Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK AMMA & ATTA has launched its first concept at Market Halls Canary Wharf for a three-month residency. Founded by Simone Hundle, the brand combines Indian-inspired daytime food and botanical drinks with principles drawn from Ayurveda. Ganan Kanagathurai, owner of Roti King and former CEO of Itsu, is working with the … [Read more...]
Subway Unveils Blueprint Restaurant Concept Across EMEA
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK Subway has unveiled Blueprint, a new restaurant and brand format that will be introduced across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of the company's multi-year growth strategy. From 1 January 2027, every new Subway restaurant and remodel across the region will be developed using the Blueprint format. The concept … [Read more...]
Gran Meliá to Make UAE Debut with J1 Hotel in Dubai
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Meliá Hotels International is to introduce its Gran Meliá brand to the UAE with the opening of J1 Hotel in Dubai in Q4 2027. Located on the Jumeirah 1 beachfront, the hotel will comprise 366 rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline, including 40 accommodation options with private … [Read more...]
The Beefy Boys to Open Eighth UK Restaurant in Cambridge
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK The Beefy Boys is to open its eighth UK restaurant in Cambridge this winter as the independent burger brand continues its expansion. The new restaurant will occupy the former BrewDog site at 15 Bene’t Street and is expected to open before Christmas following a refurbishment. Cambridge will become The Beefy Boys’ most … [Read more...]
Bodega to Open Third Site on Poole High Street This Winter
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK Quay Hospitality Group is to open its third Bodega restaurant on Poole High Street this winter. The Dorset-based hospitality group will open the restaurant at 30 High Street, around 100 metres from Poole Quay, within the Grade II-listed building most recently occupied by Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar. Bodega Poole will … [Read more...]
Toasteé to Open at Westfield White City on 27 October
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK Toasteé, a new French toast and ube concept from 1996 Group, will open at Westfield White City on 27 October. The venue has been created by Florence Mae Maglanoc, founder of Panadera and Filipino restaurant Donia, alongside longtime collaborator Adrian Kyle Felipe. Toasteé becomes the third concept within 1996 Group, … [Read more...]
Elior UK Secures Multi-Year Catering Partnership with Whittington Hospital
Elior UK has secured a multi-year partnership with Whittington Health NHS Trust to deliver catering and retail services at Whittington Hospital in North London. Under the agreement, the contract caterer will manage the hospital's Whittington Court food court and a range of additional food, drink and retail services. The new offer within Whittington Court includes the … [Read more...]
Spiritland to Open New Listening Bar at the Barbican
Spiritland is opening a new listening bar at London’s Barbican Centre on 20 October, marking a new partnership between the music-led hospitality concept and the arts venue. Spiritland at the Barbican will occupy the Lakeside Room on Level 2 of the Barbican, overlooking the fountains, with capacity for 100 guests. The opening comes as Spiritland, founded by Paul Noble … [Read more...]
Wells & Co. Appoints Gavin George as Non-Executive Director
Wells & Co. has appointed hospitality industry leader Gavin George as a Non-Executive Director as the family-owned pub and brewing business continues to strengthen its Board. George brings more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to the role. He co-founded and led Laine Pub & Brewing Company, developing the business to more than 60 sites across … [Read more...]
Brindisa Tapas Appoints Angel Zapata Martin as Chef Director
Chef news is brought to you by Kitchen Porters Club Brindisa Tapas has appointed Angel Zapata Martin as Chef Director as the London-based Spanish restaurant group continues to strengthen its senior leadership team. Born in Barcelona, Zapata Martin brings more than 20 years of experience across restaurants and hospitality businesses in Spain, London and … [Read more...]
Bar Prince Unveils Mythical Legends Cocktail Menu Inspired by Scottish Folklore
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Bar Prince at The Balmoral has launched Mythical Legends, a new cocktail menu inspired by Scotland’s folklore. The new menu follows last year’s Connected Icons and explores legendary creatures and stories including unicorns, selkies, witches, dragons and kelpies. Overseen by Head Bartender Mattia Rovaris, … [Read more...]
The Shepherd Mayfair Opens in London’s Historic Shepherd Market
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Shepherd Mayfair has opened in Shepherd Market, introducing an 82-room boutique hotel in one of London’s historic neighbourhoods. The property comprises 70 rooms and 12 suites alongside a collection of British art, wellness and lifestyle partnerships and three food and beverage concepts. Fayre and The … [Read more...]
Bereen Brothers and The July to Launch Onóra on Dublin’s Capel Street
Restaurant news is brought to you by Meiko UK Dublin hospitality group Bereen Brothers has partnered with Amsterdam-born hospitality brand The July to launch Onóra, a new all-day neighbourhood restaurant on Capel Street this November. The partnership marks the first time brothers Conor and Marc Bereen have taken their restaurant operations north of the River … [Read more...]
Ascott and Chelsea FC Open lyf Chelsea London at Stamford Bridge
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries The Ascott Limited, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club, has opened lyf Chelsea London at Stamford Bridge. The 232-unit lifestyle hotel marks the latest stage of Ascott's partnership with Chelsea FC and expands the hospitality group's UK portfolio. Located at Stamford Bridge and around five minutes' … [Read more...]
Whittlebury Park Launches £16m Vacation Club with 72 New Apartments
Hotel News is brought to you by Guarantee Laundries Whittlebury Park has expanded its leisure offering with the launch of Whittlebury Park Vacation Club, supported by a £16 million investment that will introduce 72 new apartments at the Northamptonshire resort. The Vacation Club will operate through a 15-year membership model, providing members with one week of … [Read more...]
