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.

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.

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.

New restaurants in the Trencherman’s Guide edition 32

Q: 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.

Q: Which regions does the guide cover?

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

Discover 28 new restaurants we've welcomed into edition 32

This year, 28 new restaurant members made the grade to become part of the Trencherman’s Guide and are listed in its pages in the latest edition

Restaurants must reach extremely high scoring criteria to be included in the definitive guide to the South West’s most exceptional dining destinations. Check out edition 32’s new restaurant members below, then click on their names to read our write-up and discover more details including chef, prices, and whether you can stay the night.

Cornwall

Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes
Paul Ainsworth at No 6, Padstow
The Gurnard’s Head, near St Ives
The Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn
Indidog Harbourside Restaurant, Falmouth
The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling, near Newquay
Harbour House, Flushing
Barnaby’s, near Padstow
The Headland Hotel & Spa, Newquay

Bath and Bristol

Flute, Bath
Chequers, Bath
Homewood, Bath
Bank, Bristol

Authentic.
Creative.
Innovative.

The hot‑off‑the‑press 32nd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide includes 111 restaurants across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Each restaurant meets the extremely high scoring criteria required to be included, and is rated by the region’s top chefs including Michael Caines (chair of the Trencherman’s committee), Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth.

Order the guide and become part of our community of discerning diners who are in the know about the South West’s most exceptional dining destinations.