Manchester-based crazy golf brand Junkyard Golf Club has invested £2.7m to open in London’s Camden this year.
BrewDog boss: pints should cost £27.50 due to energy price rises
The co-founder of BrewDog has said a pint of its Punk IPA beer would cost £27.50 if the bar chain put up prices in line with soaring energy bills.
Applebee brothers to open La Gamba in London’s Southbank
The brothers behind Applebee’s Fish in London’s Borough Market are to open La Gamba, a riverside tapas restaurant, at London’s Southbank Centre in February.
Fergus Stewart appointed chief executive of the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company
Fergus Stewart has been appointed chief executive of the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, which owns a global collection of hotels including the Landmark London, the Royal Lancaster and Basil Street Apartments.
London event caterer Seasoned secures supplier status at Kew Gardens
London event caterer Seasoned has been approved as a supplier to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, following a formal tender process.
Joanna’s restaurant closes after 45 years of trading
Family-run restaurant Joanna’s in London’s Crystal Palace has closed after 45 years of trading due to the challenges posed by “current economic conditions”.
Tender opportunity: Leeds Castle
While most castles are military and defensive in nature, Leeds, throughout her 900-year history, has been used as a luxurious retreat, a place for entertainment, feasting and relaxation.
Revelations: Subhajit Mitra, director, BKC and Coupette
We delve into the life and inner thoughts of a top chef. This week: Subhajit Mitra, director of BKC and Coupette
KFC and Pizza Hut owner hit by UK cyber attack
Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has said less than 300 of its UK restaurants were closed following a ransomware attack earlier this week.
Over 13,000 hospitality businesses closed since 2020
More than 10% of the UK’s hospitality businesses have permanently closed since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, new figures show.

