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Embassy East will close its doors for good next month

27-Nov-2017 By Georgia Bronte

One of Hoxton’s favourite brunch restaurants has announced that it will cease trading early next month.

6 things you need to know before you go al fresco

07-Aug-2017 By David Rawlence

David Rawlence at law firm Boodle Hatfield on what you need to do before you fire up your outside cooking kit.

Pubs codes introduction signals 'end of period of uncertainty'

21-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Three new voluntary codes of practice for pubs have been welcomed by industry bodies on the day new statutory regulation of the UK’s larger pub companies comes into force. 

BHA boss slams 'dangerous' Airbnb

13-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has slammed Airbnb for allowing its users to run potentially dangerous ‘pseudo hotels’ exempt from fire, food and health regulations.

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What to consider when making your pop-up restaurant permanent

14-Dec-2015 By Nigel Mason

Nigel Mason, partner at Hamlins LLP gives his top tips to pop-up restaurant and pub owners looking to make their concepts a permanent fixture. 

Starbucks to introduce Living Wage and offer staff loans for rent

25-Sep-2015 By M&C Allegra Foodservice

Starbucks UK has announced plans to raise its average UK wage to just under £8 an hour from November and launched a new scheme to offer interest-­free loans to help its staff pay deposits on their housing, BigHospitality's sister title M&C Allegra...

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What legal issues to consider before opening a pop-up

10-Aug-2015 By Amanda Hurst

Amanda Hurst, associate in the real estate team at Weightmans LLP, discusses the legal issues to consider when opening a pop-up restaurant or bar.

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How to avoid costly hidden liabilities when acquiring a lease

13-Jul-2015 By Stuart Darlington

Stuart Darlington, partner real estate at Michael Simkins LLP and author of A Tenant’s Practical Guide to Commercial Leases, talks through the steps operators should follow when acquiring a commercial lease. 

Property: Finding the perfect pub

23-Sep-2014 By Carina Perkins

In the second part of our special feature on property, we discuss how to find the perfect pub and make sure it has a profitable future.

City Marque to launch Lambeth North units

18-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

London-based serviced apartment provider City Marque is set to unveil eight new luxury apartments in Lambeth North on 31 July.

London's serviced apartments drive sector's 2013 growth

03-Feb-2014 By Emma Eversham

The UK's serviced apartment sector experienced an average occupancy rate of 80 per cent in 2013 with those based in London responsible for driving most of the growth. 

Bill’s and Byron confirmed for Hammersmith

20-Dec-2013 By Mark Wingett

Bill’s and Byron have both been confirmed as tenants for the 10 Hammersmith Grove development in west London, which is owned by Development Securities Plc and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Property Trust.

Goodman Restaurants launches lobster roll concept

15-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Goodman Restaurants, the Russian steakhouse group behind the thriving Burger & Lobster outfit, is launching a new lobster roll concept in Mayfair.

Fair Deal campaigners press Government on ‘market-rent-only’ option

31-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Fair Deal for Your Local - the campaign group that demands a halt to the exploitation of licensees by large pubcos - has written a letter to Business Secretary Vince Cable insisting a ‘market-rent-only’ (MRO) option for pub tenants is a simple, moderate...

Petition asks for rates relief for pop-up businesses

29-Oct-2013 By John Harrington

A petition has been launched urging retailers of ‘pop-up’ premises to be able to qualify for three months business rates relief, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report. 

Fleurets Rental Survey suggests ‘return to growth’ for restaurants and pubs

18-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

An increase in rent reviews among licenced retail premises and a flurry of transaction activity across the restaurant sector could mean that ‘we are at long last beginning to see an upturn in the market, or at least the end of the downturn’.

Pubs and bars in ‘robust health’ as sales and expenditure continue to rise

02-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Despite being continually battered by a perfect storm of high taxes, cheap supermarket alcohol and grim economic times, life for Britain’s pubs and bars is on the up – capex has risen by more than 66 per cent over the past year as operators continue to...

Lording it up in London?

02-May-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Shifts in landlord behaviour are making it harder for smaller players to get on the property ladder in the capital, writes Restaurant magazine's Joe Lutrario.

Hall & Woodhouse reports surge in number of former management operators applying to become pub tenants

11-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has reported a growth in the number of former managed pub operators who have successfully become tenants with the company.

Malmaison to open first hotel since refinancing

23-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Malmaison owner MWB has announced plans to open its first new hotel since refinancing last year to reduce its debts and just one week after Gary Davis joined as chief executive of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin.

BBPA ‘deeply disappointed’ with statutory code

21-Sep-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed it is ‘deeply disappointed’ with a recent report from the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee.

Pub operating costs stabilise, growth expected ahead

06-Jul-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Pub operating costs are stabilising for the first time since 2007, indicating that Britain’s pubs and bars have a good platform for growth, reveals a benchmarking report from ALMR.

Eighty former Laurel pubs to hit the market

12-Apr-2011 By Mark Wingett

Over 80 properties that were part of the former Laurel Pub Company are set to come to the market over the next 12 months as investment opportunities.

Pub and bar rent reviews slow during economic downturn

03-Aug-2010 By Gemma McKenna

The economic downturn has meant a slowdown in the number of rent reviews being carried out, according to property agent Fleurets

Ask the Experts: What should I consider when buying a property?

26-Jul-2010 By NULL

BigHospitality puts one reader's question about what to look out for when acquiring a new restaurant, pub or hotel property to Simon Chaplin, director at property agent Christie & Co

Save money on business rates and parking spaces, hoteliers urged

01-Feb-2010 By Becky Paskin

Hoteliers are paying 13 per cent too much on their business rates, and could save up to £21k if they challenge any overpaid rates before 31 March

Restaurant rent reviews; how they work and how to negotiate the best deal

06-Jun-2007 By Restaurant

The biggest single charge that a restaurateur has to pay is usually the rent, and with most leases specifying five yearly rent reviews (although there are some that have them every three or four years), it's worth getting to grips with how they ...