Bunsik to open its largest site yet in Plymouth
Korean street food brand Bunsik will open its largest restaurant to date in Plymouth next month.
Restaurant Openings
Gerry’s is set to open its second location in London Bridge
Hot sub brand Gerry’s will open a second site in London Bridge later this summer.
Jody Williams: “I learned that we love being here”
The indefatigable New York chef is having a second crack at bringing her Parisian-inspired gastrothèque to London.
Dean Banks to open new Mediterranean-style restaurant in St Andrews
Edinburgh-based chef Dean Banks has revealed plans to open Amber, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in St Andrews.
Chaiiwala looks to boost evening trade with meal boxes and a family sharing platter
Chaiiwala has expanded its menu with the launch of its first customisable Wala Box and a new Family Platter, as it looks to drive growth in evening dining.
OSMA returns to Manchester
Chef Danielle Heron and Sofie Stoermann-Naess are bringing OSMA back to Manchester after securing a site in the city’s Northern Quarter.
Hon’s BBQ to open next month following crowdfund
Hon’s BBQ will open its debut permanent restaurant in East London next month following a successful crowdfund.
Blend Family to open Elephant Exchange food hall
Food hall operator Blend Family is expanding its UK footprint with a site in London’s Elephant & Castle.
Bancone heads to Bloomsbury for first hotel restaurant
Bancone, the London pasta specialist, will launch a restaurant at The Imperial hotel in Bloomsbury this August, bringing its total number of sites in the capital to six.
Mediterranean restaurant and martini bar set to launch in Marylebone
Mour, a Mediterranean-styled restaurant and martini bar, is set to open at The Leonard Hotel in Marylebone this week.
Market Place pulls into Victoria for ‘UK’s first’ railway station food hall
Market Place Food Hall has announced that it will launch what it describes as the UK’s first train station-based food hall this autumn.
New York’s Coqodaq to cross The Pond with Lucky Cat pop-up
High-profile New York fried chicken concept Coqodaq will make its UK debut next week through a two-week residency at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant in Mayfair.
Turning Japanese: Joe Fowler to launch izakaya-inspired residency at Root Bath
Chef Joe Fowler will launch a Japanese-inspired residency at Root Bath later this week.
Jurkish partners with Ninety One for first East London residency
Jamaican-Turkish dining concept Jurkish is partnering with Ninety One Brick Lane to launch its first East London residency.
Café Barbette to open in Chester’s Exchange Square
Café Barbette, a new wine bar concept from the team behind Maray, is set to open in Chester’s Exchange Square next month.
Latest opening: Isca
The owners of Borde Hill gardens have assembled a crack team of hospitality professionals to launch a big-budget, sustainability-minded restaurant on the former site of Jeremy’s.
Lisa Goodwin-Allen to oversee Mediterranean restaurant Pearl
Lisa Goodwin-Allen is to oversee a further restaurant attached to Mayfair hotel The Beaumont.
KIBOU chooses Birmingham for seventh site
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar will open a new restaurant in Birmingham this autumn bringing its total number of sites to seven.
Landsec partners with German Kraft Brewery to relaunch Model Market in Lewisham
Landsec has announced a partnership with German Kraft Brewery ahead of the upcoming relaunch of Model Market at Lewisham Shopping Centre this summer.
Rapid rise: Soufflé pancake brand Fluffy Fluffy closes in on 20 sites
Fluffy Fluffy, the Japanese soufflé pancake specialist, has signed to join centre:mk in Milton Keynes for its 19th UK site.
Latest opening: Keller
The Fordwich Arms duo have opened a relaxed wine bar and restaurant in Whitstable.
David Carter and Sertaç Dirik to open Soho Turkish restaurant
Chef Sertaç Dirik and restaurateur David Carter are joining forces to open a modern Turkish restaurant in Soho this autumn.
TRGC launches grab-and-go Wagamama at Heathrow Airport
UK travel hub hospitality operator TRGC has debuted a new grab-and-go concept, Wagamama ‘on the move’, at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Inception Group to launch Guinness Saloon at new Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern
London-based hospitality operator Inception Group has revealed plans for a dedicated Guinness Saloon at its newest venue, Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern, opening in Covent Garden next month.
ALTA to launch pintxos-inspired concept on ground floor of Soho restaurant
ALTA in Soho is launching a ground-floor concept, Bar ALTA, this month, introducing a more casual dining style inspired by the pintxos culture of Northern Spain.
