All news articles for April 2021

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BrewDog to open Edinburgh hotel

By James McAllister

BrewDog has revealed it is to launch its first hotel site in Edinburgh later this year, with further bar openings also planned across the UK and internationally.

Adventure Bar Group builds Birmingham presence Tonight Josephine bar Luna Springs

Adventure Bar Group builds Birmingham presence

By James McAllister

London-based, late-night operator Adventure Bar Group is to take its cocktail bar brand Tonight Josephine to Birmingham for its first bricks and mortar opening outside of the capital.

WingShack Co to open seven new restaurants in 2021

WingShack Co lines up seven restaurants

By Joe Lutrario

WingShack Co has unveiled ambitious expansion plans with five new locations expected to open in London alongside a further two outside the capital this year.

All-day restaurant Crispin to open Bar Crispin natural wine bar in London Soho small plates Stefano Cazzato Naz Hassan Tom Cenci

Bar Crispin to open in Soho

By James McAllister

All-day restaurant Crispin in London's Spitalfields has secured a prime Soho spot from which it will launch a new bar concept this summer that focuses on natural wine.

Flash-grilled Dorian Janmaat head chef at The Idle Rocks and St Mawes Hotel in Cornwall

Flash-grilled: Dorian Janmaat

By James McAllister

The head chef at The Idle Rocks and St Mawes Hotel in Cornwall on his admiration of Raymond Blanc, the importance of chef development, and pairing oysters with Bloody Marys.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include Sacha Lord's High Court case being expediated, Wendy's plans to open in Croydon, and Unite accusing Six by Nico of staff mistreatment.

Brian Turner backs new independent Restaurant Collective

Brian Turner backs new independent Restaurant Collective

By Restaurant

An independent restaurant community backed by chefs including Brian Turner and Andrew Pern has been founded, with the aim of championing the UK’s independent dining out sector as it emerges from lockdown.

WatchHouse coffee to expand Roland Horne

WatchHouse coffee to double in size to 12 this year

By Joe Lutrario

Upscale London coffee brand WatchHouse is to open five new sites in the capital as well as its first site outside of London, in Bath, taking its total number of sites to 12 before the year is out.

Pictured: Saracen’s Head owner Martin Hirst and general manager Lucy Dell

Papa John's begins franchising in pubs

By James McAllister

Papa John's has signed its first pub franchise and says it is looking to secure similar opportunities with other pubs in the future.

The Orange Buffalo secures second permanent restaurant site in London

The Orange Buffalo secures second permanent site

By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo has secured its second bricks and mortar site in the capital, on Argyll Street in Soho, which it will launch next week.

Wendy's eyes Croydon opening UK return first London opening

Wendy's eyes Croydon opening

By James McAllister

US burger chain Wendy’s is set to launch a restaurant in Croydon, for what could mark its first London opening since announcing its return to the UK market.

Unite union accuses Six by Nico of staff mistreatment

Unite accuses Six by Nico of staff mistreatment

By James McAllister

Restaurant group Six by Nico is facing accusations from trade union Unite that it underpaid staff, used tips to pay senior managers, and had employees work long shifts without breaks.

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