South West News

World famous American fried chicken restaurant Popeyes® announces Plymouth launch

Popeyes®, the famous American fried chicken restaurant, is opening its doors in Plymouth.

South West Wine School brings Matthew Jukes ‘100 Best Australian Wines’ Roadshow to Darts Farm

Returning to the South West for the second time, wine writer Matthew Jukes is bringing his ‘100 Best Australian Wines’ Roadshow to Darts Farm, Topsham.

William Sitwell and Mark Hix celebrate stars of the South West food scene at the Trencherman’s Awards 2023

Winners of the Trencherman’s Awards 2023 were revealed at a spectacular ceremony by the sea at Salcombe Harbour Hotel on March 6.

Raise a glass of Luscombe – NEW Limited Edition Coronation Rose & Cherry Bubbly

Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III, Royal Warrant holder, Luscombe, has launched a Limited Edition Rose & Cherry Bubbly.

Bays Brewery launches brand new Charity Brews for 2023

The big-hearted team at Bays Brewery in Paignton are raising a toast to four top Devon charities throughout 2023 with the launch of its brand new ‘Charity Brews’.

Thatchers digs deep for pub gardens

Thatchers, the leading family cider maker in the UK, is continuing its support for pubs this spring and summer, with the launch of a new competition that offers the chance to win one of three top prizes of a £10,000 garden makeover.

Chance & Counters to open huge new board game bar in Bristol

Chance & Counters will open their largest venue on Gloucester Road in Bristol this April. It will occupy the former vegan pizzeria Purezza, which is set to relocate to an alternative site in the city.

Glastonbury Festival chooses local brand as its official cider for 2023

Glastonbury Festival has revealed that Somerset cider makers Brothers will provide its official cider for 2023.

Happy Birthday Devon Farm Kitchen!

Devon Farm Kitchen is celebrating its second year of delivering ‘Deliciously Satisfying’ handmade frozen meals to people in their homes across South Devon.

Food Works^SW food and drink business centre to hold Open Days through March

During March, Food WorksSW in Weston-super-Mare will be opening its doors for those in food and drink production, hospitality and catering to see the facilities and access free 1-1 support.

Step into spring with the National Trust across the South West

All across the South West, National Trust properties are sparkling after their winter cleans and gardens are bursting into life.

The Burnt Chef Project appoints Non-Exec board

With the mission to proactively protect the mental health of those working in the hospitality sector, The Burnt Chef Project has announced the appointment of a new board of non-executive Directors and Business Development Manager to further support the global expansion of the organisation.