Latest opening: Bread Street Kitchen Bishopsgate
Gordon Ramsay Group’s largest and most ambitious project to date is now fully up and running.
Shrimp Shack to make nationwide debut
Seafood restaurant Shrimp Shack will open its first restaurant outside of the capital this summer.
Out with the old: Merlin Labron-Johnson’s The Old Pharmacy becomes The Pharmacy
Merlin Labron-Johnson’s The Old Pharmacy restaurant in Bruton is to relaunch as The Pharmacy, with two new head chefs at the helm.
Coppa Club secures prime Thames-side site for latest opening
Coppa Club is adding to its Thames-side portfolio with the opening of a site at London Bridge.
Top US chef Daniel Rose to open Le Perroquet at The St Regis London
High-profile US chef Daniel Rose will make his UK debut later this year with a French brasserie at upcoming Mayfair hotel The St Regis London.
Seabird flies north to reopen in Margate
Ramsgate-based neighbourhood cafe, wine bar and restaurant Seabird has relocated to a new larger home on Margate’s seafront.
Soho is getting yet another handroll restaurant
A new Japanese-inspired handroll restaurant is coming to Soho.
SoCal restaurant Johnny Boy’s to open in Stoke Newington
A SoCal-inspired neighbourhood restaurant will open in Stoke Newington next month.
Burger & Beyond to launch first regional restaurant in Brighton
Burger group Burger & Beyond has acquired the former Patty & Bun site in Brighton for its first bricks-and-mortar restaurant outside of London.
Dirty Bones to open at Boxpark Croydon
The New-York-inspired restaurant brand Dirty Bones has announced it will open at Boxpark Croydon this June, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary year.
Paul and Emma Ainsworth reveal more details on their upcoming relaunch of the St Enodoc hotel
Paul and Emma Ainsworth have revealed more details about their relaunch of the St Enodoc hotel in Rock and set a 27 July opening date.
Restaurant Örme Urmston to relaunch with new social dining concept
Restaurant Örme is set to relaunch with a new dining format next month, moving away from its previous tasting menu offering.
Latest opening: Vesper
Jackson Boxer’s latest restaurant is a cool hangout in a prime people watching location.
Lita owner to launch restaurant in partnership with top Italian chef Luca Natalini
The company behind Michelin-starred Marylebone restaurant Lita is partnering with high-profile chef Luca Natalini to launch an Italian restaurant just off Regent Street.
Bustler to open a new food hall in Derby later this year
Independent hospitality and event operator Bustler is set to open a new food hall in Derby.
Stubby’s cafe and sandwich shop to open in Parsons Green
Neighbourhood cafe, sandwich shop, deli and wine bar Stubby’s will open in West London next month.
Shake Shack to make Reading debut this summer
Shake Shack is set to open its first Reading Shack this July, marking its 20th location in the UK.
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant Hendersons to open in Glasgow
Edinburgh vegan and vegetarian restaurant Hendersons will open a sister site in Glasgow this summer.
Stepping beyond London: why Senza Fondeli is tackling Tunbridge Wells
The man behind Senza Fondo, the Shoreditch bottomless lasagna sensation, Joe Worthington is teaming up with his brother-in-law and drinks expert Charlie Sweet to open a new venture in Tunbridge Wells.
Nightcap to launch ‘next gen’ sports bar brand
Nightcap will debut its new sports bar concept Side Hustle this week.
Neapolitan pizza brand Forbici to open its third site
Neapolitan pizza brand Forbici is doubling up in Manchester with the launch of a second site in the city.
Nick Jones to open all-day restaurant Café Clement
Nick Jones is opening an all-day restaurant in partnership with former River Café head chef Danny Bohan.
Andrew Wong is teaming up with Dishoom co-founder Amar Radia to launch a Chinese pub
Two-Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong is teaming up with Dishoom co-founder Amar Radia to launch a Chinese pub in Shoreditch later this year.
Pasta Evangelists to launch three new sites
Artisan pasta brand Pasta Evangelists is set to launch three new restaurants this summer, taking its estate to 14 locations.
SticksʹnʹSushi to make Midlands debut with Birmingham site
SticksʹnʹSushi will open a restaurant in Birmingham later this year bringing its total number of UK sites to 18.