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Bristol restaurateur, Dan O’Regan revealed as new food columnist for Country Living

Owner and founder of BANK Bristol and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been announced as the new food columnist in Country Living, with his first piece now published in the leading lifestyle magazine’s new-look April issue.

Crave restaurant set to expand with second restaurant in Bristol

Sameer Shetty, formerly of the Rick Stein Group and Hub Box, is set to begin the expansion of Crave with the opening of a second restaurant in Bristol this spring.

Lapin shortlisted in Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026, which spotlights the top restaurants, hotels and pubs in the region.

Taste of the West winners shine at glittering regional celebration

Two hundred guests gathered at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February as the Taste of the West Awards recognised the South West’s finest food, drink, and hospitality businesses in an evening of celebration and achievement.

Bristol hoteliers support next generation of hospitality talent

Hoteliers have made a grand gesture to help nurture the next generation of hospitality sector talent by donating £1,000 worth of kitchen equipment to City of Bristol College.

Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.

Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel

Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”

Nisbets Live 2026 announces a line-up focused on support for the hospitality industry

Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026 with a show line up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.

New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy

Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

Somerset young campaigner joins Emma Thompson in school food film

Rylee, 15, a campaigner and Young Food Ambassador from Somerset, has helped create a powerful animated campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and three other young people from across the UK

Bristol hoteliers say arena will make city a top destination again

Hoteliers in Bristol have high hopes that the long-awaited new arena will put the city right back on the map as a top destination and provide a big boost to their businesses.

New importer brings cashews directly to Britain, without a 20,000 mile detour

A new Bristol-based importer has opened for business this month, working with West African growers to bring their cashews directly to the UK.

Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic about new year

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic that 2026 will be a better year for their businesses despite continuing financial challenges.

Nisbets Live is back for its biggest and best year!

Nisbets Live is back! On 18th and 19th March 2026, operators and suppliers will convene at the NCEC for an exhibition that is not to be missed.

Save the date! Gather – Wednesday 10th June 2026!

This summer, something special happened: The inaugural ‘Gather’, a powerful collaboration between Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter brought a high-energy event to transform the regional food and drink landscape.

BANK brings the heat for New Year’s Eve with 7 course Tasting Menu

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK Bristol has announced details of its 7 course Tasting Menu for New Year’s Eve.

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