City Status In The United Kingdom

Pieminister opens 13th site as its expansion plans take off

27-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Pieminister has set its sights on operating 30 sites by 2020 following the opening of its 13th café and restaurant this month.

Red Hot World Buffet embraces mobile payment

17-Feb-2015 By Carina Perkins

Red Hot World Buffet has introduced mobile payment across its seven UK restaurants.

Top 10 most visited UK cities 2013

09-Jun-2014 By Melodie Michel

According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), 2013 saw the top seven unmoved, with London still unsurprisingly number one. 

Coal Grill & Bar commences expansion

16-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Coal Grill & Bar will commence its next phase of expansion after securing additional growth funding from Beringea and Octopus Investments.  

Five Guys to open in Guildford and Kingston

08-Jan-2014 By Mark Wingett

US burger chain Five Guys Five Guys has ramped up its presence in the South East, after securing new openings in Guildford and Kingston.

Wolverhampton ‘eyesore’ hotel to be demolished

16-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Wolverhampton City Council has revealed plans to purchase and demolish a 50-year old hotel deemed an ‘eyesore’ after Hilton Worldwide pulled out of discussions to operate the property as a Hampton by Hilton.

Mitchells & Butlers acquires Ha Ha Bar & Grill

17-Sep-2010 By Becky Paskin

Mitchells & Butlers has acquired the 22-strong Ha Ha Bar & Grill from Bay Restaurant Group for £19.5m

Leeds diners dubbed UK's most generous tippers

26-Mar-2010 By Emma Eversham

Diners in Leeds are the most generous tippers in the UK, according to a survey by discount and deals website MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, while their Swansea counterparts are the least likely to leave a tip when eating out