Casual Dining

Vagabond undertakes restructuring to ‘safeguard business’

05-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Pour-your-own wine bar group Vagabond is in the process of appointing administrators as it looks to undertake a restructuring to safeguard the business.

Japes signs first franchise deal for Camden restaurant

04-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Chicago style deep-dish pizza brand Japes has signed its first franchise deal for a restaurant in Camden.

Marco Pierre White launches pub brand

04-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Black and White Hospitality and its perennial muse Marco Pierre White will launch a pub brand in the Suffolk town of Felixstowe later this year.

How I Got Here: Florence Mae Maglanoc

04-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

The CEO of London-based restaurant group Maginhawa on the need for greater diversity in hospitality leadership roles, and grasping the potential of franchise opportunities.

David Carter to open Athens street market-inspired restaurant AGORA in Borough Market

04-Mar-2024 By Joe Lutrario

SMOKESTAK and Manteca founder David Carter will open a restaurant inspired by Athens’ street markets beneath his OMA restaurant in London’s Borough Market.

Toca Social expands to Birmingham

01-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

Immersive football and dining concept Toca Social is heading to Birmingham for its second UK site.

Karen's Diner in Brighton to close after traces of drugs found

01-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

A restaurant known for its rude service and staff with attitude is closing in Brighton.

Wahaca tops Which? list of sustainable UK restaurant groups

01-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Wahaca has topped a list of 28 UK restaurant chains in terms of their sustainability credentials.

Motherdough pizza makes debut in Wapping

29-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Restaurateur Farkhod Najmetdinov has opened the first location of his Neapolitan pizza parlour brand Motherdough.

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre's Hicce Hart gastropub closes

27-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Pip Lacey and Gordy McIntyre have closed their Islington pub Hicce Hart just over a year after its launch.

Black & White Hospitality shutters its huge Leicester Square flagship restaurant

27-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Black & White Hospitality’s flagship Mr White’s restaurant in London’s Leicester Square has closed after a little over two years’ trading.

Heartwood Collection opens first pubs with rooms following £4m investment

27-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Heartwood Collection has opened its first pubs with rooms following a multimillion-pound refurbishment.

“I’m ready to move on to my next challenge” – Alexis Noble to permanently close Wander

26-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Australian-born chef Alexis Noble has announced she will be permanently closing the doors of her London restaurant Wander in Stoke Newington in the spring.

The Star Inn at Harome fire 'an accident' after charges against man accused of arson dropped

26-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

The man accused of setting fire to Michelin-starred The Star Inn at Harome has had the charges against him dropped.

Red Engine sees sales top £100m

26-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Flight Club and Electric Shuffle owner Red Engine saw its sales rise by over a quarter compared to 2022.

Chelsea Mexican restaurant Azteca to open sister Battersea site

23-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Chelsea-based Mexican restaurant Azteca is extending its presence in the capital with a second restaurant.

Latest opening: Orleans Smokehouse

23-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has launched its first new concept in more than 15 years – a barbecue smokehouse brand inspired by the spirit and cuisine of New Orleans.

Ellen Chew: “Singapulah is the most ambitious project I’ve ever undertaken”

23-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

The London-based restaurateur behind Rasa Sayang has launched an innovative concept on Shaftesbury Avenue that offers a platform for Singaporean food manufacturers looking to break into the UK market.

Yorkshire’s Pranzo Italian to launch third restaurant

23-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Chef restaurateur Marco Greco has chosen the West Yorkshire town of Horsforth for his third Pranzo Italian.

Brasseria Family smashes crowdfund for third restaurant

23-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Brasseria Family has exceeded its crowdfunding target to raise funds for a third restaurant.

Ex-Oren head chef Sam Lone to head up new TT Restaurant and Rooftop

22-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Cocktail bar TT - formerly known as TT Liquor - will open a restaurant at its Kingsland Road site next month.

The Vurger Co closes final restaurants as business ceases trading

22-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Vegan fast-food restaurant group The Vurger Co has closed its final three restaurants less than a year after being bought out of administration.

Italian restaurant Vivi to open in Liverpool next month

22-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

The family behind popular south Liverpool restaurant Cucina Du Vincenzo is opening a second venture nearby.

Nightjar and Bar Swift team to revive Oriole in Covent Garden

21-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

The team behind acclaimed cocktail bars Oriole, Nightjar and Bar Swift is opening a pop-up restaurant, bar and innovation space ahead of a permanent location that will open later in the year.

‘Welcome stability’ in delivery and takeaway sector as sales rise for eighth consecutive month

21-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups last month were 4% ahead of January 2023, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker shows.

