Restaurant Openings

Brighton restaurant Due South reopens on the beach

Brighton’s Due South reopens

By Joe Lutrario

Well-regarded Brighton beach restaurant Due South has reopened in its original location following a decade-long hiatus.

Base Face Pizza scores first permanent site in London's Hammersmith

Base Face Pizza scores first permanent site

By James McAllister

A pizza concept launched in lockdown as a charitable fundraiser is set to open its first bricks and mortar site in London's Hammersmith next month.

The Cheese Barge floating cheese restaurant Paddington

Latest opening: The Cheese Barge

By Joe Lutrario

All aboard... British cheese champions The Cheese Bar team have taken to the water for their third restaurant project.

Hard Rock Cafe heads to Newcastle

Hard Rock Cafe heads to Newcastle

By James McAllister

Hard Rock Cafe is to open its first outpost in the north-east of England later this month, having secured a site at the Quayside’s historic Guildhall in Newcastle.

The Dilly hotel opens in London on the historic site previously operated by Marriott International as Le Méridien Piccadilly

The Dilly opens in London

By James McAllister

Independent hotel The Dilly has opened in London's West End on the historic site previously operated by Marriott International as Le Méridien Piccadilly.

Six by Nico scores second London site opening in Canary Wharf

Six by Nico scores second London site

By James McAllister

'Ever-evolving' tasting menu concept Six by Nico is to open its second London restaurant on Chancellor Passage in Canary Wharf later this summer.

Three Michelin star chef Dani García to bring Bibo tapas restaurant to London Mondrian Shoreditch hotel

Chef Dani García to bring Bibo to London

By James McAllister

Andalusian chef Dani García is to bring his brasserie and a tapas bar concept Bibo to the capital, launching in the Mondrian Shoreditch hotel later this summer.

Wendy's plots up to 400 UK sites

Wendy's plots up to 400 UK sites

By James McAllister

US burger chain Wendy’s is planning to open up to 400 UK sites as it plots to become a major player in the country's fast food market.

The Garden outdoor restaurant Corinthia London

Latest opening: The Garden

By Joe Lutrario

André Garrett’s outdoor dining space at Westminster’s Corinthia London has returned, serving up a summery menu in comfortable and - crucially - warm surroundings.

The Palmerston restaurant to open in Edinburgh from former The Harwood Arms general manager James Snowdon and Spring chef Lloyd Morse

The Palmerston to open in Edinburgh

By James McAllister

Former The Harwood Arms general manager James Snowdon and Spring chef Lloyd Morse have joined forces to launch neighbourhood-style restaurant The Palmerston in Edinburgh's West End.

The O2 signs Marugame Udon and German Doner Kebab

The O2 signs five new F&B brands

By Joe Lutrario

Greenwich-based entertainment and retail destination The O2 has signed several new F&B brands totalling 32,000 sq ft.

Burnt Orange bar and restaurant to launch in Brighton

Razak Helalat to open a third Brighton site

By Joe Lutrario

Predominantly Brighton and Hove-based restaurateur Razak Helalat is to open a restaurant and bar close to the south coast city’s The Lanes area.

FENN restaurant Fulham opening

Latest opening: FENN

By Joe Lutrario

The owners of Hackney's NEST have renamed and repositioned their Fulham restaurant Harlequin, bringing in a new team of considerable pedigree in the process.

Slice by Pizza Pilgrims scores second site at Swingers West End

Slice by Pizza Pilgrims scores second site

By James McAllister

Pizza Pilgrims has secured a second London site for its aptly named New York pizza-by-the-slice concept Slice, joining the line-up of street food operators at Swingers West End.

Picture credit: Twitter (@BrewDogJames)

BrewDog to open Edinburgh hotel

By James McAllister

BrewDog has revealed it is to launch its first hotel site in Edinburgh later this year, with further bar openings also planned across the UK and internationally.

Adventure Bar Group builds Birmingham presence Tonight Josephine bar Luna Springs

Adventure Bar Group builds Birmingham presence

By James McAllister

London-based, late-night operator Adventure Bar Group is to take its cocktail bar brand Tonight Josephine to Birmingham for its first bricks and mortar opening outside of the capital.

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