“We miss you”: Tayēr + Elementary duo dash hopes of reopening this year
Award-winning bar Tayēr + Elementary will not reopen this year after a fire forced it to close, its owners have announced.
Archives for September 17, 2026
Sune founders partner with former Aulis chef Charlie Tayler to launch Farringdon pub and chef’s table
The team behind top Hackney restaurant Sune will launch an ambitious pub and dining venue within a historic building beside Smithfield Meat Market later this year.
La Maritxu to bring its Basque-style cheesecakes to the Cotswolds
London-born cheesecake brand La Maritxu will open its first location outside London next month.
Restaurant sales lead hospitality growth in August
Restaurant sales rose 2.4% year-on-year in August as Britain’s hospitality sector recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.
Tavern Co Social opens on Liverpool’s Water Street
Liverpool restaurant The Tavern Co has opened a second site in the city centre, with its new Tavern Co Social concept now trading on Water Street.
‘Fine bathing and dining club’ Sonara looks to make a splash in Chelsea
The UK’s first ‘fine bathing and dining club’ will open in Chelsea later this year.
Uncorked: Andrea Strocchio
The head sommelier at chef Yannick Alléno’s Pavyllon London on Piedmont producer Travaglini, the versatility of Austrian wine and staining the carpet at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
Randy’s Donuts to make UK debut
US chain Randy’s Donuts is set to make UK debut in Scotland having secured a site in Edinburgh city centre.
Capdesia completes the majority acquisition of Alice Pizza
Foodservice sector specialist investor Capdesia Group has partnered with Quadrivio & Pambianco to acquire the Italian fast casual pizza chain Alice Pizza.
Phil Bartley opens modern sharing plates concept on former Gingerman site
Brighton and Hove restaurateur Phil Bartley has opened a modern sharing plates concept on the site formerly occupied by The Gingerman.
Restaurant Sow at Netherwood Estate closes as it leaves Open Restaurant Group’s portfolio
Restaurant Sow, located within the Netherwood Estate in Worcestershire has closed, after owner Open Restaurant Group (ORG) decided not to renew the lease on the site.
Thai food expert Luke Farrell to venture into more high-end territory with Phuket-inspired restaurant YAI
Plaza Khao Gaeng and Speedboat chef Luke Farrell will open a fine-dining restaurant focused on the cuisine of southern Thailand in Marylebone early next year.
Mark Catchpole joins Simon Rogan’s Aulis London as head chef
Mark Catchpole has joined Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred Aulis London as head chef, succeeding Charlie Tayler.