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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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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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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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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