Simon Woodcock and Richard Hepplestone, Yorkshire community pub operators, have secured their tenth site with the lease of The Upton Arms in Upton
near Pontefract. A £200,000 refurbishment is underway to transform the venue into a family-friendly local focused on sports and entertainment. The duo are actively seeking further expansion opportunities within a 45-minute radius of Barnsley.
Caledonian Leisure has acquired the 104-bedroom Broadway Park Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The property will be renamed The Caledonian Island Hotel and is set to reopen in February 2026, offering coach package and self-drive stays.
Casa Felicia, a new Italian restaurant from Cocotte founder Romain Bourrillon, is opening in Queen’s Park, London. Led by chef Francesco Sarvonio, the Naples-inspired menu will feature handmade pasta, dry-aged fish, and natural wines.
Forno Bakery is opening two new venues at Mile End’s Ragged School Museum. The bakery, co-owned by Ombra’s team, will take over the museum’s café and conference room, offering brunch, pastries, and takeaway deli goods.
Coco Brazil Rodizio Bar & Grill is launching in Liverpool’s Bold Street next week. The £350,000 refurbishment has transformed the former Ellis Brigham store into a vibrant two-floor Brazilian restaurant with live music, salsa nights, and rodizio-style dining.
Vincenzo’s, the New York-style pizza concept from Tom Vincent, is making its London debut in Shoreditch this November. The new site on Bethnal Green
Road will serve pizza by the slice, including signature creations like vodka sauce and spanakopita pies.
Poon’s, the Chinese bistro and grocery brand, is opening its first full restaurant at Somerset House in London this autumn. The 60-cover venue will feature claypot rice, wind-dried meats, and a curated wine and cocktail list.
Motorino, a new London-Italian restaurant from chefs Stevie Parle and Luke Ahearne, is opening in Fitzrovia on 20th October. The 150-cover venue will feature handmade pasta, seasonal British produce, and cocktails by Kevin Armstrong of Satan’s Whiskers.
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