Rise and Shine
Your morning slice of hospitality news in the South West
With over 160 exhibitors, covering everything from fresh produce and artisan foods to tech solutions, equipment, beverages, and operational must haves, you won’t want to miss the Expowest Cornwall trade show on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March at The Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge.
Read moreSameer Shetty, formerly of the Rick Stein Group and Hub Box, is set to begin the expansion of Crave with the opening of a second restaurant in Bristol this spring.
Read moreChef Tom Sellers of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story will open a new restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate this summer.
Read moreThe award-winning hotel, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, has been awarded the BREEAM Outstanding rating.
Read moreThe Cornish coffee scene has a new champion. Dark Pony Coffee has been officially named in THE BEST COFFEE SHOPS UK 2026, earning the distinction of being the only café in Cornwall or Devon to make the prestigious list.
Read moreArkell’s Brewery’s The Talbot Inn has been snapped up by five local businessmen and will reopen next month after a full refurbishment.
Read moreBristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026, which spotlights the top restaurants, hotels and pubs in the region.
Read moreEBIKE Cafe & Bar on Weymouth Harbourside is proud to announce that customers raised £1,177 for its 2025 Charity Partner, MV Freedom, through a combination of fundraising events and the sale of their popular Freedom Flat White.
Read moreThe Apple Tree Restaurant at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has been awarded Gold in the Café / Tearoom category at the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards.
Read moreBearslake Inn, a much-loved 13th century thatched inn nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, is proud to announce that local chef Tom Browning-Young is now officially at the helm as Head Chef.
Read moreAward-winning Devon micro-bakery Willow & Finch has introduced a collection of new cookie flavours, alongside the arrival of “Finchlings” – a smaller take on their much-loved gourmet cookies.
Read moreBar Buoy has announced that its Margarita has become the company’s best selling cocktail, with more than 100,000 serves sold since launch.
Read moreThere’s a new addition to Padstow’s bustling food scene as Malcolm Barnecutt Bakeries has officially opened its doors at 3 The Strand.
Read moreWhen The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.
Read moreTwo St Austell Brewery pubs have been recognised among the very best foodie venues in the country, following the release of the prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
Read moreLympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.
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