West End Of London

Soho House to develop roadside restaurant and hotel concept

05-Feb-2016 By Mark Wingett

Rollout Restaurants, the Soho House joint venture, is developing a roadside restaurant and hotel concept.

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. 

Brindisa Tapas Kitchens secures Soho site

10-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Brindisa Tapas Kitchens has confirmed it will open its fifth London restaurant in Soho next February.

Will Ricker wins Westminster licensing battle

18-Sep-2014 By Carina Perkins

Restaurateur Will Ricker has won an appeal against Westminster City Council to allow customers at his Soho restaurant, La Bodega Negra, to buy alcohol without food.

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.

St. James's Market development to create 45,000sq.ft of restaurant, retail and leisure space

19-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Crown Estate has launched plans for a £400m redevelopment of three sites in St. James's which will create 45,000sq.ft of restaurant, retail and leisure space in the area between Regent Street and Haymarket in central London.

West Ending: Hospitality’s elite unite with 15,000 workers and residents to oppose Westminster parking charges

13-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

They have been slammed by Caprice Holdings’ Richard Caring, strongly opposed by MPs and London Mayor Boris Johnson, and estimated to threaten over 5,000 local jobs. Now, over 15,000 West End workers and residents have united in signing petitions to halt...

Novus completes Balls Brothers acquisition

15-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Restaurant and bar operator Novus Leisure has acquired Balls Brothers and Lewis & Clarke out of administration.

Novus Buys Seven Soho Sites

18-Mar-2008 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Novus Leisure is to acquire the lions share of Soho Clubs & Bars in a deal valued at between £8m and £10m. The group is to buy seven London venues from administrators Kroll.