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Thatchers Blood Orange Cider is Britain’s best-selling new alcoholic drink

Family cider makers Thatchers have announced that their Blood Orange Cider attracted more shoppers than any other innovation in the beer, wine and spirits (BSW) category in 2022, making it the most successful BWS launch of the year.

Bristol people are still planning to party this Christmas

The challenging financial climate is not preventing people in Bristol from planning to party this Christmas, city hoteliers say.

The Rising Sun, Backwell reopens after extensive refurbishment

The pub was acquired by Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) in May 2022.

Take a bite out of the best the South West has to offer!

Hale Events’ trade shows can help your business succeed in 2023. With 2022 already ending, it’s time to plan how you will find ingredients for your new menus, the best retail food and drink, and the equipment and services your business needs to keep ahead of the competition.

Young Chefs excel after Exmoor competition and new film launched

The top winners of the Exmoor Young Chef 2022 competition, captured in a new film released this week, have joined top professional chefs at high profile foodie events and are on course for a fine career in hospitality.

Robun presents a Sashimi & Sake Masterclass

Bath-based Japanese restaurant, Robun is set to host a Sashimi & Sake Masterclass on Thursday 24 November from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.

Prestigious chef competition recognises top Southwest talent

Talented chefs and home cooks have been recognised in the region’s most prestigious chef contest.

Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Finalists announced

After three months of judging 55 finalists have been announced for this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

Apple Day at Coleridge Cottage marks 250 years since birth of the romantic poet

On Wednesday 26 October the National Trust will be hosting a day of pressing and juicing Somerset heritage apple varieties from the orchard at Coleridge Cottage in Somerset.

Ferrous Black Pudding brings a new take on a breakfast classic

Food innovation takes on many forms and Scott Lucas and Steve Gale, co-founders of Ferrous Black Pudding are set to prove it with their new take on the breakfast classic.

Beckford Group to open their second restaurant in Bath

The Beckford Canteen will open in Bath city centre next month with former Kitty Fisher’s and Cora Pearl chef George Barson at the helm.

Still Sisters supports Secondary Sisters celebrating Metastatic Cancer Awareness Day

Somerset distiller, Still Sisters, is very proud to be supporting Secondary Sisters – an online support network devoted to raising awareness of secondary breast cancer and changing the perceptions of living with the incurable disease

Butcombe launches Tall Tales Pale Ale – a beer to get your teeth into

Butcombe Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) has launched its latest snappy offering – a Pale Ale with real bite…introducing Tall Tales Pale Ale.

Botanical mixologists launch tea range that turns flavour up to 100

Bath-based Flavour Head has burst onto the scene with five new hand blended botanical teas, all created in pursuit of a better blend that will raise the bar of the nation’s favourite drink.

The South West’s original fine-dining guide releases 30th anniversary edition

For 30 years, the Trencherman’s Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay.

Somerset brewer reveals new beer made with wasps yeast

Acclaimed Somerset brewer The Wild Beer Co has launched Ensō, a new beer made with wasps yeast and apricots.

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