Hospitality

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.

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

Newlyn is set to welcome Favorita, a new neighbourhood tapas restaurant opening on 18 September 2026.

Daish’s Holidays strengthens senior leadership team with two key appointments

Daish’s Holidays, an independent coach holiday group, has appointed Imran Muhammad as Group Financial Controller and Craig Hodgkinson as Operations Manager, strengthening its senior leadership team as it continues to invest in the future growth of the business.

Fishing for attention: New Wave creates its own Seafood Week

National Seafood Week has gone fishing – so New Wave is bringing it back.

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.

Bristol hoteliers call for fairness, transparency and a voice on ‘Tourist Tax’

Hoteliers in Bristol fear a ‘tourist tax’ could do more harm than good and possibly prevent people from visiting the city – they say they need a ‘voice’ in any move to implement the charge.

Bristol Bar Show returns with 130+ brands and a new chapter for BARBI

South West hospitality will come together in Bristol later this month as the Bristol Bar Show returns to Shredenhams in Broadmead on Monday 21 September.

Cornish-caught tuna takes centre stage at Gylly Beach

A spectacular line-caught Cornish tuna will take centre stage at Gylly Beach in Falmouth this September, as the beachfront venue hosts an intimate banquet celebrating one of Cornwall’s most exceptional catches.

Dorset’s Tourism Awards 2026 finalists revealed

This year’s Dorset Tourism Awards Finalists have been announced following three months of judging by an independent panel of tourism experts.

Commercial leases: what hospitality operators need to get right before opening the doors

For restaurants, cafés, pubs and hotels, taking on new premises is often one of the biggest commitments the business will make.

Bristol restaurateur’s Substack listed in The Observer’s 30 Hottest Things in Food Now

Notes on a Napkin, the candid and irreverent Substack from owner and founder of Bank and Lapin, Dan O’Regan has been included in The Observer Magazine’s OFM 30, a list celebrating ‘the 30 things that are shaping how we cook, order and eat.’

CODE Hospitality names Bank and Lapin among Happiest Places to Work 2026

Bristol-based independent restaurants, Bank and Lapin have been named in CODE Hospitality’s list of Happiest Places to Work for the second year running.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

£10m Hospitality Grant Scheme opens to support growth, skills and community projects

Hospitality businesses across the UK are being invited to apply for a share of a new £10 million Hospitality Grant Scheme, designed to support new ventures, bring vacant premises back into use and help develop the workforce of the future.

Clockwork Marketing unveils next generation hospitality technology following nearly £500,000 innovation project

New GuestNet website technology, powered by Clockwork Marketing, brings content, search visibility, AI and data intelligence together to help hospitality businesses act faster, work smarter and grow direct revenue.

Hospitality

Footer