Three Somerset Pubs Shortlisted for Prestigious National Pub & Bar Awards Friday, April 10, 2026 somerset pubs awards hospitality nationalpubbarawards thebowerinn theswaninn manorhouseinn community hospitalityindustry Three outstanding pubs from Somerset have been named among the best in the UK at the esteemed National Pub & Bar Awards 2026. This annual event, celebrating its tenth year, culminates in a grand ceremony in London on June … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Caution on Proposed Tourism Tax Amid Economic Concerns Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy livelihood levy hospitality localgovernment devolution consultation A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Careful Consideration Before Implementing Tourism Tax Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy hospitality levy devolution localgovernment employment visitor A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, … Read More
Yeovil's The Arrow Pub Reopens with New Licence After £480,000 Makeover Friday, April 3, 2026 yeovil marstons thearrow pub refurbishment licence sport somerset hospitality community The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has officially reopened after an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. Located on The Toose, the pub resumed trading on February 18 in a relaunch event attended by Yeovil’s … Read More
Yeovil Pub The Arrow Reopens with New Licence After Major £480,000 Refurbishment Friday, April 3, 2026 yeovil pub refurbishment marstons licence sport community british somerset hospitality The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has successfully secured a new alcohol licence following an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. The revamped venue reopened to the public on February 18, marked by a ceremony … Read More
New Cider Bar Opens at Unity Beach Leisure Park in Brean Thursday, April 2, 2026 cider somerset brean unitybeach sheppys wilkins beverage local hospitality bar A new authentic cider bar, The Cider House, has opened its doors at Unity Beach leisure park in Brean, offering visitors a true taste of Somerset’s cider heritage. The bar proudly showcases a diverse selection of local … Read More