Sabine London to open second rooftop venue in Holborn this April
Sabine London is expanding its rooftop bar portfolio with the launch of a second site, opening in April 2026 in Holborn.
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Daisy Green breaks silence over London cafe controversy
Daisy Green founder Prue Freeman has defended her company’s takeover of popular park cafes in north London amid a backlash over the move.
Government moots dropping minimum wage pledge amid record youth unemployment
The Government is considering scrapping its pledge to pay young people the same minimum wage as older workers, amid warnings the cost of labour is contributing to record youth unemployment.
Bill’s to open largest site in a decade as sales pass £100m mark
Bill’s will open its biggest site in more than a decade on the back of a strong performance in 2025.
Latest Opening: Hoppers
Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant group Hoppers has opened its fourth London site, taking over the former Lyle’s space in Shoreditch.
Prezzo launches family dining subscription
Prezzo Italian is launching a family dining subscription that will allow up to three children to have a three-course meal for free with the purchase of one full-priced adult main.
BrewDog explores sale
Brewer and bar operator BrewDog has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland’s best-known businesses.
Albert’s Schenke to reopen as Schiller’s Hall
Liverpool’s Albert’s Schenke is shrugging off its Bavarian feel and is set to reopen this spring as Schiller’s Hall following a refresh of the space, menu and overall concept.
Maki & Ramen to open first London restaurant
Maki & Ramen, the UK Japanese dining brand, will open its first bricks-and-mortar London restaurant in Soho this March.
Benugo to revamp 32 John Lewis in-store restaurants
Benugo has entered into a partnership with John Lewis to revamp 32 of its in-store restaurants.
Hot Saint Pizza to open at Islington’s The Old Queen’s Head
Former Dough Hands chef Tom Budakan is bringing a pizza offer to Islington pub The Old Queen’s Head.
Majority of UK restaurant owners expect growth in 2026 despite labour concerns
More than 70% of UK restaurant owners anticipate growth in 2026, according to a new survey by hospitality platform Toast.
Tonkotsu to make Welsh debut
Ramen specialist Tonkotsu will open a restaurant in Cardiff city centre in March.
‘Steak After Eight’: Hawksmoor pushes to get diners eating later
Hawksmoor has launched a post-8pm dinner offer to encourage diners to stay out later.
Domo to bring Sardinian dining to Leeds’ Tower Works
Sardinian restaurant Domo is set to open its first Leeds venue at the canal-side Tower Works development.
The Gladwin brothers head to West Sussex for their first non-London site
The Gladwin brothers are opening their first pub with rooms having taken over the Black Horse in Amberley, West Sussex.
Access you free copy of the Restaurant Report 2026
Restaurant has published its free-to-access report of the UK’s top 100 restaurant brands.
Filling a gulf in the market: The Mayfair Chippy heads to Saudi Arabia following franchise deal
The Mayfair Chippy is set to open in Riyadh this summer after signing a franchise deal in Saudi Arabia.
Fatto a Mano hits eight sites with Soho launch
Neapolitan pizza group Fatto a Mano has opened a site on Soho’s Dean Street, marking the brand’s eighth location overall and fifth in London.
Various Eateries targets growth after strong FY25 performance
Various Eateries has announced it was ‘actively assessing’ opportunities for mergers and acquisitions following strong trading in 2025.
Côte Restaurants reports an increase in pre-tax losses
Côte Restaurants saw its pre-tax losses widen despite a rise in profits, according to its latest accounts.
The overseas restaurant brands making their way to the UK this year
International groups promising fried chicken, French brasserie food and mid-century dining are among those looking to make a name for themselves on UK soil.
Côte CEO departs after less than a year at the French dining chain
Côte CEO Emma Dinnis has left the French brasserie chain after less than a year at the business.
Restaurants lean on delivery growth after flat December at-home sales
Britain’s leading restaurant groups ended 2025 with little growth in at-home sales, but a rise in delivery helped lift overall performance in December, according to new data from NIQ.
The Revel Collective split and sold in pre-pack administration
The Revel Collective has been split and sold as part of a pre-pack administration.
