Social Media Management for London Restaurants, Cafés, Bars & Pubs

Instagram-First Strategy, Viral Content & Influencer Marketing Across 24+ London Locations

3.8M+
Monthly Social Reach
340%
Average Follower Growth
£850
Starting From/Month
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Why London F&B Businesses Need Social Media

82% of London diners check Instagram before booking a restaurant. Social media isn't just marketing—it's your digital storefront, menu showcase, and word-of-mouth engine. We create scroll-stopping content that converts followers into customers.

📱 London F&B Social Media Statistics

82%
Check Instagram before booking a restaurant
4.2x
Higher engagement than other industries
78%
Discover new venues through Instagram/TikTok
64%
Share food/drink photos on social media

🎯 The Reality: Instagram IS Your Menu

Your Instagram feed is the first "menu" potential customers see. If your last post was 3 weeks ago, or your photos look unprofessional, you've lost the booking. London diners scroll through 5-10 venues before deciding. The one with the best Instagram wins.

We've seen London restaurants increase weekend bookings by 180-350% simply by posting consistently (5-7x/week) with professional content. One viral Reel can bring £8K-15K in revenue from new customers.

📸 Professional Content Creation

We shoot your food, drinks, venue, and vibe. 5-7 Instagram posts/week, 3-5 Stories/day, 2-4 Reels/month. No more iPhone photos in bad lighting—we make your food look Michelin-star worthy.

🎬 TikTok & Reels Strategy

Short-form video is king. We create viral-ready Reels/TikToks: behind-the-scenes, chef secrets, signature cocktails, time-lapses. One viral Reel = 500K+ views = hundreds of new customers.

🤝 Influencer Partnerships

We connect you with London food influencers (10K-500K followers). Complimentary meals → Instagram posts/Stories → 5,000-50,000 impressions → 80-300 new customers. ROI: 4-8x on average.

💬 Community Management

We reply to all DMs (within 2 hours), comments, reviews. 58% of customers DM restaurants with booking questions. Fast responses = more bookings. We handle everything so you can focus on service.

📊 Instagram Ads & Promotion

Organic reach is dying (4-6% of followers see your posts). We run targeted Instagram/Facebook ads: £300-800/month budget → 50,000-200,000 local impressions → 150-400 profile visits → 30-80 bookings.

🎉 Event & Promotion Campaigns

Launch new menus, seasonal specials, events, bottomless brunches with coordinated social campaigns. Countdown posts, influencer previews, user-generated content. 280-450% higher turnout vs. no social promotion.

Social Media Success Stories Across London

Real growth from real London F&B businesses. Follower counts are vanity—bookings and revenue are reality. These numbers represent actual business impact.

Clapham

Cocktail Bar: 1.2K → 18.4K Followers in 8 Months

Challenge: New bar competing against 150+ Clapham venues. Young professional target audience (82% check Instagram before visiting). Needed to build buzz fast.

Strategy: Instagram-first launch. Daily Stories, 5 posts/week, 3 Reels/month. Partnered with 12 London food influencers. Ran "tag-a-friend" giveaways. Promoted signature cocktails with cinematic Reels.

Results (8 months):

  • ✅ 1.2K → 18.4K followers (+1,433%)
  • ✅ 2 viral Reels (580K + 420K views)
  • ✅ Average 48K impressions/month
  • ✅ 38% of bookings attribute to Instagram
  • ✅ +£31K monthly revenue from social

"We went from empty Thursdays to fully booked weekends. Instagram made us a destination." - Owner

Wimbledon

Brunch Café: Championships Viral Campaign

Challenge: Maximize Wimbledon Championships traffic (2 weeks, 450% opportunity). Target tennis tourists and affluent Village crowd. Stand out from 120+ competing venues.

Strategy: Created tennis-themed content (April start): "Strawberries & Cream Pancakes," "Grand Slam Brunch," countdown Reels. Partnered with 8 tennis influencers. Ran Instagram ads targeting Championships visitors.

Results (Championships period):

  • ✅ 1 viral Reel (1.2M views, 34K likes)
  • ✅ +8.4K followers in 2 weeks
  • ✅ 280K impressions (Championships)
  • ✅ Fully booked entire Championships
  • ✅ +£38K Championships revenue vs. previous year

"One viral Reel changed our business. We had people queuing at 8am. Worth 100x the investment." - Owner

Richmond

Italian Restaurant: Theatre Partnership Strategy

Challenge: Capitalize on Richmond Theatre crowds (180K annual visitors). Target pre-theatre diners (5:30-7pm). Build reputation as "the" pre-theatre dining spot.

Strategy: Created theatre-tied content: "Best Pre-Theatre Menus Richmond," "2-Course Express Menu Reels," partnered with Richmond Theatre influencers, ran Instagram ads targeting theatre-goers (geo + interest targeting).

Results (6 months):

  • ✅ 3.8K → 14.2K followers (+274%)
  • ✅ 42% of pre-theatre bookings from Instagram
  • ✅ Average 38K impressions/month
  • ✅ Partnership with Richmond Theatre (cross-promotion)
  • ✅ +£24K monthly pre-theatre revenue

"We're now the #1 recommended pre-theatre restaurant on Instagram. 5:30-7pm is our busiest slot." - Manager

Platform-Specific Strategies for London F&B

Each platform has unique strengths. We create tailored content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and emerging platforms.

