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New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Honouring a Local Icon: Dottie’s Restaurant Brings Heart and Heritage to Hotel Indigo Exeter.

Hotel Indigo Exeter is delighted to announce the launch of Dottie’s, a new restaurant inspired by one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures, Dorothy “Dottie” Holman. Opening its doors to the public on 21st November 2025, Dottie’s invites guests to experience a chef-led journey through local flavours, thoughtful service, and the timeless pleasure of good company.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Dottie’s offers a space where guests can pause, indulge...

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Eat Out to Help Out – look for the logo

More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them.

As Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters start to appear in the windows of restaurants, cafes, bars and other establishments across the country, customers who want to take advantage of the scheme are advised to look out for the logo.

The logo means diners that eat-in will benefit from a 50% discount, up to a maximum of £10 per person, on food and non-alcoholic drinks, any...

Larks Live Launches Virtual Cookery Classes Hosted by Expert Chefs

Larks Live, a new virtual cookery platform has launched, bringing revered chefs, bakers, wine experts and food and drink producers directly into everyone’s kitchens through live, interactive online classes at an affordable price.

Whether participants are looking to learn basic cookery skills, expand their repertoire of daily family meals, or learn how to recreate showstopping dishes to impress friends and family, they will be able to engage with an interactive, step-by-step class led by an expert.

From the comfort of home, attendees can cook alongside the chef in real time...

Turtle Bay Exeter reopens this week

Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, are welcoming guests back to their Exeter restaurant from the 23rd July. Bookings are now open for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks.

With overseas holidays off the agenda for most, the restaurant’s colourful and eclectic interior, beach shack bars, incredible rum cocktails, beautiful soul food and laid back reggae soundtrack provides a tropical escape on your doorstep.

Of course, there have been a few changes made at the restaurants, which have been operationally transformed to become COVID-secure destinations....

Hip Hip Harry's! Foodie haven in Exeter has reopened its doors to the public

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter reopened its doors to the public on Friday 17th July after months of closure due to Covid-19 and has unveiled what future diners can expect when they visit.

The family run gem on Longbrook Street has introduced a number of social distancing measures to ensure an absolute ‘gold’ standard in safety and hygiene for their staff and diners. Their aim is to make you feel safe, comfortable, relaxed, and of course, completely satisfied - see Harry’s as your ‘safe haven’ from the outside world.

Along with the latest temperature scanning technology,...

Re-discovering Italian wines

When you say 'Italian wine' to most people, they'll immediately think of everyday Chianti and Pinot Grigio, delightfully bubbly Prosecco, and super expensive, blockbusting reds like Barolo and Amarone. But as tastes of UK consumers have changed over time, people are more likely to choose different wines for their table. Luckily, Italy has plenty of delightful wines to offer.

These days, we want our white wines to be aromatic with bold, fruit-forward flavours. That’s why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – with its strong aromas of passion fruit – has become a true favourite. As for red...

Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Whether organising picnics by the river, barbeques in the garden or sunset suppers on the beach, Luscombe’s award-winning innovative range of soft drinks and mixers are the perfect accompaniment to any feast or cocktail, not only during the summer months but for 365 days of the year. With the new online shop, www.luscombe.co.uk/shop Luscombe lovers can now enjoy a little taste of Devon all year round. Stock up on all your favourite drinks ready for gathering friends and family for outdoor or indoor eating. For a quintessential summers drink choose Luscombe Wild Elderflower Bubbly . This...

Exeter’s Oddfellows gastropub to reopen with new supper club dining concept

In response to the current social distance guidelines, The Oddfellows, Exeter has launched a new supper club dining concept - ‘Supper Club Lock-Ins’.

The Oddfellows will be offering a six-course foodie taster menu for £35 on Friday and Saturday evenings. There will be a cocktail aperitif menu and wine pairing from local merchants. The evenings for up to 28 will see all tables socially distanced, guest arrivals staggered, all guests seated and full table service. Each delectable course will arrive for every table and be cleared together. Guests will arrive between 7-7.30pm with...

Bill's Exeter set to reopen

Following the successful re-opening of its first six restaurants, Bill’s Restaurant & Bar is delighted to announce it will be opening the doors to additional locations across the UK on Friday, 17 July.

Bursting with British flair, vibrant interiors, beautiful terraces and the freshest of seasonal ingredients, Bill’s will welcome back diners from breakfast through to dinner, and everything in between. Whether guests are looking to enjoy the famous pancakes, the Bill’s burger or delicious cocktails, reservations are open from today.

Locations that will be re-opening on...

2 million strawberries and 700 litres of cream go to waste as Wimledon is cancelled

50% of Brits say strawberries & cream is the first thing they associate with the tennis. An annual tradition for many, new research collated by Fresh Student Living reveals that Wimbledon fans descending upon the championships, snack their way through a mountain-sized 2 million strawberries and 7000 litres of cream in a fortnight - amounting to 190,000 portions in 14 days!

Following the cancellation of most of the UK’s Summer events, this year, the fate of 28,000kg of British strawberries hangs in the balance, with Wimbledon facing almost half a million pounds in lost revenue...

Good Game Wins Five Gold Awards in Taste of the West Awards

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its winners of 2020. With over 700 products to judge across the West Country, Good Game has been awarded five gold awards; Organic Culatello, Organic Lomo, Organic Coppa, Salami and Pepperoni.

Judged by the most astute palates of chefs, restauranteurs, buyers, retailers and food writers, Taste of the West is renowned for being the most respected accreditation for artisan producers, cafés and restaurants. The unmistakable logo is a clear signal for an outstanding product that has met...

Food & Drink

New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Eat Out to Help Out – look for the logo

Larks Live Launches Virtual Cookery Classes Hosted by Expert Chefs

Turtle Bay Exeter reopens this week

Hip Hip Harry's! Foodie haven in Exeter has reopened its doors to the public

Re-discovering Italian wines

Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Exeter’s Oddfellows gastropub to reopen with new supper club dining concept

Bill's Exeter set to reopen

2 million strawberries and 700 litres of cream go to waste as Wimledon is cancelled

Good Game Wins Five Gold Awards in Taste of the West Awards

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