Wren Pubs to open new neighbourhood pub in Chelsea
West London hospitality group Wren Pubs will take over the former site of The Botanist on Sloane Square for a new, as yet unnamed, neighbourhood pub.
Archives for March 20, 2026
Latest opening: Osteria Vibrato
The creator of The Laughing Heart returns with a Soho Italian restaurant that has all the ingredients of a cult classic.
Friday five: the week’s top stories
A wave of restaurant closures and the potential sale of a popular fried chicken brand were among this week’s top stories.
Willow restaurant opens at Hadrian’s Hotel on former Hjem site
Willow restaurant has opened at Hadrian’s Hotel in the village of Wall, taking over the site formerly home to Michelin-starred Hjem.
Industry encouraged to give feedback on the Mayor of London’s proposed licensing reforms
London operators are being encouraged to respond to a consultation that could bring about the biggest shake-up of licensing in the capital for decades.