Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Pubs & Inns) has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Publican Awards.
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Rick Stein group’s e-commerce offering drives £1m profit despite the pandemic
The successful launch of a meal kit delivery business helped Rick Stein’s hospitality group achieve a profit of nearly £1m in the first year of the pandemic.
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Retro arcade game bar makes regional debut in Bristol
London-based arcade bar chain Four Quarters will make its regional debut in the first quarter of the year.
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Burger chain Hub Box to open new flagship site in Plymouth
South West-based burger and barbecue restaurant Hub Box have closed their city-centre site to focus on a new larger 3,400sq ft flagship opening in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard this Easter.
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Hall & Woodhouse increase pub portfolio and look to acquire more “pubs with rooms” this year
Dorset-based brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse added a flurry of pubs to its portfolio at the end of last year and plans to buy more pubs with accommodation this year.
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WANTED – The next generation of cider makers!
Thatchers Cider is on the look-out for people who would like a fulfilling apprenticeship in the food and drink industry with the family-run Somerset cider maker.
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Sharp’s Brewery’s Doom Bar sponsors Cornwall Rugby League Football Club
Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery has announced that it will be the exclusive beer sponsor of the new Cornwall Rugby League Football Club, with its Doom Bar Extra Chilled.
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Celebrate Veganuary with Sun Drop, Salcombe Brewery Co’s vegan and gluten free beer
Celebrate Veganuary with a thirst-quenching can of Sun Drop, Salcombe Brewery Co.’s vegan and gluten free pale ale.
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Wine Not? Locally run wine bar opens in Falmouth
Last week saw the opening of a new wine bar at 21 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, which will be a mix of in-store retail, wine bar and a school.
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Horace Buckenham of Bank Bristol goes through as 1st place Southern Division Finalist to UKBG National Cocktail Competition 2021
After an intense two months of searching to find the UKBG’S National Cocktail Competition’s Winner, the UK Bartenders’ Guild is proud to reveal the finalists.
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Gloucester Brewery hits £500,000 crowdfunding target and gets its first artist in residence
Gloucester Brewery reached its £500,000 investment target on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube on Friday 10th December.
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Unique catering job opportunity at Sandridge Barton Estate
One of the UK’s best known award-winning wineries, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is looking for an enthusiastic chef or catering company for their new on-site restaurant.
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Show of strength for Cornish brewery at Independent Beer Awards
The Driftwood Spars Brewery in St Agnes described themselves as ‘over the moon’ to win a Gold Award at the Society of Independent Brewer’s annual awards for the South West region.
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Cornish Bakery nourishes growth with re-brand
Following an impressive year, with like for like sales currently running 30% more than 2019, independent company Cornish Bakery has undergone a radical rebrand.
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Laura Sherwood returns to Beyond The Bean as Sales & Marketing Director
Previously UK Sales Manager, Laura will now act as the company’s Sales & Marketing Director, heading up the UK and international sales teams.
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Sea Arch launches new gift pack in time for Christmas, raising funds for The Seahorse Trust
Non-alcoholic spirit specialist Sea Arch Drinks from Devon has launched a new gift pack in time for Christmas that will help to raise money for The Seahorse Trust.
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