Difficult but Inevitable: Taunton’s Ninkasi Bar Closes After Months of Struggle Thursday, July 10, 2025 ninkasi taunton barclosure craftbeer gin hospitality economy pubs independentquarter brewing Ninkasi, a cherished bar nestled in the heart of Taunton’s Independent Quarter, has permanently closed following a “difficult but inevitable” decision by its owners. Located at 1 Riverside Place, Ninkasi had gained a devoted … Read More
Somerset’s Dryad Gin Triumphs at Prestigious International Awards Monday, May 19, 2025 dryad gin somerset distillery awards spiced londondry foraging blindtasting international A Somerset-based distillery has clinched a prestigious international accolade, with Dryad Gin shining among hundreds of entries from 32 countries. Their Dryad Yule Gin – a spiced London Dry Gin – was awarded first place in … Read More