Drink

Smooth sailing for The Admiral as new pub scores five-star hygiene rating

Cirencester’s newest pub and bed and breakfast has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating just three months after opening.

Bank to launch new menu with 500-burger giveaway

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, Bank will give away its first 500 burgers from 29 September to celebrate the launch of its new, more accessible menu.

Newlyn’s Red Lion pub set for £100,000 upgrade

Independent Cornish distillery and hospitality business Pocketful of Stones is overseeing a £100,000 investment in the Red Lion in Newlyn, following the historic harbour-side pub’s successful first summer under its management.

St Austell Brewery honours beer icon Tribute with special commemorative glass

St Austell Brewery has unveiled a special commemorative glass celebrating its 175-year anniversary and Tribute, its much-loved pale ale that has been at the heart of the brewery’s beer portfolio for more than a quarter of a century.

Sheppy’s pairs award-winning cider with artisan cheese for British Food Fortnight celebration

Celebrate British Food Fortnight with a Special Cheese and Cider Tour at Sheppy’s.

Creativity, quality and collaboration at heart of Newquay’s first ever progressive dining experience

Three of Newquay’s best-loved independent food and drink venues are coming together for a one-night-only dining experience that showcases the town’s thriving hospitality scene.

Sustainability leaders to share practical insights at Devon hospitality event

Calling all senior hospitality professionals working in foodservice across the South West of England.

New Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub launches at Expowest Cornwall

The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to connect hospitality businesses with organisations supporting skills, training, apprenticeships, recruitment and workforce development.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

Kingston prepares for its inaugural food festival

A celebration of local food, community and Purbeck’s hidden gems is set to take over the village of Kingston this October.

The Dovecote, a stunning new events and weddings space, opens at The Methuen Arms

From business events and exhibitions to memorable celebrations, The Dovecote at The Methuen Arms has opened its doors in Corsham, adding an exciting new venue to the South West’s events landscape.

How can Devon’s food and drink businesses thrive in a changing climate?

Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for resilience, adaptation and growth.

New tapas restaurant Favorita brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Newlyn

Newlyn has welcomed Favorita, a new neighbourhood tapas restaurant.

White Lake and Giggling Grape set to host Cheese & Wine Supper

White Lake Cheese near Shepton Mallet and Giggling Grape in Castle Cary have announced details of a special cheese and wine pairing event on Friday 2 October.

RAVE launches Variety Packs for the coffee fan who just can’t choose

Loaded with six different coffees and around 30 individual servings, the new Variety Packs from RAVE Coffee have been launched in response to growing demand from coffee lovers wanting to explore more before committing to full-size bags.

Bristol-born Percy Labs partners with Hale Events to help hospitality operators improve profitability

Hospitality businesses across the South West are being invited to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability through a new partnership between Percy Labs and Hale Events, publishers of the popular Rise & Shine newsletter.

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