South West News

Bath born and bred, The Cub Taproom comes to Shires Yard

On Friday 24 October, Bath’s freshest Taproom will be opened by Electric Bear Brewing Co. in Shires Yard.

The South West’s hottest dining ticket: Chef of the Year awards dinner returns this October

Food lovers are invited to experience one of the most exciting dining events in the region, as the South West Chef of the Year Awards Dinner returns to Exeter this October.

Devon’s food and drink stars shine at the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest.

Hattiers Rum appoints Hospitality Inc to accelerate UK on-trade growth

Hattiers Rum has announced a new partnership with Hospitality Inc to accelerate the brand’s growth in the UK on-trade.

Curry Week celebrated with a retro twist at Cotswold favourite

Visitors to Sasa’s Indian Kitchen and Bar between 6th and 12th October might feel as though they’ve stepped straight back into 1982 — and that’s exactly the idea.

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps unveil Ancestry – a speciality dark heritage beer

Arkell’s Brewery and French & Jupps are proud to announce the launch of Ancestry, a brand-new cask ale.

The Food WorksSW strengthens its services for food and drink businesses

The Food WorksSW, continues to strengthen its support for food and drink businesses with the announcement of a new partnership with One Scientific Labs and a new in-house SALSA Auditor.

Exeter College’s student led restaurant, @Thirty-Four, awarded AA College Restaurant of the Year

The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year.

RAVE Coffee is good to go, with launch of new speciality Iced Coffee range

RAVE Coffee has announced the release of its new Iced Coffee range, ready to shake up the market with two canned products made using some of the roastery’s most popular speciality coffees.

Firebrand Brewing Co. collaborates with Blue Balls Cornwall to create new non-alcoholic Hazy IPA for Sober October

Launceston’s Firebrand Brewing Co. is delighted to unveil Blue Balls, their new non-alcoholic hazy IPA created in collaboration with Blue Balls Cornwall, the men’s cold water swimming group.

Lord Mayor of Plymouth visits Burts Snacks for National Recycling Week

The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Kathy Watkin, visited Burts Snacks’ Plymouth factory as part of National Recycling Week celebrations.

Public vote crowns Redlap as Britain’s Best New Cheese 2025

An Alpine-style goat’s cheese made in Dartmouth, Devon was named Britain’s Best New Cheese on Wednesday 24 September, following a public vote during the live online final of People’s Cheese 2025.

Bar Buoy crowned Drink Brand of the Year

Exmouth-based cocktail company Bar Buoy is celebrating after being named “Drink Brand of the Year” at the prestigious Food Lifestyle Awards 2025, held in Bristol.

The Spirit of Bristol gin expands nationwide with Flight Club, Electric Shuffle – and now, Bristol Airport

The Spirit of Bristol is now being served in all Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues across the UK, marking its most significant step yet from a Bristol-born brand to a nationally recognised name.

St Austell Brewery scoops top sustainability award for waste management scheme

St Austell Brewery has scooped the Excellence in Waste Management award at this year’s Green Awards UK.

Butcombe’s George Inn wins AA Inn of the Year

The George Inn, Norton St Philip in Somerset – a Butcombe Boutique Inn – was named ‘AA Inn of the Year’ at the AA’s flagship Hospitality Awards 2025.

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