Industry News

Signups open for prestigious national cocktail competition

The search for the UK’s best mixologist is back for 2024, with the UK winner set to represent the nation at the IBA world finals this October

More than 200 pub and bar staff benefit from Torbay’s Shout-Up! bystander intervention training

Shout-Up!, an initiative to make bars, pubs, clubs and licensed venues sexual harassment-free has now trained 210 staff across 18 venues in Torquay and Paignton.

Headland Director hailed as industry titan in Boutique Hotelier Power List

Headland Family Director Veryan Palmer has been recognised as an ‘aspirational industry figure driving real change in the hospitality sector’

Salcombe Gin takes over land and sea

Salcombe Distilling Co., creators of the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin, continues its expansion in the travel retail sector with a new Brittany Ferries listing.

Bristol Twenty Coffee Company introduces luxurious hot chocolate sachets

Family run Bristol Twenty Coffee Company have added single serve Hot Chocolate sachets to boost their range of individually packed options available.

Eleanor Thatcher appointed as Director of Thatchers Cider

Thatchers Cider, the Somerset based family cider maker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eleanor Thatcher to its Board of Directors.

Ritorno Lounge is coming to Bristol’s Harbourside

Work is well underway transforming the former Pitcher & Piano on Bristol’s Harbourside into Loungers’ largest café/bar to date.

Darts Farm’s Pebblebed Vineyard celebrates 3 national wine awards

Darts Farm’s Pebblebed Vineyard is celebrating after receiving a silver award for its Sparkling White, and bronzes for its Sparkling Rosé and Still White.

Bays Brewery launch lemon lager with zest for life

Family-run Bays Brewery in Paignton has added a brand-new beer to its local line-up called Madgull Lemon Lager.

Historic Crown Hotel in Weymouth awarded prestigious AA three-star rating

The Crown Hotel, a former Georgian Coaching Inn and one of Weymouth’s landmark hotels, has been awarded a three-star rating by the AA.

Graduates of the Michael Caines Academy: Shaping the future of the hospitality industry

On Wednesday 19 June, the Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College celebrated the class of 2024 after two years of dedication, hard work and commitment.

Brewing up a sustainable future: St Austell Brewery partners with ScottishPower

St Austell Brewery has announced a new partnership with ScottishPower to install over 300 new public electric vehicle chargers in pub carparks across the South West of England.