A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Crerar Hotels completes £4m refurbishment of Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
Crerar Hotels has completed a £4m refurbishment of its Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa in Craignure, Scotland.
Reviews: Marina O’Loughlin is left uninspired by the Star in Alfriston, while Jay Rayner is thrilled by Sonny Stores in Bristol
Marina O’Loughlin of The Sunday Times is left uninspired by the “pedestrian” menu at Olga and Alex Polizzi’s Star in Alfriston, East Sussex
Union campaigns to get asthma kits in kitchens following death of 19-year-old chef
Unichef is campaigning for emergency asthma kits to be a requirement in commercial kitchens following the death of 19-year-old Lauren Reid last year.
Osmond warns government of legal action over mandatory vaccine passports
Hugh Osmond has written to the health secretary outlining his intention to take legal action if the government presses ahead with plans to make Covid-status certification mandatory for guests to enter nightclubs and events.
The Ritz restaurant temporarily closed ‘until further notice’
The Ritz restaurant in London has been temporarily closed since 20 July “until further notice, due to unforeseen circumstances”, according to an email sent to guests with reservations.
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts CEO Sara Jayne Stanes dies aged 75
Sara Jayne Stanes, chief executive of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts for the last 15 years, has died aged 75.
Two event venue contract wins for Graysons worth £6m
Independent caterer Graysons has added two new contracts to its events venue portfolio in quick succession, worth £6m in turnover over the next five years.
Levy signs five-year catering contract with Nottingham Forest FC
Levy UK + Ireland, the sports and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has secured a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest FC ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Adam Handling Chelsea to close as contract comes to an end
Adam Handling Restaurant Group’s consultancy contract at the Cadogan, a Belmond hotel, will come to an end in October, with the London hotel to launch a new dining experience in the Adam Handling Chelsea restaurant space later this year.

