18 Years Strong, And Still Devon’s Best!

18 Years Strong, And Still Devon’s Best!

Our amazing beer-loving team scooped a record seven awards at this year’s Food Drink Devon Awards 2025/26 held at Sandy Park in Exeter! 🍻

Pure Gold shone the brightest, taking home the prestigious Platinum Award, while Devon Cove and Topsail both struck Gold in the Producer category.

Devon Dumpling and Rock Steady added to the celebrations with Silver Awards, rounding off a truly golden night for the Bays team.

We were also Highly Commended in the Sustainability Pioneer category, recognising our ongoing commitment to brewing responsibly and supporting our local environment.

To top it all off, we earned a Gold Award for Retailer, highlighting the continued success of our online shop in delivering Devon’s finest beers to doorsteps across the region and beyond.

The Food Drink Devon Awards brought together the county’s food and drink community for a night of well-deserved celebration, recognising the most passionate and pioneering producers, venues, and artisans. 

Reflecting on the achievement, Bays Brewery Director, Peter Salmon, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have picked up a record seven awards this year – it’s a huge testament to our brilliant team, whose hard work and passion continue to keep Bays at the top of Devon’s beer scene.

"We’d also like to raise a glass to our loyal customers and industry partners for their ongoing support in helping us fly the flag for local beer, proudly brewed right here in the heart of Torbay.”

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