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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has slashed VAT for hospitality to 5 per cent from 20 and has launched a “first of its kind” government discount scheme to encourage people to go out to eat throughout August. On Wednesday, Sunak announced VAT would be cut on food, accommodation and attractions for six months from 20 per cent […]
Ed Thaw and Jack Lewens, from the Michelin-starred and much, applauded Shoreditch restaurant Leroy, have followed Selin Kiazim in scrapping discretionary service charge to bills and will instead raise menu prices to better reflect the value of the dining experience. They explained “if you want to eat in a quality place it will cost you […]
Westminster Council has asked hospitality venues in Soho to implement a ‘no seat, no service’ policy after the reopening of restaurants, pubs and bars saw hordes of revellers on streets and on pavements, many apparently failing to observe appropriate social distancing guidelines. The council said to strategy would help avoid overcrowding in streets and said […]
The pop star Jess Glynne has complained on social media after she wasn’t allowed into Sexy Fish due to her informal clothing. The singer posted a photo of her outfit on Instagram and said she was not allowed into the expensive Mayfair restaurant and instead went to Amazonico, which let her in despite having a […]
A first meal-out post lock down and where do you choose: Harden’s top newcomer of the year 2019 of course! Caractère sits in a quiet-ish corner of Notting Hill, and – now two years old – is run by Emily Roux and her husband Diego Ferrari. The charming greeter was sporting a very stylish Caractère […]
Our weekly round-up of what the national and local restaurant critics are writing about, for the week ending 5 July 2020. Restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes in England were permitted to re-open on Saturday 4 July after over 100 days of enforced closure. Some establishments remain closed – the owner of the three Market Halls, […]
The Goring, London’s last family run luxury hotel and part of the capital’s hospitality scene since 1910, will wait a while to reopen. The family said the hotel will open its doors for overnight stays, drinks in the bar, and garden and veranda dining, on September 4, with its Michelin-starred Dining Room opening a few […]
Mark Hix, whose aging restaurant empire collapsed earlier this year as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, has joined London’s 1 Lombard Street as the director of food and drink. The chef and past restaurateur announced the news on Instagram, revealing bold plans together with its Scandi owner Soren Ulrikjessen. Hix again addressed the closure of […]
Simon Rogan will begin opening his restaurants on July 4, but Roganic and Aulis in London have not been given an opening date and staff will remain on furlough. His Lake District restaurants, L’Enclume, Rogan & Cor and Aulis, will reopen on Saturday, July 4, while Henrock – which opened last year and overlooks the […]
Ikoyi, one of the most enchanting and original restaurants to arrive in London in the last two years, has set out its reopening strategy. Co-founders Jeremy Chan (head chef) and restaurant director Iré Hassa-Odukale said they were delighted to announce the reopening of Ikoyi on Friday July 17. The fixture will reopen with a special […]
