The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
HomeLifestyleFood and drink

Food and drink

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Food and drink

Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

May 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

A Luton teashop is making a surprise return today – less than two months after it was forced to shut down in the Luton Point shopping centre. Robby’s Tea Shop, a town centre fixture for […]

The Baklava Company
Food and drink

Food fans queue around the block for opening of new Luton coffee and dessert shop

April 14, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Food fans queue around the block for opening of new Luton coffee and dessert shop

The grand opening of a beloved East London coffee and dessert shop celebrated for its artisanal pastries, handcrafted coffees, and warm hospitality saw Lutonians queuing around the block . The opening day saw strong footfall […]

Zandra's Bar and Restaurant with it's door boarded up after the fire
Food and drink

Luton restaurant closes after weekend fire

March 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton restaurant closes after weekend fire

A restaurant in Luton town centre has been forced to shut after a fire broke out over the weekend. Fire crews responded to tackle the blaze at Zandra’s on Upper George Street on Saturday, March […]

Sandfords restaurant opens in Luton Airport
Food and drink

UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

February 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

A brand-new American-style dining concept has opened its doors at London Luton Airport. Sanfords is the largest restaurant within a UK airport and the largest concession to be opened by TRGC, one of the UK’s […]

Popeyes chicken
Food and drink

Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing even more of its signature New Orleans flavour to Luton with the opening of its second restaurant in town, launching at Hatters Way Retail Park on […]

The view of the Luton Point shopping centre from St George's Square
Food and drink

New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

December 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

A new food spot and an expanded old favourite are among the new and improved stores coming to the Luton Point shopping centre in the next few weeks. Hot on the heels of the recent […]

Luton Town Hall
Food and drink

Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

December 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers. On 22 November, Pink […]

The Papa J's team
Food and drink

Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

September 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

Papa Js Indian tapas restaurant is celebrating a significant milestone this autumn as it marks 20 years of serving vibrant and innovative dishes to the community of Luton. The celebration of the town centre establishment […]

The Food & Beverage Award won by London Luton Airport
Food and drink

Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

London Luton Airport has been voted as the standout European airport for food and beverage choice at the 2024 Food & Beverage Awards held in Ontario, California. The award was presented to the airport in […]

Chaiiwala
Food and drink

Indian street-food chain Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport

June 20, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Passengers will have the pick of a new dining option following the arrival of Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala at London Luton Airport, which has created 40 new jobs with the launch of the restaurant. With […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 »

More Luton stories

  • Stacey Dooley to host Clickbait Clinic on the BBC
    News

    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

    September 9, 2026 0
    Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

    June 23, 2026 1
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
  • Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport
    Film

    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    September 18, 2026 0
  • 150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice
    September 17, 2026 1
  • New AI heritage trail brings Brantwood and Dallow local history to life
    September 17, 2026 0
  • Luton groups invited to bid for £5,000 grants to tackle racism
    September 16, 2026 0
  • Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy
    September 16, 2026 0
  • ‘We will not accept authoritarian rule’: Bitter accusations fly and political divisions laid bare as Labour loses council
    September 15, 2026 1
  • Amjid Ali confirmed as new Luton Council leader after Labour loses control
    September 14, 2026 1
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes