Latest opening: Lupa
A relaxed Roman restaurant with a dusting of Tinseltown magic has opened in north London.
Archives for July 8, 2025
Leeds-based Shawarma brand SQEW to open second site in Manchester
A Lebanese shawarma bar that was served Deliveroo’s Best Kebab of 2025 is to open a second site this summer.
Deep Blue Restaurants to focus on Harry Ramsden’s brand following a reduction in its estate
Harry Ramsden’s owner Deep Blue Restaurants has reduced its annual losses and grown EBITDA following a year of site disposals.
Pret a Manger ups its salad game as healthy eating QSR sector blossoms
Pret a Manger is responding to the rise in popularity of salads with the launch of a range of larger options.
Andrew Sheridan to launch Chester all-day dining restaurant
Chef restaurateur Andrew Sheridan will launch an all-day dining restaurant in Chester later this year following the acquisition of the former Da Noi site.
State-subsidised restaurants to open in Scotland and England
Government-subsidised restaurants evocative of those established during the Second World War are to open in Nottingham and Dundee as part of a pilot project to combat food poverty.
Manchester’s moment? What it takes to succeed in The North’s most exciting food city
Restaurant sat down with an eclectic group of operators to discuss the past, present and future of Manchester’s buzzing restaurant and bar scene.
Just Eat Takeaway launches membership service
Just Eat Takeaway has launched a new membership service offering members free unlimited deliveries alongside exclusive discounts and benefits.
Battersea restaurant Soif to close
South London wine bar and restaurant Soif will close towards the end of this month after nearly 15 years trading.
Bristol restaurant WANGS launches crowdfund for Cantonese charcoal oven
Bristol restaurant WANGS has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring a traditional charcoal meat-roasting oven from China to the UK.