The best fine dining and Michelin-star restaurants in Somerset
Posted by Rebecca Jackson on Sep 27, 2019
Our fine dining guide to Somerset
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The Somerset foodie scene evokes images of wholesome hearty meals, high-quality produce and much-loved local cider. In recent years, the region’s gourmet scene has been on the rise and is now home to a range of exciting restaurants. To help you discover your next favourite venue, we’ve hand selected a list of the best fine dining restaurants in Somerset.
Castle Bow
Style of Food: Modern British | Focus of the Menu: Fish, Shellfish, Meat and Vegetarian
Awards: One Michelin Star, Three AA Rosettes
Beautifully elegant, Castle Bow promises a fine dining experience in a relaxed setting. With a constantly evolving menu based on the best West Country produce, Head Chef Liam Finnegan is passionate about using fresh, local and home-grown ingredients. The delectable tasting menu comes highly recommended, with specials such as Somerset Pigeon, Brixham Halibut and Organic Dexter Beef.
Location: Taunton
Website: www.castlebow.com
Our Nearest Properties: Willow’s Rest and Nightjar (part of the Upcott Farm estate) – Approx. 24 miles
Woods
Style of Food: Anglo-French | Focus of the Menu: Fish, Shellfish, Meat and Vegetarian
Awards: Michelin Guide, Good Pub Guide ‘National Wine Pub of the Year’ and Two AA Rosettes
A cosy pub set right on the edge of Exmoor serving fabulous British food with a French influence. The exciting and inspiring menu utilises produce from the owner’s farm, from Roast Loin of Northcombe Lamb to Confit Leg of Guinea Fowl. With an extensive award-winning wine list and a popular bar on the top floor, relax beside the open fire with your favourite tipple in hand.
Location: Dulverton
Website: www.woodsdulverton.co.uk
Our Nearest Properties: Willow’s Rest and Nightjar (part of the Upcott Farm estate) – Approx. 3 miles
Roth Bar & Grill
Style of Food: British | Focus of the Menu: Meat, Seafood and Vegetarian
Awards: Michelin Guide
With a daily changing menu, this charming restaurant is set amongst the Hauser & Wirth art exhibitions near Bruton. The talented kitchen team focus on sustainable and ethical produce and even specialise in curing cuts from their own livestock. Expect an exciting range of options from open sourdough sandwiches to dry aged pork chops and ‘nutri juice of the day’.
Location: Bruton
Website: www.rothbarandgrill.co.uk
Little Barwick House
Style of Food: Modern British | Focus of the Menu: Fish, Shellfish, Meat and Vegetarian
Awards: Michelin Guide and Three AA Rosettes
Overlooking a pretty country garden, this family-run restaurant is relaxed and comfortable. Serving straightforward food based on wonderfully fresh produce, expect to see Cornish seafood and Somerset game on the menu. With an award-winning wine list, indulge in an extremely reasonable two or three course lunch or dinner.
Location: Barwick
Website: www.littlebarwick.co.uk/restaurant
The Somerset Dining Room at The Mount
Style of Food: British | Focus of the Menu: Meat, Fish and Vegetarian
Awards: Three AA Rosettes
With spectacular views across Quantock and Blackdown Hills, the Somerset Dining Room is set within The Mount Hotel and has an undeniable air of Regency luxury. An elegant space for refined dining, Head Chef Mark Potts has brought a contemporary style to the classic menu.
Location: Taunton
Website: https://www.themountsomersethotelandspa.com/eat/
Our Nearest Properties: Willow’s Rest and Nightjar (part of the Upcott Farm estate) – Approx. 28 miles
The Queens Arms
Style of Food: Modern British | Focus of the Menu: Meat, Fish and Vegetarian
Awards: Michelin Guide and Two AA Rosettes
This traditional local pub serves exceptional food amongst rolling hills on the Somerset-Dorset border. With their own smallholding on site, expect to see delicious daily specials ‘from the garden’. Choose from small plates, pub classics and more elaborate dishes like Sea Bass Ceviche and Roasted Broccoli Risotto with Dorset Blue Vinney.
Location: Corton Denham
Website: www.thequeensarms.com/eat
For something a little further afield
Don't miss our related guides on the best fine dining and Michelin-star restaurants in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
Posted by Rebecca Jackson
Rebecca is the real foodie of the marketing team. When she’s not spending her weekends at the spa, she’ll be booking her next cookery masterclass or writing a round-up of the best seafood restaurants in the South West.
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Upcott Farm
- Dulverton, Somerset
- Sleeps: 12 - 12
- Bedrooms: 6 i
- Bathrooms: 6
A countryside haven for those hoping to get back to nature, Upcott Farm is located on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Enjoy sprawling country views, beautiful interiors, elevated balconies and two luxurious hot tubs.
- Dog Friendly
- Sea Views
- Countryside Views
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2355Short breaks from
£1955
Nightjar
- Dulverton, Somerset
- Sleeps: 8 - 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
With a magnificent feature wood burner at its heart, this beautifully restored hayloft is bursting with all the charm of a rustic Somerset hideaway. Complete with four delightful bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, indulgent hot tub and an elevated balcony.
- Dog Friendly
- Sea Views
- Countryside Views
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1660Short breaks from
£1360
