Isle of Wight
Regional coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across an island tourism region, encompassing seaside towns, heritage villages, and visitor hotspots. Tracks openings and refurbishments of restaurants, bars, cafés, and pop-ups shaped by seasonal footfall, coastal demand, and festival-driven trade. Includes analysis of local licensing decisions, lodging-linked dining experiences, and distribution challenges unique to off-mainland operations.
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Jul- 2019 -2 JulyBreweries and Distilleries
Isle of Wight Distillery releases pink gin
Just three months after the relaunch of Mermaid Gin, the Isle of Wight Distillery has introduced its first ever Pink Gin. The gin is presented in the same sculpted, bottle as Mermaid decorated in shades of pink, including the appropriately named ‘Living Coral’, 2019’s Colour of the Year. The bottle…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilPubs and Bars
Craft Union Pub Company announces 300th opening
The Craft Union Pub Company has announced the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern reopened its doors last Friday (12 April) following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked…
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Mar- 2019 -7 MarchBeverages
The Isle of Wight Distillery redesigns flagship gin
Mermaid Gin, from the Isle of Wight’s only distillery, has been redesigned to a new sculpted bottle, going plastic-free and switching to entirely recyclable materials. The bottle makeover follows a year long research project backed by a private external investor. The flagship spirit of the four-year-old Isle of Wight Distillery…
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