Casual Dining

Adam Handling to open The Tartan Fox in Cornwall

14-May-2024 By Restaurant

Adam Handling will launch his second pub that will also be his second Cornish venue next month.

Jamie Oliver Group plots further European expansion

14-May-2024 By James McAllister

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group is targeting further expansion in Europe having launched its first outpost in Germany.

Sunday in Brooklyn to double up with second London site

13-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Notting Hill modern American restaurant Sunday in Brooklyn will open a second restaurant in the capital this summer.

Pizza Pilgrims to expand into Scotland and Wales

13-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Pizza Pilgrims has unveiled plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as it reports ‘a strong year of growth’.

David Campbell appointed chairman at Rare Restaurants

13-May-2024 By Restaurant

Hospitality industry veteran David Campbell has joined Gaucho owner Rare Restaurants as its chairman.

Pizza Express tees up first UK airport site (and has another shot at breakfast)

10-May-2024 By James McAllister

Pizza Express will open its first restaurant within a UK airport later this month at London Gatwick’s South Terminal.

Gordon Ramsay Group plans further Pizza East openings as turnover nears £100m

10-May-2024 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is planning further openings both in the UK and internationally under its recently acquired Pizza East brand, according to the group’s latest accounts.

Latest opening: Café Britaly

10-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Richard Crampton-Platt and Alex Purdie have opened an ‘authentically Britalian’ restaurant in South London.

The Rum Kitchen quietly shutters entire estate

10-May-2024 By James McAllister

Caribbean-styled bar restaurant brand The Rum Kitchen has quietly closed its entire estate.

The Beehive to embark on 'a transformative journey' as it embraces Indian flavours

10-May-2024 By Restaurant

A gastropub formerly run by chef Dominic Chapman for almost a decade is reinventing itself by serving Indian food.

French brasserie Marceline to open in Canary Wharf

09-May-2024 By Restaurant

French brasserie Marceline will open this summer on one of Wood Wharf’s floating pavilions.

Dishoom confirms Oxford and Cambridge Permit Room openings

08-May-2024 By Restaurant

Dishoom has confirmed that it is taking its sister brand Permit Room to the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge this year.

James Watt to step down as BrewDog chief executive

08-May-2024 By James McAllister

BrewDog co-founder James Watt has announced he is stepping down as chief executive of the multinational brewer and pub operator after 17 years.

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Wahaca ‘reimagined’: how the Mexican-inspired group is building back up again

08-May-2024 By James McAllister

After a challenging few years Wahaca is putting the past behind it with a huge new opening in London’s Paddington and a determination to bring back some buena vida.

Bryn Williams to open restaurant at Theatr Clwyd in Wales

07-May-2024 By Restaurant

Bryn Williams will open a restaurant in Flintshire, north wales, next year.

Rekom UK rebrands as NEOS Hospitality after splitting from Scandinavian owner

07-May-2024 By James McAllister

Beleaguered nightclub operator Rekom UK says it is ‘committed to further developing and growing the business’ after splitting from its Scandinavian owner.

Jones & Sons restaurant heads to South Woodford for second site

03-May-2024 By Restaurant

Andy Jones will open a second Jones & Sons restaurant and cocktail bar in London this June.

‘Transitional year’ sees Hostmore significantly reduce losses

03-May-2024 By James McAllister

TGI Fridays owner Hostmore has significantly reduced its losses following what the group has described as a ‘transitional year’.

Riverside East to launch at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

03-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

A new venture is set to launch within the 300-cover café space that’s under the ArcelorMittal Orbit (AKA The Slide) in East London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Claro heads to London

03-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Middle East-centric Eastern Mediterranean restaurant group Claro will launch in central London’s St James’s Market development this Autumn.

Revolution confirms ‘exploratory’ meeting with Nightcap over possible sale - updated

02-May-2024 By James McAllister

Revolution Bars has confirmed it held talks with rival operator Nightcap over a potential takeover deal.

Compass Group's acquisition of CH&CO completes

01-May-2024 By Restaurant

Compass Group UK & Ireland has completed the deal to acquire catering company CH&CO.

Whitbread to shed 1,500 jobs under plans to scale back restaurant estate

30-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Whitbread is to exit 126 sites from its branded restaurant estate and convert a further 112 into new hotel rooms as part of a new ‘accelerating growth plan’ (AGP).

