Latest

October's key UK restaurant openings

Restaurant radar: October 2024

By Restaurant

A new concept from Santiago Lastra, the return of Chris Denney, and Jason Atherton's next venture are among this month's key restaurant openings,

Charity Farm Africa publishes 2023 annual report

Farm Africa reaches 612,441 people across eastern Africa

By Restaurant

UK-based charity Farm Africa reached 612,441 people across eastern Africa last year with projects including a network of 200 farmer service centres in Tanzania and investments in entrepreneurship in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp.

Credit: Getty / Nikola Stojadinovic

The new Tips Bill explained

By James McAllister

A new law requiring businesses to pass on 100% of tips and service charges to staff comes into force today (1 October).

Sam and Georgie Pearman to open Cotswolds pub

Sam and Georgie Pearman to open Cotswolds pub

By Restaurant

Sam and Georgie Pearman, the duo behind The Double Red Duke and restaurants and hotel group Country Creatures, will open The Mason’s Arms in the Cotswolds.

Creating a strong Christmas offer for restaurants 2024

How to nail Christmas 2024

By Restaurant

The festive season has the potential to be the busiest and most profitable time of year for restaurants. Here's how to create a cracker of a Christmas offer.

Francesco Mazzei on his new London Italian restaurant

Francesco Mazzei: I want to go back to my L’anima days

By Stefan Chomka

It’s been more than 15 years since the Calabrian chef opened L’anima in the City of London. With next year’s launch of a restaurant within the Corinthia London hotel, he’s returning to his southern Italian roots.

The Coal Shed Brighton steak restaurant relocation Raz Helalat

Latest opening: The Coal Shed Brighton

By Joe Lutrario

Raz Helalat has cemented his status as Brighton's most prolific and ambitious restaurateur with the high stakes relocation of his debut restaurant concept.

Boss Pizza plots 10 new sites

Boss Pizza plots 10 new sites

By Restaurant

Independent pizza chain Boss Pizza has announced plans to open 10 new venues across England and Scotland by the end of 2025.

Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food returns

Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food returns

By Joe Lutrario

Action Against Hunger’s flagship restaurant campaign Love Food Give Food is now live, inviting diners across the UK to add £1 to their bill throughout September and October to support the charity’s life-saving humanitarian work.

Ewan Venters quits Artfarm

Ewan Venters quits Artfarm

By Joe Lutrario

Ewan Venters has stepped down as chief executive of Groucho Club and Mount St. Restaurant owner Artfarm.

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories

By James McAllister

The end of Karen's Diner in the UK, TGI owner Hostmore falling into administration, and Brad Carter stepping away from his first London restaurant lead this week's top news stories.

Oklava's Selin Kiazim joins forces with hotel giant Ennismore to launch Turkish restaurant Leydi in London's Farringdon

Latest opening: Leydi

By James McAllister

Selin Kiazim has joined forces with hotel giant Ennismore to launch a new Turkish restaurant in London's Farringdon that’s inspired by the dining culture of Istanbul.

Follow us

Hospitality Guides

View more