Beloved Café in Batheaston Thrives After a Decade Amid Industry Challenges Saturday, October 4, 2025 café batheaston celebrities independent hospitality business challenges jameelajamil andrewlincoln anniversary Gather, a charming café nestled in the trendy suburb of Batheaston, is celebrating its tenth anniversary despite facing numerous challenges over the years. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and celebrity clientele, the … Read More
Peter Andre's Favourite Hotel Receives Two-Star Food Hygiene Rating Friday, October 3, 2025 peterandre stelizabethshouse foodhygiene hotelinspection plymouth boutiquehotel foodsafety hospitality georgianhouse hotelmanagement St Elizabeth’s House, a charming hotel in Plympton popular with singer Peter Andre, has been rated two stars in its latest food hygiene inspection, indicating that improvement is necessary. The Food Standards Agency … Read More
‘Number One’ Somerset Pub, The Bay Tree, to Close After 27 Years Friday, October 3, 2025 somerset castlecary pub closure baytree hospitality financialcrisis community retirement realestate The Bay Tree, a cherished Grade-II listed pub in Castle Cary, Somerset, will serve its final pint on Sunday, October 5. After more than 27 years under the stewardship of licensees Rennie and their team, the pub is closing … Read More
Dining at James May's Royal Oak: A Worthwhile Country Pub Experience Wednesday, October 1, 2025 jamesmay pub royaloak wiltshire countryside celebrity local pubsaving hospitality travel The British public has long been fascinated by pubs owned or frequented by celebrities, from Jeremy Clarkson’s country venture to James Blunt’s London favourite. These establishments carry a unique charm—the idea of sharing a … Read More
Warning: Hundreds of South West Pubs Face Closure in 2026 Without Government Action Tuesday, September 30, 2025 pubs businessrates closures economy jobs bbpa government southwest taxation hospitality The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention … Read More
Stunning Somerset Pub The George Inn Crowned Best Inn in the UK at Prestigious AA Awards Sunday, September 28, 2025 somerset inn hospitality awards georgeinn historic uk butcombe tudor excellence The George Inn, nestled in the village of Norton St Philip, Somerset, has been honored as the ‘AA Inn of the Year’ at the AA’s prestigious Hospitality Awards, securing its place as the Best Inn in the UK. With a rich history … Read More