Food & Drink

Since opening in February, the BierKeller has already become a hit in Exeter.

The bar has been busy since day one, with people getting involved in events in the true Bavarian style.

Located on Exeter’s Quay, the Bavarian bar brings entertainment each night of the week.

The week kicks off with the BierKeller’s first student night on a Monday; people can expect £4 beers served in a traditional Bavarian mug.

A second student night takes place on a Tuesday, with 2-4-1 stein cocktails and the chance to take part in bandeoke.

On a Wednesday night, the bar...

An all-star line-up of chefs has been confirmed for this year’s Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink including Tom Kerridge who will join festival co-founder Michael Caines MBE in the cookery theatre on the Sunday.

Seven Michelin-starred chefs are among the line-up this year, including Tom Kerridge, Michael Caines MBE, Simon Hulstone, Paul Ainsworth, Michael Wignall, Mark Dodson and Josh Eggleton, alongside a further 30 talented chefs demonstrating. The seven award-winning chefs will be performing live demos across Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May in the Festival...

Laithwaite’s Wine is holding a wine tasting event at the Rougemont Hotel in Exeter on March 25.

The event will give ticket holders the chance to taste over 30 wines and talk to many wine professionals.

Those attending the event will receive their own tasting glass on arrival to keep, which they can use throughout the session.

Representatives from wineries across the world will make an appearance at the event including those from Spain, Australia and New Zealand.

An opportunity will also be given to guests to take a virtual reality tour of Laithwaite’s winery...

Long-established independent nursing care provider, Southern Healthcare has four homes across Devon, specialising in complex nursing, dementia and residential care. The company’s Old Rectory care home, based in Exeter, has brought the ‘outside in’ for residents and families, as a part of their developing dementia care programme. Within the home, they have created a country-style pub/ beer garden offering beer and spirits, and a contemporary café serving specialist roasted coffee and light snacks.

Paul Courtney, Operations Director – Southern Healthcare said: “We believe that you...