Ping Pong Restaurant Chain Closes After Two Decades
Popular dim sum chain Ping Pong has permanently closed its doors after two decades in the London restaurant scene. The brand announced the closure of…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Wetherspoon To Open A New Pub In Fulham – 90 Jobs And £3 Million Investment
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Fulham, on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 with the creation of 90 new jobs. The…
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The Great British Pub Ride: Comedy Duo Cycles 1,000 Miles to Save British Pubs
Award-winning drinks journalists and comedy duo Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are pedalling their way into hospitality history with an ambitious 1,000-mile tandem bike ride…
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NTIA Marks First Year Of Labour In Power With Blistering Critique – Accusing Government Of Failing Nightlife!
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a scathing review of the Labour government’s first year in power, describing it as a “catastrophic cliff…
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Government May Force Hospitality Operators to Disclose “Healthy Food Sales”
The hospitality and licensed trade sectors are bracing for significant changes following the government’s announcement of new healthy food standards that will impact how businesses…
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Rising Costs Force Independent Operators Out as Group Chains Dominate UK Hospitality Market
The number of full-service restaurants is set to decline 1% in 2025 as limited disposable incomes continues to impact visitor numbers. According to the latest…
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Hilton To Open Tenth Curio Collection By Hilton In The UK With New Signing In London’s Square Mile
Hilton has announced the signing of The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton, as part of a franchise agreement with leading real estate developer…
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Employment Rights Timeline Provides Clarity, But Cost Concerns Remain
The Government has unveiled its comprehensive roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights through the plan to Make Work…
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Forty Chefs Are Battling It Out For The National Chef Of The Year Title
Pictured: Asen Ibrov, Carl Cleghorn, Jaden Dunn, Sam Rust, Thomas James The names of 40 semi-finalists battling it out for the coveted National Chef of…
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Greene King Reinvigorates London’s Oldest LGBTQIA+ Venue With Six-Figure Transformation
The City of Quebec – London’s oldest LGBTQIA+ pub, owned by pub company and brewer Greene King has reopened its doors to the public following…
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Drinks-Focused Occasions Drive Pub Market Data Reveals
Social drinks-led occasions are on the rise, as consumers head out for drinks and small snacks, according to the latest insights from IGD’s new Away…
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The Burnt Chef Project Launches Global Mental Health and Coaching Service for the Hospitality Industry
The Burnt Chef Project – a global non-profit social enterprise committed to eradicating mental health stigma in the hospitality industry, has announced the relaunch of…
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Hoteliers Face Squeeze On Profits As Staff Costs Hit
Increased staff costs continue to hit the bottom line for hotels, with investment in AI expected to rise as hoteliers look to create efficiencies, according…
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Women’s Euros Set to Drive Massive Pub Trade Boost
The upcoming Women’s European Championship is poised to deliver a significant windfall for Britain’s pub and hospitality sector, with industry analysts predicting substantial increases in…
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VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey Shows Growth Slows In Visits To Attractions
VisitEngland has published its 2024 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that visits to attractions across England saw a small rise in 2024…
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