South West 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’

Taste East Devon Festival announces exciting new events for 2024

Taste East Devon Festival, one of the region’s most popular food festivals, is returning in 2024 with an array of exciting new events!

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.

Devon Street Food Festival is back and bigger than ever

Street Food Warehouse are thrilled to announce that their FREE Devon Street Food Festival will be making a triumphant return to North Devon this summer.

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.

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.

Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant opens at THE NICI

The crew at Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant were all hands-on deck, as they welcomed guests to the opening weekend of Bournemouth’s hottest new hangout.

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.

England’s Seafood FEAST returns to the English Riviera this September

Engage the taste buds and indulge in a seafood celebration like no other as England’s Seafood FEAST returns to the picturesque shores of the English Riviera this September.

Butcombe Brewing Co makes history at Chalke Festival

Butcombe Brewing Co has been announced as the sole supplier of beer at this year’s Chalke History Festival.

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