Fitzrovia’s July changes its name to Elsa
Fitzrovia Alsace-inspired bistro and wine bar July has changed its name to Elsa following an apparent trademark clash.
Casual Dining
David Thompson’s Chinatown hints at permanent return as it shuts up shop
David Thompson’s Long Chim residency in London’s Chinatown has closed its doors after a 10-month run.
More details released for Higher Ground trio’s third Manchester restaurant
The team behind acclaimed Manchester venues Higher Ground and Flawd have revealed further details about their third project in the city, which is set to open in late October.
Tonkotsu lines up two further regional openings
Ramen specialist Tonkotsu has confirmed new restaurants in Birmingham and Cardiff.
ETM-backed sports bar concept LUDO heads to Cardiff for third site
ETM Group and St Austell Brewery-backed sports bar brand LUDO will open its largest site to date, in Cardiff, later this month.
Artur Voloshin to launch ‘eclectic dining destination’ and grocery store in Chelsea
The entrepreneur behind upscale Belgravia pub Prince Arthur will launch a Chelsea fishmonger, grocer, deli and butcher that will also be home to two counter dining concepts later this year.
The Evolv Collection launches new steak house brand
The Evolv Collection is rolling out a new steak house concept, Chop House & Tavern, across three London sites.
Latest opening: Marea
Brighton and Hove’s restaurant scene has pulled of a major coup with the arrival of Rafael Cagali, the two-Michelin-starred chef behind London’s acclaimed Da Terra.
Chicken wars: what impact will Raising Cane’s have on the UK’s fried chicken sector?
The Louisiana-founded brand’s announcement that it is heading to the UK is likely to ruffle some feathers in the already competitive fried chicken category. How might its eventual arrival land?
Chick ‘n’ Sours launches residency at Big Chill King’s Cross as part of ‘strategic shift to low-capex growth’
Chick ‘n’ Sours will launch a residency at King’s Cross bar and music venue Big Chill later this month as part of what the fried chicken brand describes as a ‘strategic shift to low-capex growth’.
Flat Iron secures debt facility to aid future expansion
Flat Iron has secured additional funding to support its expansion plans.
The Breakfast Club ‘building on momentum’ as sales and operating profits rise
The Breakfast Club has reported ‘solid financial growth’ in its most recent results with sales and operating profit both rising, and pre-tax losses narrowing.
At-home dining bolstered by growth in delivery and takeaway sales
UK restaurant groups experienced strong growth in at-home dining in July, the latest edition of CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
Stuart Ralston acquires the former site of Fhior for wine-led restaurant and cocktail bar
Edinburgh-based chef and restaurateur Stuart Ralston will open a wine-led restaurant and separate cocktail bar on the former site of Fhior next month.
Six by Nico closes crowdfund campaign after raising more than £2.5m
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has closed having raised more than £2.5m.
Leading hospitality figures sign open letter to Rachel Reeves calling for urgent support
An open letter calling on the government for urgent support for the hospitality industry has been signed by more than 50 leading figures in the industry.
Côte owner explores capital injection as an alternative to sale
The private equity owner of brasserie chain Côte is examining plans to retain control of the business by investing new funding as an alternative to a sale.
Major restaurant group offers staff extra annual leave… providing they holiday in Italy
A high street Italian restaurant chain has unveiled a refreshed suite of employee benefits that includes giving staff extra annual leave… providing they holiday in Italy.
Deliveroo targets families with mid-week promotion
Deliveroo is looking to capture the mid-week family meal market through a partnership with more than 30 restaurant brands.
Restaurant groups see first year-on-year sales growth since December
Managed restaurant groups saw their first year-on-year sales increase since December 2024 in July, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.
Dishoom to take Permit Room brand to Liverpool
Dishoom is taking its Permit Room spin-off brand to Liverpool for what will be the Indian restaurant group’s first opening in the city.
Gordon Ramsay ‘poised’ to bring Hell’s Kitchen restaurants to the UK under brand revival
Gordon Ramsay is expected to relaunch his Hell’s Kitchen brand in the UK next year with both a TV series and restaurant openings mooted.
Latest opening: Platapian
Venerable Thai restaurant group Patara has rebranded its Soho restaurant in a bid to appeal to a more modern audience.
Ping Pong experienced ‘sharp downturn’ in revenues before entering administration
Ping Pong saw revenues fall by around a quarter and annual costs soar before it entered into administration in July, documents show.
