Grand Reopening: Somerset's Iconic Blue Ball Inn Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset pub history reopening thatched-roof triscombe taunton 400 years celebration landmark The historic Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is set to welcome patrons once again, unveiling its 400 years of rich history in a grand reopening event scheduled for Friday, May 2. Having withstood seven previous … Read More
Exploring Beeses: Britain's Most Remote Pub Saturday, April 26, 2025 pub bristol remote riverside ferry nature music beer menu atmosphere Located on the banks of the River Avon in Bristol, Beeses Riverside Bar is a unique and secluded pub known for being one of the most remote in the UK. The journey to reach this hidden gem involves traversing a narrow, bumpy … Read More
The Royal Oak: A Pub Revival Story Saturday, April 26, 2025 pub bath camra beer award brewery ale camra real ale pub culture The Royal Oak, a historic pub in Bath, has defied the odds by not only surviving but thriving in the modern age. Once on the brink of demolition, the pub has now been crowned the overall Branch Pub of the Year for 2025 by the … Read More
Royal Oak Pub: A Real Beer Haven Saturday, April 26, 2025 pub bath camra award beer brewery ralph's ruin atmosphere conversation revival The Royal Oak, a pub in Bath, has risen from the brink of closure to become a thriving establishment once again. Recognized by the Bath & Borders branch of CAMRA, the pub was awarded the prestigious title of Branch Pub of … Read More
The Bear Inn: Somerset's Pub With an Ever-Changing Seasonal Menu Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset pub menu seasonal prix-fixe starters mains desserts dining bath Nestled in Somerset, The Bear Inn has introduced an enticing new fixed-price menu with a twist of seasonal flavors. Available Monday through Thursday, the prix-fixe menu offers a carefully curated selection of dishes designed … Read More
Beloved Somerset pub landlord mourned following his passing Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset landlord pub lee swann south west tribute community plymouth st cleer funeral The Somerset community is mourning the loss of Lee Swann, a well-loved pub landlord who managed several establishments across the South West. Lee tragically lost his battle with lung cancer on March 25, passing away at The … Read More