Where we’re dining this autumn
A considered selection of South West dining events from restaurants in the Trencherman’s Guide
Across the region, restaurants are celebrating the arrival of autumn with supper clubs, chef collaborations, seasonal offers and more. Consider this your handpicked curation of South West dining dates worth travelling for.
Upcoming South West dining events
September 8
Adam Handling’s collaborative series continues with an evening with chef Simon Hulstone from The Elephant, Torquay, at Ugly Butterfly, Newquay, Cornwall.
September 10
Cooking the books: an evening of dishes inspired by Sabrina Ghayour’s book, at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
September 12
Crantock farmers market at Halwyn, Crantock, Cornwall.
September 18
Friday night supper clubs at the Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath, Somerset.
September 18
Endless lunch featuring Mirabeau rosé at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall.
September 24
Cooking the books: an evening of dishes inspired by Meera Sodha’s book, at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
September 25
Autumn harvest feast at Barnaby’s, Padstow, Cornwall.
September 27
Sunday jazz night with local jazz in the Lounge at Francis Hotel and Emberwood, near Bath, with negronis from the trolley to celebrate the end of negroni week.
October 17
Autumn Chef Series at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall: Mattia Ricci of Sexy Fish, London, joins executive chef Guy Owen for a one-night-only collaborative dinner.
October 13–18
Dessert-led tasting menu celebrating seasonality and sweetness at Àclèaf in Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa, near Plymouth, Devon.
October 23
Murder mystery evening at The Alverton Hotel, Truro, Cornwall.
October 29
Bobby’s taste of Cornwall: six courses celebrating regional produce at The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth, Cornwall.
November 7
Autumn Chef Series at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall: Matthew Mawtus of HIDE, London joins executive chef Guy Owen for a one-night-only collaborative dinner.
November 28
Autumn Chef Series at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall: Adam Smith of Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park, joins executive chef Guy Owen for a one-night-only collaborative dinner.
Seasonal offers, menus and news
We’re thrilled to see chefs from a number of Trencherman’s restaurants representing at the South West Chef of the Year Competition 2026.
Devon
The Chagford Inn, Dartmoor, Devon: experience the newly opened rooms at the inn.
The Collective at Woolsery, Devon: a four-night dine-and-stay package, The Collective Experience, is available for arrivals from Thurs–Sun.
Somerset
Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath: book afternoon tea from Wednesday to Sunday.
The Holcombe, Stratton Road: discounted stays throughout autumn including midweek getaways and weekend stays.
Cornwall
The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth: seasonal events include sauna sessions, open mic nights, charity pub quizzes, Friday cocktail clubs, three-course lunch offer and offers on stays.
The Alverton Hotel, Truro: seasonal events and offers include three-course lunch for £24, Thursday cocktail club, fizz and chip Fridays, plus offers on stays and winter weddings.
Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, Newquay: sample the new cocktail menu at the Bay Bar.