Hospitality

Smooth sailing for The Admiral as new pub scores five-star hygiene rating

Cirencester’s newest pub and bed and breakfast has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating just three months after opening.

Bank to launch new menu with 500-burger giveaway

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, Bank will give away its first 500 burgers from 29 September to celebrate the launch of its new, more accessible menu.

Newlyn’s Red Lion pub set for £100,000 upgrade

Independent Cornish distillery and hospitality business Pocketful of Stones is overseeing a £100,000 investment in the Red Lion in Newlyn, following the historic harbour-side pub’s successful first summer under its management.

St Austell Brewery honours beer icon Tribute with special commemorative glass

St Austell Brewery has unveiled a special commemorative glass celebrating its 175-year anniversary and Tribute, its much-loved pale ale that has been at the heart of the brewery’s beer portfolio for more than a quarter of a century.

Daish’s Holidays secures planning approval for £1.5 million upgrade to its Weston-Super-Mare hotel

Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has confirmed that its Sandringham Hotel in Weston-Super-Mare is set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment following planning approval.

Creativity, quality and collaboration at heart of Newquay’s first ever progressive dining experience

Three of Newquay’s best-loved independent food and drink venues are coming together for a one-night-only dining experience that showcases the town’s thriving hospitality scene.

From treehouses to Dragons: Kip Hideaways founder steps into the Den

Kip Hideaways co-founder Sarah de Vere-Drummond is set to make her television debut on BBC One this month, appearing on Dragons’ Den on Friday 25 September at 8pm.

Sustainability leaders to share practical insights at Devon hospitality event

Calling all senior hospitality professionals working in foodservice across the South West of England.

New Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub launches at Expowest Cornwall

The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to connect hospitality businesses with organisations supporting skills, training, apprenticeships, recruitment and workforce development.

South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week

Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.

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 has welcomed Favorita, a new neighbourhood tapas restaurant.

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.