Today’s news in brief – 28/05/24

Robinson Brewery has increased its investment spend in pubs to £1.6m during Q1. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its business partners, the rise in investment is a sign of more long-term post pandemic confidence. 

Chef Tom Waters has unveiled his first permanent restaurant, Gorse, in Cardiff. Having earned his stripes in “prestigious” London kitchens, including stints at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, The Square and Bonhams, chef Waters returned to his Welsh roots with his pop-up concept Gorse, 18 months ago. Waters stated that the transition from pop-up sensation to permanent fixture marks a significant milestone for Gorse. 

L’Eto has opened with The Yards, Covent Garden, at 138 Long Acre. The international restaurant and café brand offers a “relaxed” all-day dining restaurant and “picturesque” café in the heart of Covent Garden. The brand’s menu features a vast counter of cakes and pastries, hot and cold breakfast classics, a selection of healthy main courses for lunch and dinner, and an array of cocktails. 

Searcys has been named the official catering partner at 41 Portland Place. The private Georgian townhouse can be hired for conferences, press and product launches, dinners and receptions, parties, weddings and filming.