Our blog about all things peachy
In the past, your options for a drink at the bar may have been limited, but you can always rely on our drinks list for the good stuff whatever your tipple. Our soft drink options are healthier with less sugar, made with natural ingredients, sourced responsibly, and of course sustainable. Whether you’re being a hero … Continued
Are you trying to make good choices in what you drink as well as what you eat these days? Since each individual year in a vineyard provides a detailed record of how the weather is changing, winemakers have a front-row seat at the climate emergency. The best don’t sit back and simply watch. Our latest … Continued
In the twenty years Jo Eames has chosen wines for our pubs global warming has shown itself clearly in the world’s vineyards. Sustainable wine-making is a key factor alongside sheer deliciousness & good value in her choices. Happily, many of our favourite producers follow organic, biodynamic and other recognised sustainable practices, now marked with a butterfly … Continued
Well, it never rains but it pours. Just when it seems as though the pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, rising inflation, energy hikes and now a horrible war affecting oil and food supplies, are upon us. The support we’ve had from the Government since 2020 has been a huge help. The furlough scheme … Continued
Autumn is now within arm’s reach so what could be better than a cosy overnight stay with us? After a busy day exploring, settle down in a snug corner and warm your cockles with a glass of something special from our award-winning wine list, while indulging in hearty dishes from our Autumn menu. Whether it’s … Continued
The British asparagus season is just beginning and here are six things you should know about this British super veg. 1. When does the British Asparagus season start? You may have been tricked into believing that asparagus is grown all year round in Britain. After all, it is in our supermarkets from January right … Continued
Serving the good stuff means sourcing ethically, supporting British farmers, fishermen and producers, and always sourcing top-quality ingredients to bring really great plates of food to our menus. As we approach English asparagus season, we celebrate the best ingredients from our farmers; with produce from the Vale of Evesham. Family-run and owned, our growers patiently … Continued
As proud members of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, we continue to work closely together, looking at ways we can become more sustainable, and help our guests be sustainable too. They recently shared their top tips for the food, drink and hospitality industry to strive towards in 2021. Having read through the list, it was with … Continued
We’ve been working with our partners at NetZeroNow for a few years, looking at our carbon footprint, and identifying ways of reducing. Over the coming months we will be setting targets and goals on how we can minimise our impact on the environment. We’re currently working with the Net Zero accreditation team ‘NetZero Now’ to … Continued
Pubs make great coffee shops if the quality of the coffee and training is right. We’ve worked with premium supplier, Union Hand-Roasted, since their early days. Now celebrating their 20th year, their coffee remains superlative and ethically spot-on – they were the first foreign buyers to return to Rwanda after the genocide. They are also fanatical … Continued