Somerset Pubs Shine in UK’s Top 100 List by The Good Food Guide Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset wiltshire pubs goodfoodguide britishpubs food ale hospitality awards top100 Pubs across Somerset and Wiltshire have earned prestigious recognition, securing spots in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural list of the UK’s top 100 pubs. This achievement is especially remarkable amid a challenging period for … Read More
Halloween Arrives as Somerset Named One of the UK’s Most Haunted Locations Friday, October 31, 2025 somerset haunted halloween ghosts pubs hotels paranormal bath specters hospitality Somerset has earned a chilling reputation as one of the UK’s most haunted regions, with 44 documented ghost sightings in its pubs, hotels, and restaurants—ranking it fifth nationwide for paranormal activity. This eerie … Read More
Somerset Pub That Declared Independence Thrives as a Community Gem Saturday, October 25, 2025 somerset pubs charity community fundraising neurology cancer alzheimers history independence Nestled in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, The Cross Keys Inn has marked its twelfth anniversary with much celebration. This beloved pub, famously known for briefly declaring itself an independent republic in 2018, has grown into … Read More
Pub Trade Faces Struggle as North Somerset Loses a Pub Every Two Weeks Wednesday, October 22, 2025 pubs hospitality northsomerset licensedpremises community drinkinghabits nightlife businessrates seaside licensing North Somerset is witnessing a sharp decline in its licensed premises, with one closing approximately every fortnight, as pubs grapple with significant challenges to remain open. According to North Somerset Council’s mid-year … Read More
The Government’s Late-Night Licensing Plans Threaten Local Democracy and Community Pubs Monday, October 13, 2025 pubs licensing localdemocracy publicnotices hospitality community government journalism nightlife regulation Everyone loves a good night out, but the government’s recent announcement to allow pubs to stay open 24/7 under its new licensing plans is more of a headache than a celebration. While supporting local pubs and grassroots … Read More
Somerset Market Town Keynsham Kicks Off Early Christmas Festivities Sunday, October 12, 2025 keynsham winter christmas festival market town somerset community pubs cafes Just minutes from Bath, the charming market town of Keynsham is gearing up for its eagerly awaited Winter Festival, one of the earliest Christmas celebrations in the region. Scheduled for Saturday, November 29, the festival … Read More