coronavirus
Parliamentary group formed for UK night economy in ‘crisis’
A group of cross-party MPs and peers came together yesterday to establish an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night time economy.
Three London restaurants close for good
Michel Roux Jr.’s Roux at Parliament Square as well as the Bleeding Heart and the Don restaurants have announced their permanent closure as Covid-19 takes its toll.
Pubs and coronavirus: What is a substantial meal?
After confusion yesterday as to whether a Scotch egg can be considered a substantial meal under the new Covid-19 regulations in England, WLC examines the guidance.
HK bar industry unhappy over latest closure order
As Hong Kong confirmed 80 new infections on 24 November, the government has announced the closure of all entertainment premises, including bars and nightclubs from Thursday this week.
Trade reacts to England’s new post-lockdown restrictions
Trade bodies representing the hospitality industry have referred to the post-lockdown restrictions in England as a “straitjacket” which will “destroy the sector”.
Deli vision: how restaurants are changing shape
With England still in the grips of a second national lockdown, many London restaurateurs are soldiering on undeterred, turning their venues from dining rooms to delis in order to keep their businesses going during the pandemic.
Hakkasan launches wine delivery service
High-end contemporary Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan has launched a direct to consumer wine delivery service in the UK in a collaboration with Slerp.
Top bottled cocktails delivered to your door
It’s not only chefs that have been pivoting to takeaways, some of London’s top bartenders have been busy creating bottled cocktail collections that can be delivered to your door.
From bar to bottle shop: how London venues are surviving the second lockdown
A survival of the fittest scenario is playing out in the UK on-trade at the moment, and venues are being forced to adapt in order to stay afloat. Lucy Shaw talks to a trio of operators in London who have turned their bars and restaurants into bottle shops.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: UK hospitality sales fall by 48% in Q3, Pizza Express announces further job cuts, Bao unveils a ‘dine-in cinema’ scheme and Gordon Ramsay gets ready to open another restaurant.