Why Not Try...Medlar Tree
Located on the Trowbridge road on the outskirts of Bradford on Avon, the award winning Medlar Tree restaurant is housed in the elegant Georgian Widbrook Grange Hotel. Noted by the industry as a homely and relaxing country house hotel, you will find r ...more
The Sugarvine BlogThe Restaurant Rules
In the Sunday Times recently food critic AA Gill positioned himself as Moses on the Mount and laid out his Ten Commandments for 'profitable dining' aimed at restaurateurs. To name but a few: 1. Do not open a restaurant because you love feeding peo ...see the full blog and reader comments
Ask The Chef Paul Heathcote
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to eleven restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.Whenever I steam white fish (coley etc) after a few minutes the water starts to boil over and spill out of the pan. I steam pretty much all my food, meat and vegetables, and this does not happen with any other kind of food, including non-white fish such as salmon. Can you tell me the reason, please, and more importantly how I can prevent this from happening? I have tried cleaning the steamer and pan and changing the water (several times) during the steaming process but as soon as soon as I put the fish back to steam and the water begins to boil, the pan starts to froth over again. Hope you can help. - Robert
New On The VineLatest Sugarvine Venues
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Bristol, Bath & Somerset restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
- Medlar Tree Restaurant, Bradford-on-Avon
- The Packhorse Inn, Bath
- Henry's Oriental, Chipping Sodbury
- Mill at Rode, Frome
- Entelia Restaurant, Clifton
- The Arch Restaurant, Bath
- Old Mill Hotel, Batheaston
- Berwick Lodge Hotel, Almondsbury
- Elements Restaurant & Bar, Bristol City Centre
- GG's Steakhouse, Bath
- The Pheasant Inn, Worth
- Click here to see more
The Gastrotourist Destination Restaurants
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Northcote, LanghoThe CriticsWhat The Papers Say
Yes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
AA Gill, Sunday Times
Jay Rayner, The Observer
Matthew Norman, The Guardian
Giles Coren, The Times
Jasper Gerard, The Telegraph
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Special OffersDeals On Food & Rooms
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Bristol, Bath & Somerset restaurants.
Online BookingBook Tables & Hotels
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants you can book in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset area....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Reader RecommendedHave Your Say
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:Henry's Oriental, Chipping Sodbury
More information on Henry's Oriental"One of the best Chinese restaurants i have ever been too, Henry and staff are always very helpful and welcoming and to help host a charity night is great what better way to give something back to the community... looking forward to many more fantastic nights out. Have recommended to many friends already xx"
Events CalendarWhat’s On & Where
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Wednesday 17th March | Henry's Oriental
St Patricks Day Come and join in the St Patricks Day celebrations at Henrys Oriental. Chinese buffet with a selection of traditional Iri ...more
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- Thursday 18th March to Saturday 27th November
'Preserving The Nation' U.K. Tour Clippy is currently on tour with her unique 'Preserving the Nation' workshops at cookery schools across the U.K ...more
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- Wednesday 31st March | River Cottage Canteen
Hugh Comes to Bath Hugh will be joining us for evening service for both the 7pm and 9pm sittings on the night of Wednesday 31 March. Join h ...more
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- Sunday 4th April | Henry's Oriental
Easter Sunday Come and help us celebrate Easter Sunday with Henrys scrumptious buffet. Bring along the children in fancy dress and the ...more
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- Sunday 11th April | The Pheasant Inn
Pheasant Pluckers' Amblers Club Amble starts at 11am for a ramble around the Somerset countryside lead by experienced guides. We meet at 10.30am for mor ...more
News RoundupEar To The Ground
- Latest news for diners in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset area.
- Gordon Ramsay is looking for Britain's best restaurant and he wants to know where you love to eat. Tell us about a hidden gem or a local culinary landmark. Who do you think deserves to be crowned Ramsay's Best Restaurant? Go to www.bestnominate. ...more
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