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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.

November opening for Salon’s rural Somerset restaurant

The team behind Salon in Brixton London has announced November 10th will be the opening date for Holm, its new rural restaurant in South Petherton in Somerset.

Bath’s culinary stars come together for the Great Bath Feast’s festival weekend

The Great Bath Feast’s festival weekend takes place on 24th to 26th September, followed by fringe events throughout October

Eating Somerset Cheddar can reduce your carbon footprint!

Wyke Farms’ ‘Net Positive Farming’ sustainability study finds that eating cheddar from Somerset could cut your cheese consumption carbon footprint by 55%.

Magnificent meat spells success for South West, as farmers, butchers and charcutiers celebrate at Great Taste

Three mouth-watering meats produced in the South West feature on this year’s list of Great Taste award-winners.

Bristol Cocktails launches onto the market with a classic collection of super-premium ready to serve cocktails

Carefully considered from the rich history of cocktail making, Bristol Cocktails, has burst onto the scene with three super-premium ready to serve drinks.

Thatchers Cider partners with British Food Fortnight to celebrate harvest

As apples start to arrive at Thatchers’ Myrtle Farm for the annual apple pressing, the Somerset cider maker is celebrating British farming through its partnership with British Food Fortnight.

Calling all food & drink producers, suppliers and independent retailers!

Somerset West & Taunton, and Sedgemoor District Councils are mapping food and drink producers, suppliers and small retailers to help promote local products

Al fresco dining in Bath to continue for another year

Pavement licenses allowing al fresco dining in Bath and North East Somerset will be allowed to continue for another year, the council has announced.

The Bath Alchemist launches plant infused live vinegar, a gut-loving tonic for everyday wellness

Introducing a new way to support gut health and boost natural health processes on a daily basis.

New pilot Dairy facility opens at The Food Works^SW innovation hub

This September, a new and fully-equipped pilot Dairy facility opens at The Food Works^SW, the region’s food innovation hub near J21 of the M5 between Weston-super-Mare and Bristol.

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