Hotel - Hospitality

RedCat takes estate to around 100 sites with latest acquisition

09-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

RedCat Pub Company has acquired the Wynnstay Hotel & Spa in Oswestry, bringing its nationally estate to around 100 sites little more than a year after first launching.

Restaurant radar: March 2022

07-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Nuno Mendes' Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia, Soho House's long-time-coming move to Brighton, and Three Uncle's first permanent, sit-down venue are among this month's biggest restaurant openings.

Latest opening: Goddard & Gibbs

04-Mar-2022 By Stefan Chomka

A British seafood restaurant has opened in Shoreditch in the space that was formerly home to Hoi Polloi.

The Connaught Grill reopens after a two-year hiatus

03-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

The Connaught Grill in Mayfair has reopened with a new look after a two-year hiatus.

Dulse restaurant to open in new Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront hotel this spring

28-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

The Celtic Collection will open restaurant and bar Dule at its new Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront hotel in April.

Red Lion Holdings opens The Hare & Hounds opens in Newbury

24-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Red Lion Holdings has opened its fourth venue, an independent boutique coaching inn in Newbury, Berkshire.

Inn Collection bought by Harris family and Kings Park Capital

14-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

North-based pub company The Inn Collection Group has been acquired by a new company backed by The Harris Family Trusts together with Kings Park Capital.

The Inn Collection Group buys Hotel St George in Harrogate

11-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

North-based pub company The Inn Collection Group has completed the purchase of the 90-room Hotel St George in Harrogate as it continues to broaden its reach across Yorkshire.

Chateau Denmark to open in Soho in April

02-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Striking boutique hotel Chateau Denmark will open in Soho on 4 April, it has been revealed.

Gold Service Scholar Daniele Quattromini appointed director of food and beverage at Corinthia London

01-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Corinthia London has announced the appointment of 2015's Gold Service Scholar Daniele Quattromini as the hotel’s new director of food and beverage, succeeding Helio Andrade.

Boys Hall to open in Ashford this summer

28-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Husband and wife team Bradley and Kristie Lomas will open restaurant with rooms Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent, this summer.

The Landmark London launches four day working week for chefs

27-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

The Landmark London hotel in Marylebone is has announced the launch of a scheme to allow its chefs to work a four day week with increased pay.

Gordon Ramsay to open Savoy restaurant that pays homage to Escoffier

27-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Gordon Ramsay will open a restaurant that pays homage to famed French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier at The Savoy hotel next month.

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund to leave the restaurant

25-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Marcus joint chef patrons Mark and Shauna Froydenlund are leaving the restaurant after more than a decade and a half in the kitchen of the Michelin-starred Belgravia restaurant.

Silverleaf cocktail bar to open in Pan Pacific London hotel next month

17-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Three top London bartenders are behind the opening of a new cocktail bar in the recently launched Pan Pacific London hotel next month

Nathan Outlaw to launch guesthouse on former Stargazy Inn site

17-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Nathan Outlaw is to expand his empire in Port Isaac, Cornwall, having acquired the Stargazy Inn restaurant with rooms, with plans to relaunch it as Outlaw's Guesthouse.

Arron Tye returns to The Chester Grosvenor as La Brasserie head chef

14-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Arron Tye has returned to The Chester Grosvenor hotel to head up the kitchen at its two AA Rosette restaurant La Brasserie.

Henrik Ritzén announced as executive chef at Cotwolds' The Double Red Duke

12-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Swedish chef Henrik Ritzén has taken on the role as executive chef at The Double Red Duke restaurant with rooms in the Cotswolds.

Book review: Burgh Island Food

06-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Departing executive chef Tim Hall's book is a celebration of one of the south coast's most striking dining destinations.

Restaurant radar: the key openings of 2022 - updated

04-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

2022 will see the opening of a number of high-profile openings across the country, with Thai, Portuguese, Mexican, African, French, Japanese, Burmese and British restaurants in the offing. Here's what you can expect.

Harry Murray steps down as chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

04-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Harry Murray MBE has stepped down as chairman of Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa after 25 years of service.

Elliot Hill appointed executive chef for The Chester Grosvenor

04-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Elliot Hill has been named the new executive chef for The Chester Grosvenor to oversee its freshly-rebranded Arkle restaurant.

Chancellor accused of 'going into hiding' as hospitality seeks financial assurances

16-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

The night-time industry has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of going into hiding after receiving no assurance of financial support from the Government following the spread of the Omicron variant.

