Latest opening: The Chalk Freehouse
Tom Kerridge has relaunched his Chelsea pub, positioning it as a sister venue to his two-Michelin-starred Marlow gastropub, The Hand and Flowers.
Archives for August 12, 2025
Michele Pascarella to launch pizza-based tasting menu as Napoli on the Road expands to Soho
Award-winning pizzaiolo Michele Pascarella is evolving his London-based restaurant group Napoli on the Road through the introduction of a fine dining experience at its soon-to-launch Soho site.
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On 11 July, 2025, UKHospitality launched the #TaxedOut campaign, positioning it as an assertive call to government to reverse damaging tax policies introduced in the October 2024 Budget. By targeting employment taxes (NICs), business rates and high VAT,...
Six by Nico crowdfund passes £1.8m as it officially opens to the public
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has officially opened to the public having already raised more than £1.6m from early access investors.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair parts ways with chef Akira Back
Akira Back’s restaurants at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London have closed and relaunched under new concepts after the hotel ended its partnership with the high-profile Korean chef.
Pasta Evangelists – “Our intention is to become the UK’s fastest-growing, casual dining hot spot”
Pasta Evangelists has announced a further ramping up of its plans for UK expansion, setting out an ambition to reach 100 restaurants across the country in the next five years.