Archives - May 1, 2026 - restaurantonline.co.uk

Stow duo open Trof Pub & Dining Room in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

01-May-2026

The duo behind Manchester restaurant Stow have reopened their Trof restaurant as the Trof Pub & Dining Room.

Salt Yard Group and Theo Randall both to mark 20th anniversaries with chef series

01-May-2026

By Samira Gover

Salt Yard Group and Theo Randall Cucina Italiana are both celebrating 20 years with a chef series to mark their milestone anniversaries.

Heston Blumenthal eyes expansion following strategic investment from COMO Group

01-May-2026

By James McAllister

Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck Group says it is looking build on recent growth and explore expansion opportunities following a strategic investment from COMO Group.

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close with 3,800 jobs at risk

01-May-2026

Premier Inn owner Whitbread is to close its Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants, with the loss of around 3,800 jobs.

Friday five: the week’s top stories

01-May-2026

By Samira Gover

MasterChef: The Professionals judge Monica Galetti’s return to London’s dining scene and the closure of Brighton’s longest-running fine dining restaurant are among this week’s top news stories.

Pizza Express moves into QSR with new restaurant format

01-May-2026

By James McAllister

Pizza Express is moving into the QSR space with a new restaurant format that will feature ordering kiosks and an emphasis on takeaway.

Chaiiwala opens first 24-hour drive thru

01-May-2026

By Samira Gover

Indian street food cafe brand Chaiiwala has chosen Blackburn to open its first 24-hour drive thru, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion.