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 £14.99 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 winter

Winter 2026/2027 dining dates worth the journey

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

Across the region, restaurants are celebrating the arrival of winter 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

December 20

Charity raffle at The Duke Hotel, Hilmarton, Wiltshire, with complimentary canapes.

December 24

Christmas Eve lunch and dinner menu at The Duke Hotel, Hilmarton, Wilshire.

December 24

Three-course Christmas Eve lunch at Catch at the Old Fish Market, Weymouth, Dorset

December 31

Grand New Year five-course dinner at the Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor, Devon.

December 31

New Year’s Eve brunch in The Duchess Lounge at The Duke Hotel, Hilmarton, Wilshire.

December 31

Three-course New Year’s Eve jazz lunch at the Iford Manor Kitchen, Bath, Wiltshire.

December 31

New Year’s Eve break at Boringdon Hall, near Plymouth, Devon, with a champagne reception, access to the black-tie house party, and either a six-course Michelin-starred meal at Àclèaf or a four-course dinner in the Mayflower Brasserie.

December 31

New Year’s Eve six-course dinner with snacks and a glass of English sparkling wine at Catch at the Old Fish Market, Weymouth, Dorset.

January 1

New Year’s day brunch in The Duchess Lounge at The Duke Hotel, Hilmarton, Wilshire.

January 4

Pasta cooking class and lunch at Emilia in Ashburton, Devon.

January 20

How to make and bake sourdough workshop at Iford Manor Kitchen near Bath.

February 1

Pasta cooking class and lunch at Emilia in Ashburton, Devon.

February 10

Learn to make proper British pies during a day masterclass at Iford Manor Kitchen near Bath.

February 24

Learn to do more with your sourdough during a day masterclass centred round enriched, flavoured and laminated doughs at Iford Manor Kitchen near Bath.

Seasonal offers, menus and news

Devon

Somerset

Cornwall

Ardor, St Ives: festive set menu served from mid-November and through December, plus the winter Sunday lunch menu returns.

Wiltshire

The Duke Hotel, Hilmarton: festive afternoon tea served from November 18 until January 1.

Iford Manor, near Bath: three-course festive menu available every Wednesday and Thursday throughout December. Festive food orders are also available for in-person collection between 20–24 December.