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Soho-based operators Zoë and Layo Paskin have opened new flagship restaurant The Barbary Notting Hill

Latest opening: The Barbary Notting Hill

Hitherto Soho-based operators Zoë and Layo Paskin have gone West and opened a new flagship The Barbary restaurant in London’s Notting Hill.

All-day café and restaurant group Loungers continues to outperform hospitality market as it closes in on 300 sites

Loungers ‘continues to outperform market’ as it closes in on 300 sites

Loungers says it is ‘continuing to outperform the broader UK hospitality market’ having delivered like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 4.7% in the 24 weeks ended 6 October 2024.

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The Mezz at Manchester’s AO Arena turns to state-of-the-art technology to deliver elevated elegance and luxury for a premium guest experience

The Mezz, a new suite, premium bar and restaurant, opened in March 2024, at the AO Arena in Manchester, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The new and exclusive, members-only experience promises to “take guests above and beyond the show,” with...

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels to open first West End cafe in London Soho

It’s Bagels expands to Soho

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels is to open its first West End outpost later this month with a site on D'Arblay Street in London’s Soho.

TGI Fridays sale to Breal Capital and Calveton confirmed with 51 resrtaurants acquired and 2,000 jobs saved but 36 set to close at loss of further...

TGI Fridays sale to Breal Capital and Calveton confirmed

TGI Fridays’ UK franchise has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton in a deal that will save at least 51 of the American bar and restaurant brand’s sites.

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Inception Group plots regional expansion as it toasts ‘record growth’

London-based immersive bar operator Inception Group is looking to expand beyond the capital with both regional and international growth on the cards.

US burger chain Wendy’s sees UK turnover rise by nearly 50%

Wendy’s sees UK turnover rise by nearly 50%

Wendy’s saw a near 50% rise in turnover last year after doubling the size of its company-owned estate.

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Big Table owner acquires Amber Taverns

The owner of casual dining operator The Big Table Group has acquired the Amber Taverns pubco for an undisclosed sum.

Piccolino to open Italian restaurant in Chichester

Piccolino to open in Chichester

Piccolino will launch a restaurant in Chichester early next month taking its total number of Italian restaurants to 22.

What are the best hospitality suppliers Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice

Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice winners announced

Suppliers and brands including Walter Rose & Son, Woods Foodservice, Reynolds, Nisbets and Zonal have been named as winners in Restaurant’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.

How smash burger brand Junk is looking to conquer the world

After building a strong foundation in France, restaurateurs Wissem Ben Ammar and Majed Mansour have brought their smash burger brand Junk to London with ambitions of taking the business global.

TGI Fridays rescue deal by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton ‘being finalised’

TGI Fridays rescue deal ‘being finalised’

A deal by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton to acquire TGI Fridays’ UK franchise following the collapse of its parent company is ‘on the verge of being finalised’.

Why the Tips Bill rights one of the restaurant sector’s greatest wrongs and should be celebrated

The Tips Bill rights one of the restaurant sector’s greatest wrongs. It should be celebrated.

While concerns the new tipping law could lead to price rises shouldn’t be ignored, it’s important to not lose sight of how significant a step forward this is for restaurant workers.

Permanently Unique to bring Fenix and Louis restaurants to London

Permanently Unique to bring Fenix and Louis restaurants to London

Permanently Unique is planning to bring its Greek-Mediterranean inspired concept Fenix and Italian-American brand Louis to London next year following the success of both restaurants in Manchester.

Oriole cocktail bar and restaurant Covent Garden new opening

Latest opening: Oriole

The team behind celebrated London cocktail bars Bar Swift and Nightjar has relaunched its Oriole concept as an all-singing, all-dancing permanent bar restaurant in Covent Garden.

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