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WatchHouse makes its regional debut in Bath, appoints new FD

Coffee concept WatchHouse has opened its first site outside London in Bath’s Old Bond Street. The group’s 12th coffee shop has 80 covers in a space designed by Deidra Hodgson and is located in Bath’s central conservation area.

Countywide 30-mile feast challenge set for Somerset Food Trail

Following the incredible success of 2022’s Somerset Food Trail, which saw 8,500 members of the public visiting over 190 sustainable food producers and retailers, the 2023 Trail is now open, with a new overarching theme of The 30-mile Feast.

From farm to table – South West County Shows celebrate local food and drink

If you are looking for a fun and delicious way to explore the South West of England, you should definitely check out the various county shows that take place here during the year.

Sheppy’s launches apple’ing new cider in time for summer

All of the flavour and none of the cider-effects, introducing Sheppy’s new Low Alcohol Cider with Raspberry.

MPs gather to celebrate South West cider on World Cider Day 10th anniversary

The success of South West cider in the global market was celebrated this week by over 30 MPs in Westminster.

Ganley & Naish win Gold at the Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards!

Ganley & Naish are thrilled to announce that their cider, Hell and High Water, has won the gold medal at the third annual Sandford Orchards Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards.

Thatchers unveils its biggest events calendar to date

Thatchers Cider is embarking on its biggest calendar of events and festivals to date, as part of a marketing campaign that will see the Somerset cider maker introduce new consumers to its brands through sampling, activation and above-the-line activities.

The Gaff restaurant opens in Bath, making food memories on small plates

A place of elevated home comforts and social dining, The Gaff has opened its doors on Milsom Place in Bath.

Rich’s Cider launches new Low Alcohol cider for the summer!

Established family Somerset Cider maker, Rich’s Cider is to launch a new low alcohol cider in time for the summer season.

Celebrate World Rum Day with Chef Collin Brown and Beckford’s Maroon Overproof Rum on Channel 4

World Rum Day is coming up on Saturday 8th July 2023 and there is no better way to celebrate than with Beckfords Rum, one of the fastest growing rum brands in the UK.

New commercial for Thatchers Cider features animation from Academy Award® winning Aardman

Thatchers Cider unveiled a new TV commercial on Thursday 25th May, which sees the Somerset cider maker collaborate with multi-Academy Award® winning studio Aardman.

Hullabaloos Drinks: bringing Somerset to the world

Hullabaloos Drinks, a Somerset-based company, has recently returned from a successful trade mission in Qatar.

Making waves in Bristol: Noah’s Fish & Chips and Seafood Kitchen opened in popular riverside setting

Dan and Joie Rosser are delighted to announce Noah’s fish & chips and seafood kitchen opened in Bristol on the 4th of May.

Four South West bakeries named in a list of Britain’s best

Bakeries in the South West were well represented on a list celebrating some of the best bread in the UK

Visit West and b2me launch Travel Trade Ready

Visit West is working with b2me Tourism Marketing to launch a platform for local tourism businesses to learn about and connect with the travel trade.

City centre hotel celebrates 50th anniversary

A city centre hotel in Bristol – described as a “beacon of hospitality and hope” by its general manager – has celebrated serving the city – and many of its visitors – for 50 years.

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