Pubs & Bars
Hospitality records strong sales in September but London lagging behind
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved a significant bounce in sales in September, the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.
Marston’s reports trading at 94% of 2019 levels
In its year-end trading update, pub group Marston’s reported a return to growth with overall trading since 12 April at 94% of 2019 levels.
‘Impact of pandemic still being felt’ as Brakspear reports 45% drop in turnover for 2020
SA Brain puts 99-pub portfolio on the market for £87.3m
Bonwicks to move on from Michelin-starred Crown at Burchetts Green
Australian hospitality company looking to poach UK chefs
Government asks operators for feedback on Covid certification
The government has called for evidence towards a consultation on proposals for mandatory Covid certification in[...]
Wetherspoon reports record £154.7m loss
Pub group JD Wetherspoon has reported a record loss of £154.7m in its latest financial results[...]
Alfresco dining to continue in Mayfair, Pimlico and Belgravia
Alfresco dining is to continue in more streets across London’s Westminster following a month-long consultation.
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Fenn, Osma, Stock and Spry added to Michelin Guide
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Osma, Fenn, Stock and Spry are among the latest additions to Michelin’s Great[...]
Competition watchdog to investigate Admiral Taverns’ acquisition of Hawthorn
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is investigating Admiral Taverns’ acquisition of Hawthorn earlier this year."
Kate Nicholls, Alastair Storey and Nisha Katona appointed to government’s hospitality council
Industry heavyweights including Robin Hutson, Kate Nicholls, Alastair Storey and Nisha Katona have been appointed to the government’s new hospitality council to steer the sector’s recovery.
Aviva sells eight Marston's pubs for over £20m
CBRE has advised Aviva Investors on the sale of eight freehold pubs across the UK for over £20m.
Gladwin brothers to open the Fat Badger in Richmond
The Gladwin brothers are opening a fifth London restaurant called the Fat Badger in Richmond next[...]
Restaurant spend grows for the first time since the pandemic
Consumer card spending rose by 15.4% in August, compared to the same period in 2019, with[...]
Tom Aikens’ Muse wins Top Gastronomic Experience at Harden’s London Restaurant Awards 2021
Harden's unveiled the winners of its 2021 London Restaurant Awards at a ceremony in the grand[...]
New City site secured for London Cocktail Club
Nightcap has entered into a lease for a new London Cocktail Club bar at 78 Queen[...]
Hawthorn launches Proper Pubs operator managed brand
Hawthorn has announced the creation of its new operator managed platform, Proper Pubs, which will be run by director of managed operations Mark Brooke. "
Hospitality overpaying business rates by £2.4b every year
UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have said they support government proposals to increase the frequency of business rates evaluations to three-yearly revaluations, but have stressed that it cannot come at the cost of extra reporting, restrictions on[...]
Drake & Morgan to close the Refinery in Edinburgh after landlord serves notice
Drake & Morgan’s the Refinery bar and restaurant on Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square is closing on 12 September after its landlord served the operator notice.
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