10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021
While London restaurants remain shuttered, we’ve rounded up 10 new openings we’re looking forward to this year, from seafood sanctum Manzi’s to the Batman-themed Park Row.
Where to go for a Negroni in London
As it’s Negroni Week, there is no better time to treat yourself to the iconic ruby red cocktail. Here are six of the best spots to drink Negronis in the UK capital.
Restaurant threatens to sue over one-star review
An Australian restaurant is threatening to sue a customer for defamation after she claimed in an online review that the food was “inedible”, “greasy” and “limp”.
Noble Rot founders to open second wine shop
Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew MW, the duo behind the Noble Rot wine bars and magazine, have announced that they have signed the lease for a second Shrine to the Vine shop site.
Big Mamma restaurant group sells majority stake
Big Mamma, the French-owned restaurant group behind kitsch Italian-inspired restaurants such as Ave Mario and Circolo Popolare, has sold a majority stake to private equity McWin.
Top chefs come together for charity dinner
Eight of London’s best chefs will be coming together for a one-off gala dinner in support of industry charity Hospitality Action this November.
Pub landlord in fence feud with council
A pub landlord is locked in a planning permission dispute with Coventry City Council because his beer garden fence is 20 centimetres too tall.
Peak-time pint pricing is ‘potentially fatal spiral’ for pub trade
Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub operator, has announced it will charge 20p more for drinks in peak business hours to cover rising costs, in a move described to WLC as “potentially fatal” to the trade.
Rick Stein slammed over £2 condiment charge
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Rick Stein has come under fire after it emerged that those asking for sauce at Stein’s Fish & Chips in Padstow, Cornwall would be charged an extra £2.
Marcus Wareing and The Berkeley hotel part ways
Chef Marcus Wareing and The Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge have “mutually agreed” to end their 20 year partnership and close Michelin-starred restaurant Marcus this December.
Jeremy King to reopen Le Caprice
Restaurateur Jeremy King has announced the resurrection of famed West End dining institution Le Caprice, and that former maître d’ Jesus Adorno will be returning as manager.
