A Victorian Pub with a Twist: The Victoria Hotel’s Dad Jokes and Classic Charm Saturday, August 16, 2025 pubs burnham-on-sea victoriahotel dadjokes victorian history food starters hospitality humor After a sun-soaked day on the Burnham-on-Sea beach, the challenge isn’t just quenching your hunger—it’s choosing from the many local pubs nearby. Within steps of the seafront, I spotted no fewer than five, with many more … Read More
‘I Visited James May’s Wiltshire Pub and One Thing Really Impressed Me’ Friday, August 15, 2025 jamesmay royaloak wiltshire pub community food grandtour review swallowcliffe uk Following in the footsteps of his Grand Tour co-star Jeremy Clarkson, James May has made his mark on the pub scene — but with a very different motivation. In 2020, May bought a stake in The Royal Oak, an 18th-century, … Read More
A Charming Countryside Pub Hidden Next to the M4 Motorway Wednesday, August 13, 2025 pub countryside hospitality food ale motorway hambrook garden festival restaurant The hospitality industry is facing tough challenges, with over a thousand bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs closing since last October. But stepping into The White Horse at Hambrook, you’d hardly believe it. On a busy … Read More
I Tried Bar and Block’s £10 Steak – Here’s Why I’m Glad I Did Sunday, August 10, 2025 steak lunch affordable bath barandblock sirloin restaurant dining budget food For many of us, a beautifully cooked steak is often a rare treat reserved for special occasions, especially when budgets are tight. However, Bar and Block, a popular steakhouse in Bath, has found a way to make a quality … Read More
I Tried Bar and Block’s £10 Steak and Left Feeling More Than Satisfied Sunday, August 10, 2025 steak lunch affordable bath barandblock sirloin restaurant dining food menu Many of us crave a quality steak but often hold back due to budget constraints, reserving it only for special occasions. However, Bar and Block, a popular steakhouse in Bath, has changed the game with its new £10 lunch menu … Read More
Somerset Restaurant Closes for Good Following Viral Review and Financial Troubles Tuesday, August 5, 2025 restaurant liquidation taunton exeter cardiff closure staff food pandemic business Eat the Bird, a popular restaurant chain with locations in Taunton, Exeter, and Cardiff, has permanently closed after its parent company entered liquidation. The closure followed a winding-up order after the business failed … Read More