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Wild Group’s first pub is a celebration of the best of British seafood.
Archives for September 22, 2026
Borough Market stalwart Roast to double up with Shoreditch hotel restaurant
After two decades of trading within Borough Market, Roast will launch a second London restaurant next month at Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch.
Kudu team to return to Peckham with new rotisserie chicken restaurant
The team behind South African-inspired restaurant Kudu are returning to their South East London heartland with the opening of a wood-fired rotisserie chicken concept.
Dumpling Xi to make UK debut
One of the biggest dumpling chains in the world is heading to the UK with a debut site in London’s West End.
La Nouvelle Garde to launch second London brasserie
Paris-founded brasserie operator La Nouvelle Garde will launch a second London site following the success of Brasserie Olivia, which opened on Sloane Square in July.
George Ormond named exec chef at The Barbary Notting Hill
The Barbary Notting Hill has announced the appointment George Ormond as its new executive chef.
Yauatcha Soho to close for major refurbishment
Yauatcha Soho will close later this week for a major refurbishment, with the restaurant scheduled to reopen in late 2027.
Peyton sisters open third North Norfolk pub
Hospitality entrepreneurs Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton have opened their third North Norfolk pub, The Three Horseshoes in Warham.
Technology
Popeyes Rewards attracts 100,000 sign ups in the first week of launch
More than 100,000 customers signed up to Popeyes’ loyalty programme in the first week, the company has revealed.
Technology
Chaiiwala launches digital loyalty platform
Chaiiwala has launched a digital loyalty platform that allows customers to earn stamps on purchases and redeem free food and drinks.
Squisito owners to take on historic Lewes pub The Snowdrop
The owners of Lewes Italian restaurant Squisito have acquired one of the East Sussex town’s best known pubs.
Homeless charity StreetSmart seeks restaurants to support its winter campaign
Restaurant groups are being encouraged to sign up to support homeless charity StreetSmart this winter.