Sticks'n'Sushi secures £22m loan to support UK expansion

21-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Danish-owned sushi and kushiyaki specialist Sticks’n’Sushi has secured a £22m loan from digital bank OakNorth to support its future growth in the UK.

Unlock to bring Neapolitan pizzas to Hackney Wick

21-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Hackney Wick will be home to a new a pizza restaurant, cocktail bar and art space when it opens next month.

BAM Karaoke Box to make UK debut with Europe's largest karaoke venue

21-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

French luxury karaoke brand BAM Karaoke Box will open in London this spring with a food offer led by chef Sabrina Gidda.

Latest opening: Camille

20-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

With a kitchen led by former St John and 107 chef Elliot Hashtroudi, Clare Lattin and Tom Hill’s latest restaurant is a love letter to provincial French cookery.

El Gato Negro team to launch Black Cat Club in Manchester

20-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

The team behind northern restaurants El Gato Negro and Canto is entering into the competitive socialising space with a new concept.

Pho to 'continue national expansion' following strong 2023

20-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

TriSpan-backed Vietnamese restaurant group Pho is aiming to open six to seven sites this year following a 'strong' 2023.

Nightcap adds The Piano Works to its portfolio

20-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Nightcap has bought live entertainment brand The Piano Works for £200,000.

Chicken restaurant Social Bird lands in Newcastle

19-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

A contemporary, chicken-focused restaurant is spreading its wings in Newcastle having acquired the former Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill site on Fenkle Street.

Vapiano looks to double its UK presence

19-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Italian restaurant group Vapiano says it is looking to “at least double the size” of its five-strong UK estate.

Turning Japanese: Mayfair’s 20 Berkeley to relaunch as NIJU with Endo Kazutoshi at the helm

19-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Creative Restaurant Group is to relaunch its 20 Berkeley Street modern British restaurant in Mayfair as a Japanese grill and sushi bar.

Maison François team to double up with Borough Market site

16-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

François O’Neill will launch a follow up to his popular St James’s brasserie Maison François in Borough Market this autumn.

Spaghetti House owner to launch ‘next gen’ Italian restaurant format

16-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Spaghetti House Restaurant Group owner Lavval Group will launch a new concept in West London’s Earl’s Court next month.

Restaurant sales fall flat in January as consumer spending squeezed

15-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals.

Getting their ducks in a row: Clare Lattin and Tom Hill on their new bistro Camille

15-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

The pair behind London’s Ducksoup and Devon’s Emilia have partnered with restaurant accountancy guru Ratnesh Bagdai to launch a proudly Francophile venture in Borough Market.

Latest opening: Restaurant Dominic Chapman

13-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Having helmed many high-profile restaurants in and around Berkshire, Dominic Chapman has put his name above the door for the first time in his career.

Gino D’Acampo reopens Manchester restaurant under new name

13-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Gino D’Acampo has opened his new restaurant within Manchester’s INNSiDE by Meliá hotel.

Azzurri toasts ‘strong trading performance’ as revenue rises

12-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group has reported a ‘strong trading performance’ across the business in its latest financial results.

Northern-based operators to speak at next month's R200 Conference in Manchester

12-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Representatives from restaurant businesses including San Carlo, Rudy’s, Gusto Italian, and GSG Hospitality will be speaking at next month’s R200 Restaurant Conference in Manchester

Seafood Pub Company to demerge from Oakman

09-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

The Oakman Group has revealed it is demerging its interest in Seafood Pub Company.

The Cardinal Bar and Kitchen to open at London's Hotel Saint

09-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

All-day dining restaurant The Cardinal Bar and Kitchen will open at Hotel Saint in the City this spring.

Latest opening: Mortimer House Kitchen

09-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Nessa chef Tom Cenci has penned an upscale Italian menu for Mortimer House’s ground floor restaurant.

Bangerz ‘n’ Burgerz goes into liquidation

09-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Burger and hot dog restaurant group Bangerz ‘n’ Burgerz has gone into liquidation with all its sites having closed.

Rare Restaurants looks to open ‘30 new sites’ as sales hit £75m

09-Feb-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Gaucho and M operator Rare Restaurants says it has a pipeline of 30 new locations following an ‘outstanding’ year that saw revenues hit a record £75.3m.

BBQ wars? Mitchells & Butlers to launch Smokehouse concept on Hickory’s doorstep

08-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is launching its first new concept since Miller and Carter with a brand that will see it go head-to-head with rival Greene King.

Big Fang Collective secures £5.5m for further UK expansion

07-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Competitive socialising group Big Fang Collective has secured £5.5m in growth capital from alternative lender ThinCats to support its expansion plans.