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New cheese shop to launch at Wapping Wharf with 50 free cheeseboards

The Cheese Connection will open its first cheese shop at Wapping Wharf, Bristol on Friday 12 September, with founder Luke Maslen offering free cheeseboards to his first 50 visitors.

Bristol Bar Show pops up at Shredenhams this September

Shredenhams, the renovated social space nestled inside the former Debenhams on Broadmead, is gearing up to host the Bristol Bar Show on Monday, 15 September 2025, with entry free for the hospitality and retail sector.

BANK and Lapin listed in Happiest Places to Work 2025

BANK Bristol in Totterdown and Lapin in Wapping Wharf have been included in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025.

Half a million reasons to raise a glass!

Bristol Beer Factory has raised a staggering £585,000 for community groups across the city through its Brewed to Give initiative, proving that pints really can power change.

Five reasons to enter the Taste of the West Awards

The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over 30 years. There’s still time to enter for 2025 – don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it.

Taste of the West reveals latest winners

Taste of the West has announced the results of Phase Three of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards.

Bristol hoteliers are World Cup winners

Bristol hoteliers say they already feel like winners weeks before the first ball is kicked in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Butcombe Brewing Co is entering the shandy market with Tall Tales Tropical Shandy

Butcombe Brewing Co is welcoming a new addition to the pumps this summer, thanks to a collaboration with Shandy Shack.

Taste of the West expands to support the Channel Islands

Taste of the West is proud to support, inspire and celebrate the South West’s incredible food and drink sector — and now they’re extending that support to include the Channel Islands.

Hoteliers back bigger Bristol arena bid

Bristol hoteliers have backed plans to increase the capacity of the YTL Arena which is currently under construction at the former Filton Airfield site.

Sandford Orchards launches Ben’s Cider, at inaugural Bristol Cider Week, in collaboration with Ben Collins

Sandford Orchards is launching a new Vintage Straw Pressed Fine Cider (ABV 6.8%) created in collaboration with Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig.

Bramley & Gage Ltd. launches new premium liqueurs: Amaretto, Limoncello & Coffee Liqueur

Bramley & Gage Ltd., have expanded their premium offering with the launch of three new artisan liqueurs: Amaretto, Limoncello, and Coffee Liqueur.

Bristol hoteliers hope summer will get brighter still

Schools will soon be out for summer and the peak holiday season will be in full swing but while temperatures have been soaring Bristol hoteliers say they hope summer will be brighter still.

Grand Appeal to get a helping hand from hoteliers

The Bristol-based Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal is to get a helping hand from hoteliers in the city who have pledged to raise funds for the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity.

British Summertime Tipple – The West Country’s answer to Pimms

Ten Hides, a small artisan distillery on the banks of the River Avon, has launched a unique British Summertime Tipple.

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.

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