Good Food Guide Recommended Restaurants in Bristol, Bath & Somerset
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Albion Public House and Dining Rooms
Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA - 0871 2073388
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The Albion is a real foodie destination pub found in a pretty mews off Boyces Avenue in Clifton. The Grade 2 listed pub oozes quality at every turn and whether you are simply having a drink after work of going there to dine you will experience a choice of top quality food and drink served by knowledgeable and professional staff. Surrounded by lovely shops and delis this is a beautiful part of Bristol. On approaching the old coaching inn you are greeted by a suntrap al fresco area with large umbrellas and heaters, inside is a large bar offering local cask ales, premium spirits and top draw wines. There is a ‘chef's table’ facing the kitchen pass which can be pre-booked allowing your party to enjoy a more sensory experience. Around the corner is a cosy room with wooden tables and chairs and an open fire. The lantern dining room can also be used on the ground floor. More dining space can be found upstairs where you can enjoy beautifully laid tables and an atmosphere removed from the bustle below. There are also more private dining rooms each offering a unique design and feel. More than just a pub, the food here is everything, the kitchen team is headed by Chef Clarke Oldfield who has spent time at Bells Diner and The Anchor & Hope gastro pub in London. He sources the very best local seasonal produce to create serious, modern British cuisine that is packed with flavour. Of course everything is made in house and there are a lot of slow cooking techniques in play. You can lunch for around £10 on an ox cheek and mushroom pie or go gastro in the evening with a starter of duck hearts & raclette and a mouth watering main for two of dry aged single rib of Aberdeen Angus, ox cheek & chips.The menu reflects a passion for hunting, fishing and foraging and the owner organises away trips to do just that, just ask. Perfect for corporate hospitality or personal pleasure. No food served on Mondays or Sunday night.Awards | Good Food Guide 3
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Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT - 0871 2073509
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This charming hotel is located in a tranquil setting and is only a short stroll from the centre of Bath, providing a true city retreat. Ignore the award-winning restaurant at your peril – headed up by Executive Chef Michael Caines MBE, the elegant dining rooms provide, superb modern European cuisine, with splendid views over the landscape gardens. The gardens themselves, tended to by award winning Gardener Jane Moore, roll effortlessly down from the sun terrace and provide a plethora of plants and flowers, as well as the walled Kitchen Garden, which produces fresh ingredients for the restaurant. If you are yearning for a well earned spa break, then the newly refurbished Garden Spa, complete with a heated indoor pool, elliptical steam pod, sauna, fitness suite and four treatment rooms, will ensure you are blissfully content. Awards | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4
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1-3 York Road, Montpelier, Bristol City Centre, BS6 5QB - 0871 811 4392
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If you came here expecting an all-day fry up, you'd leave very disappointed. Bells Diner delivers innovative, envelope-pushing contemporary British cuisine with Chris Wicks and his team painstakingly preparing Bristol's most imaginative menus. The school of thought here is very much El Bulli, The Fat Duck and Juniper. If you're into food and want a great night out, go here!Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4
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38 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3DZ - 0871 963 2233
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Family owned and run by the Sanchez-Iglesias’ since 1998, Casamia in Westbury-on-Trym started out as a traditional trattoria and has evolved into one of the most envelope-pushing Italians in the country with a Michelin star and three AA rosettes. The kitchen is now the domain of the two sons, Jonray and Peter, who are at the top of their game and producing modern Italian dishes that pull from the gastronomic influences of the world’s greatest chefs, past and present. Expect the unexpected here with quirky and witty renditions of the classics and flavour matches and presentation that have a definite wow factor. Casamia seats just 40 diners and is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm and for Saturday lunch. Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 5
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5 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR - 0871 963 2488
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Within view of the medieval Market Square in England’s smallest City of Wells, Goodfellows serves some of the best fish dishes in the West Country. Voted ‘Somerset Restaurant of the Year 2006’ by The Good Food Guide and with a score of 5/10 in the 2008 Guide, the restaurant also has two AA Rosettes. Previously the Michelin-starred chef at Charlton House Hotel, Adam Fellows infuses his cooking with a Mediterranean essence reflecting the countries where he has worked throughout his career. On the ground floor, the seating is arranged around Adam’s open kitchen. He loves the conviviality of the arrangement which makes a delightful change for him to be able to enjoy the two way interaction with his customers. The fish comes mainly from day boats off the coast of Devon and Cornwall and is cooked inventively, enhancing the natural flavours of the fish but never over-complicating them. An example of the menu would be English lobster salad with a mango and papaya salsa and coriander seed vinaigrette for starter, followed by fillet of sea bass with a smoked haddock and potato cake, red onion marmalade and champagne butter sauce, and coconut pannacotta with an intense mango sorbet for pudding. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 5
