Steakhouse with Royal Chef Opens to Rave Reviews Near Yeovil Saturday, July 12, 2025 steakhouse royalchef yeovil podymore restaurant opening community fundraising somerset hospitality The Podymore Inn and Steakhouse, a new culinary gem near Yeovil, celebrated a sensational opening last month. Founded by husband-and-wife team Kevin and Lady Sharon Carter, the steakhouse quickly established itself as a local … Read More
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
Viral TikTok Campaign Saves Beloved Dorset Pub from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 pub community dorset crowdfunding tiktok reopening localbusiness fundraising hospitality socialmedia In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Dorset village of Langton Herring has successfully saved its cherished local pub, The Elm Tree Inn, from permanent closure. Through a remarkable crowdfunding and viral TikTok … Read More
Pub Landlady’s Heartfelt Farewell Marks End of an Era at Badger’s Holt Saturday, July 5, 2025 pub retirement community exmoor tradition hospitality pandemic owner heritage transformation When Glenna Waterhouse first stumbled upon the Badger’s Holt in the quiet village of Bridgetown on Exmoor, it was purely by chance during a holiday. With her caravan in tow, she was visiting friends who had recently settled … Read More
Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager Hails South West Pub’s Fish and Chips as the Best Wednesday, July 2, 2025 fishandchips rosemaryshrager devon theoldthatchinn britishcuisine localproduce pubfood culinarypraise foodreview hospitality Celebrity chef and TV personality Rosemary Shrager recently surprised guests and staff at The Old Thatch Inn in Cheriton Bishop, Devon, with an unexpected visit. After tasting their renowned fish and chips, she declared them … Read More
Punters 'Gutted' as Beloved Prince of Wales Pub Goes Up for Sale Thursday, June 26, 2025 pub sale community hamhill family stewardship business hospitality local legacy Local patrons are expressing heartfelt sadness as the beloved Prince of Wales pub in Ham Hill has been put up for sale after 19 years of family stewardship. Mike, Nikki, and Amy-Jo, who have run the venue together, shared the … Read More