High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More
CAMRA Launches 2025 Somerset Pub Trail Invitation Saturday, July 26, 2025 camra somerset pubtrail pubs ale beer social trail rewards tourism Adventure-loving beer enthusiasts are invited to take part in the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) 2025 Somerset Pub Trail, running now through Saturday, September 13. This annual event offers a unique opportunity to discover … Read More
Somerset’s Top 50 Favourite Pubs Revealed – Cast Your Vote for the 2025 Champion Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset pubs puboftheyear voting beer booze nomination contest local community The nominations poured in, and now we’re excited to unveil the top 50 pubs in Somerset as chosen by you. SomersetLive challenged readers to pick their favourite local boozers worthy of the prestigious title: SomersetLive’s … Read More
Somerset's Top 50 Favourite Pubs Announced – It's Time to Vote for the Winner Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset pubs 2025 voting competition beer award nominations top50 winner The nominations poured in, and thanks to you, we can now proudly present the top 50 pubs across Somerset vying for the prestigious title of SomersetLive’s 2025 Pub of the Year. Your enthusiasm and entries have made this a … Read More
Difficult but Inevitable: Taunton’s Ninkasi Bar Closes After Months of Struggle Thursday, July 10, 2025 ninkasi taunton barclosure craftbeer gin hospitality economy pubs independentquarter brewing Ninkasi, a cherished bar nestled in the heart of Taunton’s Independent Quarter, has permanently closed following a “difficult but inevitable” decision by its owners. Located at 1 Riverside Place, Ninkasi had gained a devoted … Read More
New Wetherspoons Set to Open in Historic Bath Building Following Planning Approval Saturday, May 17, 2025 wetherspoons bath pubs historic architecture johnwood listedbuilding georgestreet planning openinghours Wetherspoons has received planning approval to transform a historic building in Bath into its second pub in the city, although an official opening date has yet to be announced. Bath and North East Somerset Council has given … Read More