Ireland

Ireland’s Wowburger and Elephant & Castle to make UK debut in Doncaster

17-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Irish restaurant brands Wowburger and Elephant & Castle are to make their UK debut at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster later this year.

Irish pub guidelines features relaxed social distancing and restricted booking slots

18-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Ireland's tourism agency, Fáilte Ireland, has published its guidelines for reopening pubs in the country, which includes some relaxation to social distancing measures and booking slots restricted to 105 minutes.

Ireland plans to reopen restaurants in June

04-May-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurants in Ireland could be allowed to reopen as early as June if the spread of the Coronavirus is controlled.

Dublin's Michelin-starred l'Ecrivain to close after 31 years

28-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Famed Dublin restaurant l’Ecrivain is to close in July after 31 years in business.

Supermac's eyes UK expansion following partial victory against McDonald's

07-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Irish fast food chain Supermac’s is hoping to set up shop in London within the next year, following the end of a branding dispute with McDonald’s.

What does it mean to be an Irish chef in London?

28-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

There’s no shortage of Irish chefs making waves in the London restaurant scene, with a number of recent and upcoming openings to watch out for.

Jamie Oliver opens first in-company restaurant with Aramark

19-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has opened its first in-company restaurant, in Ireland, as part of a deal with contract caterer Aramark.

JP McMahon: “Sometimes we’re stuck in our kitchens and don’t listen to each other”

19-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Chef restaurateur JP McMahon is the founder of Food on the Edge (FOTE), a yearly congress which sees international chefs gather in Ireland.

Average room rates fall by up to 20% in UK's major cities

01-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham

Average hotel room rates in the UK's cities fell by up to 20 per cent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period of 2015, leading to concerns that the industry is starting to suffer from the impact of the Brexit vote. 

The Restaurant Show 2014 preview

29-Sep-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Restaurant Show 2014 will take place at Earls Court in London from 6-8 October. 

World Chocolate Masters 2013: UK finalists revealed

30-Jul-2012 By Emma Eversham

The five candidates who will battle it out for the chance to represent the UK in the 2013 World Chocolate Masters competition were revealed at a special launch event at London's Gherkin last week.

VAT cut like Ireland would create hospitality jobs, says BBPA

04-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is calling on the Government to follow a move in Ireland to drop VAT rates in the hospitality sector which it says would create jobs and aid recovery.

Jury’s Inns opens 25th UK hotel

16-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin

Jury’s Inns will next week open its 25th hotel in the UK and Ireland, marking the first of six openings planned for 2009

Critical Trashing Thrashes Goodfellas Suit

11-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

Restaurant critics live to bitch another day as judges rule the Goodfellas case will not be re-heard by the House of Lords

Gordon Ramsay Scholar Award 2007 open for entries

25-Sep-2006 By BigHospitality Writer

The Gordon Ramsay Scholar Award 2007 is now open to entries from cooks aged between 18 and 25, working or studying in Great Britain or Ireland. Ramsay said, ;As ever, I am excited as we start the search for our scholar and look forward to the ...