The Spiteri Family - Their Incredible New Pub 'The Latimer' - Why They Refuse To Stock Guinness & How One Family Built Some of London's Most Iconic Restaurants!

About this episode

The Spiteri family discusses their new pub 'The Latimer' and their experiences in London's hospitality scene.

The Spiteri family are hospitality royalty. Between them they've shaped some of London's most beloved restaurants and pubs, from The French House and Rochelle Canteen to Caravel, Sessions Arts Club and Koya. Now, for the first time, the entire family has come together under one roof to create The Latimer — one of London's most exciting new pub openings. In this special episode, we sit down with John, Melanie, Molly, Lorcan and Finneas Spiteri to hear the story behind the project and what it takes to build a family-run hospitality business in 2025. John and Melanie reflect on decades spent at the heart of London's restaurant scene, sharing stories from The French House, St. John, Rochelle Canteen and beyond. From wild events in Moscow to the changing face of British hospitality, they discuss the realities of opening a pub in today's market, the challenges facing independent operators and why genuine hospitality still matters more than ever. The next generation then takes over. Lorcan, Finneas and Molly reveal how they're putting their own stamp on The Latimer, from the food and drinks menus to the day-to-day realities of working alongside parents and siblings. We dive into the…

People in this episode

Guests: John Spiteri, Melanie Spiteri, Molly Spiteri, Lorcan Spiteri, Finneas Spiteri

Topics covered

• family-run hospitality
• London restaurants
• pub opening
• hospitality challenges
• food and drinks menus

Keywords

• Spiteri family
• The Latimer
• London pubs
• hospitality industry
• restaurant stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Latimer, The French House, Rochelle Canteen, Caravel, Sessions Arts Club, Koya

Places: London

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