Bank Holiday Weekend

Restaurants see meagre sales uptick over Coronation weekend

11-May-2023 By James McAllister

Restaurants saw a meagre uptick in sales over the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8 May), according to new figures from Barclays.

The Lowdown: The coronation of King Charles III

05-May-2023 By James McAllister

Restaurants across the country are planning to make the most of the regal bank holiday celebrations.

Weekend trading disappoints despite Jubilee bank holiday boost

09-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Last week’s two Jubilee bank holidays lifted sales for Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest trading data shows, but street parties dented trading over the weekend.

Hospitality spending soars over Jubilee weekend

07-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

The extended Platinum Jubilee weekend saw spending in hospitality venues soar with restaurants seeing a 41.5% uplift compared to the same period last year, according to data from Barclaycard.

Hospitality set for bumper Jubilee bank holiday

30-May-2022 By James McAllister

The UK hospitality industry is set for a bumper Jubilee bank holiday, with some resarch suggesting the sector is set for a £2.9bn boost over the four-day weekend (2-5 June).