Somerset
Focused coverage on foodservice and hospitality across Somerset, with updates from key areas including Bath, Taunton, Frome, Wells, and Yeovil. This section reports on restaurant and pub openings, farm-to-table supply chains, rural catering contracts, and tourism-driven trade that influences seasonal demand. Tailored for operators, chefs, and F&B professionals, the content provides insight into running food-led businesses in both heritage cities and countryside destinations.
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May- 2025 -7 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/05/25
Various Eateries has seen its sales rise by 8.8% in H1 ended 30 March, driven primarily by the contribution of new site openings. While like-for-like sales for the period were flat year-on-year, this was attributed to the impact of Easter falling later in the year and after the period ended.…
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7 MayPubs and Bars
New alfresco cocktail bar to open on London’s Southbank
A new alfresco cocktail bar Ten will open on 8 May on the riverside at Southbank Centre’s Queens Walk in London. The bar will be led by founder Jimmy Garcia, known for The Chalet at Somerset House and Jimmy’s BBQ Club at Southbank Centre. The menu will feature 10 cocktails…
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Apr- 2025 -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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Feb- 2025 -5 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/02/25
The Nero Group has seen a ‘record’ sales growth of 13.6% in H1, with sales reaching £310m – underpinned by an 8% rise in like-for-like sales. In the UK, Caffé Nero reported sales of £185.4m for the first half of the year, representing an overall growth of 11.4%. The airport…
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5 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Punch Pubs and Co acquires the Bull, Ilchester
Punch Pubs and Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Bull pub in Ilchester, Somerset, for an undisclosed sum. The traditional wet-led pub sits within Punch’s Leased and Tenanted estate, and will be operated by experienced publican Yvonne Wright, who will be relaunching the Bull…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief 23/09/24
RedCat will be investing £8m in its portfolio of pubs across the next six to 12 months. The programme will focus on team training and upskilling, service, renovating the buildings and improving the offer of food, drink, rooms and entertainment. The company has already completed five projects. Manchester Airport will…
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23 SeptemberNews
Briar restaurant opens at Number One Bruton in Somerset
Briar, the debut restaurant of chef Sam Lomas, has opened its door at Number One Bruton in Somerset. The restaurant marks a partnership between Sam Lomas and husband-and-wife team Claudia and Aled Rees, owners of the Number One Bruton hotel. Briar is a “neighbourhood restaurant”, with a menu that celebrates…
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Jun- 2024 -25 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/06/24
Tortilla has acquired Fresh Burritos in France for €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal was funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It comes as the latest step in Tortilla’s growth strategy that will see the brand…
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25 JuneNews
Chef Labron-Johnson to open restaurant with rooms
Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has announced plans to relaunch his Osip as a new restaurant with rooms. Located at Number One Bruton in Somerset, Osip will relocate to a 16th century inn just outside the village. The last service at Number One Bruton will be on June 30th. The new Osip…
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