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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.

Polgoon launches first-ever day festival to celebrate start of the growing season

Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard is set to welcome locals and visitors alike to its first-ever Polgoon Festival, a relaxed one-day celebration of local music, food and drink, marking the start of the growing season in Cornwall.

Porsche welcomes Jolly’s Drinks as motorsport partner

Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge GB are delighted to announce Jolly’s Drinks as an official beverage partner for 2026 and 2027.

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.

Shop Cotswolds brings Cotswolds producers together at Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Shop Cotswolds was delighted to welcome a high number of food and drink producers from across the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean to a successful networking event hosted by Woodchester Valley Vineyard.

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.

Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Cheers to 21 years: Harry’s Cider celebrates its coming of age in Somerset

This Spring marks a double celebration for one of Somerset’s best-loved independent cider makers, as Harry’s Cider toasts 21 years of traditional cider making alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom.

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.

Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.

Dorset cidery wins global recognition at International Cider Awards

Dorset-based Isaac Cider is celebrating international recognition after winning two Silver Medals at the International Cider Awards 2026, part of the globally respected International Brewing & Cider Awards.

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.

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