Zero growth for pubs and restaurants in May

UK pubs and restaurants saw trading fall flat in May, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Collective like-for-like sales growth across the market was zero compared to last year.

On-trade is moving with the times, say suppliers, as Jamie’s and other well-known faces disappear from the high street

The tired, middle of the road, mid-market section of the on-trade is falling away to make way for new, more innovative concepts, suppliers have told Harpers.

Restaurant closures rise as high street pressures hit hard

The number of restaurants in Britain dropped by 2.8% in the year to March 2019, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.

Consumers shun restaurants at Easter, figures show

Restaurant groups saw sales plummet by nearly 20% this Easter, according to figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

31 Days of German Riesling returns

The annual celebration of Riesling is back, opening up yet more opportunities for the trade to promote and get behind Germany’s star player.

Northern restaurant and bar boom continues

The number of restaurants and bars in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds increased by an average of 19% during the past five years, according to new research.

Restaurants continue to struggle as consumers tighten purse strings ahead of Brexit

The restaurant trade suffered another tough month in February with the mini heatwave towards the end of the month failing to move the whole market much, despite an encouraging performance from the pub trade.

Asia de Cuba to close after 20 years

Asia de Cuba, the restaurant at St Martins Lane hotel which introduced Chino-Latino cuisine to London, will close at the end of February.

UK restaurant numbers dip for first time in nine years

The number of “casual dining” restaurants has dropped for the first time in nine years as the pressures facing the sector take their toll.

Industry platform Hospitality Speaks set to launch

A platform addressing bullying, harassment and discrimination in the UK hospitality industry launches next month.

UK still ‘litmus test’ as global benchmark for wine brands

The UK market continues to be the shop window for the world of wine, with the on-trade driving premium sales. 

There may be trouble ahead…

The number of leaders with confidence in the future of their own company within the eating and drinking-out market took a knock in the three months to November 2018, according to the latest CGA Business Confidence Survey.

Festive period provides cheer for on-trade

Managed pubs and restaurants saw a 4.1% collective like-for-like sales increase across the festive season compared to the same period the prevous year. 

Looking ahead: Andrew Johnson, Woodwinters

Tumultuous political times are offering an interesting backdrop to our latest Looking Ahead series.

Restaurant numbers fall 2% in a year

UK restaurants are on the slide, according to the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.

UK hospitality sector continues to grow despite Brexit concerns

The UK hospitality sector has turned over in excess of £100bn for the first time and now employs 2.35 million people.

Late summer spells trouble for restaurants

The restaurant trade suffered another tough month in September with sales dampened by the late summer, while the pub industry continued to bask in the sun.

Bars and restaurants set to ‘save the high street’

The bar and restaurant scene has been predicted as key in preventing the decline of the high street, with 92% of councils believing night-time economy will play an “important role”, according to new research.

Holiday season boosts eating-out market

Britain sees 3,000 licensed premise closures in a year

The number of licensed sites across Britain has dropped to 119,800 in the past year, with a total of 3,116 restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises having been closed down.