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Award-winning ‘Society Café‘ set to open at Alliance House, Bristol

Local award-winning coffee shop chain Society Café have confirmed that they will be opening their next community coffee shop at Alliance House, Baldwin Street, Bristol

Unveiling the Thatchers Fusion Font

Thatchers Cider has unveiled its new 3 in 1 Fusion Font, now available to on-trade operators.

Dining survey reveals high demand for more dining option in Bridgewater, Somerset

A dining survey carried out by Northgate Yard, a leisure development in Bridgwater town centre providing five high quality restaurant units, suggests more than half of people living in and around the Somerset town would eat out more frequently if more choices were available.

Congratulations to the Finalists in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2021/22

The Finalists have been announced today for the 2021/22 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

WANTED – The next generation of cider makers!

Thatchers Cider is on the look-out for people who would like a fulfilling apprenticeship in the food and drink industry with the family-run Somerset cider maker.

Cornish Bakery nourishes growth with re-brand

Following an impressive year, with like for like sales currently running 30% more than 2019, independent company Cornish Bakery has undergone a radical rebrand.

Classic apple varieties from Thatchers Orchards feature in a new cider

Thatchers ‘The Classics’ showcases heritage apples including Filbarrel, Tom Putt and Stembridge Cluster.

Sheppy’s Cider scores triple win at International Brewing and Cider Awards

Somerset’s oldest cider makers Sheppy’s Cider has scored a triple win at the 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards, scooping two golds and one silver award.

Four Somerset friends have joined forces to open The Somerset Distillery.

The idea for the Somerset Distillery started in the summer of 2020 and premises were soon found in an old quarry just south of Bristol in the village of Backwell.

Harry’s Mulled Cider makes TV debut on C4’s Sunday Brunch

A warming mulled cider from Harry’s Cider Company was featured on Channel 4’s popular food & chat show Sunday Brunch this weekend, leading to an influx of orders for the Somerset-based artisan producer.

The Ring O’Bells reopens after major refurbishment

The Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin, managed by Butcombe Brewing Co, is now reopen having undergone an extensive refurbishment inside and out, including its two ensuite bedrooms.

Fingerprinting helps identify heritage apple varieties

Somerset cider maker Thatchers has been partnering with the University of Bristol in a ground-breaking project that is using DNA fingerprinting techniques to identify apple tree varieties.

The AA reveals the top hotels in the UK with 2 from the South West being amongst the latest AA Red Star winners

Announced in a virtual ceremony, AA Red Stars are awarded to hotels which offer the very best customer experience and the highest levels of service.

Itsu opens restaurant in Bath as part of UK expansion

The Asian healthy food chain Itsu opened in Bath on Friday 8th October. The restaurant at 43 Stall Street will have 1,500 square feet of floor, seating up to 52 customers with 12 outside.

Michelin-starred gastropub to reopen as cookery school, wedding venue and restaurant

Chef Josh Eggleton’s Michelin-starred Pony & Trap gastropub in Chew Magna, North Somerset, is reopening as a cookery school, wedding venue and restaurant in spring 2022.

4 of the 10 César award winners for 2022 are from the South West!

As Brits fall in love with travelling in their own country again, The Good Hotel Guide 2022: Great Britain & Ireland, published on 4th October, provides plenty of inspiration on where to stay for a short break this autumn.

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