South West Initiatives

Chef Adam Handling MBE launches new collaboration series at Ugly Butterfly with the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs

Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce a new four-hands dinner series at his Michelin-starred Newquay restaurant, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.

St Austell Brewery launches plantable beer mats to share sustainability story

St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.

Cirencester cocktail showdown returns for World Cocktail Day

Cirencester’s top mixologists are set to go head-to-head as the town’s annual Summer Cocktail Competition returns to Téatro Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday 13 May.

Butcombe Brewing Co supports this Sunday’s Great Bristol Run

Butcombe Brewing Co’s Goram IPA Zero is proud to be the Official Non‑Alcoholic Beer Partner of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, taking place in the city this Sunday – 10th May 2026.

Adam Handling Collection (AHC) Food Festival returns for a second year

Chef Adam Handling MBE is bringing back the AHC Food Festival for a second year running, after the huge success of last October’s event.

St Austell Brewery toasts 175 years with commemorative 1851 anniversary beer

St Austell Brewery is marking its 175th anniversary with the release of 1851, a special edition commemorative ale brewed to honour the year the brewery was founded.

New charity beer ‘Afloat’ makes a splash for water safety

Bays Brewery is making waves this spring with the launch of its second charity beer of 2026, ‘Afloat’.

South West restaurants recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Restaurants, chefs and hospitality teams from across the South West have been recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

Turning up the heat: Easton Chilli’s new cookery school

Bristol-based artisan producer Easton Chilli has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its growth story with the launch of its dedicated Cookery School, bringing hands-on, chilli-focused classes to the heart of its Easton HQ.

RAVE Coffee collaborates with (Un)ordinary for first ever oat drink blend

Cirencester-based independent roastery, RAVE Coffee will release its first blend created specifically for oat drinks this month, in collaboration with (Un)ordinary from Winchester.

Aussie BBQ favourite fires up new venue in Cornwall

Smoke, fire and big, bold flavours are taking centre stage in Cornwall as The Aussie Smoker opens the doors to its first permanent venue in Penryn.

South West Initiatives

Footer