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Pho to close it original Clerkenwell restaurant next year

17-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Vietnamese restaurant group Pho will close it original restaurant in Clerkenwell next year because it has outgrown the site.

Lahpet to open second site in Covent Garden next year

17-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Dan Anton and Zaw Mahesh will finally open a second location of their Burmese restaurant Lahpet next year.

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Welsh night-time economy 'considering legal options' as First Minister plans to close nightclubs again

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Night-time economy businesses in Wales are 'considering their legal options' this morning after it was announced the country's nightclubs will be forced to close again from 27 December.

More calls for support as hospitality ‘suffers £4bn sales drop’

16-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

UKHospitality says it is currently seeing a 25% reduction on expected trade, with industry bosses expecting a further drop of around the same as Christmas draws closer.

Taj Hotels to launch 'global food' restaurant later this month

16-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Taj Hotels will launch a new, ‘global food’ restaurants at its Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences property on 28 January.

Uncorked: Gino Nardella

16-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Master Sommelier has overseen the cellar at The Stafford London for 35 years. He retires next year but will stay on at the St James's hotel in a mentoring and ambassadorial role.

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Abandon Ship to open in Covent Garden next year

16-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Scottish bar and restaurant operator MacMerry300 is bringing its Abandon Ship brand to Covent Garden next year as part of its plans to expand the concept across the UK.

Omicron forces restaurants to shut up shop early for Christmas

16-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Cancellations and staff absences caused by the surging Omicron variant are forcing many restaurants to close early for Christmas.

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

16-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

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.

PizzaExpress improves efficiences and savings with Qlik Cloud

15-Dec-2021 By Qlik

Qlik’s cloud analytics scales insights via mobile while reducing infrastructure and management costs.

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Punch Pubs acquired by Fortress Investment Group

15-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

The 1,300-strong pub group Punch Pubs has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group.

Island Poké to open four restaurants in Edinburgh

15-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Island Poké has announced plans to open four new restaurants in Edinburgh over the next two years.

Ottolenghi to launch deli in Chelsea

15-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Yotam Ottolenghi has chosen Chelsea’s Pavilion Road for his sixth Ottolenghi deli.

Uber Eats creates fund to support black-owned restaurant businesses

15-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Uber Eats is giving black-owned restaurants across the UK the chance to get financial support to grow their businesses.

Christmas trade plunges as businesses report cancellations in the hundreds

15-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

Restaurants and pubs are reporting huge numbers of cancellations over the past few days as a result of the Government’s announcement of its Plan B to deal with the Omicron Coronavirus variant.