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Cambridgeshire business and dining landscape

Overview

The business and dining landscape in Cambridgeshire is characterized by both corporate restructuring and a strong presence of independent establishments.

Recent developments include new openings such as a second Greggs location in Ely and the Ink & Ember bookshop and cafe in Peterborough. However, corporate changes at Whitbread are expected to result in approximately 3,800 job cuts across the UK and Ireland, leading to the scheduled closure of several restaurants, including The Highwayman Cookhouse and Pub in St Neots and The Granary Beefeater in Peterborough.

Alongside these shifts, the region maintains a diverse food scene featuring highly-rated independent restaurants and gastropubs, such as The Cock in Hemingford Grey, The Old Bridge in Huntingdon, and The Old Fire Engine House in Ely.

Entities

Cambridgeshire · Greggs · Whitbread · Ink & Ember · Ely

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cambridgeshire independent restaurants highlight regional food scene

    Cambridgeshire offers a variety of highly-rated independent dining options, including award-winning pubs, Italian cuisine, and seasonal British restaurants across towns like Ely, St Ives, and Huntingdon.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Cambridgeshire businesses see new openings and closures

    Cambridgeshire sees a mix of business activity as Greggs and Ink & Ember open new locations, while Whitbread-owned restaurants face closures amid planned UK and Ireland job cuts.

Sources

elystandard.co.uk · huntspost.co.uk · peterboroughmatters.co.uk