American chain Denny’s markets UK master franchise as it eyes expansion
American diner chain Denny’s is plotting ‘significant expansion’ in the UK, with offers being considered for its master franchise for the territory.
Loungers launches first loyalty scheme
All day café, bar and restaurant operator Loungers has launched its first loyalty scheme.
Menu innovation and investment in technology helps push up profits for UK’s biggest restaurant groups
Profits at the UK’s biggest restaurant groups have risen 18% over the past year, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie steps away from business
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie has left the business he helped launch, citing personal reasons.
Khao Bird to go permanent with Soho site
Mike Palmer and chef Luke Larsson are to make their Northern Thai barbecue concept, Khao Bird, a permanent fixture with a site secured on Soho’s Brewer Street.
Hospitality leaders’ confidence nudges up despite labour costs rise
The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders rose in the second quarter of 2025 despite the arrival of new labour costs, the latest Business Confidence Survey reveals.
Pachamama Group to launch third Greek concept next month
Pachamama Group will open a new Greek restaurant in Shoreditch mid next month, taking its total number of London sites to five.
The remarkable rise of Flat Iron
With McWin and TriSpan joining forces to acquire a majority stake in Flat Iron, we chart the steakhouse group’s journey from London pub residency to national chain.
Glasgow-based pizza brand Sear’s expands to Edinburgh
Scotland’s New York-style pizza slice concept Sear’s has expanded to Edinburgh.
Brother Marcus takes on former Social Eating House site in Soho for seventh opening
Eastern Mediterranean restaurant group Brother Marcus is taking over the former Social Eating House site in Soho for a new restaurant that will also house its first cocktail bar.
Homeslice CVA approved
The future of London-based pizza group Homeslice has been secured after proposals for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) were approved by creditors earlier this month.
The Telegraph critic William Sitwell to open ‘chic hotel and fine Italian restaurant’
High-profile food critic William Sitwell is seeking investment to launch a hotel and Italian restaurant in the Somerset town of Wiveliscombe.
Comment
The Pizza Pilgrims deal is an exciting move for the industry’s much-loved journeymen
The acquisition of Pizza Pilgrims by McWin-backed brand L’Osteria is a huge deal for founders James and Thom Elliot. All eyes will be on what it does next.
Soho House signs $2.7bn take private deal
Soho House is to return to private ownership after signing a deal with an investor group led by New York-based business MCR Hotels.
Wahaca jettisons DF Tacos to focus on core brand following return to profit
Wahaca has jettisoned its fast food spin-off concept DF Tacos in order to focus on its core brand following a return to profit.
McWin and TriSpan join forces to secure majority investment in Flat Iron
McWin Capital Partners and TriSpan have partnered to secure a co-control majority investment in Flat Iron.
CRATE chooses Canary Wharf for second location
Craft beer and pizza brand CRATE has taken the former Fish Game site in Canary Wharf for its second London location.
WANGS surpasses crowdfund target as campaign enters final stretch
Bristol-based modern Chinese restaurant WANGS has surpassed its crowdfunding for the installation of a specialist Cantonese charcoal oven.
Paris-born Italian concept Bambini to take former Hoxton Grill space
French hospitality group Paris Society is bringing its Italian dining concept Bambini to London.
TGI Fridays UK reports 10% covers uplift following relaunch
TGI Fridays UK has reported a marked improvement in sales performance one month after completing its biggest ever menu overhaul.
You don’t have to be MAD to work here, but it helps: Artem Login on his new restaurant group
MAD Restaurants is making its debut in the capital with a brace of restaurants: the Japanese-inspired MOI and the northern Spanish-inspired ALTA.
Loungers opens its 300th site
All day café, bar and restaurant operator Loungers has opened its 300th site.
Dishoom sees ‘sustained volume growth’ across estate as profits rise
Dishoom has reported a 17% rise in turnover in its latest financial results, with pre-tax profit and EBITDA also up.
Latest opening: The Chalk Freehouse
Tom Kerridge has relaunched his Chelsea pub, positioning it as a sister venue to his two-Michelin-starred Marlow gastropub, The Hand and Flowers.
Six by Nico crowdfund passes £1.8m as it officially opens to the public
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has officially opened to the public having already raised more than £1.6m from early access investors.
Pasta Evangelists – “Our intention is to become the UK’s fastest-growing, casual dining hot spot”
Pasta Evangelists has announced a further ramping up of its plans for UK expansion, setting out an ambition to reach 100 restaurants across the country in the next five years.