Awards

Colwith Farm Distillery claims coveted title as the UK’s most highly decorated distillery

Colwith Farm Distillery proudly announces its latest triumph as it clinches a prestigious gold medal in the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Distillers’ Cut Gin – solidifying its position as the most highly decorated distillery in the UK.

British Menu’s Ben Palmer crowned Best Chef in the Trencherman’s Awards 2024

Winners of the prestigious Trencherman’s Awards were revealed at a glamorous vintage country house party at historic Bovey Castle. The grand finale of the evening saw Ben Palmer crowned with the much-coveted title of Best Trencherman’s Chef.

St Austell Brewery scoops three industry awards for its beers

Three of St Austell Brewery’s beers have come away with medals from a prestigious beer award ceremony.

Bath-based Canned Wine Co wins major award

Canned Wine Co. wins Premium Drinks Business of the Year at the Positive Luxury Awards 2024.

Salcombe Brewery Co.’s Island Street Porter and Lifesaver win golds and more at SIBA Awards

Salcombe Brewery Co. is thrilled to reveal that both its Lifesaver and Island Street Porter beers have won gold at the recent SIBA SW Regional Awards, with the latter also picking up a silver in the Champion Cask category and a Best in Class Award.

Four Butcombe pubs named as Best in County

Butcombe Pubs & Inns is celebrating after four of its sites have been named Best Pub in their counties as part of this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards:

Tourism awards launch and national success

The Tourism Awards in Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Bath and Somerset (incorporating Wiltshire and Gloucestershire) and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are now open.

The Burnt Chef Project’s second gala dinner proves to be a roaring success

More than 360 people from across the hospitality profession joined together to celebrate, recognise success and highlight the importance of mental health at The Burnt Chef Project’s gala dinner in March, raising thousands of pounds in the process.

Modern Art Distillery shortlisted for South West UK StartUp Award 2024

West Dorset-based startup Modern Art Distillery has been named a finalist in the South West final of the StartUp Awards.

Food Drink Devon launches new ‘Devon Wine of the Year’ award

A prestigious new award, ‘Devon Wine of the Year’, has been launched by the Food Drink Devon Awards to celebrate the very best wine the county produces, from its plethora of high calibre vineyards and wineries.

Liberation Group wins Best Managed Pub Company at this years Publican Awards

Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) is raising a glass today having scooped a prized accolade at this year’s Publican Awards.

Tor named Best English Cheese at British Cheese Awards

White Lake Cheese in Somerset has landed the Best English Cheese trophy at the British Cheese Awards 2024, taking one of this year’s top honours with Tor, a pyramid-shaped fresh lactic goat’s cheese that is lightly coated in ash.

Cornish-born ale one of the best in the world

St Austell Brewery’s Tribute (4.2% ABV), has won two medals at the prestigious International Brewing Awards 2024.

Best of the South West celebrate in Great Hall

Outstanding tourism businesses from across South West England were celebrating in style last night as 89 awards were presented at the 2023/24 South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes honoured

Bristol’s hospitality heroes were honoured in a sell-out glittering gala which also raised over £4,000 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.

West Dorset-based Modern Art Distillery shortlisted for Gift of the Year Award

West Dorset-based spirits brand Modern Art Distillery has been selected as a finalist in the Gift of the Year 2024 Award for its art-themed bottles and associated art prints.

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