Somerset Pub with Stunning Views Named One of the UK’s Best Sunday, May 18, 2025 somerset pub countryside views food beer garden family-run seasonal reviews hospitality A charming country pub in Somerset, celebrated for its “dreamy views,” has been ranked among the United Kingdom’s top pubs. A recent study by holidaycottages.co.uk identified the best pubs across the nation where visitors can … Read More
Legendary South West Chippy Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Bideford Friday, May 16, 2025 fishandchips bideford takeaway restaurant localbusiness sustainability community seafood tourism hospitality For over four decades, Mr Chips has been a cornerstone of Bideford Quay, proudly holding the title as the town’s only fish and chips shop. More than just a takeaway, Mr Chips doubles as a welcoming restaurant and bar, … Read More
Taste of the West Food Group Enters Administration Amid Uncertainty Wednesday, May 14, 2025 tasteofthewest administration westcountry foodindustry hospitality awards fooddrinkdevon regionalfood southwest communityinterest Taste of the West, the UK’s largest independent regional food group, has entered administration, leaving members and the wider food community in the South West facing uncertainty. Established in 1991, the organization has … Read More
Seaside Cafe ‘The Boat on the Bay’ Seeks License to Serve Alcohol Saturday, May 10, 2025 kimmeridge seaside cafe pop-up alcohol dorsetcouncil outdoordining localbusiness seasonal hospitality The Boat on the Bay, a beloved summer outdoor eatery at Kimmeridge, has submitted an application to Dorset Council seeking a premises license to sell alcohol daily from noon until 6 pm. Operating since 2022, this ‘pop-up’ … Read More
Historic Bath Building to Become City's Second Wetherspoons Pub Saturday, May 10, 2025 wetherspoons bath historic pub listedbuilding johnwood restoration georgestreet planningpermission hospitality Bath’s city council has approved plans to convert a historic Grade II listed building into the city’s second Wetherspoons pub. The new venue will occupy the former Revolution premises on George Street and will be named “The … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposal Rejected as Visitors Remain 'Lifeblood' of Bath Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath tourism touristtax economy sustainability heritage locals visitors hospitality overcrowding Bath, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich heritage, faces one of the highest volumes of tourists in the UK. As the city prepares for another busy summer, discussions about implementing a tourist tax to manage the … Read More