Cedric Grolet to open a patisserie at The Berkeley

13-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

Pastry chef Cedric Grolet will open his first patisserie outside of France, at The Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge

The Dorchester to get first major renovation in more than 30 years

08-Dec-2021 By Restaurant

London hotel The Dorchester is to undergo a comprehensive renovation next year, its biggest in more than 30 years.

The Newt in Somerset named the UK's best boutique hotel

26-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The Newt in Somerset has been crowned the best boutique hotel in the UK.

Grace & Savour to open at Hampton Manor in February 2022

25-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

A new restaurant and development kitchen will open in West Midlands-based Hampton Manor in February 2022.

The LaLee replaces Adam Handling Chelsea at The Cadogan hotel

19-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The Cadogan hotel on London's Sloane Street has launched The LaLee in the restaurant space previously occupied by Adam Handling Chelsea.

Hospitality Rising aims to raise £5m for 'world's biggest hospitality recruitment ad campaign'

18-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

A recruitment campaign to attract more talent into the hospitality industry is aiming to raise £5m to meet its goals.

Daniel Humm and Claridge's to part ways

12-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Claridge's has announced that Daniel Humm is to part ways with the hotel at the end of the year.

Hospitality sector 'in peril’ as comparable revenues halve

12-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The hospitality sector is ‘an industry in peril’ with revenues almost halved compared to 2019, according to new figures.

The Gantry hotel opens in Stratford

11-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Hilton’s long-awaited The Gantry hotel in London's Stratford has opened today (11 November).

Standard Hotels to open first venue in Ireland in 2025

11-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

US hotel group Standard Hotels will open its first venue in Ireland in 2025.

UK's Top 50 Boutique Hotels list revealed

11-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

The hotels that have made the inaugural Top 50 Boutique Hotels list have been revealed ahead of their final rankings, which will be announced later this month.

Crieff Hydro hotel groups names Ross Bootland as group executive chef

08-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Scottish hotel group Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has appointed Ross Bootland as its group executive chef.

Mollie's Motel & Diner plans to open 100 sites over the next decade

08-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Affordable hotel and diner brand Mollie’s Motel & Diner has announced plans to expand to around 100 sites over the next 10 years following its successful launch two years ago.

The Signet Collection to open Berkshire hotel

05-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Hotel group The Signet Collection will open its second venue next year, in Berkshire.

Exclusive Collection first UK hotel group to attain B Corp status

29-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Exclusive Collection has become the first UK hotel group to attain B Corporation certification.

Martin Horsley joins Rockliffe Hall as executive head chef.

26-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

County Durham resort Rockliffe Hall has appointed Martin Horsley as its executive head chef.

Latest opening: Rondo La Cave

25-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The Hoxton in London's Holborn has launched an underground wine bar and and restaurant incubator in the basement space previously occupied by Chicken Shop.

Jessica Tapfar joins The Ned as hotel manager

20-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Jessica Tapfar has joined The Ned in London as its hotel manager.

Flash-grilled: Michael Kwan

15-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The head pastry chef at the Hotel Café Royal in London's Piccadilly, who recently impressed at the Coup de Monde de la Patisserie in France, discusses his career to date.

Experimental Cocktail Club owner to take on Covent Garden music venue

12-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Henrietta Hotel and Experimental Cocktail Club owner Experimental Group is to take on the former Roadhouse site in Covent Garden for the launch of a new late-night venue.

How I Got Here: Jez Rawlinson

06-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The UK general manager of tech-enabled, boutique apartment-hotel company Sonder on his career so far and why he is passionate about working in the hospitality sector.

William Reed to launch The BigHospitality Expo in September 2022

05-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

William Reed has announced it is bringing the power of all its market-leading and trusted hospitality brands together to launch The BigHospitality Expo from 26-28 September 2022.

Hospitality and leisure business to contribute an additional £3.5bn to UK economy this year

30-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Hospitality and leisure business are expected to contribute an additional £3.5bn to UK economy this year following sharp rebound in sales.

Iain Nicholson appointed head chef at The Machrie hotel

22-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Iain Nicholson has been appointed as the new head chef at 18 Restaurant & Bar at The Machrie hotel on Scotland’s Isle of Islay.

Chris Niven to head up The Lawn in North Berwick

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Former MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Chris Niven is to head up The Lawn restaurant, which will open within the Marine North Berwick hotel in East Lothian, Scotland, later this month.