Manzi’s could launch in October as Corbin & King looks to reopen its restaurants
Manzi’s, Corbin & King’s planned pescatarian restaurant in Soho, could launch in October if the Government’s easing of lockdown proves to be successful for restaurants.
Archives for June 24, 2020
Mark Gurney on having to close Larry's after just four days
Mark Gurney, Nicholas Balfe and Matt Bushnell's follow-up to Salon and Levan was forced to close after just four day's trading.
Scottish restaurants set for mid-July reopening
The Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said that pubs and restaurants in the country can reopen for indoor trade from 15 July.
UKHospitality welcomes 'pragmatic and flexible' reopening guidance
Trade body UKHospitality has 'warmly welcomed' the Government guidance published earlier today (24 June), which advises operators on how to make their business 'Covid secure' as they plan for reopening.
Coronavirus track and trace: 7 steps to complying with data protection law
The Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions for hospitality businesses from 4 July means businesses will have keep temporary records of customers. Here's how to do it and comply with data protection law.
Brent Council approves plans to extend Wembley Park's alfresco dining space
A plan put forward by Wembley Park developer Quintain to significantly extend the area's outdoor seating capacity has been approved by Brent Council.
Relaxed social distancing allows for extra 145m pints to be sold
An additional 145 million pints of beer can be sold out of home now that social distancing has been relaxed, according to CGA.
Wetherspoon to temporarily hold off on further expansion
JD Wetherspoon has said it does not currently intend to start any new pub development projects in the next 12 months.
Government publishes reopening guidance for hospitality sector
The Government has published a 43-page advisory document for operators preparing to reopen on 4 July.
Interview
Luke Johnson: ‘This lockdown has been incredibly harmful. We can’t allow it to happen again’
As restaurants, pubs and cafes set about preparing to reopen on 4 July, entrepreneur and investor Luke Johnson discusses what the future of the hospitality sector may look like.