Hospitality

South West restaurants recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Restaurants, chefs and hospitality teams from across the South West have been recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

Lapin named Best Newcomer at Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Bristol-based independent French restaurant, Lapin has been named Best Newcomer at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

Salutation Inn welcomes Chris Simon as new Head Chef

The Salutation Inn in Topsham has announced the appointment of Chris Simon as its new Head Chef, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the much-loved venue.

Pod Cafe ready for the summer season

Pod Cafe, the much-loved beachside beach café has enjoyed a refurbishment and is looking forward to a busy summer season providing delicious food, community events and Cornish hospitality to visitors and locals alike.

New chapter begins at Heron Farm Vineyard, Devon

This Spring marks the beginning of a new chapter at Heron Farm Vineyard, as a local family steps into custodianship of the much-loved vineyard, kitchen and events destination near Honiton, Devon.

Family reunion heralds new chapter for popular Bristol bar

A Bristol-based brother and sister’s business reunion heralds the start of an exciting new chapter for a popular city bar and live music venue.

Over 50 Cornish hospitality businesses unite at Heligan for Earth Day sustainability event

More than 50 hospitality businesses from across Cornwall came together on Earth Day for Roots: Planet – the county’s first sector wide sustainability event designed specifically for the hospitality industry.

Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero strikes gold at World Alcohol Free Awards

Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Goram IPA Zero has once again been recognised on the global stage, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Alcohol Free Awards — one of the world’s leading competitions dedicated exclusively to alcohol free drinks.

New-look rooms revealed at Newquay’s Great Western

St Austell Brewery – owner of the Great Western in Newquay – has unveiled the first phase of its ambitious three-part refurbishment, revitalising one of Cornwall’s most iconic seaside landmarks just in time for summer.

Five friends join forces in pub takeover!

One of Cirencester’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with the investors behind the soon-to-reopen Talbot Inn now revealed.

Visit West announces new identity for its regional Convention Bureau with new name and new look

Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and the West of England, has today announced the relaunch of its Convention Bureau under a bold new identity.

Introducing Thatchers brand new Blood Orange 0.0%

Thatchers, the family cider maker behind the UK’s most popular Low & No cider, is expanding its range with Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0%.

Navas Drinks launches mixer cans!

South-west mixer brand Navas Drinks have just dropped an exciting new range of 150ml can mixers to complement their portfolio.

Community takeover of Ponsanooth’s pub to host its first Beer Festival

Ponsanooth Community Benefit Society (PCBS) – the volunteer group leading the campaign to buy back the village’s last pub through a community share offer – has taken over the Stag Hunt Inn for the whole of April.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 to take place at Aerospace Bristol

VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on Wednesday 3rd June.

Simply Hospitality Podcast builds momentum with Season 3 following successful launch at The Source trade show

Simply Hospitality – The Podcast, began its third season with a live launch at The Source Show earlier this year.

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