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CODE’s Triple Take: Beth O’Brien’s top three pubs for a pint of Guinness in London

Published 16 March 2026

Dubliner Beth O’Brien is senior sous chef at The Fat Badger in Notting Hill and is one of CODE Hospitality’s 30 under 30, …

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St Patrick’s Day in London

Published 16 March 2026

St Patrick’s Day celebrations needn’t be much more than a pint of Guinness or three in your local pub. But …

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Register now for Happiest Places to Work 2026

Published 13 March 2026

Pre-registration is now open for Happiest Places to Work 2026, in partnership with Planday. Our Happiest Places To Work campaign is a …

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Published 13 March 2026

Where to eat: a guide to Manchester’s slam-dunk sandwich scene Manchester’s sandwich scene has never been more stacked, writes Ashleigh …

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In Conversation: Imme Ermgassen and Rhiannon Butler

Published 6 March 2026

Imme Ermgassen is the co-founder of British botanic aperitivo brand Botivo, and a voice for female founders and independent brands …

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Published 6 March 2026

Roberta Hall McCarron’s Perfect Pie Recipes The Edinburgh chef reopens Eleanore later this month as a relaxed, neighbourhood bistro. To …

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10 questions with Adam Smith

Published 3 March 2026

New to the CODE app this week is Woven by Adam Smith, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Coworth Park, part of The …

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Samyukta Nair: “Hospitality requires a certain type of boldness”

Published 27 February 2026

Samyukta Nair is the creative director and CEO of LSL Capital, the restaurant group behind Mayfair restaurants Jamavar, Nipotina, Bombay …

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Published 26 February 2026

A local’s guide to Altrincham On the edge of WAG-territory, Altrincham has a reputation as a “high-gloss enclave of daft …

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Where to eat in Peckham on CODE

Published 26 February 2026

Few neighbourhoods capture London’s energy like Peckham, where young, open-minded locals embrace bold new restaurant concepts as much as they …

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Published 20 February 2026

Table manners: dining out in the age of TikTok CODE’s founder, Adam Hyman, owner of The Good Food Guide, weighs …

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10 questions with Tom Geoffrey of Barang

Published 18 February 2026

Tom Geoffrey’s Cambodian-inspired concept Barang only opened late last year but it has already snagged two outstanding reviews from The …

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Meet Samantha Rolls, 29, head of people and recruitment at The Cheese Bar

Published 17 February 2026

Meet Samantha Rolls, 29, head of people and recruitment at The Cheese Bar and one of CODE Hospitality’s 30 under …

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Published 15 February 2026

Hand-pulled noodles, daytime dim sum and aromatic ground pot chicken: Where to eat in Scotland’s unofficial Chinatown Edinburgh native James …

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Meet Zehra Camilleri, 28, head of social media at Fallow

Published 10 February 2026

Meet Zehra Camilleri, 28, head of social media at Fallow Restaurant Group and one of CODE Hospitality’s 30 under 30, …

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Osteria Vibrato’s Charlie Mellor: “Are boozy business lunches still a thing? I want to bring them back.”

Published 6 February 2026

Osteria Vibrato, which opens on Greek Street in Soho this week, marks the return to the London restaurant scene of …

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Published 6 February 2026

Whitewashed inns and Wuthering Heights: where to eat, drink and stay in Swaledale The filming locations for Emerald ‘Saltburn’ Fennell’s …

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Five dishes to try at ROKA according to chef Luca Spiga

Published 3 February 2026

Sardinian-born chef Luca Spiga joined ROKA, the popular Japanese restaurant group, in 2011. As the group executive chef and the …

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Meet Julie-Anne Pugh, 29, marketing manager at Blacklock

Published 3 February 2026

Meet Julie-Anne Pugh, 29, marketing manager at Blacklock and one of CODE Hospitality’s 30 under 30, Class of 2026. CODE …

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Published 30 January 2026

16 of our favourite French bistros With newcomers like Stuart Ralston’s Vinette and Roberta Hall-McCarron’s soon-to-come Eleanore reboot, The Good …

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To Claridge’s in Mayfair, to raise a glass to CODE Hospitality’s 30 under 30, Class of 2026

Published 29 January 2026

On 26 January, the hospitality industry’s brightest young stars gathered at Claridge’s Restaurant for a celebratory lunch in honour of …

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Where to eat in Notting Hill on CODE

Published 28 January 2026

The house prices don’t lie: Notting Hill truly is one of London’s most enchanting neighbourhoods. Even if you can’t afford …

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Meet Emilio Luiso, 21, commis sommelier at The Ritz Restaurant

Published 27 January 2026

Meet Emilio Luiso, 21, commis sommelier at The Ritz Restaurant and one of CODE Hospitality’s 30 under 30, Class of …

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Published 24 January 2026

30 Under £30: our pick of the dinner deals for Restaurant Month 2026 A useful guide from our sister title …

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10 questions with Sam Hart of Barrafina

Published 19 January 2026

Sam Hart co-founded Barrafina with his brother Eddie in 2007, inspired by the legendary Cal Pep in Barcelona. The brand …

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Published 16 January 2026

Best breakfasts in central London An up-to-date guide to the most important meal of the day, with suggestions suited to …

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Published 8 January 2026

Editor’s pick: new openings to get excited about in 2026 Chloe Hamilton, editor at CODE’s sister publication, The Good Food …

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Notes from a small island

Published 8 January 2026

What can big city operations learn from an independent tiki bar on the Isle of Man? Plenty. Kiki’s in Douglas, …

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Published 1 January 2026

Britain’s 12 best pubs reached by train OK, so you have don’t have the cash right now to go on …

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Published 18 December 2025

A first look at The Wellington, Margate The Wellington is new pub in Margate Old Town by former St. John …