Michelin-Starred Osip Restaurant in Somerset Unveils Luxury Guest Rooms Sunday, July 13, 2025 michelin somerset osip hospitality luxury dining guestrooms mattresses craftsmanship comfort Somerset’s acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, Osip, located near Bruton, has introduced four exclusive guest rooms, allowing diners to stay overnight and fully immerse themselves in its renowned farm-to-table experience. … Read More
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