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South West stars in the new Michelin Guide 2021

South West restaurants play a starring role in the new Michelin Guide with three venues earning a new Michelin star in the 2021 edition.

Beers raise cash for ocean clean-up

The Driftwood Spars Brewery, a pioneering microbrewery on the North Cornwall coast, is donating a percentage of all profits from its Cove range of beers to the Fathoms Free charity, which actively cleans the ocean around the Cornish peninsula.

Devon based chef creates platform to allow the hospitality industry to continue trading

Tom Bunn is a chef and chef demonstrator of 20+ years’ experience. More recently he started sourcing ingredients for wholesalers. The idea for Sauce-it was born out of this experience.

Devon non-alc drinks brand Sea Arch set for growth following investment deal

Alcohol-free spirit producer Sea Arch Drinks is eyeing further UK and international growth this year following investment from a British backer based in Dubai with global drinks industry experience.

Wadworth celebrates community superstars

Independent brewer and pub company Wadworth is recognising local heroes who have gone that extra mile in 2020.

Darts-themed bar chain Flight Club plans Bristol opening

Flight Club, a ‘social darts’ bar chain, is planning to open a site in Corn Street, Bristol. It will join their venues in Birmingham and Manchester plus the four running in London.

Food Drink Devon opens entries for 2021 awards

Entries are now open for the prestigious 2021 Food Drink Devon Awards.

Hip Hip Wassail! – Harry’s Cider launches DIY Wassail kit for lockdown

Following the announcement of another national lockdown, craft cider producer Harry’s Cider Company has launched a DIY Wassail kit, encouraging people to get out into their gardens this month and hold their own personal wassail ceremonies.

Cornish geothermal rum a spirited winner in Government’s Green Distillery Competition

A 100% sustainable scheme in Cornwall to geothermally mature and distill rum using heat generated by the UK’s first geothermal power plant has won one of the biggest research and development grants awarded in the Government’s Green Distillery Competition.

Popular Bristol pub Victoria Park up for sale to experienced publican

Ei Publican Partnerships is looking for an “experienced publican” to take on the lease of the acclaimed pub with award winning roast dinners, Victoria Park in Bristol.

Michelin-starred Pony & Trap closes but will reopen as a Community Interest Company

Acclaimed Michelin-starred gastropub The Pony & Trap in Chew Magna, Somerset has closed but owner Josh Eggleton has big plans for it plus two other new venues in 2021.

Dart Fresh offers fast and free home delivery to customers as supermarkets report huge online queues

Dart Fresh are delighted to offer a fast and free home delivery service for customers aimed at minimising the spread of Coronavirus.

Bristol Beer Factory produces its first alcohol free beer and will raise awareness of men’s mental health

Bristol Beer Factory is set to launch its first alcohol free beer in collaboration with Talk Club, a male mental fitness charity.

Indulgence rather than denial is the key to success this Dry January

Alcohol-free drinks company Sea Arch is encouraging those embarking on Dry January to do it in style this year, focusing on indulgence rather than denial.

Have yourself a merry little cocktail with these Christmas drinks recipes from GinJar & Hullabaloos

It’s feeling a lot like Christmas and after the year we’ve all had, cocktails are very much in order. These recipes come courtesy of West Country craft gin producers GinJar, and Hullabaloos Lemonade.

Lympstone Manor unveils five new luxury shepherd huts

Following a remarkable summer, Lympstone Manor has welcomed five indulgent Shepherd Huts – complete with outdoor ‘Hikki’ hot tubs, rolltop baths and walk-in showers.

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