Meet the Gin Maker: An exclusive hospitality networking event at Boringdon Hall
The Institute of Hospitality South West Region is delighted to invite hospitality professionals to an exclusive “Meet the Gin Maker” networking event, taking place on 22 April 2026, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
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Dryad Gin celebrates continued success at Taste of the West Awards
Somerset-based distillery Dryad Gin Ltd is celebrating its latest success at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, reinforcing its reputation for crafting distinctive, high-quality spirits rooted in place and nature.
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Cornish business launches national collaboration
In the two years since its launch, Liskeard-based No More Lids has made a significant mark on the hospitality industry. The company has just announced the next phase in its mission: a collaboration with industry giant Zeus Food.
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Bristol hoteliers enjoy promising start to 2026
Bristol’s hoteliers hope 2026 continues in the way it has started as Easter approaches, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday season.
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Windmill Retreat and Elements Boutique Spa announces £1m expansion with new suites
Family-owned Windmill Retreat in rural Somerset is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year having invested more than £1m in luxury accommodation to complement its popular Elements Boutique Spa.
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Devon’s Sandford Orchards wins listing in Sainsbury’s
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just secured a listing for its award-winning Devon Red Cider in Sainsbury’s stores across the South West, making it available to an even wider cider audience.
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New report says sleeping energy giant can transform food economy
A major new report launched today shows how the sleeping giant that is geothermal energy could revolutionise how food, drink and farming access a genuinely sustainable source of electrical generation and heat in Cornwall.
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Entries open for South West Tourism Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Tourism Awards across the South West, with tourism and hospitality businesses in Dorset, Devon, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall encouraged to take part.
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Double win for St Austell Brewery at pub industry ‘Oscars’
St Austell Brewery is celebrating double success after being named Best Managed Pub Company (2–50 sites) and Best Sustainable Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards.
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Butcombe wins Best Employer at Publican Awards
Butcombe Group is raising a glass after being crowned Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) at this year’s prestigious Publican Awards.
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Bristol-based Vital Duo brings innovative new chocolate to market with support from The Food WorksSW
Inspired by Five Elements philosophy, Bristol-based chocolate brand Vital Duo is the latest food business to harness the expertise and specialist facilities at The Food WorksSW, North Somerset’s dedicated food and drink innovation centre.
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St Austell Brewery and St. Ewe launch limited-edition ‘Tribute Eggstra’
Two Cornish businesses have come together to launch Tribute Eggstra – the world’s first high protein beer brewed with eggs.
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Roots Farm Shop, Wiltshire
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Roots Farm Shop in Wiltshire.
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Somerset farm café launches eight-menu calendar structured around the pagan Wheel of the Year
The Middlewick in Glastonbury has overhauled its café menu format, replacing a traditional seasonal offering with a culinary calendar that turns eight times a year in alignment with the ancient pagan sabbats.
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Flapjackery opens permanent shop on Pulteney Bridge, Bath
Now in its 10th year, the Devon-based bakery has grown into an established national brand, with shops across the South West and a strong presence at food festivals and events.
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South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026
From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.
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