Harneet Baweja: “Gunpowder is a London restaurant. I’m not going to transport you to India”
As the Indian restaurant celebrates its 10th birthday, its founder reflects on the mini empire (empire) he has created in the capital.
‘Robust turnaround’ at Prezzo Italian sees Brava grow EBITDA by 300%
Brava Hospitality Group has toasted ‘a strong set of trading results’ for 2025, underpinned by a ‘robust turnaround’ at Prezzo Italian.
The Devonshire named the UK’s best gastropub
Soho superpub The Devonshire has taken the top spot in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list for 2026.
Top pastry chef Nicolas Rouzaud launches café in Mayfair’s Burlington Arcade
High-profile pastry chef Nicolas Rouzaud has opened a café in Mayfair’s Burlington Arcade.
The Revel Collective to appoint administrators
The Revel Collective is set to file a notice of intent to appoint administrators to the company and some of its subsidiaries, it has confirmed.
8% of Brits admit to leaving a restaurant without paying, survey finds
New research on the prevalence of ‘dining and dashing’ has found that 8% of Brits have admitted to leaving a restaurant without paying for their meal.
Hospitality lost four sites each day in the final quarter of 2025, figures show
An average of four hospitality sites closed every day in the final quarter of last year, figures have revealed.
Daisy Green reports ‘robust’ trading as revenues climb
Daisy Green has reported almost a 20% rise in revenues in its latest accounts.
Boparan Restaurant Group CEO departs as new managing director is appointed
Boparan Restaurant Group CEO Satnam Leihal has stepped down after six years with the casual dining group.
Individual Restaurants begins expansion of its Forbici pizzeria brand
Individual Restaurants is beginning to expand its Neapolitan pizza brand Forbici with a second site due to open in Sheffield.
Inception Group secures site for flagship Mr Fogg’s in Covent Garden’s Market Building
London-based hospitality operator Inception Group has signed for a new flagship Mr Fogg’s Tavern in Covent Garden’s Market Building.
New Welsh produce-focused café set to launch in Peckham
A new café celebrating Welsh produce is set to open in Peckham early next month.
Papi announces closure ahead of ‘exciting’ new project
Low-waste-focused restaurant Papi, located in London Fields, has announced it will be closing ahead of an ‘exciting’ new project.
Individual Restaurants to focus on growth with ‘new concepts in development’
Individual Restaurants has reported like-for-like sales growth of 6% for the Christmas period, with its strongest sales performance coming on New Year’s Eve.
Turtle Bay cites industry headwinds and increased competition as it reports ‘lower than expected’ figures
Turtle Bay has reported a sales drop of 10% and a slide in profits in its latest financial results.
Honest Burgers opens third Bristol restaurant as GBK site transformation continues
Honest Burgers is continuing its transformation of former Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) restaurants with the opening of a third site in Bristol.
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Cheap and cheerful? Running the rule over Gaucho’s £10 menu
The Argentine steakhouse’s January deal may offer value for money, but its message is confusing
TGI Fridays’ UK estate reduced to 33 sites following pre-pack deal
TGI Fridays UK has been bought in a pre-pack rescue deal that will see 16 sites close but 33 saved.
Dishoom reveals opening date for Liverpool Permit Room
Dishoom has announced that it will open its Permit Room brand in Liverpool next month.
Mission Mars achieves record revenue with strong Christmas trading
Mission Mars closed the year with record-breaking trading across most of its venues, driving revenues to a new high of £36.2m.
“Menu engineering is critical to future-proofing”: Lumina Intelligence launches its Menu & Food Trends Report 2025
Menu engineering is critical to future-proofing as brands approach consumer price ceilings, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence.
Bow Street Group in discussions with potential acquisition targets following trading update
Bow Street Group has revealed that it has entered discussions with several potential acquisition targets.
Does there need to be a rethink in how the hospitality sector lobbies the government?
Successively damaging budgets have left some operators calling for an alternative approach to how the sector and its trade representatives engage with government.
Loungers grows revenue beyond £400m
Loungers has reported revenue of £406.4m in its most recent financial results for the year ended 20 April 2025, up from £353.5m the year before.
Cost cutting measures lead to Byron halving its losses
Byron has halved its losses despite a fall in revenue at the burger business, according to it latest financial results.