Loungers Looks to 600 Sites as Expansion Accelerates
Image: Loungers/Alex Reilley Bar/restaurant chain Loungers Plc operating under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, continues to grow with a new opening every ten…
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Restaurants
All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Hospitality Venue Takings up 52% Across Easter Bank Holiday
The hospitality sector enjoyed a significant uplift as research by London-based fintech SumUp (www.sumup.com), revealed that the Easter Bank Holiday boosted takings for UK hospitality…
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New Opening: Glasgow’s Glaschu Restaurant To Open Second Site In City Centre
Maison by Glaschu is set to open later this month in Princes Square. It is the sister venue to renowned restaurant, Glaschu in Glasgow’s Royal…
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‘Double-Digit Growth for Out-of-Home Dining, with Increased Spending Forecast – Research Reveals
Research from consumer advisor Circana, the UK’s foodservice market is experiencing a resurgence. Consumer spending in restaurants, pubs, cafés and quick-service eateries returned to double-digit…
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Six By Nico Announces Westgate Oxford Restaurant Opening In May
Restaurant group, Six by Nico, has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be the…
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Monica And David Galetti Announce Closure Of Mere After Seven Years
Monica and David Galetti are to close their Mere restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia later this month after seven years of trading. Mere opened in 2017…
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Portobello Pub Company Acquires Award-Winning Darwin & Wallace Bar-Restaurant Group
Pub and restaurant operator, The Portobello Pub Company, has completed on a deal to purchase the London-based, award-winning neighbourhood bar-restaurant business, Darwin & Wallace. The…
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GBM Winner To Launch Debut Restaurant In Liverpool
Photo Credit Optomen Television Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of TV’s Great British Menu 2021, is set to open the doors of his debut restaurant later…
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Wagamama Partners With Shout To Support Mental Health Mission Across The UK
Wagamama has announced its new partnership with Shout, the UK’s first and only free 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone experiencing mental health struggles….
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Biggest Tax Rise In 33 Years For 220,000 Firms Came Into Force on 1st April 2024
219,410 shops, pubs, restaurants, offices, factories as well as public sector buildings such as schools and hospitals will today see their business rates bills in…
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£3.4 Billion Budget Hangover Hits Hospitality
Significant increases to payroll costs and business rates taking effect today [1 April] jeopardise crucial investment in the hospitality sector. Failure to tackle costs on…
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Mixed Weather Won’t Put A Dampener On 4 Day Easter Weekend
Despite the Met Office is predicting unsettled weather for the four-day Easter weekend, the Oxford Partnership are still predicting that the weekend will see the…
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Big On Premise Occasions Keep Drinks Sales In Growth
Mother’s Day, big sporting events and the run-up to St Patrick’s Day all helped the On Premise sustain drinks sales growth last week. Mother’s Day,…
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‘Tis The Season To Plan For A Very Merry On Premise 2024
Suppliers and operators generated strong festive trading last year despite the cost of living crisis, CGA by NIQ’s Christmas Report 2023 flags what they can…
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National Paella Day: The Top 10 Paella Spots in the UK and Ireland
The national food of Spain, and one of the most recognisable dishes in the world will be celebrated next week as we approach Paella Day…
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