Venues

Keep up to date with the latest openings, closures and property deals in the restaurant, pub and hotel sectors.

Scott Paton to relaunch Boringdon Hall's The Gallery restaurant as Àclèaf

17-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Boringdon Hall head chef Scott Paton is set to relaunch the Devonshire hotel’s The Gallery restaurant next week.

Latest opening: Prairie Fire

17-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Kansas City barbecue concept Prairie Fire has opened its first bricks and mortar restaurant, within spitting distance of Westfield London.

Another Ed’s Easy Diner is converting to Slim Chickens

17-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is converting another of its Ed's Easy Diner restaurants to the Slim Chickens brand.

Dominique Ansel to launch Cronut-free bistro and bakery

16-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel’s second London location is finally due to open in Covent Garden next month, featuring a bistro-style casual dining concept.

Kitgum Kitchen secures first bricks and mortar site

16-Jan-2020 By Finn Scott-Delany

East African-Indian-inspired pop-up Kitgum Kitchen has secured its debut restaurant site, in Brighton.

The Grand Hotel in Birmingham to reopen this summer

16-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

The Grand Hotel in Birmingham is to reopen this summer following a c.£30m refurbishment.

Michael Caines acquires Cornish restaurant The Cove at Maenporth

15-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Michael Caines has taken over Cornish beach front restaurant The Cove at Maenporth.

Chotto Matte heads to Saudi Arabia

15-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Kurt Zdesar’s NZR Group has made the first of what is hoped to be a series of international franchise deals after partnering with an as-yet unnamed company to open a Chotto Matte in Saudi Arabia.

Rutland McDonald's application approved

15-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Rutland in the East Midlands is to become the last county in England to be conquered by the Golden Arches after McDonald’s was granted planning permission to build a site there.

Wing Shack to bring its fried chicken to the capital next month

14-Jan-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Loughton-based wing specialist Wing Shack is making a move into the capital with the opening of a pop-up in London early next month.

Paul and Emma Ainsworth to relaunch Rojano’s site after purchasing freehold

14-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Paul and Emma Ainsworth are to relaunch their Rojano’s restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall, with a new name, look and menu, having purchased the freehold for the site late last year.

Soho House to open on the Strand

14-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Soho House Group is to open a London site on the Strand later this spring.

The Ethicurean to launch sister site in Cornwall

13-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Lauded Bristol restaurant The Ethicurean is to celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening a sister site at Trevibban Mill Vineyard near Padstow, Cornwall, in March.