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 spring

Spring 2026 dining dates worth planning around

A considered selection of events from restaurants in the Trencherman’s Guide

Spring brings a shift in mood and menus. Across the South West, restaurants are marking the season with special suppers, wine dinners, celebrations of new produce and collaborations worth travelling for. What follows is a considered selection of dining dates that are worth noting.

Upcoming events

March 6

Celebrate St Piran’s Day at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, Cornwall: live music, local drinks and Cornish pasties.

Mother’s Day Sunday lunch at Le Vin Perdu, Ashburton: an Italian feast served alongside sister restaurant Emilia.

Mother’s Day Sunday lunch and afternoon tea at The Falmouth, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Mother’s Day lunch at The Greenbank Water’s Edge restaurant, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Mother’s Day lun ch at The Alverton, Truro, Cornwall.

Mother’s Day lunch at The Idle Rocks’ Reef Knot restaurant, St Mawes, Cornwall.

Mother’s Day lunch at Barnaby’s, near Padstow, Cornwall.

March 21

Fish night a la Francais at Le Vin Perdu, Ashburton: simple plates of local fish.

March 24

Supper club with chef Tom Williams-Hawkes at The Salutation Inn, Topsham, Devon.

March 27

Paul’s Bar rotisserie night at Le Vin Perdu, Ashburton, Devon.

March 28

Guest chef night at The Idle Rocks’ Reef Knot restaurant, St Mawes, Cornwall: collaborative four-course menu cooked by four chefs.

April 5

Easter Sunday lunch at Brassica, Beaminster, Dorset: the much-loved organic roast returns for one day only.

Easter Sunday lunch at The Idle Rocks’ Reef Knot restaurant, St Mawes, Cornwall.

April 10, 24 and May 8, 22

Iford Friday night supper club at Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath: a different tasting menu every time.

April 23

Cocktail and feast night at the Queen of Cups, Glastonbury, Somerset: tasting menu paired with cocktails from Still Life Gin.

April 23 and 24

Down the rabbit hole 13-plate tasting menu at Thirteen Restaurant, Pool, Dorset: chef Lara Norman joins Thirteen’s head chef Alex Naik for two nights only.

April 29

Four Boys and Barnaby’s collab at Barnaby’s near Padstow: a feast night with friends to celebrate spring at the vineyard.

April 30

Wine dinner with Nyetimber at The Salutation Inn, Topsham, Devon: five courses with matched wines.

May 2

Alfresco dining at Holm, South Petherton, Somerset: the terrace reopens with live music, DJs and a barbecue.

Seasonal offers, menus and news

Devon

Àclèaf, near Plymouth: new spring menu.

Andria, Dartmouth: set menu including four courses plus canapes and sourdough.

Boringdon Hall Hotel, near Plymouth: special-edition afternoon teas and beekeeping experiences throughout May.

Emilia, Ashburton: Emilia kitchen table – intimate Italian cookery demonstration and lunch every 6 weeks.

Fowlescombe Farm, Ugborough: foodie weekend for two.

The Salutation Inn, Topsham: dine-and-stay offer from April to June and early bird offer on two- or three-course menus.

Emberwood, Bath: spring Sunday roasts.

Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor: win t er warmer short stay offer until the end of March.

The Collective, Woolsery: dinner, bed and breakfast experience and a four-night full Collective experience which includes a five-course tasting menu at The Farmers Arms, a night dining from the pub menu, takeaway from Woolsery Fish & Chip Shop, a Sunday Lunch and breakfast.

Cornwall

Ardor, St Ives: Sunday lunch.

The Alverton, Truro: three-course lunch offer, Thursday cocktail club and fizz and chip Fridays.

The Greenbank, Falmouth: open mic nights and charity pub quiz at The Working Boat, plus Friday cocktail club and free dessert at the Water’s Edge restaurant.

The Falmouth, Falmouth: three-course lunch offer, Thursday cocktail club and daily afternoon tea.

The Reef Knot at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes: new spring lunch menu available Wednesday–Saturday.

Halwyn, Crantock: new menu launch and a dine while you swing driving range bay menu.

Dorset

Brassica, Beaminster: cooking the books Thursday supper clubs and weekday prix fixe lunch menu.

Thirteen, Poole: a four-plate tasting menu available at lunchtime Thursday–Saturday and a six-course Sunday lunch on selected dates.

Bath, Bristol and Somerset

The Holcombe, Holcombe: discounted midweek and weekend stays in February and March.

Corkage, Bath: early evening set menu and Friday set lunch deal.

Holm, South Petherton:

Iford Manor Kitchen, Bath: recently featured in More4’s Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith series.

Holm, South Petherton: spring foraging workshops with chef Nicholas Balfe, mid-week spring escape which includes a two-night stay and dinner on both evenings, and a B&B offer available until 30 June.