Pret A Manger is the latest high street chain to take the leap from serving cups of coffee to plates of food, with the announcement of its Good Evenings strategy. Set to launch at a branch on The Strand, could Pret A Manger become the next go-to fast casual restaurant?

From trendy cafés that serve cereal until 10pm to high-end restaurants that boast late night menus featuring egg and waffle, breakfast food is no longer limited to the early hours of the day. Almost half of Londoners profess a love for ‘brinner’, but what's the appeal of a truly all-day breakfast?

Women looking for a post-work watering hole can sometimes feel stuck between expensive restaurants and noisy bars full of sports fans and rowdy drinkers. Where to go for casual drinks without the faff of reservations or unwanted attention? Starbucks Evenings, a classy new drinks and snacks option, could be the answer.

Nando’s is the latest high street restaurant chain to aid visually impaired and dyslexic customers by partnering with the Good Food Talks app. Alongside chains like Carluccio’s, Pret A Manger and a number of independent outlets, it's ensuring anyone has the option to shop in its restaurants.