Openings

Fine dining restaurant Undisclosed to open in Sunderland in May

23-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Christopher Spence, chef-patron of Emily’s Table in Sunderland, is opening a second restaurant in the city centre this spring.

Pasta-focused venue to launch in Ashford

23-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Chef and restaurateur Damiano Vecchio is to open an Italian restaurant and ‘pasta workshop’ within Ashford’s recently launched Elwick Place leisure development.

Jesmond Dene House to launch Fern restaurant in May

23-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Luxury hotel Jesmond Dene House is to unveil a new restaurant when it reopens in May with executive chef Danny Parker at the helm.

Chipotle heads to Chiswick

22-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Chipotle is to open a new London location later this summer, having taken on the former Byron restaurant Chiswick High Road.

Ivan Simeoli to open RAW seafood restaurant in Fitzrovia

22-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Chef and restaurateur Ivan Simeoli will open his second seafood restaurant in the capital this spring.

Josh Eggleton announces The Pony and Trap to be renamed as The Pony Chew Valley

22-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Josh Eggleton has announced The Pony and Trap in Chew Magna, Somerset, will be renamed The Pony Chew Valley when it relaunches as a community interest company later this year.

Marugame Udon to debut on Liverpool Street

22-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The world’s largest udon noodles and tempura restaurant chain has chosen London’s Liverpool Street for its debut European location.

Tim Hortons to open drive-thru restaurant in Sheffield

19-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons is continuing with its UK expansion plans with the opening of its first drive-thru restaurant in Yorkshire.

Hoar Cross Hall to reopen next month following £14m refurbishment

19-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Staffordshire-based luxury hotel and spa Hoar Cross Hall will reopen next month following a two-year, £14m refurbishment.

Brighton's first food hall Shelter Hall set to open from next month

18-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Brighton’s first food hall will open fully next month having been hampered by the lockdown restrictions brought on by the pandemic.

Chef Thomas Straker set to launch first solo restaurant

18-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Former Elystan Street and Casa Cruz chef Thomas Straker is set to launch his first solo restaurant venture later this year in London's Queen's Park.

Eggs ‘n’ Stuff to open first bricks and mortar location

17-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Eggs ‘n’ Stuff, the egg-based delivery brand from Wing Shack founder Josh Jarvis, is to open its first pop-up venue this month.

Restaurant and bar Betty to open on former Foxlow site in Chiswick

17-Mar-2021 By BgHospitality

The team behind the group of pubs, bars and restaurants that owns venues including The Earlsfield in south west London and The Charlotte in Southwark has taken on the former Foxlow site in Chiswick for a new venue.

Stevie Parle's JOY faces uncertain future as it prepares for reopening

17-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

JOY at Portobello, the outdoor restaurant and retail space created by chef Stevie Parle, is facing an uncertain future that could see it close just a month after reopening.