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.

Trencherman’s Awards 2026

The shortlists are revealed and the final round of voting is open

Each year, the Trencherman’s Awards offer a moment to reflect on the restaurants, pubs and people that have looked after us best

They exist to recognise care, consistency and hospitality – often shown quietly, over time – and are shaped by the experiences of those who return again and again. The awards are about places and people that matter.

The shortlists for the Trencherman’s Awards 2026 have been revealed (see below), and the second (and final) round of voting is now open.

👉 Vote here

The Awards

The Trencherman’s Awards are widely regarded as the South West’s most prestigious hospitality event of the year, celebrating independent restaurants, pubs, hotels and individuals across the region.

The 2026 Awards ceremony and dinner will take place on April 27, 2026, at the Carbis Bay Estate, bringing together those recognised by the public for the way they care for their guests. The evening will include a Champagne reception, a multi-course dinner created by leading chefs, paired wines and drinks, and will conclude with coffee and petits fours.

The shortlists

Best Chef (sponsored by Hallgarten & Novum Wines)

James Boniface, The Castle Inn, Castle Coombe
Ben Champkin, Catch at the Old Fish Market, Weymouth
Adam Handling, Ugly Butterfly, Newquay
Tom Hill, Emilia, Ashburton
Georgia Mugford, Bedruthan Hotel, Mawgan Porth
Alex Naik, Thirteen, Poole
Scott Paton, Àclèaf, nr Plymouth
Robert Smart,Da Costa, Bruton
Joe Wardell,2 Fore Street, Mousehole
Elly Wentworth, Fowlescombe Farm, nr Ivybridge

Best Bar List

The Castle Inn, Castle Coombe
Gurnard’s Head, nr St Ives
Harry’s, Exeter
Indidog, Falmouth
Kota, Porthleven
Lapin, Bristol
The Old Q Bar, Bath
Queen of Cups, Glastonbury
Robun, Bath
The View, Exeter

The Award for Special Contribution (sponsored by Trevethan Distillery) is selected by the Trencherman’s committee and will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Browse previous winners here.

How voting works

There are two rounds of public voting, designed to allow time for thoughtful consideration.

First round

January 12 – February 11, 2026
Voting opens on January 12. Voters nominate their chosen Trencherman’s restaurants, pubs and individuals online.

Second round

February 18 – March 10, 2026
Votes from the first round are counted and shortlists in each category are revealed on February 18. Voters then select their favourites from each shortlist.

Finalists announced

March 17, 2026
Finalists in each category are announced and invited to attend the awards ceremony.

Voting is open to anyone, with each vote submitted via a unique email address to ensure fairness.

A note on voting

The Trencherman’s Awards are not a popularity contest.

They exist to recognise hospitality that feels instinctive rather than performative, places people return to, and teams who look after guests with care and consistency.

We ask that all votes are cast thoughtfully, based on genuine experience.

Cast your vote

The second and final round of voting for the Trencherman’s Awards 2026 is now open.

👉 Vote here

Thank you for taking part.

Trencherman’s Guide restaurants

Read about the current members of the Trencherman’s Guide by clicking the links below.

Members eligible for Best Trencherman’s Newcomer are shown underlined.

2 Fore Street Restaurant	Holm
Àclèaf/Boringdon Hall Hotel	Homewood
Acorn Inn, The	*Horrell & Horrell*
Alverton Hotel, The	Horse, The
Andria	Iford Manor Kitchen
*Ardor*	*Ilchester Arms, The*
*Arundell Arms, The*	Indidog Harbourside Restaurant
Augustus	Kota Food & Wine
BANK	*Lapin*
Barbican Kitchen	*Le Vin Perdu*/Emilia
Barley Sheaf at Gorran, The	Lympstone Manor
Barnaby’s	Manor House, The
Barrington Boar, The	Mill End Hotel and Restaurant
Bath Arms at Longleat, The	*Millbrook Inn, The*
Beckford Bottle Shop, The	*Noah’s*
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa	Number Eight
Bell Inn, The	*Old Bell Hotel, The*
*Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa*	Old Coastguard, The
Bovey Castle	Olive Tree, Bath/The Queensberry Hotel
Brassica Restaurant	Osip
Bunch of Grapes, The	Paul Ainsworth at No6
*Caper & Cure*	*Petty Fours*
*Castle Inn, Lydford, The*	Porthminster Beach Cafe
Castle Inn, The	Prawn on the Lawn
Catch at the Old Fish Market	Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant/The Nare Hotel
Chagford Inn, The	Queen of Cups
Chequers	Queen’s Arms, The
Chez Dominique	Reef Knot Restaurant at The Idle Rocks
Circa	*Restaurant 1685 at Colcombe Castle Hotel*
Clockspire Restaurant and Bar, The	*Restaurant Kensington*
Corkage	Robun
Cotley Inn, The	Salumi Bar & Eatery
Crab House Cafe	Salutation Inn, The
*Da Costa*	*Sam & Jak*
Dartmoor Inn at Lydford, The	*Sandy Cove Hotel*
Edie’s	Sardine Factory, The
*Emberwood*/The Francis Hotel	Saveur
Escala Tapas	Scarlet Hotel
Falmouth Arms	Seafood Restaurant, The
Farm Table at Darts Farm, The	Sign of the Angel
Farmers Arms, The	St Michaels Resort
Fern
Fig Tree @ 36, The	*St Tudy Inn*
Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa	Tartan Fox by Adam Handling, The
*Fowlescombe Farm*	*Thirteen*
Galley Restaurant, The	*Three Daggers, The*
Gara Rock	Three Horseshoes Pub & Kitchen
Garden Room at The Priory, The/The Priory Hotel	Tolcarne Inn, The
Gather	Tom’s Lyme Regis
Greenbank Hotel, The	Two Bridges Hotel
Greenway Hotel and Spa, The	*Tytherleigh Arms, The*
Gurnard’s Head, The	Ugly Butterfly 2.0 by Adam Handling
*Halwyn*	*View Restaurant, The*
Harbour House	*Walter’s on The Beach*/Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
*Harry’s Restaurant*	Watersmeet Hotel
Headland Hotel & Spa, The	Yak Yeti Yak
Holcombe, The	*Yamas*