Castle Pubs, part of Mitchells & Butlers, is to reopen The Jericho Tavern in Oxford on 29 October following an extensive refurbishment. The 226-cover pub has undergone changes across its interiors and outdoor areas alongside upgrades to its events facilities and food offer. The redesigned interior combines dark red and green tones with exposed brickwork, dark … [Read more...]
NWSLC Opens Grayson’s Restaurant at New Nuneaton Campus
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College is to open Grayson’s, its new public-facing training restaurant at the Grayson Place campus in Nuneaton, on 13 October. The 50-seat restaurant will give catering and hospitality students the opportunity to prepare and serve food for members of the public within a live … [Read more...]
Ted’s Crazy Golf Expands to London with Shoreditch Opening
Ted’s Crazy Golf is expanding from Oxford to London, with its second venue set to fully open in Shoreditch on 22 October. The immersive entertainment concept, created by magician and experience designer Larissa Sophie Houghton, is backed by a six-figure self-funded investment across its first two venues. Together, the Oxford and Shoreditch locations comprise 15,000 sq … [Read more...]
Fylingdales Inn Reopens in North Yorkshire Under New Generation of Family Ownership
Fylingdales Inn in North Yorkshire has reopened following an extensive refurbishment, with a new generation taking responsibility for the family-owned village pub. Henry Tucker has taken over the business from his father alongside his partner Hannah, having grown up living above the pub. Located in Fylingthorpe, neighbouring Robin Hood’s Bay, the reopening has been … [Read more...]
Sodexo Announces 25 Apprenticeships for Cadet Forces and Extended Paid Leave for Volunteers
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced 25 fully funded foundation apprenticeships for Cadet Forces alongside extended paid leave for employees who volunteer with cadet organisations. The announcement comes during the UK's first National Cadets Week and forms part of Sodexo's wider support for the Armed Forces community. The eight-month foundation apprenticeships will be … [Read more...]
University College Birmingham Introduces Brocks Restaurant in Harborne
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK University College Birmingham is to open Brocks, a new neighbourhood restaurant on Harborne High Street, as part of its £15 million hospitality investment programme. The restaurant will occupy the former Harborne Kitchen site and accommodate 60 guests across booths and high-top seating. An open kitchen and bar will sit … [Read more...]
The Webster Opens First Hotel in London’s Covent Garden
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Webster has opened its first hotel in London, with The Webster Covent Garden now welcoming guests overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The 167-room property marks the debut of the new lifestyle hotel brand and brings together accommodation, food and beverage, cultural programming and events space. Designed … [Read more...]
BOXPARK Liverpool to Host Free Halloween Family Feastival
BOXPARK Liverpool is to host a free Halloween edition of its Family Feastival on Sunday 1 November, extending the city's Halloween celebrations into the following day. Running from 12pm until 4pm, the event will feature four hours of family entertainment including Vampire Stitch, a giant pumpkin character, a Halloween mini disco and games. Free face painting and … [Read more...]
Hiddenwell to Open £25 Million Spa Retreat at Ardencote Manor in 2027
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Hiddenwell is to open a new destination spa resort at Ardencote Manor in Warwickshire in early 2027 following a £25 million investment. Set across 83 acres of countryside near Stratford-upon-Avon, the property will become the third UK destination within the Hiddenwell collection, joining Hoar Cross Hall in … [Read more...]
Rochelle Canteen to Take Up Winter Residency at Twenty8 NoMad
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK Rochelle Canteen is partnering with Twenty8 NoMad at NoMad London for a three-month winter residency in Covent Garden. Running from 15 October 2026 until 15 January 2027, the residency will bring Rochelle Canteen's seasonal cooking to the hotel's courtyard restaurant, with the menu changing each month. The collaboration … [Read more...]
SEASONS @ St. Luke’s Opens at Thurrock Hospice
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club SEASONS @ St. Luke’s has marked its opening at St. Luke’s Hospice in Thurrock with an event for supporters, charity representatives and local businesses. The bistro has been created through a partnership between St. Luke’s Hospice Basildon & District and AnuragFoodStory, founded by BBC MasterChef UK finalist, … [Read more...]
Global Hotel Alliance Reports 27% Revenue Growth in Q3 2026
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Global Hotel Alliance has reported total revenue of US$1.04 billion for Q3 2026, representing a 27% increase compared with the same period last year. Total room revenue increased 28% year-on-year to US$843 million, supported by a 33% increase in room nights and a 6% rise in average length of … [Read more...]
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Acquires and Exhibits Andy Soloman Photo Collection
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, the landmark Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has acquired a curated set of 16 signed, limited-edition photographic prints by British photographer Andy Soloman. The works will be known as The Soloman Metropole Collection. The exhibition “Hanoi: Traces of Time” will run … [Read more...]
Daish’s Holidays Appoints Michael Davies as General Manager of Somerset Hotel
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Daish’s Holidays has appointed Michael Davies as General Manager of the Somerset Hotel in Llandudno. Davies brings ten years of hospitality experience to the role alongside strong links to the local area, where he serves as an ambassador for Conwy County and Snowdonia National Park. As General Manager of the … [Read more...]
Hotel Stripes to Make Singapore Debut Following YTL Hotels and BlackRock Acquisition
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries YTL Hotels and a private fund managed by BlackRock have acquired a 304-room hotel in Singapore that will be repositioned as Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection. Located at 181 South Bridge Road, between Singapore's Central Business District and Chinatown, the 16-storey property will begin … [Read more...]
