It was good to be reminded at this week’s opening party for the new Ibérica on Victoria Street in London just why Ibérica is so successful: the stylish yet also comfortable environment, the delicious range of the menu, and the equally excellent repertoire of drinks. Ibérica Victoria will undoubtedly appeal to the ever-increasing population around Victoria Street, who will … [Read more...]
Restaurant openings top 1,700 in shift to eating-out
Despite the continuing closure of pubs across Britain, the eating and drinking out market saw a net 1,770 new restaurants open in the last 12 months, according to latest data compiled for the new Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach. The contrast between the 6.9% growth in restaurant sites and the 4.4% decline in drink-led pubs and bars – including a 5.1% fall … [Read more...]
Bookatable reports growth in MICHELIN dining
Average spend doubles Delving deeper into the restaurant booking platform’s data insights, fine dining bookings have a longer lead time on Bookatable.co.uk than casual dining, with the most popular day to book being a Monday or a Tuesday with most people dining on Saturday night (24 per cent) – indicating Brits are making weekend plans already on a Monday. The average spend … [Read more...]
Château Mouton Rothschild: fine wines to grace your table
It was an easy decision to accept an invitation to a Chateau Mouton Rothschild tasting at the magnificent Spencer House in London. Add the fact that it is to be conducted by Philippe Dhalluin, Mouton Rothschild’s winemaker and MD, and the invitation is truly irresistible. Spencer House has apparently enjoyed a thorough programme of restoration. No such process, clearly, had … [Read more...]
Festival boosts Edinburgh whilst Glasgow hotels break record
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, shows market growth in Edinburgh, occupancy increase in Glasgow and sustained losses in Aberdeen. Edinburgh Edinburgh’s August festival season which includes the Fringe – the world’s largest art festival – contributed significantly to generating staggeringly high … [Read more...]