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25 Zetland Road, Bristol City Centre, BS6 7AH - 0871 9617156
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Greens is the perfect neighbourhood place to go for top quality food and drink -- whether you want to kick back on a Sunday for brunch and the papers, have a long midweek lunch or an intimate evening meal. It’s run by two chef brothers, Simon and Andrew Green, who between them have an awesome background in some of the most creative kitchens in the UK, a ‘who’s who’ that includes Alistair Little, Chez Bruce and the River Cafe in London and in Bristol at The Glassboat and Riverstation. Andrew’s wife Louise manages and looks after front-of-house and she has worked at the River Cafe and also was at the forefront of Robinson Restaurants in London. Affordable and relaxed, there’s no starch here at Greens, just great cooking. With a nose to tail ethos, the kitchens produce everything from scratch including stocks and breads. Tuesday to Friday lunch offers a choice of a la carte or a set menu of two courses for £10 with Saturday and Sunday offering brunch, light lunch or three course traditional roasts. The a la carte evening menu features modern European dishes and comes in at £21.50 (2 courses) and £27.50 (3). The wine list here is of particular interest to the enthusiast as it offers a carefully sourced, exciting range of wines from boutique wineries in the New World and young producers from the classic European regions.Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | Good Food Guide 3
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Tell this venue you saw them on SugarvineThe Pheasant Inn
Wells Road, Worth, Wells, BA5 1LQ - 0871 2076051
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The Pheasant Inn at Worth is a traditional village pub set in the Mendip Hills close to both Glastonbury and the cathedral city of Wells. Originally a farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, it retains many characterful features including old beams, a flagstone bar and two open log fires. Paintings from local artists adorn the walls. The food is of a high standard, locally sourced where possible, and under the direction of a chef who has previously worked at Hampton Court Palace and AA rosetted kitchens in the southwest. The Classic Somerset Food menu features dishes such as ‘Somerset style’ mussels cooked with local scrumpy cider, cream, leeks and crusty malted bread and Homemade ‘Quantock’ venison stew enriched with red wine and port, served with buttered new potatoes, braised red cabbage and baby carrots. Pheasant, apricot and sage and Pork, honey and cider sausages are made exclusively for the Pheasant and served with chive and apple mash potato, caramelised onion and Somerset cider brandy gravy. Food is served at lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Awards | Good Food Guide 2
The Royal Crescent
16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS - 0871 9617168
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The Dower House restaurant overlooks the secluded gardens of the Royal Crescent Hotel, one of Bath’s best-kept secrets. In the summer months, the sunny terrace and manicured lawns make the perfect setting for al fresco dinning, either for a leisurely lunch or a relaxed informal dinner. Head Chef Gordon Jones has created a contemporary British menu that draws on influences from around the world. It changes with the seasons to match the climate and to make the best use of the very finest fresh ingredients. The expertly managed cellar complements the menus and provides ample choice for both the casual diner and the fine wine connoisseur. The hotel also offers a number of individually designed rooms, including the Pavilion Conservatory, The Library and The Montagu. These provide the ideal setting for those who would like to dine in private to celebrate a family occasion or to host an important business gathering. Awards | 2 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 4
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Winsford, Exmoor National Park, Minehead, TA24 7JE - 0871 962 5945
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The Royal Oak at Winsford in Somerset sits right in the heart of the Exmoor National Park and this charming thatched building dates right back to the 12th century. A former farmhouse and dairy, it has eight recently refurbished ensuite rooms and is a great place to base yourself if you’re planning to explore this beautiful part of the world. You can eat here every day between 11am and 3pm and 6pm and 9.30pm in either the bar or the restaurant. All the meat is locally sourced and fresh local game also features prominently on the menu. A typical starter might be the Exe Valley Smoked Trout with Wild Sorrel and Lemon Mayonnaise and popular main courses include the Winsford Lamb Cutlets with Braised Lamb Suet Pudding and Dauphinoise Potatoes. The wine selection includes a choice of classic fine wines ranging from white burgundy and red Bordeaux to vintage ports. Dogs are welcome and functions for up to 60 people can be catered for.Awards | Good Food Guide 1
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