This week in restaurant news: the number of restaurant cancellations begins to fall, the casual dining sector takes another hit, Andi Oliver and Fred Sirieix open a pop-up in Clapton, and two London eateries close their doors.
With al fresco eating proving popular as diners tentatively make their way back to restaurants, we’ve rounded up a dozen of the best outdoor dining spots in the UK capital.
Several restaurants in London have managed to increase average customer spend and have announced expansion plants. They tell db how they've managed to succeed in such torrid times for the industry.
In restaurant news this week: UK hospitality sales fall by 87% in April through June, local lockdowns affect restaurants in northern England, and Rick Stein's Marlborough restaurant is saved from closure thanks to a benevolent landlord.