In light of this, it is now urging Westminster to work with the three devolved nations and introduce a migrant visa…
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Apr- 2021 -9 AprilGovernment
Restaurateur engages in legal action against Welsh gov over reopening plans
The owner of the Sticky Fingers Street Food restaurant, Matt Connolly, has engaged in a legal challenge against the Welsh government over its failure to set out an opening date for indoor hospitality. The restaurant owner has hired law firm JMW Solicitors, which is also handling Sacha Lord’s legal case,…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchTrade Associations
UKH appoints new Scottish executive director
UKHospitality (UKH) has announced the appointment of Leon Thompson as its new executive director for Scotland. Thompson succeeds Willie MacLeod in the role, taking on the position after leading VisitScotland’s policy agenda over the last eight years. On his appointment, Thompson said: “I am very much looking forward to joining…
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Jan- 2021 -22 JanuaryCoronavirus
New ‘cash cocktail’ urgently needed, says UKHC
UKHospitality Cymru has urged the Welsh government to find a “new and potent cash cocktail of financial support” to help the hospitality sector survive. The plea comes hours before first minister Mark Drakeford is set to give an updated coronavirus briefing regarding the level of infection rates today (Friday 22…
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Dec- 2020 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Gaucho and M joins ‘Hospitality Against Homelessness’ campaign
Gaucho and M Restaurants has announced it will be participating in the ‘Hospitality Against Homelessness’ campaign, which was set up by non-profit organisation, Only A Pavement Away. The campaign aims to bring together the hospitality industry in an effort to provide support to homeless people across London, while restaurants and…
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7 DecemberNews
RA Group closes Roux at Parliament Square
Roux at Parliament Square, a Westminster restaurant, has announced its permanent closure in a statement on its website. The 60-cover restaurant is part of RA Group’s fine dining and public restaurants operations that is run in partnership with the Roux family. The website’s statement said: “Our restaurant has regrettably suffered…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
Hospo Demo to hold second protest on 7 December
Hospo Demo will return for a second peaceful protest outside Westminster on 7 December, it has announced. It follows the first demonstration which took place in October and saw over 600 members of the hospitality sector protest over the government’s treatment of the sector. Calling for attendees to “bring the…
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