Bath
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments in this historic and tourism-driven city, including restaurant and pub openings, independent operator activity, seasonal trading dynamics, and local investment trends. Reporting supports professionals monitoring regional opportunities, visitor-led demand, and the balance between heritage appeal and modern dining expectations.
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Aug- 2025 -13 AugustPubs and Bars
Somerset’s Red Post Inn reduces asking price
The Red Post Inn in the village of Peasedown Saint John in North Somerset, has been made available for a reduced price of £550,000. The large wet-led pub offers a sports bar and a lounge bar, with a large beer garden. It also offers a private function room with capacity…
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Jul- 2025 -15 JulyFood and Drink
Amorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030
Italian gelato brand Amorino has opened its 36th UK store on Tottenham Court Road, London, and confirmed plans to grow its network to 100 locations nationwide by 2030. Founded in 2002 in Paris by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, the chain is known for its artisanal, rose-shaped gelato made with…
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Jun- 2025 -10 JuneRestaurants
‘Negative press’ caused collapse of Gino D’Acampo chain
Negative press around celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has been named as a reason for the collapse of his restaurant chain, according to a filing on Companies House from administrators Begbies Traynor. The filing stated that in early February of 2025, “there was a swathe of negative national and local press…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilPubs and Bars
St Austell launches recycling scheme to reduce pub waste by 80%
St Austell Brewery has launched a recycling initiative in partnership which aims to reduce the general waste in its managed pubs by 80%. The initiative, which includes a partnership with waste management company, Biffa, includes the introduction of a streamlined waste system across St Austell’s 45 managed pubs. Teams across…
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1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 01/04/25
UKH has urged the government to work with the industry amid £3.4bn of new annual costs that have come in today (1 April). Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn in wage costs, £1bn of employer NICs and £500m in business rates, as a result of relief being lowered…
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1 AprilRestaurants
Emberwood to debut in Bath
Open-fire restaurant Emberwood has announced that it is set to open in Bath in May, with reservations opening on 3 April. The restaurant has been brought to life as part of a multi-million-pound restoration of No. 5 Queen Square, an iconic landmark of the city. Emberwood takes its name partly…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchRestaurants
NWTC revenues hit ‘record’ £73.5m in FY24
Bar and restaurant operator, New World Trading Company (NWTC), has reported that its revenues hit a record £73.5m in the year to 31 March 2024. The group, which operates 27 bars and restaurants across the UK, primarily under its main brand The Botanist, also delivered a 20% increase in underlying…
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Feb- 2025 -14 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/02/25
Punch Pubs saw its revenues rise 1.35% in Q1 ended 1 December 2024. It comes as the pub group spent £11m on the acquisition of 18 pubs, as well as a further £10.7m on expansion and maintenance. The group’s three divisions – leased and tenanted, and managed partnership and laine…
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14 FebruaryRestaurants
The Stable pizzeria opens in Padstow
Pizza and craft cider restaurant group The Stable has today (14 February) opened a new location in Padstow. With restaurants across the South West in Fistral, Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Bournemouth, amongst other locations, The Stable is known for partnering with South West producers across their menu including a…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAwards & Events
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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