Operators have issued pleas to guests after hundreds failed to show up for bookings on their first days of opening.
Dermot King promoted to Oakman Inns CEO as Peter Borg-Neal named executive chairman
Oakman Inns chief operating officer Dermot King has been promoted to chief executive of the pub group.
House of fun: How Inception Group is finding the lighter side to PPE in its pubs and bars
Charlie Gilkes, co-founder of the Inception Group, explains how the brand is emerging from lockdown with some creative and unusual solutions for social distancing.
At least three pubs close again after Covid-19 cases confirmed
At least three pubs have taken the decision to close temporarily after weekend guests tested positive for coronavirus.
Masterchef winner Simon Wood to host virtual chef event for prospective students
Simon Wood of Woods Restaurant in Manchester is taking part in ‘Couch to College’, an initiative by Manchester College for prospective hospitality students.
Leroy the latest restaurant to call time on discretionary service charge
Leroy in east London has become the latest restaurant to stop adding a discretionary service charge to bills, explaining “if you want to eat in a quality place it will cost you more, but you will also be doing better by the people who serve that food”.
Ventilation key in preventing spread of Covid-19
Trade association BEAMA has warned that ventilation systems will be key to curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the hospitality sector.
Four Vapiano sites sold through pre-pack administration
Four Vapiano sites of the pizza and pasta brand’s seven UK locations have been sold as part of a pre-pack administration, securing more than 200 jobs and the future of the brand in the UK.
Reopenings and new openings: The Pear at Parley, Smokestak, Yo! and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors
Toque d’Or goes digital for 2020
Nestlé Professional has announced Toque d’Or Digital, a virtual version of the prestigious competition.

