The urban guide to the countryside -
eat out
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The Old Dairy cafe, Bower Hinton
Oh goodie! A brand new farm-based cafe in Somerset with great coffee and laid back nosh, all homemade using (very) locally produced ingredients.
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Top 50 Gastropubs 2020
Whose tripled-cooked chips got them into the gastropub hall of fame? Roomy pants on, let's tuck in – NINE of the West Country's foodie pubs made the grade
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The Marlborough Tavern, Bath
Great food and drink in a central Bath pub where you feel like a local and far from the madding crowd
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Happy Veganuary!
Where to eat vegan in Somerset, Bath, Bristol and Dorset: from a takeaway, through cafes and fast food to a Michelin star restaurant
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Somerset’s cosiest winter pubs
Cosy nooks, roaring fires, locally sourced nosh, craft ales and ciders – and a warm welcome – in our pick of Somerset's countryside pubs
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Henry’s, Bath
Henry Scott's cooking up a storm in his eponymous, unpretentious, fine dining restaurant in Bath for meat eaters, vegans and veggies alike
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The Newt in Somerset
England's swankiest new country house hotel and spa are only for guests but the splendid estate, gardens – and cafe – are open to all. Shall we...?
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The Hare and Hounds, Bath
Enjoy a winter warming meal followed by a hearty walk – or vice versa – at this spacious, child-friendly gastropub on the edge of Bath
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Gastro Heaven
30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.
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The Olive Tree at The Queensberry Hotel, Bath
The finest food in Bath – it's official, the restaurant holds the city's only Michelin star – and a stay at the luxe and quirky Georgian townhouse hotel won't break the bank.
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The King’s Arms, Charlton Horethorne
A charming countryside inn with 10 comfy rooms, great food – and service to match – right on the Somerset/Dorset border
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The best brunch in town
The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.
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46 stunning pubs for sunny days
Everyone knows that one of summer's great pleasures is sipping a cold one in a pub garden. So here's the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