📷 Instagram (Primary Platform)

82% of London diners use Instagram for restaurant discovery. We focus here first.

  • ✅ Feed Posts: 5-7x/week (food photography, drinks, venue shots)
  • ✅ Stories: 3-5x/day (behind-scenes, daily specials, polls)
  • ✅ Reels: 2-4x/month (viral potential, trending audio, recipes)
  • ✅ Highlights: Menu, Reviews, Events, Offers
  • ✅ Bio Optimization: Booking link, location, hours
  • ✅ DM Automation: Quick replies for common questions

🎵 TikTok (Growth Engine)

78% of Gen Z discover restaurants on TikTok. Viral potential is unmatched.

  • ✅ Short Videos: 15-60 seconds (recipe reveals, ASMR cooking)
  • ✅ Trending Audio: Use popular sounds for algorithm boost
  • ✅ Behind-Scenes: Kitchen chaos, prep work, chef secrets
  • ✅ Challenges: Food challenges, taste tests, reactions
  • ✅ Duets/Stitches: Engage with food creators
  • ✅ One viral TikTok = 500K-5M views = massive traffic

👥 Facebook (Local Community)

Best for local targeting, events, and 35+ demographic. Strong for ads.

  • ✅ Events: Promote quiz nights, live music, bottomless brunch
  • ✅ Local Groups: Share in Clapham/Kingston/Wimbledon groups
  • ✅ Facebook Ads: Hyper-local targeting (1-3 mile radius)
  • ✅ Reviews: Respond to all reviews (impacts rankings)
  • ✅ Offers: Birthday discounts, first-time visitor offers
  • ✅ Cross-post from Instagram (efficiency)

Social Media Experts Across 24+ London Locations

We understand each London area's unique social media culture, hashtags, influencers, and demographics.

🎯 Complete Social Media Services Available

Kingston upon Thames

Student crowd • Market aesthetic • Riverside content

Wimbledon

Championships content • Village elegance • Tennis tie-ins

Richmond

Theatre partnerships • Thames views • Premium aesthetic

Hammersmith

Apollo events • Commuter content • Corporate lunch

Surbiton

Family-friendly • Commuter targeting • Village charm

Clapham

Young professionals • Nightlife • Instagram-obsessed

📍 Now Serving 18+ Additional Locations

• Fulham
• Putney
• Wandsworth
• Chiswick
• Barnes
• Twickenham
• Battersea
• Chelsea
• Kensington
• Balham
• Tooting
• Clapham Junction
• Brixton
• Shoreditch
• Camden
• Islington
• Notting Hill
• Mayfair

Don't see your area? Contact us - we serve all London F&B businesses.

Social Media Packages for London F&B

Transparent monthly pricing. Includes content creation, posting, community management, and monthly reporting. No hidden fees.

Social Starter

Perfect for new venues

£850/month

Instagram + Facebook

  • ✅ 12 feed posts/month (3/week)
  • ✅ 12 Stories/month
  • ✅ 1 Reel/month
  • ✅ Content planning & scheduling
  • ✅ Basic photo editing
  • ✅ Community management (comments/DMs)
  • ✅ Hashtag research & optimization
  • ✅ Monthly analytics report
  • ✅ 3-month minimum commitment
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Social Domination

Maximum growth

£2,250/month

All platforms + influencer campaigns

  • ✅ Everything in Social Growth, PLUS:
  • ✅ Unlimited posts (optimal frequency)
  • ✅ Daily Stories across all platforms
  • ✅ 8 Reels + 8 TikToks/month
  • ✅ Professional photography (2 shoots/month)
  • ✅ Influencer campaigns (4-6/month)
  • ✅ Instagram + Facebook Ads (£800 included)
  • ✅ User-generated content campaigns
  • ✅ Dedicated social media manager
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Social Media FAQs

Social media delivers faster results than SEO. You'll see increased engagement (likes/comments) within 1-2 weeks. Follower growth becomes noticeable in 4-8 weeks. Most clients see measurable booking increases within 2-3 months. One viral Reel can change everything overnight (we've seen it happen).

We create everything. Professional & Growth packages include monthly photo shoots at your venue (we bring professional camera, lighting, styling). We shoot your food, drinks, interior, team. You can also send us iPhone photos of daily specials, and we'll edit them professionally.

We reach out to London food influencers (10K-500K followers) on your behalf. You provide a complimentary meal (£40-80 value), they create Instagram posts/Stories/Reels (contractual agreement). Average reach: 10K-100K impressions. ROI: 4-8x on average. We handle all negotiations and contracts.

Yes! We send you a monthly content calendar for approval (usually week 1 of each month). You review all posts, captions, hashtags. We incorporate your feedback. Once approved, we schedule and post. You'll also have access to our scheduling tool to see everything in real-time.

That's common! Many restaurants post sporadically (1-2x/week when they remember). The problem: Instagram's algorithm penalizes inconsistency. We bring professional consistency (5-7x/week), strategy (not random posts), professional content, and growth tactics. You'll see the difference within weeks.

Ready to Grow Your London F&B Instagram?

Book a free 30-minute social media audit. We'll analyze your current Instagram, identify quick wins, and show you exactly how we'd grow your following and bookings. No obligation, no sales pitch.

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