MasterChef Star William Sitwell Describes Taking Over Somerset Pub as 'Hell' Saturday, December 13, 2025 williamsitwell masterchef somerset pub businessrates hospitality renovation challenges governmentsupport foodindustry William Sitwell, the MasterChef star and recently appointed owner of The White Hart Hotel in Wiveslicombe, Somerset, has openly described his experience of taking over the pub as “hell.” Despite reopening the … Read More
Two Somerset Pubs Make the Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK Saturday, December 13, 2025 gastropubs somerset uk food pubs restaurants estrelladamm cuisine awards hospitality The UK’s best gastropubs have been announced, and two renowned Somerset establishments have secured a coveted spot among the top 50. The winner of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 will be revealed on January 26, with … Read More
Somerset Seafood Restaurant Closes After Only 15 Months Wednesday, December 3, 2025 restaurant seafood closure somerset lazylobster castlecary dining economy hospitality reviews The Lazy Lobster, a seafood restaurant in Castle Cary, Somerset, has closed its doors after just 15 months of operation. Opening in August 2024, the restaurant followed the success of its sister location in Chew Magna but … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Advances Following Government Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax visitoreconomy infrastructure government christmasmarket localgovernment hospitality metromayor Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement that grants new powers to local authorities. Known for its stunning Georgian architecture, historic Roman Baths, and status as a … Read More
Indian Restaurant in Bath Closes After Nearly Four Decades, Bids Heartfelt Farewell Monday, November 17, 2025 restaurant indian bath closure bengalbrasserie hospitality dining milsomstreet community farewell After almost 40 years of serving the Bath community, the Bengal Brasserie on Milsom Street has closed its doors permanently. The beloved Indian restaurant welcomed its final guests on Sunday, November 16, marking the end of … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More