Venues

Shaftesbury aiming to collect 50% of rents due from April to September 2020

10-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

Shaftesbury PLC, which owns a 15.2-acre portfolio in London’s West End, says it is in discussions with 800 commercial tenants, including many restaurants, to agree tailored solutions on rents and service charges.

Masterchef: The Professionals chef Arbinder Dugal to head up new restaurant Attawa

09-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

Chef Arbinder Dugal it to head up the kitchen at new restaurant Attawa when it opens in Dalston, east London, for takeaway this week.

Talad Eatery to refocus as Asian deli concept

09-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Natalie Tangsakul is to refocus her Northern Thai restaurant concept Talad and launch an Asian-inspired deli in its stead later this month.

Petition to save Brixton Market food business approaches 17,000 signatures

08-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

A petition to save Nour Cash & Carry in London’s Brixton Market has reached nearly 17,000 signatures since its inception.

The Pig at Harlyn Bay to open on 31 July

08-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

Robin Hutson’s hotel group The Pig will open its latest venue, in Cornwall, on 31 July.

Spanish restaurant group Lunya won't reopen Manchester site after lockdown

08-Jun-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Spanish restaurant group Lunya has announced it will not reopen its Manchester restaurant once the Government lockdown restrictions have been lifted.

Wahlburgers permanently closes debut London restaurant

08-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

US burger and bar chain Wahlburgers has permanently closed what was its debut European restaurant in London's Covent Garden little more than a year after it first opened.

Edinburgh Food Studio to close permanently

04-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The team behind Edinburgh Food Studio have announced the permanent closure of their Dalkeith Road restaurant and kitchen.

Coqfighter opens second permanent site

03-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter has opened its second bricks and mortar restaurant.

Manchester bar and restaurant instals forehead temperature scanners for post lockdown reopening

02-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

A Manchester venue has installed forehead scanners to check the temperature of its customers in preparation for its reopening.

Eggslut confirms July opening for second London outpost

02-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

Eggslut has confirmed it will open its second UK site this July.

Hakkasan to launch 'virtual' Casa Calavera pop up in London

02-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The Hakkasan Group is bringing its Mexico-based Casa Calavera restaurant to London as a delivery-only pop up.

Parisian restaurant group Cojean opens fourth venue, in London Selfridges

02-Jun-2020 By BigHospitality

Healthy food Parisian restaurant group Cojean will open its four London venue, in Selfridges’ London food hall, today (2 June).

Lyle's and Flor duo to launch ASAP Pizza

01-Jun-2020 By Stefan Chomka

James Lowe and John Ogier, the team behind Michelin-starred Lyle’s and Borough Market wine bar and bakery Flor, are launching a pizza takeaway brand this month.