West End

Westminster Council announces funding to help hospitality businesses recruit local jobseekers

04-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Westminster City Council has announced a £1m fund to train and recruit the waiters, baristas and bar staff of the future.

Khan calls for ‘urgent’ support to secure the West End's survival

14-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide ‘urgent’ support to protect businesses in London’s West End.

Latest opening: Bloomsbury Street Kitchen

23-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Edwardian Hotels has opened a fifth site under its The Kitchens restaurant brand, at the Radisson Blu Edwardian on Bloomsbury Street in the West End.

West End's 'strong dining scene' helps area contribute £51bn to UK economy

04-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

The 'strong dining scene' in London's West End, led by Michelin-starred restaurants and 'vibrant independents' helped the area contribute more than £51bn to the UK economy last year, according to a new report. 

Hospitality thrives in London's West End

03-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Hospitality businesses in London’s West End enjoyed strong trading last year, but competition for prime retail space could hamper future expansion, according to a new report.

London 2012 Olympics fail to bring gold so far for restaurants, but pubs fare better

01-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham & Luke Nicholls

The London 2012 Olympics have so far failed to bring the benefit of extra trade to restaurants in London’s West End and City areas with some actually reporting a sales drop of up to 70 per cent. 

Westminster parking charges to cost West End businesses £800m a year and threaten 5,000 jobs

08-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The proposed night-time parking charges for London’s West End will cost businesses in the area £800m a year and threaten over 5,000 jobs, a study has found.

Westminster parking charges: Proposed discount for night workers is ‘no comfort’ say critics

05-Dec-2011 By Emma Eversham

News that those working in Westminster after 6.30pm will be given a discounted rate when parking charges are extended into the evening and weekends next year comes as no comfort or relief to businesses or employees say critics of the scheme.

Vama to close and relocate to London's West End

29-Jan-2010 By Emma Eversham

Indian restaurant Vama in Chelsea will close tomorrow before relocating to a new site in London's West End later this year, owner V8 Gourmet has announced