Where we’re dining this summer
A considered selection of South West dining events from restaurants in the Trencherman’s Guide
Across the region, restaurants are celebrating the arrival of summer with supper clubs, alfresco dining, vibrant new produce and collaborations worth travelling for. Consider this your curated selection of South West dining dates that are worth travelling for.
Upcoming South West dining events
June 4
Adam Handling MBE collaborative series with chef Nieves Barragán from Sabor and Legado, London (in collaboration with Estrella Galicia) at Ugly Butterfly, Newquay, Cornwall.
June 9
Supper club with chef Tom Williams-Hawkes at The Salutation Inn, Topsham, Devon.
June 12–14
Summer festival at Darts Farm, Topsham, Devon.
June 12–14
The Adam Handling Collection Food Festival at The Tartan Fox, Newquay, Cornwall.
June 13
Crantock farmers market at Halwyn, Crantock, Cornwall.
June 18
Cooking the books evening: Great British Food edition with dishes inspired by the Canteen cookbook at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
June 18–21
Jazz festival at Iford Manor, near Bath.
June 21
Adam Handling MBE collaborative series with chef Andy Beynon from Behind, London, at Ugly Butterfly, Newquay, Cornwall.
June 26
A taste of the South West’s wines at Boringdon Hall Hotel, near Plymouth, Devon, guided by sommelier Elly Owen.
June 27
Discover South West fizz and future classics at Boringdon Hall Hotel, near Plymouth, Devon guided by sommelier Elly Owen.
June 27–July 4
During Beaminster Festival week, Brassica Restaurant in Beaminster, Dorset, will offer a prix fixe menu for midweek lunch and Friday dinner.
July 2
Sushi and sake night at Salumi bar & Eatery, Plymouth, Devon.
July 3
Friday night supper clubs at the Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath, Somerset.
July 9
Cooking the books evening: Every Grain of Rice edition with dishes inspired by Fuchsia Dunlop’s book, at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
July 11
Crantock farmers market at Halwyn, Crantock, Cornwall.
July 17
Friday night supper clubs at the Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath, Somerset.
July 23
Cooking the books evening: Mexican Table edition with dishes inspired by Thomasina Miers’ book, at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
August 8
Crantock farmers market at Halwyn, Crantock, Cornwall
August 21
Friday night supper clubs at the Iford Manor Kitchen, near Bath, Somerset.
September 8
Adam Handling MBE collaborative series with chef Simon Hulstone from The Elephant, Torquay, at Ugly Butterfly, Newquay, Cornwall.
September 10
Cooking the books evening: Persina edition with 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.
Septemebr 24
Cooking the books evening: Made in India edition with dishes inspired by Meera Sodha’s book, at Brassica Restaurant, Beaminster, Dorset.
Seasonal offers, menus and news
Devon
The Salutation Inn, Topsham: dine-and-stay offer from April to June and an early bird offer on two- or three-course menus.
The Chagford Inn, Chagford: rooms at the inn have reopened with a fresh new look and breakfast offering.
Gather, Totness: head chef and owner of Gather, Harrison Brockington, won the prestigious Roux Scholarship 2026.
The Collective at Woolsery, Woolsery: a four-night dine-and-stay package, The Collective Experience, is available for arrivals from Thurs–Sun.
Boringdon Hall Hotel, near Plymouth, Devon: Wimbledon-inspired afternoon tea from 29 June to 12 July.
Somerset
Lapin, Bristol: New head chef, Owen Seamark, has been appointed.
Iford Manor Kitchen, Iford, Bath: afternoon tea available from May 13, Wed–Sun.
Cornwall
The Alverton Hotel, Truro: three-course lunch offer.
The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth: three-course lunch offer.
Ugly Butterfly, Newquay: new collaboration series with some of the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs.
Reef Knot Restaurant at The Idle Rocks, St Mawes: Rose on The Rocks is back in collaboration with Maison Mirabeau for snacks, terrace sipping and the seafood bar. Available every Saturday from June 27–August 29.
The Gurnard’s Head, St Ives, and The Old Coast Guard, Penzance, welcome new executive chef, Max Wilson.