The Lowdown: The closure of Cineworld
The temporary shutdown of the world’s second biggest cinema operator has big implications for the restaurant sector, casual dining in particular.
Archives for October 8, 2020
Pre-pack sales to face mandatory independent scrutiny
New laws will require mandatory independent scrutiny of pre-pack administration sales where connected parties - such as the insolvent company’s existing directors or shareholders - are involved in the purchase.
Covent Garden operators offer October discounts to entice customers
A number of restaurants and pubs in London's Covent Garden are offering customers 20% off final bills during October in a bid to entice diners to book an early dinner.
Galvin brothers to launch Bistrot de Luxe-inspired restaurant on former HOP site
Chris and Jeff Galvin are to relaunch their Galvin HOP pub concept in Spitalfields as Galvin Bistrot & Bar.
Rudie’s Jerk Shack to open in Brixton Village
Caribbean restaurant Rudie’s Jerk Shack will open a third London site next month, in Brixton Village.
"This is worse than the lockdown" - Scottish restaurateurs react to new restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions set to be imposed on Scotland, which will see all restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh forced to close, have been met with anger and despair by industry voices.
Peach Pubs warns second national lockdown would be ‘hugely costly’
Peach Pubs says it ‘is in as good a place as any hospitality business’ as it releases its 2019 results but warns that a second national lockdown would be ‘hugely costly’.
Hospitality in north of England face fresh restrictions with closures likely
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is drawing up plans to impose further Coronavirus lockdown restrictions on pubs and restaurants across the north of England, with closures likely in many areas.