“The financials simply don’t work”: Steve Drake’s Dorking restaurant Sorrel closes
Steve Drake has closed his Michelin-starred Dorking restaurant Sorrel with immediate effect just months after it was put up for sale.
Archives for July 28, 2026
Latest opening: Tavern
The latest project from the team behind Michelin-starred Restaurant St Barts is chic and fun in equal parts.
Bistro Cocotte and a string of other new London restaurants to open as part of newly formed Maisons Vivantes group
The founder of rotisserie restaurant group Cocotte is opening a new version of the brand in September as part of a newly-formed restaurant group.
East Sussex winery Ridgeview partners with Company of Cooks to reboot F&B offer
Top East Sussex sparkling wine producer Ridgeview has appointed contract caterer Company of Cooks to oversee its restaurant and events operation.
Hackney’s Sune appoints Fabien Spagnolo as head chef
Honey Spencer and Charlie Sims have appointed Fabien Spagnolo as head chef at their Hackney restaurant Sune.
Three Darlings ‘enters new culinary era’
Jason and Irha Atherton’s neighbourhood Chelsea brasserie Three Darlings is undergoing a new culinary direction that takes its cues from their new Tuscany venue.
Kerridge’s Bar & Grill at the Corinthia London to get a redesign and new bar
Tom Kerridge and Corinthia London are to relaunch the chef’s Kerridge’s Bar & Grill this September following a redesign that will introduce a new bar alongside a more intimate restaurant.
5 Boroughs Pizza in Winchester closes after two-year run
New York-inspired pizzeria 5 Boroughs Pizza in Winchester has closed.
UK’s best chicken wings crowned at London Wing Fest
The UK’s best chicken wings have been crowned at London Wing Fest.
Former Kiln head chef Karla Knowles to open two London restaurants
Former Kiln head chef Karla Knowles is to open her first restaurant later this year, followed by a second in early 2027.
Hart Hambleton refinances to support next phase of expansion
Rutland-based hospitality and food and drink group Hart Hambleton has refinanced its lending across its hotel and bakery businesses as it looks to support the next phase of growth.
Bite Twice duo open second pizza restaurant in Covent Garden
Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany, the duo behind the Bite Twice Instagram food blog, have opened their second pizzeria with the launch of Carmy’s Pizzeria in Covent Garden.
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Welcome to the next chapter of hospitality ownership
For almost a decade, the normal ownership cycle in UK hospitality has been on hold. Now we’re watching it restart.