Pie and a pint? Bakery chain Greggs has opened a pub
Bakery chain Greggs has opened a pub that serves pastry-inspired drinks as well as range of traditional pub classics with a bakery twist.
Archives for September 26, 2025
Christmas comes early for Prezzo Italian customers with its 99p main offer
Prezzo Italian is attempting to get diners into the Christmas spirit early by offering two of its yuletide creations for just 99p.
Permanently Unique Group reports strong trading as it gears up for international expansion
The restaurant group behind brands including Tattu, Fenix, and Louis has reported a rise in sales and profits in its latest financial results.
Mowgli moves into delivery for the first time under Uber Eats partnership
Mowgli Street Food moved into delivery for the first time through an exclusive national partnership with Uber Eats.
Restaurant sales dip again in August as warm weather draws consumers to pubs
Managed restaurant groups recorded a 1.6% dip in sales in August, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, as sustained sunshine attracted consumers to pub gardens and terraces.
Atomix crowned North America’s Best Restaurant in inaugural list
A husband-and-wife duo that are soon to open a restaurant in London have had their flagship New York venue crowned The Best Restaurant in North America 2025.
Friday five: the week’s top restaurant stories
Jamie Oliver’s latest reflections on the collapse of his UK restaurant empire, Rick Stein’s 2024 financial results and Prezzo’s transition to a multi-brand business lead this week’s most-read news stories.
“At heart I am an innovator”: Linda Lee relaunches Korean restaurant KOBA
Linda Lee has relaunched her Korean barbecue restaurant KOBA in Fitzrovia with a more contemporary style of cuisine.
There’s something about Maré: Rafael Cagali on his new South Coast restaurant
The chef behind acclaimed East London restaurant Da Terra has opened a Hove restaurant that balances ambition and accessibility.
Rick Stein group consults with Marlborough restaurant team as it shutters Padstow coffee shop
Rick Stein’s group has closed its coffee shop in Padstow, Cornwall, and has confirmed it is consulting with staff with a view to also shuttering its restaurant in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
Latest opening: The Grill at The Dorchester
Hotel kitchen veteran Martyn Nail has taken control of The Dorchester’s more casual restaurant and is taking it back to its classical roots.
KOYN in Mayfair to close, with KOYN Thai to find a new home
Samyukta Nair is closing her Japanese restaurant KOYN in Mayfair and will find a new home for KOYN Thai that occupies the space below.
Former Native chef Ivan Tisdall-Downes goes solo with Hackney restaurant
Former Native chef Ivan Tisdall-Downes will launch a restaurant in Hackney later this year.