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Powderkeg launch ‘Inkling’ coffee milk stout

Powderkeg collaborate with Devon’s socially-conscious coffee roasters, Gaia, for a deluxe new Coffee Milk Stout.

Espensen Spirit produce limited-edition gin with Bristol Cathedral

Chapterhouse Gin is a new collaboration inspired by the spices and herbs grown by monks of the Augustinian abbey which became Bristol Cathedral, including frankincense for added Christmas cheer.

New hotel and restaurant opens near Bath offering “affordable luxury”

The Holcombe, a 17th-century inn south of Radstock has been turned into a new hotel and restaurant by two London chefs who wanted to escape to the country.

The Ring O’Bells reopens after major refurbishment

The Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin, managed by Butcombe Brewing Co, is now reopen having undergone an extensive refurbishment inside and out, including its two ensuite bedrooms.

Marking the future of Ghost Kitchens

The fifth in Rational’s popular online TrendTalk webinars on Ghost Kitchens will take place on 24 November at 3.00pm.

Budget offers cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers

As the dust settles in the wake of Rishi Sunak’s third budget, hoteliers in Bristol say the Chancellor has given them nothing but cold comfort for the winter.

Lyme Bay Winery join as corporate supporter of Devon Wildlife Trust

Lyme Bay Winery will work together with Devon Wildlife Trust to help safeguard the wild beauty and natural environment of Devon by exploring collaborative initiatives over the coming months and years.

Aria Resorts carves up partnership with Cornish surfer

Aria Resorts, the UK’s fastest-growing resort company, has just announced a £1,000 sponsorship of professional local surfer and previous-employee of one of its Cornish resorts, Emily Currie.

Sandford Orchards launches a brand new cider advent calendar

They are also celebrating the opening of their Christmas online shop.

FEA goes myth busting for hydrogen

Hydrogen. It’s green and it’s efficient. It’s a fundamental part of the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA)’s carbon net zero plans for the foodservice equipment industry.

Fingerprinting helps identify heritage apple varieties

Somerset cider maker Thatchers has been partnering with the University of Bristol in a ground-breaking project that is using DNA fingerprinting techniques to identify apple tree varieties.

Michael Caines appoints Alex McEwen as General Manager at Lympstone Manor

Luxury Devon hotel and Michelin star restaurant, Lympstone Manor, has appointed new General Manager Alex McEwen to take the helm.

Bidfresh launches ‘A Fresh Approach’ for chefs

Hospitality fresh food specialist Bidfresh is launching a high-profile support programme for chefs, designed to encourage businesses to use the very best fresh, seasonal and responsibly sourced produce.

Tourism Award Winners celebrate in style

Over a hundred tourism businesses, sponsors and supporters of the South West Tourism Awards celebrated last week at Deer Park Country House in Devon.

Zero-waste restaurant and bar Ugly Butterfly opens in Cornwall

Chef Adam Handling has launched his sustainable restaurant and bar concept, Ugly Butterfly, in St Ives, Cornwall.

Bristol pizza restaurant plans new delivery-focused concept in former salon

Bristol-based Bosco Pizzeria on Whiteladies Road is working on a smaller, takeaway and delivery-centred pizza outlet called Pizzucci.

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