Devon
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity across this South West county, with reporting focused on key areas such as Exeter, Totnes, Dartmouth, and the English Riviera. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, coastal and rural trade, seasonal staffing challenges, chef-led independents, and the use of regional produce. Insight is tailored for operators navigating summer footfall peaks, localism in sourcing, and the balance between tourism and year-round trading in Devon’s diverse hospitality economy.
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchPubs and Bars
Farnham pub Bat and Ball up for sale
The Bat and Ball pub and restaurant in Farnham, Surrey has been put up for sale for £1.2m. The venue has total seating for approximately 112 persons, the two section bar area has room for 66 seating while the restaurant/dining area has 46 covers. The outside has space for around…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/11/23
Fuller’s reported a 12% increase in total revenues to £188.8m for H1 ending 30 September, with like-for-like sales up 12.7%. The group attributed the growth to an “excellent” customer experience. Food sales rose 15.5%, drink sales 10.9%, and accommodation sales 13.4%. Adjusted profit before tax increased 48% to £14.5m. For…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs acquires Devon’s The Ship Inn
Historic pub group Young’s and Co.’s Brewery PLC has acquired a freehold waterside pub, The Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, South West Devon. Joining the Young’s portfolio, The Ship Inn is a landmark Devon pub, located on the tidal Yealm Estuary in the village of Noss Mayo, close to Salcombe.…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/10/23
Red Oak Taverns is set to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate by the end of October. The acquisition includes locations in Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. Red Oak already owns 212 pubs, primarily leased and tenanted, with a presence in the Midlands, South, North West,…
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30 OctoberPubs and Bars
Red Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
Red Oak Taverns has announced that it will complete the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October 2023. The deal includes sites across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset such as the Rolle Quay (Barnstaple), the White Hart (Launceston) and the Four Lords (Par).…
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Jun- 2023 -23 JunePubs and Bars
Marquess of Anglesey pub reopens after ‘extensive’ refurb
Marquess of Anglesey, one of Covent Garden’s most historic pubs, has reopened its doors following an “extensive refurbishment”. Located on Bow Street, the pub is set over three floors, which have been transformed throughout to encompass a first-floor dining lounge and a new rooftop bar, complete with a retractable roof.…
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May- 2023 -19 MayRestaurants
The Bovey Castle to reopen the Great Western Grill
The Bovey Castle in Devon has announced it will reopen The Great Western Grill restaurant on 30 June. The building features neo-Elizabethan architecture and is set within 275 acres of countryside and rolling valleys on Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The relaunch of the restaurant will also see the opening of…
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9 MayPeople
The Candlelight Inn appoints new head chef
Candlelight Inn in Somerset has appointed Devon-born chef Charlotte Vincent as head chef. Vincent, who has made two appearances on the BBC cooking show Great British Menu, began her career with the army and went on to work alongside chef Michael Caines. Her food is described as “modern British with…
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilFeatures
Simon King: ‘I feel like I’ve got the best job in the world’
Can you tell us about your experience within hospitality? I’ve been in the industry since I was a teenager, so really my entire life. At the very beginning, I worked in country house hotels. After my A-levels, I studied Hospitality Management in Devon and then went to London in the…
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3 AprilFeatures
All About the Cooks vs delivery apps
Can you tell me about the history of All About the Cooks and how did you come up with the concept? My background is in marketing and advertising, and after having children, I worked as a consultant. Eating real meals prepared by real people rather than factory-produced goods has always…
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