
Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) is celebrating after three of its Somerset sites triumphed in the Dining Pub category at this year’s Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards.
The Langford Inn, Lower Langford and The Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin both scooped Gold at the prestigious awards with The Lamb in Axbridge winning a splendid Silver.
Jayson Perfect, Group Managing Director, Pubs & Inns, Liberation Group says: “As we begin to move towards a more normal way of life, after a tricky couple of years for our industry, we’re delighted that our teams and their passion for great food, drink and hospitality have been recognised by Taste of the West.”
Taste of the West is the largest independent regional food group in the UK and was established to promote and support fantastic local food and drink, and those that serve them, from the region – Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Jayson Perfect continues: “Exceptional hospitality and incredible food and drink is at the heart of everything we do and we simply couldn’t deliver without the care and dedication of our amazing teams and suppliers who share our vision. A huge thanks to them all.”
Taste of the West’s aim is to champion food and drink producers and hospitality providers in the West Country. Its award programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for 30 years. It has grown to become the most prestigious food and drink awards programme in the region.


