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Wise Bar Trader launches one-stop shop for alcohol-free drinks

Wise Bartender, the UK’s largest online retailer specialising in alcohol-free drinks, has extended its business to incorporate Wise Bar Trader, the UK’s only e-store offering advice, supply and support for trade customers.

Sheppy’s Cider goes for gold at the 2022 Taste of the West Awards

Somerset’s oldest cider makers Sheppy’s Cider has scooped six Gold Awards at the 2022 Taste of the West Awards. The accolades are designed to promote and support the South West food and drink industry.

17 South West winners in national tourism awards

VisitEngland has announced the winners of the annual Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry, with the South West again outperforming all other regions with 17 national winners.

More food and drink business support now available through FoodWorksSW

A wide range of support, workshops and events are now available to South West food and drink businesses to develop their ideas and grow their business.

Cheers! Thatchers scoops four awards for its delicious Somerset Ciders

Four gold medals have been awarded to Somerset cider maker Thatchers in this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

Liberation Group acquires two sites from OHH Pub Company

Liberation Group’s UK Butcombe Pubs & Inns business can announce the acquisition of two sites from OHH Pub Company.

Butcombe Brewing Co launches Jubilee Beer 1952

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations have started early at Butcombe Brewing Co with the launch of their celebratory beer – 1952 – created by its sister brewery Liberation Brewing Co.

Bath’s Queensberry Hotel mixes regal cocktail in celebration of Platinum Jubilee

The team at Bath’s beautifully boutique proposition, The Queensberry Hotel is ensuring a right royal good time over the Jubilee weekend and has created a stylish cocktail in honour of her Majesty’s seventy-year long reign.

Gin fit for a Queen!

The dedicated team of four at the Somerset Distillery have spent the last 8 months perfecting the distillation of their latest 2 gins. The results of this patient work are The Leveller Premium and Platinum Jubilee gins.

Thatchers Cider donates apple trees to community orchards

Community organisations across the West Country have been planting young apple trees this spring as part of Thatchers Community Orchard project 2022.

Choice cocktails from the South West for World Cocktail day

With World Cocktail Day on the 13th of May, we have collated a list of recipes from a selection of companies in the South West to provide inspiration for every preference.

Menu fit for The Queen’s 1953 coronation to be recreated at Somerset’s Castle at Taunton Hotel

An historic hotel popular with Royals and heads of state is set to host a recreation of Her Majesty’s 1953 coronation state banquet to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

A trio of Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards winners are through to the VisitEngland finals

VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

Fantastic Food Festivals announce 2022 dates – last few stallholder and sponsorship opportunities available

Fantastic Food Festivals is back this year, hosting three food festivals in prestigious locations throughout the UK.

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry

The 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for entry and businesses from across the region are invited to submit entries.

The Pig Hotels acquired by private equity firm with plans for further sites

The Pig Hotels group, comprising eight acclaimed rural boutique hotels, has been acquired by Denver-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners, in partnership with co-founder Robin Hutson.

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