South West News

Spotlight on Michael Caines’ Cornish restaurants: The Cove at Maenporth and The Harbourside Refuge in Porthleven

Ahead of the imminent summer season, Michael Caines has now fully reopened his Cornish restaurants, complete with new menus and team appointments.

Local Wadebridge pub to re-open with new look, new feel, and new name

The Falcon pub in Wadebridge has closed this month and is set to return as The Pearl and Trawl at Wadebridge with a brand-new look – officially reopening on 30th June.

Wise Bar Trader launches one-stop shop for alcohol-free drinks

Wise Bartender, the UK’s largest online retailer specialising in alcohol-free drinks, has extended its business to incorporate Wise Bar Trader, the UK’s only e-store offering advice, supply and support for trade customers.

Ground breaking stop and chat initiative helps vulnerable people in Devon

A new initiative adopted by a Devon food delivery is having a huge and positive impact on the communities it serves.

Devon farmer takes the stage at UK’s sustainable food conference

Devon farmer and butcher Andy Gray has been invited to speak at this year’s Sustainable Food Trust’s Food and Farming Conference which brings together leaders from the farming, business, finance, NGO, research and policy sector.

Iconic Bristol pub to reopen as a neighbourhood café bar with bee hives and a gin distillery

The former Red Lion in Staple Hill, Bristol is to reopen as The Forge & Fern, a neighbourhood restaurant and café bar.

African-inspired restaurant chain to open in Bristol this summer

African-themed restaurant Afrikana promises “a unique vibrant menu” when it makes its debut in Bristol in the next couple of months.

CLEAN agrees partnership with National Craft Butchers

CLEAN are delighted to announce that they have entered a preferred partnership with National Craft Butchers. Its members will receive preferential prices and discounts as well as benefiting from their expert laundry advice.

Oceans of Possibility: Devon Rum Co. announces new partnership with Till the Coast is Clear

This World Ocean Day, Devon Rum Co. is pleased to announce a new sustainability partnership with Till the Coast is Clear.

St Austell Brewery puts best foot forward to support South West Coast Path

St Austell Brewery has put its best foot forward to support the charity looking after one of the region’s most iconic environmental and tourism treasures, the South West Coast Path.

Bristol rated “most vibrant city” as food and drink sales grow in Britain’s cities

New research shows restaurants, pubs and bars in Britain’s major cities are seeing solid sales growth from pre-Covid levels.

Third site for high-end Thai restaurant Nusara secured in Dorset

Award-winning restauranteur Andy Lennox has announced the third site for his Thai concept Nusara. The founder of the Koh Thai brand plans to open a 115-cover restaurant in the centre of Wimborne, Dorset in early August.

Rich and delicious flavours earn Flapjackery five gold awards

Devon-based Flapjackery, which is renowned for its mouth-watering gluten free flapjacks, has scooped an incredible five Taste of the West Gold awards, and its not just its flapjacks which are proving so tantalising for the judges.

Christchurch Food Festival is back for an exciting extended Jubilee Weekend full of celebrations!

This year’s festival is jam-packed with chef demos, local food traders, live entertainment and refreshing drinks over the bank holiday weekend.

Food Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award

A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation.

Iconic Bristol floating restaurant the Glassboat put up for sale after 36 years

Bristol-based owner Arne Ringner has put his floating barge restaurant located near Bristol Bridge up for sale, after 36 years.

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