South West News

Bristol builds back best from Covid as hospitality sales rise

British cities are recovering their vibrancy as pandemic restrictions come to an end, a new report shows.

Hall & Woodhouse adds historic Lyme Regis hotel to portfolio

The Dorset brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse has acquired The Royal Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis as part of its continued expansion plans.

Nisbets gears up for its debut trade expo Nisbets Live 2022

Designed to be the first ever experience of this kind in our industry, Nisbets Live will take place on 9-10 March 2022 at National Catering Equipment Centre (NCEC) in Bristol.

Psychopomp Micro-Distillery announces Carbon Neutral Certification

Bristol’s Psychopomp Micro-distillery and the sister distillery, Circumstance, are proud to announce that the business has achieved Carbon Neutral status.

Counting the cost of the road to recovery

The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) says soaring costs and recruitment are their biggest threat as they seek to return to ‘business as usual’ post-pandemic.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns triumphs at Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards

Butcombe Pubs & Inns (part of Liberation Group) is celebrating after three of its Somerset sites triumphed in the Dining Pub category at this year’s Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards.

Wild Card wins burger restaurant chain Hub Box

South West burger restaurant – Hub Box – has chosen Wild Card to build its national brand profile in line with the company’s ambitious expansion plans.

Save the date!! Taste East Devon returns with a 16 day food festival 3 – 18 September 2022

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, Taste East Devon is delighted to announce its 2022 food festival.

Cornwall’s hospitality and catering trade show is back!

Expowest Cornwall takes place on 2nd & 3rd March at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. If you’re involved in the food, drink, hospitality, and catering industry – this show has everything your business needs, for two days, under one roof.

Three South West restaurants among nine newly awarded Michelin Green Stars for sustainability

Nine restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland have been newly awarded a Michelin Green Star to highlight their outstanding eco-friendly commitment and culinary excellence.

St Austell Brewery launches six-figure recruitment drive

Cornwall’s St Austell Brewery has launched a six-figure campaign to attract new talent to work in the hospitality industry, highlighting the adventures in store for new recruits working in the South West.

Strawberry Line Tea Rooms receives Gold from Taste of the West for the 3rd year running

They have been trading since March 2019, and achieved a 5* Rated Food Hygiene Certificate each year in addition to the Taste of The West Gold Standard Award for their first two years of trading.

Beer sales raise over £4,500 to help clean the Cornish coast

A small Cornish brewery has made a big contribution to the ocean clean-up, raising £4,543 (plus gift aid of £429.25) for the charity Fathoms Free and its Clean Cornish Seas campaign

Series of sustainability successes for leading Cornish holiday company

A leading luxury Cornish holiday lettings company has kicked-off 2022 with a series of sustainability achievements.

Bristol honours its hospitality heroes

Hundreds of people attended a glittering gala to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes and celebrate success after one of the most challenging periods ever for their businesses

Cornish wine merchant becomes first in the UK to achieve B Corp Certification

A Truro-based wine importer, wholesaler and retailer has become the first merchant in the UK – and only the second globally – to become a registered B Corp

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