Pergola Paddington to close
Pergola Paddington has announced it will be permanently closing its doors later this month.
Archives for January 5, 2024
The Lowdown: Restaurant January sales
The January sales are not just for the retail sector, with restaurants getting in on the act as the battle for customers intensifies.
Friday five: the week's top restaurant stories
The first week of 2024 was tough for the sector with several high-profile restaurants closing their doors amid insurmountable cost pressures, and data showing a decline in consumer spend.
“We cannot maintain any longer” – Phill and Deb Lewis announce closure of Kindle
Cardiff-based restaurateurs Phill and Deb Lewis are to close their sustainability-focused outdoor restaurant Kindle, describing the decision as ‘a reflection of the current industry struggles’.
Tube strikes set to cost hospitality £50m
UKHospitality has warned that next week's tube strikes in London could cost the sector up to £50m in lost sales.
‘Challenging’ trading environment pushes Revolution Bars to close eight sites
Revolution Bars Group has announced it will shutter eight of its ‘least profitable bars’ in order to reduce future losses.
Sandy Jarvis: “We are looking forward to opening a restaurant and seeing how good we can really make it”
Sandy Jarvis, former head chef and managing director at The Culpeper Family Hospitality Group and his husband Clément Cousin will open neighbourhood bistro Bavette in Horsforth, Leeds, next month.
Latest opening: INÉ
Takuya Watanabe and the Leong family’s follow up to their Michelin-starred Mayfair omakase joint Taku has a more casual vibe but is still decidedly high-end.