Restaurant

Freddy and Nessa Bird to open 1 York Place in Bristol

27-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The husband and wife team behind Bristol restaurant Little French and Little Shop & Pantry are opening another restaurant in the city.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

24-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include industry reaction to Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, the sudden closure of Birch’s Hertfordshire hotel, and this year's R200 Awards winners.

Perilla pair to launch Morchella in Clerkenwell

23-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The pair behind popular north London restaurant Perilla are to launch a new venture next year in Clerkenwell, just off Exmouth Market.

Fash-grilled: Yahir Gonzalez

22-Nov-2023 By JamesMcAllister

The head chef at modern Mexican restaurant Zapote in Shoreditch on his dislike of truffle oil, a love of mole and Pokemon toasties.

Lessons from Wagamama: the power of design and the power of brand

22-Nov-2023 By Jon Blakeney

With its purchase of The Restaurant Group, US private equity giant Apollo has bought one of the UK's most inspirational casual dining brands.

Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.

Rosa’s Thai named Restaurant Group of the Year

22-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant groups Rosa’s Thai and Flat Iron were the big winners at the annual R200 Awards, which were held last night in London.

Sophie Pascoe and Benito Martinez to open two Cardiff restaurants

20-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Cardiff restaurateurs Sophie Pascoe and Benito Martinez will open two restaurants at Lakeside’s Amber Vista development.

Chris Boustead and Laura Christie to open Linden Stores 3.0 this month

17-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Restaurant, wine bar and shop Linden Stores will open in its third iteration later this month.

Crab shack LULA finds second Cornwall site

17-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Cornwall-based crab shack LULA will open a second venue next year having been forced to close its original restaurant earlier in the year.

Natasha Sideris: “It's important to not come into a new market with arrogance”

17-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The South African restaurateur on bringing her eponymous Tashas brand to London and why it’s becoming harder to run restaurants in her home country.

Pachamama Group to launch Effie in Bayswater

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind London restaurant Pachamama, Chicama, and Zēphyr will open a new restaurant within the former Whiteleys shopping mall in Bayswater.

'Untraditionally British’ restaurant Treadwell to open at The Store in Oxford next spring

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A new luxury hotel will open in Oxford next year that will be home to a restaurant, rooftop bar, and a coffee and cocktail venue.

Olive Tree Brasserie to open in Leeds

16-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Greek restaurant group Olive Tree Brasserie will open its fourth site this month, with the brand planning further expansion across the north.

The Gosling to open in Surrey this month

15-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The duo behind The Swan in West Malling, Kent, will open The Gosling restaurant in Surrey later this month.

Aegean restaurant Sonya opens in Chelsea

15-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Turkish head chef Sercan Ugurlu and Bulgarian general manager Iskren Slavkov have opened Aegean restaurant Sonya in Chelsea.

Strong post-pandemic recovery pushes Hawksmoor to ‘record sales and profitability’

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Hawksmoor is toasting ‘record sales and profitability’ across its restaurant estate following a strong post-pandemic recovery.

UK restaurant market growth remains behind pubs and fast food as outlet decline hinders recovery

15-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The UK restaurant market is forecast to grow by 5.2% to a value of £18.7bn in 2023, the latest Lumina Intelligence Restaurant Market Report shows.

Rising costs and reduced footfall force Liverpool restaurant Lu Ban to close

14-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Liverpool restaurant Lu Ban has permanently closed its doors after four years of trading, with a combination of rising costs and reduced footfall cited as being behind the decision.

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

10-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based Neapolitan pizza brand Matto will launch its third and largest site later this month in the Scottish capital’s Newington neighbourhood on the southside of the city.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

10-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include another new venture for Jeremy King, price hikes creating a new tier of 'hyper-luxurious restaurants', and BrewDog calling time on its Hawkes taproom.

Park Row relaunches The Iceberg Lounge as a Japanese restaurant

10-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Soho restaurant Park Row has relaunched its The Iceberg Lounge restaurant as a Japanese concept.

Price hikes creating ‘new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’

08-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Average price hikes of 10.7% in London and 14.7% outside London are ‘swelling a new tier of hyper-luxurious restaurants’, the new edition of Harden’s London Restaurants claims.

