What is Trencherman’s Guide?

Trencherman’s Guide is the definitive guide to the South West’s most exceptional restaurants, inns and dining experiences, curated by industry experts.

Which restaurants are featured in the guide?

Each edition features over 100 hand-picked restaurants across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, all chosen for their outstanding food and hospitality.

What is included in the guide?

The guide showcases detailed write-ups of exceptional restaurants, inns and dining destinations, with insider recommendations, chef profiles and expert insights into the South West food scene.

Which regions does the guide cover?

The guide covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

How much does Trencherman’s Guide cost?

The guide is available for £12.99 plus delivery. UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy, with international shipping available at additional cost.

How much does delivery cost?

UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy. International delivery is available at additional cost depending on destination.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched within 2 working days. UK delivery usually takes 3–5 days, while international delivery can take 2–3 weeks depending on destination.

Is there a digital version of Trencherman’s Guide?

The guide is currently available only as a beautifully printed book. A digital or PDF version is not available.

Can I buy past editions of Trencherman’s Guide?

A limited number of past editions are sometimes available. Availability may vary, so please check the shop for current stock.

Where we’re dining this autumn

Autumn 2026 dining dates worth planning around

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 20

Fundraising buffet lunch and dinner at Yak Yeti Yak, Bath, to support on-the-ground relief work in Nepal following the devastating August floods.

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 7

Autumn book club at Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire: meet Sean Pritchard, author of Atmosfloric: Flower Colour in the Home and Garden.

October 13–18

Dessert-led tasting menu celebrating seasonality and sweetness at Àclèaf in Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa, near Plymouth, Devon.

October 14

Autumn book club at Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire: meet Thomas Rutter author of The Garden Through Time and The Ethical Gardener.

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 23

Murder mystery evening at The Alverton Hotel, Truro, Cornwall.

October 25

Thirteen restaurant’s pop-up chef’s table at Careys Secret Garden, part of the Secret Fungi Festival 2026.

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 11

Autumn book club at Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire: meet Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich author of Secrets of an English Country House: A Year at Mapperton.

November 18

Autumn book club at Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire: meet Paul Weiland OBE author of A Garden Love Story: The restoration of Belcombe Court’s historic gardens in Bradford on Avon.

November 26

Five-course Laurent-Perrier champagne dinner pairing a tasting menu with a selection of champagnes at Ardor, St Ives, Cornwall.

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: experience the newly opened rooms at the inn.

The Collective at Woolsery: a four-night dine-and-stay package, The Collective Experience, is available for arrivals from Thurs–Sun.

Gara Rock, East Portlemouth: two-night residence retreat with late check-out, mid-week autumn coastal escape featuring a welcome glass of champagne and three-course dinner for two, and a sea and spa for two break which includes a two-night stay, breakfast each morning and a spa treatment each.