Drake & Morgan, the London-based bar and restaurant group backed by Bowmark Capital, announces its financial results. Turnover increased 17% to £28.8m (52 weeks to 27 March 2016). LFL turnover up 2.6% EBITDA increased 12% to £3.6m Pre-tax profit at £1.8m Drake and Morgan at King’s Cross opened in September 2015 Current Trading and Expansion Trading … [Read more...]
Don’t ignore what’s on your doorstep
Coworth Park House is a handsome Georgian building dating back to 1776. Throughout the 1800’s the estate passed through the hands of several owners. It is perhaps best known as the home of the 17th Earl of Derby who bought it in 1899 and lived there for almost 50 years until his death in 1948. His love of racing led to three winners of the Derby, named after the 12th Earl, and … [Read more...]
Joe Allen celebrate 40 years as the West End’s Canteen
This January, Joe Allen turns 40 and to mark the occasion, the theatreland institution has gathered the great-and-the-good to ring in 40 years. On the 29th January 2017, owners Tim Healy and Lawrence Hartley will welcome esteemed alumni and a star-studded line-up of regulars to host a rather unusual dinner party. Joe’s friends and family will takeover the restaurant, serving up … [Read more...]
Stonehouse serve up slice of the action as 50th Pizza & Carvery opens
Having opened two pilot restaurants in the summer of 2015, Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery celebrated a significant milestone for the brand when opening their 50th restaurant, The Crown in Kings Heath, Birmingham, earlier this month. The opening of the Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, located on Alcester Road, signalled an exciting step for the new dining concept from … [Read more...]
Heart of London business Alliance welcomes new Chief Executive
Heart of London Business Alliance, the representative organisation for more than 400 businesses and 100 property owners in the Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and St James’s areas, today formally announces Ros Morgan as Chief Executive. An established figure in the Business Improvement District (BID) sector, Ms Morgan brings eleven years’ experience in place management … [Read more...]