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.

Porthminster Beach Cafe

This restaurant, perched on the white sands of Porthminster Beach, delivers seafood and a seascape whose beauty rivals that of the art hanging in nearby Tate St Ives.

Many restaurants in coastal destinations close their shutters in the winter months, but this perennially popular (and multi-award-winning) spot bustles regardless of the season.

Vibrant dishes stream from the kitchen, landing on tables in the pared-back dining room where they are swiftly devoured. On balmy days, diners flock to the outdoor terrace to dine with the salty breeze brushing their skin.

The restaurant enjoys great prestige thanks to head chef Ben Prior (formerly of Ben’s Cornish Kitchen in Marazion) and chef-owner Mick Smith’s sterling reputation for Asian- and Mediterranean-inspired cooking.

The chefs craft dishes based on the bounty of produce at their fingertips. Expect the freshest seafood, foraged coastal ingredients and garden-grown herbs and veg.

Menus are switched up regularly, but a typical Porthminster supper could include such beauties as hand-dived scallops, whole roast turbot to share, and black spice squid with citrus miso. Sunday roasts are available in autumn and winter.