Patisserie Valerie fraud trial not scheduled until 2026

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The trial of former employees of the collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie will not take place until 2026, a court has heard.

Tim Dela Cruz named head chef at Smiths of Smithfield

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Smiths of Smithfield has appointed Tim Dela Cruz as its new head chef.

Temper lines up fifth London restaurant in Paddington

07-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Steakhouse and barbecue restaurant Temper will open its fifth London restaurant next month in Paddington.

Nico Simeone plots fifth Glasgow restaurant

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Nico Simeone has put in an application to open his fifth restaurant in Glasgow.

Latest opening: Faber

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

Pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy to open in Leeds

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Japanese-style souffle pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy will open its fourth UK restaurant later this month.

Jeremy King to relaunch Simpson’s in the Strand - updated

06-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Jeremy King will relaunch historic London dining destination Simpson's in the Strand next year, saying it will be 'the apotheosis' of his career.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

03-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Byron's estate falling to single figures, Simon Attridge joining Claridge’s as culinary director, and Ashley Palmer-Watts being named as co-founder of The Devonshire.

Botanica Hall to open in Battersea this month

03-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

A large all-day restaurant, bar and vodka distillery will open this month in the former Arding & Hobbs department store in Battersea.

Moor Hall to add seven Garden Rooms to its estate

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms is expanding its accommodation offering with the launch of seven Garden Rooms.

The White Horse restaurant with rooms opens in West Sussex

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Former country pub The White Horse in Graffham has been transformed into a restaurant with rooms following a refurbishment and extension.

Michael Deane to close Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant

02-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Belfast-based chef Michael Deane has announced he will close his Michelin-starred Deanes Eipic restaurant in January and launch a new value-led concept in its place.

People on the move: November 2023

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

New appointments at Claridge's, CORD, Searcys, Restaurant Associates, and Aqua Nueva are among this months big job moves.

Dishoom hits double figures with Battersea opening

02-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Dishoom is opening its first London restaurant south of the river this month in Battersea.

Flash-grilled: Miller Prada

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The Colombian-born chef behind HUMO in London's Mayfair on his early career, his problem with baked beans, and what he considers to be his signature dish.

Karl O’Dell leaves Park Row to join CORD

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Former Park Row executive chef Karl O’Dell has left the DC-inspired Soho restaurant to join CORD, the fine dining restaurant on London’s Fleet Street owned by French culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.

The Devonshire: the trio behind London’s hottest new pub and restaurant

01-Nov-2023 By Stefan Chomka

Beef supremo Charlie Carroll and publican extraordinaire Oisin Rogers are about to open Soho pub and restaurant The Devonshire. And they have a secret weapon up their sleeves in a certain former The Fat Duck chef.

R200 Awards 2023 shortlists revealed

01-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The shortlists have been revealed for the R200 Awards being held later this month.

Ashley Palmer-Watts named as co-founder of The Devonshire

01-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Ashley Palmer-Watts has been revealed as a co-founder of the soon-to-open The Devonshire pub and restaurant in Soho.

More than 550 restaurants sign up to StreetSmart as it launches 2023 campaign

01-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

Over 550 restaurants have signed up to this year's StreetSmart Christmas campaign, which launches today (1 November) and aims to raise vital funds to support people living on the streets.

Hospitality sector driving rise in company insolvencies

01-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Ongoing challenges in the hospitality and leisure sectors have led to an increase in company insolvencies over the past 12 months, new data shows.

Six by Nico to double up in Manchester this month

01-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

Six by Nico will open a second restaurant in Manchester this month, three and a half years after coming to the city.

Restaurant radar: November 2023

31-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

This month's key openings include Jamie Oliver's long-awaited return to London’s restaurant scene, The Wolseley City, and Oisín Rogers and Charlie Carroll's much-anticipated Soho spot The Devonshire.

Caviar House partners with Threadneedles Hotel for first City restaurant

31-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

Luxury seafood restaurant and retail brand Caviar House & Prunier has partnered with the Threadneedles Hotel to launch its first outpost in the City of London.