CBPE Capital LLP (CBPE), the mid-market private equity firm, has confirmed the sale of its investment in Côte Restaurants, the award winning restaurant group, to BC Partners (BC). Terms of the transaction are not disclosed. The sale to BC represents a money multiple of 2.9x CBPE’s original investment in Côte and an IRR of 78%. Côte was founded by a group of experienced … [Read more...]
Picturehouse Central for Film and Food in Piccadilly Circus
With not only seven state of the art cinema screens, but a café, restaurant, bar and rooftop members terrace (opening September 2015), the recently launched Picturehouse Central is bringing much more than just popcorn and blockbusters to the West End. Having already revolutionised cinema going across London and the UK with quality food and drink at the heart of the experience, … [Read more...]
GRAB Food opens third location on Lovat Lane, Monument
Everyday Thai Food Café, GRAB has opened a new branch on Lovat Lane (Monument). The company’s first café was opened on Leonard Street (Old Street) in 2011 with the Queen Victoria Street Branch (Mansion House) following soon after. There are plans to roll out in another 10 locations by 2016. GRAB is a concept thought up by the husband and wife duo, Neetibut and Chusana. Both … [Read more...]
Classy but quirky HMSS to open in Clifton
Her Majesty’s Secret Service (HMSS) is a new cocktail bar and punch house, opening in Clifton, Bristol, on 24th July 2015. Offering Bristolians an exciting and easy-‐going environment in which to enjoy quality drinks, HMSS will serve highly creative, fun and experiential cocktails at an exceptionally reasonable price. HMSS comes from the talented team behind London’s … [Read more...]
Booking Now for Android
Booking.com is expanding its mobile presence with the launch of Booking Now for Android. Android users can now indulge in last-minute holidays in as little as two taps, choosing from Booking.com’s vast selection of over 670,000 properties in more than 79,000 unique destinations. Tailored to the user Booking Now for Android can be completely tailored to each user’s unique … [Read more...]