The Barbary, the second restaurant from the founders of The Palomar in Soho, is now open at Seven Dials, following an official launch on June 15. Located at 16 Neal’s Yard, the 1,276 sq ft and 24 cover restaurant takes inspiration from the Barbary Coast and will have a focus on grilling and baking, from Moorish Spain, to the tip of Morocco and along the Barbary Coast to … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl investment programme continues with Bowlplex Oxford
The UK’s largest tenpin bowling operator, The Original Bowling Company, has invested £500,000 in the refurbishment and rebrand of Bowlplex at Ozone Leisure Park. Completed on the 26th May, the Centre remained open for the duration of the project and celebrated its brand new look with a VIP event on the 16th June, when it officially relaunched as a Hollywood Bowl. Steve … [Read more...]
‘Bien fresh’ at Ceviche Soho
Ceviche Soho is set to shake things up this summer season, with fresh new additions to the menu and an exhibition from two of Peru’s most celebrated photographers: Adrian Portugal and Zoë P Massey. Inspired by the energy of Lima’s beach life in the summer, Ceviche will bring the spirit of the Peruvian capital to London. “Lima is one of the most exciting cities in the world … [Read more...]
Brakspear to reopen managed pub in Cotswolds
Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is reopening one of its managed pubs in Stow-on-the-Wold after a major refurbishment. The site, renamed as the Sheep on Sheep Street, opens on 1 July. Brakspear bought the pub - previously called the Grapevine - in January this year. The building dates back to the 17th century and the refurbishment, carried out by the company's in-house … [Read more...]
Blanchette East to open on Brick Lane
Brothers Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary are delighted to announce the launch of their second restaurant, Blanchette East, which is set to open on Brick Lane in August 2016. Lovingly named after the brothers’ mother, the new restaurant will celebrate everything that guests have come to love about the Soho bistro but with a few distinct variations. The modern French menu will … [Read more...]