All Late Night Bars and Clubs articles
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NewsMayor of London gains new powers to intervene in licensing decisions
Sadiq Khan has formally gained new powers to intervene in licensing decisions across the capital
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NewsDrake & Morgan appoints new CFO
Joanna Whalley joins the Bowmark Capital-backed group, taking over the role previously occupied by David King
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InterviewsHouse of Gods: ‘We are looking for sites in other key UK cities’
The maximalist hotel operator is looking to follow up its recent London debut with another opening in a key UK city, as soon as it finds the right location, CEO Justine Conway tells MCA.
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NewsHospitality doubles down on VAT cut calls as missed budget opportunities highlighted
Despite some welcome small measures, the industry has been left disappointed by the lack of any wider relief
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NewsMission Mars secures new majority backer
The Rudy’s Napoletana and Albert’s Schloss operator has been acquired by Artal in a deal that marks a full exit for BGF and is set to accelerate the group’s expansion
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NewsLate night operators have ‘nowhere left’ to pass on cost pressures
The ability of nightlife businesses to recover rising operating costs through higher consumer prices is becoming increasingly constrained as consumer hit “affordability ceiling”, the Night Time Industries Association has warned.
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Weekend PressMayfair club Maison Estelle set to reopen after alleged firearm incident
Luxury venue closed in September after police asked Westminster council to review its licence, reports the FT
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Weekend PressBoom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol, reports The Guardian
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News‘Real momentum building ahead of festive season’ for hospitality following September sales growth
Sector-wide sales rose 2.7% year-on-year last month, giving groups their best growth of 2026 so far
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Analysis & InsightGen Z see bars as central to social lives
New Heineken research across nine European markets finds Gen Z consumers are visiting bars more frequently than average, challenging fears that younger drinkers are turning away from the sector
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InterviewsReinventing the occasion: Why alcohol alone is no longer enough for bar operators
The operators behind Inception Group, Little Door & Co and sports bar concept GOAT argue that winning the battle for consumers means delivering far more than what is in the glass
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NewsNEOS appoints Louise Orrin-Seemann as CFO
Orrin-Seemann brings extensive senior finance and commercial experience across corporate, start-up and scale-up businesses, with recent experience in hospitality alongside senior leadership roles across high-growth and international businesses
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NewsCasinos boosting high-street footfall
Britain’s casinos are generating footfall for surrounding hospitality businesses, with 72% of customers visiting at least one other local business during their visit
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Bars and pubs outperform restaurants in September
Bars, pubs and clubs recorded strong growth last month, as UK consumer spending on hospitality and leisure rose 2.7% year-on-year, according to Barclays
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NewsNightcap in talks over refinancing
The bar operator is in discussions with a number of potential lenders regarding the refinancing and replacement of its debt facilities, with management expecting new financing arrangements to be concluded in the near term
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InterviewsNEOS: ‘It’s been a transformational year’
CEO Russell Quelch tells MCA the group’s programme of site conversions is driving significant returns with recent relaunches in Bristol and Southampton leading to revenue increases of up to 500%
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Analysis & Insight‘Not tonight lads’ - balancing safety and equality in the night-time economy
The complaints of a disgruntled solo male customer denied entry to a Brighton bar have thrown a spotlight on the balance night-time operators must walk in trying to keep venues safe without falling foul of the law
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NewsNEOS secures £10m facility to support further growth
It comes as the bar business reports strengthened EBITDA across both the group and in venue in its FY25 results
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NewsVodka martinis all round: Daniel Craig’s Clerkenwell pub leads this week’s top openings stories
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including actor Daniel Craig’s plan to launch a pub with seasoned hospitality pros Charlie Carroll and Nick Jones, and The Wolseley’s New York members club
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NewsRank agrees £5m Gambling Commission settlement
Rank Group has agreed a £5m regulatory settlement with the Gambling Commission following an investigation into anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling failings at its Grosvenor casino businesses