Somerset

Speculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West

There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.

DA COSTA in Bruton – dine in the Courtyard Garden with a new spring menu

Da Costa in Bruton have quadrupled their productive growing space, and opened a beautifully landscaped new terrace for al fresco dining this spring/summer.

Brits vote pub garden as best place in the world for a pint

The humble British pub garden has topped the list of best places for a pint, according to new research from Thatchers Cider.

Food WorksSW: Five years fuelling South West flavours

Monday saw a delightful celebration as I joined Food WorksSW in marking their 5th birthday.

Sandford Orchards celebrates British Cider Week by launching new limited edition High Tides cider in collaboration with Ganley & Naish

The new limited edition High Tides Cider will be available in 500ml bottles from Sandford Orchards, Ganley & Nash and selected retail outlets.

New thatched roof enhances Weston-super-Mare’s oldest building

The new feature has been carefully constructed, using traditional craftsmanship skills, on the extension attached to The Old Thatched Cottage, one of the resort’s most well-known and popular restaurants.

All natural craft ice cream producer Brickell’s to launch NEW flavours this summer

This summer will see them beginning to grow their own in a restored kitchen garden on the farm and launching exciting new flavours, including collaborations with Blackbee Honey, LAND Chocolate and Landrace Bakery.

New destination taproom opens in the heart of Somerset’s ciderland

A new destination taproom in the heart of ciderland is now open, offering locals and visitors the chance to enjoy a tipple overlooking the orchards in the stunning Somerset countryside.

Entries open for Tourism Awards 2025 across South West

Tourism and hospitality businesses across the South West are invited to enter the various South West 2025 Tourism Awards

Meet the experts: Branding, Marketing and PR event for food and drink businesses at The Food WorksSW

The Food WorksSW is set to host a free ‘Meet the Experts: Branding, Marketing and PR’ event on Thursday 22nd May at its Weston-super-Mare location.

Thatchers Cider plants 13,000 trees in new Somerset orchard

13,000 apple trees will be planted in Somerset this week as Thatchers Cider plants a brand-new 50-acre orchard – roughly the size of 31 football pitches.

Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Bristol Bath & Somerset winners go national!

Regional tourism award winners from across the South West have been named national finalists, and will be representing their regions at the VisitEngland Awards at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June.

Paul Ainsworth, Ayesha Kalaji, OSIP and more honoured at the Trencherman’s Awards 2025 for contribution to South West dining scene

Winners of the South West’s most prestigious hospitality awards were unveiled at a glamorous ceremony and multi-course dinner