Bristol

Bristol in 2026: a city ready to feast, celebrate and stay awhile

Bristol is heading into 2026 with serious momentum, cementing its place as one of Europe’s most exciting city breaks.

BANK Bristol hosts Whyte’s Restaurant, as worldwide tour goes regional

BANK Bristol will welcome Whyte’s Restaurant to Totterdown on Thursday 11 December, for a one-night collision of live-fire cooking, big-flavour and no-rules plates.

Industry first as food tech firm, Leafe, unveils offer for unlimited food hygiene training certificates

Hospitality operations app, Leafe, has launched an industry-first offer giving customers access to unlimited CPD-accredited food hygiene training and certifications.

Budget provides cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers

Hopes of Bristol hoteliers that the Autumn budget wouldn’t adversely affect a promising end to 2025 have been dashed by a higher-than-expected wage increase for the under-21s.

New Tourism Champions announced at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards

Tourism businesses from across the region gathered at the Apex City of Bath Hotel for an evening of celebration at the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.

Popular demand earns Good Food Guide review for Bristol’s Lapin

Contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has become the latest Bristol restaurant to be featured in The Good Food Guide, following a surge of support from the city’s diners.

A festive feast of food, drink & hospitality in Bristol and Bath

This Christmas, the twin hubs of Bristol and Bath are rolling out the red carpet, offering a tapestry of festive cheer that is as rich in history as it is in fun.

Visit West reveals region’s tourism value rises to record high

Visit West announced a value of £2.7bn for tourism to the region in 2024, the highest ever direct spend from visitors recorded by the tourism body.

Hoteliers feel great after Walk for Wellbeing

Bristol hoteliers have the feel-good factor after their Walk for Wellbeing raised thousands of pounds for the Hospitality Action charity.

Five-Star fixer: Fred Sirieix’s call to South West hospitality.

Fred Sirieix is launching a brand-new four-part Channel 4 mission, Fred’s Hotel Fixers, and he’s asking any struggling hospitality businesses in the South West to step forward.

Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West

The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.

Bristol Hoteliers optimistic about a strong finish to 2025

Bristol’s hotel sector is looking forward to a promising end to 2025, buoyed by a busy final quarter and exciting developments in the city.

Course change at BANK Bristol, as restaurant reveals new menu

BANK Bristol has revealed a new-look menu, marking the most significant step change at the site since executive chef and co-owner, Jack Briggs-Horan first introduced his fire-cooking concept in 2023.

The Food WorksSW strengthens its services for food and drink businesses

The Food WorksSW, continues to strengthen its support for food and drink businesses with the announcement of a new partnership with One Scientific Labs and a new in-house SALSA Auditor.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

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