Businesses Warn of 'Worst Year Yet' Amidst Devon Hospitality Challenges Tuesday, September 16, 2025 hospitality devon tourism pubs cafes hotels inflation consumertrends costofliving staycation Businesses across Devon’s hospitality sector are facing a tough year, with many owners revealing serious challenges threatening their sustainability. From pubs and hotels to cafes and holiday resorts, the summer season’s … Read More
Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More
High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More
Why Ten Somerset Loungers Cafes Will Close for One Day Only Friday, June 6, 2025 loungers somerset loungefest hospitality staff celebration cafes event warwickshire appreciation On Monday, June 9, ten Loungers café bars across Somerset will close for a single day to host a large-scale staff party called LoungeFest. This annual event celebrates the hard work and commitment of more than 9,000 Loungers … Read More
Top Museum Cafes in the UK - Somerset's Finest Make the Cut Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top list courtyard cafe east quay kitchen garden cafe The Guardian recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of the top 50 museum cafés in the UK, with three Somerset establishments making the prestigious cut. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and … Read More
Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top museum cafés taunton watchet bath bristol dorset v&a london mediterranean georgian city Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were … Read More