KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar has announced plans to open a new restaurant in Birmingham this autumn, marking the seventh location for the growing hospitality brand. The new venue will be located on Temple Row, overlooking Cathedral Square in Birmingham's Colmore Business District, and will feature a bar and lounge, open sushi kitchen, main restaurant and private dining … [Read more...]
The Beaumont Mayfair to Launch Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Pearl This September
The Beaumont Mayfair has announced the launch of Pearl, a new standalone restaurant and terrace set to open at Brown Hart Gardens this September. Located within the gardens above Duke Street, Pearl will occupy one of Mayfair's most prestigious addresses while drawing inspiration from the relaxed elegance and culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. The restaurant's … [Read more...]
Birmingham Restaurant Festival Confirms Record 60-Restaurant Lineup for Fifth Anniversary Edition
Birmingham Restaurant Festival has revealed its final lineup of 60 participating restaurants, the highest number in the event's history, alongside a series of exclusive menus designed to showcase the city's diverse culinary scene from 1 to 31 August. Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, the festival will once again encourage diners to explore Birmingham's … [Read more...]
Eatphoria Reveals New Wraps & Wings Store Concept Ahead of Major UK Expansion
Eatphoria has announced a new store design and brand identity for Wraps & Wings as part of plans to expand the quick-service restaurant concept across the UK. The redesigned format, described as the brand’s ‘2.0’ concept, will be introduced ahead of a planned rollout of at least 20 new locations over the next two years through a combination of company-owned and … [Read more...]
Vira International serves up 25 years in the UK hospitality sector
Earlier this week, an international hospitality recruitment and immigration specialist marked its 25th anniversary in the UK with an exclusive celebration at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Vira International, based in Harrow on the Hill, brought more than 200 senior hospitality professionals from across the hotel, restaurant, leisure and quick-service restaurant sectors … [Read more...]
Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix Choose centre:mk for Regional Debuts
centre:mk has announced that Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix will open new locations at the shopping destination, marking regional debuts for both brands. The additions further expand the food and beverage offering at centre:mk, one of the UK’s largest regional retail and leisure destinations. Fluffy Fluffy, described as the UK’s largest pancake and dessert café brand, will … [Read more...]
Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern to Open in Covent Garden This July
Inception Group has announced the opening of Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern in Covent Garden on 20 July. The new venue will become the largest site in the Mr Fogg’s Tavern collection, joining existing locations on St Martin’s Lane, Fitzrovia, Liverpool Street and Soho. Located within Covent Garden’s historic Market Building, the venue occupies the former Crusting Pipe site, … [Read more...]
Côte Brasserie Launches First-Ever World Cup Screening Experience
Côte Brasserie is set to screen World Cup matches for the first time, with selected restaurants across the UK introducing dedicated football viewing experiences throughout the tournament. The initiative will see a number of Côte locations transformed into live sports venues, with HD screens, surround sound and table service allowing guests to watch matches while dining. … [Read more...]
Nico Simeone to Open Third Lennox Restaurant in Edinburgh This July
Chef and restaurateur Nico Simeone has announced that Lennox Edinburgh will open in July, becoming the third location for his Lennox restaurant concept following launches in Manchester and Glasgow. The opening completes the concept’s initial three-city rollout and marks its arrival in Edinburgh’s West End. Lennox was created as a departure from the format-led approach … [Read more...]
The Clink Charity wins The Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Reintegration 2026 for reducing reoffending
The Clink Charity has been named the winner of The Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Reintegration 2026, recognising its contribution to prison rehabilitation and reducing reoffending across the UK. The award was presented during a special ceremony held at the House of Lords on Tuesday evening, where The Clink Charity’s Chief Executive, Donna-Marie Edmonds, accepted the … [Read more...]
Printworks Manchester Announces Shrimp Shack as Newest Tenant
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Printworks Manchester has secured a new food and beverage occupier set to open its doors this summer with the arrival of Shrimp Shack, marking the brand’s first location outside of London. Spread across 6,600 sq ft the cult-followed seafood concept, which has built an established following at its London sites, … [Read more...]
Zuma Expands North American Footprint with Vail Opening
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Zuma, the globally celebrated contemporary Japanese restaurant brand with over 25 locations worldwide, has announced the debut of Zuma Vail, opening June 11, 2026 in the heart of Vail Village, Colorado. Nestled within the legendary ski resort, The Sebastian, the group’s first U.S. alpine destination will introduce … [Read more...]
Coppa Club To Open Flagship London Bridge Venue With Panoramic Riverside Views
This summer, Coppa Club will open its newest flagship location on the banks of the River Thames at London Bridge, bringing its all-day café, bar, restaurant and workspace concept to one of the capital's most sought-after riverside destinations. Opening on 23 July 2026, Coppa Club London Bridge occupies a prime position between Tower Bridge and The Shard, with uninterrupted … [Read more...]
Provenance Enters a New Chapter with Leadership Change, More Exclusive Collection and Optimistic Future
Provenance Collection has announced a significant new chapter for the North Yorkshire hospitality group following the successful sale of three venues from its portfolio since the beginning of 2026. The Black Bull at Moulton, The Punch Bowl at Marton-cum-Grafton and The Cleveland Tontine near Northallerton are now no longer part of the Provenance Collection, marking a major … [Read more...]
New Restaurant Opening: Miokuru Where Soho meets Tokyo Counter Culture
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club British-born, Japanese-inspired, Miokuru is set to put a fresh spin on London’s counter dining scene. Opening its doors on Monday 13 July on Warwick Street, Miokuru will be a fast-paced, flavour-packed restaurant bringing hand rolls, seafood and Tokyo energy to Soho. At Miokuru, British seafood meets refined … [Read more...]
