Venues

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

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.

Three Joes pizza eyes further expansion

13-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Three Joes, the sourdough pizza chain founded by three hospitality industry veterans, has opened its first restaurant in the North of England.

Latest opening: Kindling

10-Jan-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former owners of Food for Friends have opened a new Brighton restaurant that serves food that’s ‘kind to the environment and good for the soul’.

Two further operators confirmed for Elephant Park

10-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

A further two operators are set to open sites within the Elephant Park development in south London this spring.

Ben and Kate O’Norum to open second south coast restaurant

10-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Husband and wife team Ben and Kate O’Norum are to launch a restaurant, café and natural wine bar within the Hastings Contemporary gallery on the south coast later this month.

Halo Burger eyes national expansion as it secures second site

09-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Plant-based fast food brand Halo Burger is to double up with a second London site set to open in Shoreditch later this month.

Aiden Byrne closes Restaurant MCR

09-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Aiden Byrne has permanently shut his Restaurant MCR site in Manchester.

James Cochran's GOAT site at Croydon Boxpark has closed

09-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

The first permanent location for chef James Cochran's GOAT street food venture has closed less than six months after opening.

Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya to bring Sarap to Brixton

08-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Ferdinand ‘Budgie’ Montoya is set to launch a six-month residency for his Filipino barbecue and lechon concept Sarap in Brixton Village at the end of the month.

Giannino Dal 1899 to open in Mayfair

08-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Milanese restaurant Giannino Dal 1899 is to open its first international outpost in London’s Mayfair next month.

Opening of the month: Lina Stores

08-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Lina Stores has celebrated its 75th birthday by opening a huge site in King’s Cross. Part restaurant and part deli, it’s a risky project but one that’s likely to reap rewards.