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On Thursday 16th of June, the Source Roadshow will be bringing more than 100 exhibitors to Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium, for one day only. This new event will showcase food & drink, equipment and all the services your catering, hospitality, or food retail...

West of England jobseekers will be able to find out about the numerous rewarding opportunities across the region’s hospitality sector thanks to a new website being launched this week by Metro Mayor Dan Norris. (At The Salamander - 3 John Street, Bath BA1 2JL) “Jobs...

As you know the team at BARBIE partnered with Hale Events who were hoping to bring their extremely successful Source Trade Roadshow to Bristol for the first time. It was due to take place on Thursday 18th June 2020 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ. However due...

RE-OPENING OF HIGH STREETS - HOSPITALITY SECTOR ENGAGEMENT BARBIE – The Bristol Association of Restaurants, Bars and Independent Establishments – are working with Bristol City Council to assist hospitality venues in re-opening from 4th July 2020.  This...

The first May bank holiday for 2020 has been moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May 2020. The Home Secretary announced this week that licensing hours for Pubs, Clubs and Bars in England and Wales that...

The team at BARBIE are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Hale Events as they bring their extremely successful Source Trade Roadshow to Bristol for the first time. Taking place on Thursday 18th June 2020 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ, this...

The Privilege Card is a 3-in-1 loyalty card concept unifying consumers, businesses and suppliers. The concept is to promote local and independent businesses whilst offering consumers a nominal discount and/or value-added service at partner businesses. Similarly,...

The BARBIE Trade Show and Post-Xmas Party is now pegged for Monday, 13th January 2020. We'll be sending out more info regarding venue, specific timings and tickets over the next few months.

We’ll be addressing the Whiteladies Road Cumulative Impact Zone with view to starting an assessment within 7 days of that date. We'll also be providing updates on the NiteWatch Board we sit on alongside Bristol City Council and recapping what we’ve been up to...