It’s that time of year again: prime restaurant-opening season. It’s when people are back at work from summer breaks, and dining rooms are looking to make a splash in the run-up to the holidays.
Last December, UK restaurants and pubs saw a much-needed 3.2% year-over-year increase in sales. But this autumn’s opening season in London feels a little quieter than usual. It’s been a challenging year for UK restaurants, because everything from inflation to a rise in employer’s insurance costs. The city also lost several high-profile restaurants: Lyle’s, Margot and Claude Bosi at Bibendum have all shut their doors.
Dining and Cooking