Danny Trejo: “50 years ago I was heading to the gas chamber, now I’m in my own London restaurant”

26-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The Hollywood actor on how he went from robbing restaurants to owning them, and why now is the right time to bring his eponymous LA taco brand to London.

Aima Indigo to launch Mexico-inspired Camden cocktail bar

24-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Former La Bodega Negra and Mestizo Chelsea employee Aima Indigo will launch a Mexico-inspired cocktail in Camden next month.

Three Joes confirms closure of Chichester and Fareham restaurants

24-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Sourdough pizza brand Three Joes has confirmed the closure of two sites including its original restaurant in Fareham as the group grapples with cost pressures.

Four Legs duo to open Tollington’s fish bar

24-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

The duo behind The Plimsoll pub in Finsbury Park and Four Legs at the Compton Arms in Canonbury will open a Spanish-focused fish restaurant this spring.

Afrikana plots further expansion with six openings planned

23-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

African-inspired restaurant group Afrikana has announced plans to open a further six sites in the coming months, which will take its estate beyond 20.

James Nolan to launch Italian restaurant

22-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

James Nolan will open an Italian restaurant in south Liverpool this summer having taken on the former Justino’s site on Aigburth Road.

Owners of Birmingham’s Vietnamese Street Kitchen group to launch new seafood boil concept

22-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The group behind the Birmingham-based Vietnamese Street Kitchen restaurant brand is to launch a new seafood boil concept at the Arcadian in the city centre in early June.

Filipino fusion restaurant Tins & Fins to launch in Margate

22-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind RAPSA will launch a restaurant serving Filipino fusion food on Margate seafront later this week.

Chotto Matte to expand into Georgia

19-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Kurt Zdesar’s Japanese-Peruvian restaurant brand Chotto Matte is continuing to push forward with international expansion having secured a site in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Rudy's to hit 10 London sites by the year end

19-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

Pizza restaurant group Rudy’s will open its sixth London venue this month, with plans to have 10 in the capital by the end of the year.

Latest opening: AGORA

19-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Manteca and SMOKESTAK founder David Carter has opened his modern take on a Greek taverna in Borough Market.

Dalston Mexican restaurant Corrochio’s to quadruple in size following site expansion

18-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Regional Mexican taqueria Corrochio’s in London’s Dalston is to quadruple in size with the addition of a new 120-cover street level bar and restaurant.

Celebrations and early Easter holiday lift hospitality groups to 5.2% growth in March

18-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved above-inflation like-for-like sales growth of 5.2% in March 2024, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals.

Clean Kitchen Club swaps plant-based menu for whole food approach following ‘tough year’

17-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Clean Kitchen Club co-founder Verity Bowditch is to leave the business following a decision that will see the formerly plant-based fast food brand add animal products to its menu.

Flash-grilled: Rachel Morgan

17-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Edinburgh-based restaurant and bakery group Twelve Triangles on why its important to stay in jobs for a decent length, and finding solace by chatting with chickens.

Hostmore set to acquire TGI Fridays’ US business

16-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Hostmore, the owner of the TGI Fridays UK franchise, has reached an agreement for a proposed all-share acquisition of TGI Fridays in the US for a value of £177m.

Bistrot Pierre create more casual sub brand Pierre’s

15-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Bistrot Pierre is trialling a more casual and better value sub brand that will focus on small plates, sharing dishes, coffee and cocktails.

The Little Violet Door is opening in Soho

12-Apr-2024 By Restaurant

House-party inspired late night bar and restaurant Little Door & Co will open its fifth site in June.

Nell’s expands Manchester estate as it plots further growth

12-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

New York-style pizza brand Nell’s is to launch a new site in Manchester’s city centre, bringing its estate to four sites in the city.

Busaba ‘well placed to face economic challenges’

12-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Thai restaurant group Busaba has said it is ‘well placed to face the anticipated customer and market economic challenges ahead’ despite a slight drop in sales.

Big Fang tees up first London site

11-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Competitive socialising group Big Fang Collective has confirmed it will open its first London outpost later this year, having secured a site in Waterloo.

Paparazzi Café team to open Fellini

11-Apr-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind erstwhile Mayfair restaurant Paparazzi Café will launch an Italian restaurant in Chelsea early next month.

Temper to launch ‘sustainable’ smash burger concept next week

11-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

London-based steakhouse and barbecue restaurant group Temper will launch the first site under its new ‘sustainable’ smash burger concept next week in White City.