Aparthotel brand Native Places has revealed plans to open several new properties within the next two years, as well as rebranding its King’s Wardrobe site in London to Native St Paul’s in the fourth quarter of this year.
Norfolk Royale hotel sold to Alfa Leisureplex
Peel Hotels has sold its Norfolk Royale hotel in Bournemouth to coach operator Alfa Leisureplex Group for an undisclosed price.
Firmdale acquires Covent Garden hotel
Firmdale is understood to have acquired the Covent Garden hotel in London, which it has operated since 1996.
MasterChef winner Kenny Tutt to close restaurant due to rising costs
Kenny Tutt has announced the closure of his Bayside Social restaurant on Worthing seafront in Sussex due to the impact of rising costs.
Stonegate continues to narrow losses post-pandemic
Pub group Stonegate has continued to narrow its losses post-pandemic, reporting a pre-tax loss of £130m for the year to 25 September 2022 compared to £233m the prior financial year.
Bundobust to open Birmingham restaurant
Indian street food and craft beer specialist Bundobust is set to expand its northern restaurant chain by opening a fifth site, in Birmingham, this autumn.
Inside the National Gallery’s earthy restaurant Ochre
Red Deer designers took the earthy, warm vibe of the restaurant at London’s National Gallery and created a space that’s a work of art in its own right.
New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in April 2023
The latest restaurants, bars and hotels to open their doors across the UK in April 2023
Former Fenn head chef to open Shoreditch restaurant and bar
Former Fenn head chef Joe Laker is opening his first solo venture, a chef’s table restaurant called Counter 71 in London’s Shoreditch this June, as well as Lowcountry, an American South-inspired cocktail bar.
Michelin men, inspector quotas and pastry awards: what we learned from the 2023 Michelin Guide
Michelin’s top dogs answer the key questions on exactly how the guide makes its annual star decisions

